The Name
One sunny afternoon when school was out and summer had finally begun, I, Herbert Lui, started my own weblog in hopes of developing the little I knew about writing and technology, finding a serious hobby, and making enough money to maintain it. The blog was originally vaguely named Herb’s Blurbs, but upon doing a test Google search for my site, I discovered that there was a completely different blog with the same name. I stumbled upon the term “cutting edge technology,” and chose it over a close second name - which I do plan on using if I ever feel the need to start a second technology blog (probably not happening, people).
CutEdge’s name brings along the responsibility to provide and promote articles that are:
- Original
- Originality ties up the facts and is what makes it the original author’s, making it either outstanding or just another article.
- Accurate
- Upon the most widely-accepted traits, accuracy - not necessarily precision, as my Physics teacher taught me, is what gives a source credibility and recognition.
- Opinionated
- This final trait I threw in myself, because I feel there is a need for a navigator and advocate in this crazy world of technology. There are some things that need straightening out, and I’m ready to be the one that does it. Boy, that makes me sound noble.
These three traits, standing out amongst others, is what makes CutEdge unique - and “Not just your average tech site, buddy.”
History
CutEdge, once known as Herb’s Blurbs, is a blog taking the facts and clothing them with opinions to navigate through the constant arrival of new products and programs. It was started on Thursday, June 21, 2007 on the Blogger bloghost service. After some quick remodeling, it was relocated onto Wordpress, then once again relocated onto a hosted version of Wordpress, both on the same day: Thursday, June 28, 2007! It was one of those days that I, Herbert Lui, will never forget: a mixture of fun, tediousness, and yet optimism.
About the Author
My name is Herbert Lui and I’m still slowly discovering this new form of communication known as a “blog”. My hobbies include writing, blogging, playing and listening to music, watching my two favourite shows on the planet: Smart Guy and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, learning, and bettering myself. I hope to become a technological journalist/columnist one day, but I’m also quite interested in the design aspect of consumer electronics (just as a critic, but potentially a designer if I ever get the opportunity to crossover from the journalism field).
Hopefully you’ve learned enough about me, if you want to know more, please by all means ask away and stick around CutEdge. I update (almost) daily and reply to comments (that aren’t spam) promptly. Or show your support for CutEdge by registering as a member!
