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This Is The FutureLawyer Coming To You From The Metaverse.

I have joined the metaverse, and my first stop is the room occupied by my friend and AnyLaw free research provider, Steven Tover. If you want to see the future of online meetings, it will look something like this. Like Zoom, a list of participants can be seen on the side; but, the actual event is populated by Avatars walking around in virtual space. You can have one on one or group conversations, and, since you are showing yourself in video, it is much like walking a Convention or Seminar floor in real life. I love this stuff, and predict that it will create more and better communications between humsns. I am going back now to learn about the subject of the day. Steven anticipates doing these webinars once a month.

FutureLawyer Office For The Next Three Hours.

Dropped the RV off at Camping World in Tampa this morning for installation of Air Ride springs, which will make the old beast more comfortable on the highways. We also need to check out the Leveling Jacks, wbich are driving us crazy with beeping, even when retracted. But, not to worry. The FutureLawyer can practice law anywhere, and, for the next several hours, my office is here at Cracker Barrel, just down the highway from Camping World. A hearty breakfast and good conversation with Diane, and we will be back on our way in no time. RV lawyers don't waste a minute of this precious life. Enjoy yours today.

#TBT - FutureLawyer's First Smartwatch.

Ten years ago today, I posted about my first Smartwatch, which I purchased at the Sony store in Tampa's International Mall. I remember the day vividly, because SWMBO and I made a trip specifically to buy it, and she knew that she would be able to shop at some of the region's nicest stores. I installed it over lunch in the mall, and the rest, as they say, is history. It is hard to believe that many people laughed and said it will never catch on. This is what I posted then:

"Sony SmartWatch - Wearing A Wrist Watch Again. I have been playing with, and wearing, my new Sony SmartWatch for a couple of weeks now, and it has become part of my arm. I stopped wearing wrist watches last year. They were so "last century", and they only told me the time and day; although, my recent versions had temperature, barometric pressure, altimeter and other cool sensors. I had my smartphone and computer for time and day, and I wasn't spending a lot of time mountain climbing. However, the bluetooth integration, and the tiny Android apps that connected live with my phone convinced me that it was worth $150 to try the smart watch. Now, my wrist buzzes when I have incoming email, gives me the time and date in digital numbers when I want it, tells me my exact location with the press of a button, acts as a long distance viewfinder for my phone's camera, vibrates and buzzes when a call comes in on the phone, and more. The cool thing about it is that I can have my Jabra earset simultaneously connected with bluetooth 3.0, and I can take and make phone calls without using my hands. The earset has a pleasant female voice that announces the call, from what phone number it comes, and I can answer or ignore the call merely by saying answer or ignore. Pretty cool. I am going to start calling myself robot man. I prefer metal watch bands, and the watch comes with a metal base to clip the watch on, so I got rid of the rubber wrist band that came with the watch. You can also clip the smart watch to clothing, or just carry it around if you like. " (June 30, 2012).

 

Golfing In Florida - It's An Adventure.

#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Have To Talk To An H.R. Director.

Talking to clients and Judges is stress enough, isn't it? Why add to it?

 

#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Need Anyone's Approval.

Do you work in BigLaw? Do you have to get your work approved by someone else at you firm? Do you fear the disapproving comments of others? Why? Think of all the happy moments of life you are missing. You don't need anyone's approval to be happy, or to do work you love. Just do it.

Will You Ride The Camel Today?

Most of us gut our way through the week, and Wednesday is the toughest day. Just when we are getting things moving, we bump into the hump and realize we have 2 more work days until the best day of the week, Saturday. What are your techniques for getting over the hump?

New GMail Interface - Again.

Google Gmail Interface Opt Out. Google is always tinkering with its interface, and the new one puts all of the Meet, Chat and other features in a row on the left, next to the categories section. The new Material You styling is gradually occupying each of the Google apps, and it will automatically come to your computer, even if you choose to opt out now. The entire design is becoming more of a one stop fits all location, ostensibly to compete with Microsoft Office. While there is no danger of the FutureLawyer leaving the GoogleVerse, it is good that Google is always tweaking and changing. Keeps us alert.

We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat.

There Be Dragons. Lions, and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Execupundit worries for our future as a people and a nation, and I agree. Read his laundry list of troubles in our current society. Some days, I am glad that I ma an old man. Young people, better get your act together. There be dragons.

#ParrotSunday - Why Can Parrots Talk?