Darrell Proctor is a longtime observer of business and technology, from the art of the deal to reviews of consumer electronics. He's the author of the Mile High Tech blog and a veteran of the publishing industry. Questions for Darrell? Drop him a line at techexaminer@gmail.com.

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If The Shoe Fits, Find WiFi - Or Climb Stairs At Your Peril

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POSTED May 5, 9:28 PM

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You might ask why anyone would want shoes with WiFi detection capability. Of course, if someone goes to the trouble of actually making those shoes, why not?

Designer MSTRPLN and Ubiq have joined to produce black Nike Dunks with WiFi detection. They call the shoes "A Step in the Right Direction." We call it cool, if not exactly practical. You can learn all about them here.

In any event, these sneakers would allow you to go for a jog - well, maybe just a walk - and find a WiFi hot spot. Probably don't want to jog with your laptop.

Speaking of practicality, that brings us to another pair of shoes that are seemingly anything but practical. Still, they do take advantage of technology, even if in a slightly off-kilter way (and if you try to walk in these shoes, you might find yourself off-kilter).

Boots With Stair Counter

This pair of high-heel ankle boots comes complete with a pedometer (some call it a stair counter) screwed into the shoe. The boots, from Costume National (an Italian group), are supposed to hit the market in September as part of the company's fall/winter accessory line.

Obviously, these are not the kind of stair climbers you can find at the gym (well, most gyms, anyway). And we can't imagine taking these for a jog. But we're sure someone out there will be buying them.

After all, talk about a fashion statement. These would surely spark conversation.

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Palin sparks renewed interest in Down Syndrome testing

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POSTED August 29, 9:35 PM

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Interest in surprise Republican vice presidential choice Sarah Palin is running high, particularly among those who have learned for the first time that she's a mother of five - the youngest of whom, Trig, was born earlier this year with Down Syndrome.The... Read More
Topics: RNC , Technology , Palin

Colorado student was on board with Palin long ago

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POSTED August 29, 3:42 PM

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It took only a few hours for both the online and print media to take note of the blog - started a year ago by a student in Colorado Springs - that touted Sarah Palin for vice president.Adam Brickley, now a senior at the Colorado Springs campus of the... Read More
Topics: politics , RNC , Palin

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is big energy booster

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POSTED August 29, 8:07 AM

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The buzz surrounding Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin centers on the fact she's young (44), attractive - and, as could be expected from the leader of an energy-rich state, a big booster of the energy industry even as she works to maintain her independence from... Read More
Topics: politics , RNC , Technology , Palin

Obama could be 'first technology president'

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POSTED August 28, 2:54 PM

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This line from a New York Times opinion piece says it all: "the Obama campaign has made a statement . . . grounded in technology" with its design for the Democratic National Convention.Barack Obama has been called many things, and he might... Read More
Topics: DNC , Technology

Microsoft unveils Internet Explorer 8

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POSTED August 28, 7:10 AM

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Businesses are watching with interest as the early reviews come in for Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8.There are improved privacy and security features, designed to give users better control over their browsing history and those all-important "cookies."And... Read More
Topics: Internet , Technology

New Orleans activates evacuation plan as Gustav looms

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POSTED August 27, 9:23 PM

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New Orleans officials already have activated evacuation plans as the city prepares for a possible hit from Gustav, a storm that's expected to reach hurricane strength today. (You can track the storm here.)The city was criticized for its preparations... Read More

Baseball replay - technology makes it happen

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POSTED August 27, 9:03 PM

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As someone who covered major-league baseball for several years, I've seen my share of bad calls - though I also know umpires are right about 99 percent or more of the time.But instant replay, which will be used beginning today in major-league parks,... Read More
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New Orleans in projected path of Gustav

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POSTED August 27, 8:49 AM

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A friend of mine has been working in New Orleans over the past several weeks, and is back there again after a weekend at home.She talked about how the city is rebounding three years after Hurricane Katrina. And how parts of the city remain much the same... Read More
Topics: Weather , Internet , Technology

MapQuest managing in competitive market

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POSTED August 26, 11:19 AM

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Time was when MapQuest was the place to go for directions.Turns out, it still is, even in the face of tough competition from a host of other sites, including Google Maps.Here's a CNet News take on MapQuest, where it's been and where it's headed.Seems... Read More
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