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The iPad Will Not Retire: New Launch Dates and New Audiences

By Allison Bland

The release of the iPad by Apple was momentous – a huge star along any timeline of recent events in pop culture. But the release parties won't stop just yet.

For many months, Apple fans and loyalists were in a community of speculation, then anticipation. On Saturday, April 3rd, dreams were realized and tons of people got an iPad. But like your favorite rapper who won't stop putting out albums, Apple is not done releasing hits. The iPad WiFi + 3G model does not arrive until late April and this might be the one you want.

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A Nook in the Neighborhood

By Allison Bland

A few minutes before two o’clock on a recent afternoon, I found myself hoofing it down Dorchester Avenue, the main street that stretches through my neighborhood in Boston. The sole waiter at Dot 2 Dot Café was preparing to clo se shop: to speedy and reliable wireless connections, the alternate office with fresh-baked pastries. I enjoy many mornings at this place. But today a deadline was rapidly approaching and I needed to find a place with Internet and hours that extend beyond brunch service -preferably with coffee.

This isn’t always the easiest thing to do in a neighborhood populated by Black and brown folks. There is no Starbucks and no Peet’s Coffee and Tea. No smoothie business or berry berry gelato place, either. I tried the public library but the wireless network was crawling.  So I went to McDonald’s.

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