Amanda C. Thompson is a Boston-based journalist and blogger covering topics as diverse as local news, arts, and government, global financial trends and technology, and what would happen if aliens moved into a small town in New England. She is currently exploring the Eastern U.S. on an electric skateboard. Learn more at AmandaCrystalline.com.
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by Amanda C. Thompson, on Mar 6, 2019 10:04:00 AM
When travelers visit a new city, whether for work or for pleasure, they need information about this new environment and how to navigate it. For instance, every public transit system …
Read Storyby Amanda C. Thompson, on Jan 29, 2019 10:00:00 AM
It’s 2019. Science has put a rover on Mars and data servers on the ocean floor. Grapes taste like cotton candy now. People can watch movies in the palm of …
Read Storyby Amanda C. Thompson, on Jan 12, 2019 10:03:36 AM
Hi, hello, is this thing on? Great – hi, we’re Sodyo! You might not have heard of us yet, but you’re going to, because we’ve got big plans for 2019 …
Read Storyby Amanda C. Thompson, on Dec 18, 2018 6:50:11 PM
When we were children, we mailed our Christmas wish lists via the postal service. Now, there’s an easier way. “Scan to share” functionality can forward Christmas wishes straight from the …
Read Storyby Amanda C. Thompson, on Dec 5, 2018 11:03:15 AM
Watching television may seem like a “tune in to tune out” activity, and indeed, it is a way for many people to unwind after a long day at work. However, …
Read Storyby Amanda C. Thompson, on Nov 20, 2018 4:56:49 PM
What if, instead of simply shrugging “It’s not perfect, but it’s home,” residents of a city could take action to improve their surroundings? Today, of course, there are a couple …
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