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Perspectives on AI, web applications and the decisions behind useful software.

2016-10-25

iPhone or Android? Which is good for you?

iPhone or Android? A common question I get asked (occupational hazard): "You're a smart-phone guy... which do you think is better? iPhone or Android phones? Which should I get?". Here is my honest answer: "it depends". This is really a two part question I will discuss over the next two articles. The first part is which phone is right for you to USE. The second part is directed at clients: which platform should you BUILD for.So which phone should

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2016-10-18

Bossman back from Japan vacation

Hello! Well that was fun. My wife and I just got back from our 10 day vacation to Japan as part of my Aikido federation's training trip (outside of Media Mechanic, I am an Aikido martial arts instructor). This was our first long term vacation in nearly 10 years. This was our way of celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. We spent four days at Ki Society World Headquarters while I participated in Aikido training with the world's top Ki Aikido

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2016-07-28

Media Mechanic hiring!! PHP Developers

So we are looking to hire a new PHP developer to join our in-house team. This position starts immediately. To learn more, visit our ad.

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2015-02-10

7 years and counting...

Wow - did that year fly by. Media Mechanic doubled in business, adding such high profile names as AWI, Western Family Foods and Indow Windows. We look forward to continuing to grow. We also have several changes to the business we will be rolling out over the next few months, so stay tuned!

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2013-05-09

Media Mechanic is hiring!

What a huge start to 2013! We have an immediate opening for a salaried PHP guru. Does this sound like you? Do you code in your sleep? Does the sound of terms like "responsive design" give you goose bumps? Then we have a home for you. To learn about the position - please visit our ad on Craigslist for additional details

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2012-06-13

FHR 5 Tier: app hits iTune's Top 3!

Our latest iPhone/Android mobile app, FHR 5-Tier: FETAL HEART MONITOR, created for OB Apps has been featured in the top 3 for Medical Apps on iTunes!!Check out the app here.

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2011-07-02

Media Mechanic launches KIDS MAPS

Media Mechanic is proud to announce KIDS MAPS. The Kids Maps App for iPad and Android Honeycomb tablets is intended to help kids as young as 2 years of age learn geography through a fun, interactive, puzzle game which uses colorful artwork, voice, sound and animation to teach.Get Kids Maps for iPad on iTunes Get Kids Maps for Android Tablets on Android Market Visit Kids Maps online

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2010-11-11

New Services: Mobile Apps and SEO

We are proud to announce the expansion of our service offerings! The Media Mechanic team now offers three brand new services by popular demand: Mobile Apps for Android & iPhone Mobile Websites SEO (Search Engine Optimization services) ANDROID and IPHONE. Give us a call to brainstorm the possibilities! We are offering significant discounts to encourage companies to become early adopters of this exciting shift in technology! Speaking of mobile - if

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2010-04-19

Paul Ward in BusinessWeek Magazine!

Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward was featured in this week's BusinessWeek Magazine (a Bloomberg News mag). Paul was interviewed for his perspective as a small business owner on the new healthcare bill.Small Business Majority for introducing to BusinessWeek!

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2009-09-23

Paul Ward at business roundtable on healthcare

Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward was invited to participate this morning in a business round table with congressional staffers to discuss healthcare reform measures currently being considered in Congress. The event was covered by 2 local TV news stations: View the coverage

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2009-09-03

Paul Ward interviewed by The Times newspaper

Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward was interviewed featured in todays edition of The Times newspaper (serving the cities of Tigard, Tualatin Sherwood Oregon).

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2009-08-08

Paul Ward interviewed by U.S. Energy & Commerce Committee

Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward was asked by The U.S. House of Representative's Energy & Commerce Committee (one of 3 currently writing healthcare legislation) to discuss (via conference call) his views on the current healthcare debate from a small business owner's perspective.

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