I was going to simply say that I get much of the same message I found in "Hamlet's Blackberry" from several of the blogs I read, but maybe that could be seen as missing the point. If you need a book reference … more
Information Technology (IT) has transformed itself from a source of competitive advantage to simply being a cost of doing business. Despite the spectacular gains during the past … more
I bought my iPad because I have an app that I'll start working on after the new operating system comes out in November. I really had no idea that it would turn out to be my favorite … more
If you want to have that futuristic look for your new kitchen this is the way to go. Delta has designed a Pilar single handle pull-down kitchen faucet to help beat them germs back. But, you will need … more
I own a multi car socket adapter with a USB slot that won't charge my iPad. I own the Verizon Droid car charger with USB slot that won't charge my iPad. After doing some research I found out that … more
Pros: Just the right size; lightweight, 64GB of RAM; big, bright display; many functional uses. Cons: Could use a USB ports; no multi-tasking. The Bottom … more
Burrhus Frederic Skinner (1904-1990) was an American psychologist, social philosopher,and author. He was a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University from 1958 until his retirement in 1974, and perhaps … more
I'm saving my money up for this one. I have a friend who has one and I fell in love with it. Read books, have it read to you, and a GPS all in one. It doesn't get any better … more
These Avery labels are specially designed to coverup anything underneath them. They call this TrueBlock, and if you want to be extra sure that nothing can be seen through the label you put on something … more
Not much to say here, the product works as advertised. The labels are easy to use, old text covered up is as advertised, and there are plenty of templates to print these out. Easy … more
William Powers believes that the billion or so of us who are networked via digital devices are so mindlessly addicted to the experience that we need a game plan for escape. He depicts us as so absorbed … more
You can imagine that on my desk I have several (today 21) books to choose from to read. I was really peeved when I picked up Vinnies book when it first arrived for a quick scan. I could not put it down. … more
Brian Arthur's treatise is somewhat ponderous in its beginning (and in truth, throughout) but all the same is most encouraging in its epistemological disposition - assuming as it does the recursivity … more
As an individual that makes a living using and supporting technology, I could not pass up a book where a man and his wife ". . . ditched their car, electric stove, refrigerator, running water, and … more
A friend of mine recently showed me the Nuo Tech Chloe Dao Mobile Tech Retro Handbag that she had purchased, which led me to look for my own. I came across this pattern and decided I wanted one too, especially … more
I have been a proud owner of the Foodsaver V2840 model for a couple years now. I was tickled pink to try out the new "improved" V3835. The first thing I noticed was the size difference. The V3835 is much … more
Biofuels Engineering Process Technology by Drapcho et al. A McGraw Hill Publication 2008 Reviewed by: Dr. Joseph S. Maresca The authors begin by … more
As a lifelong resident of the Cedar Rapids area, I have a natural interest in any book featuring the city. This book starts with the erecting of the first log cabins on the banks of what is now called … more
In general, when the history of computing research is studied, the majority of the ink is spent describing Xerox PARC. Rarely is there a significant mention of what was done in a research lab at MIT. … more
Apple's iPad is truly a magical device. Since this community is focused on reading and books this review will focus mostly on that use of the iPad but the device is great for a number of things, … more
How can we balance staying "in touch" without being overwhelmed by never being out of touch? Moving between the "alpha" of "less crowded, more focused" inner-directed concentration or "flow" in the moment, … more
The beginning of the 21st century has been marked by one of the most significant scientific discoveries of all time: that of decoding the entire human genome. Genome is the code that describes how every … more
According to Russell Baker: "The goal of all inanimate objects is to resist man and ultimately to defeat him". This is certainly true in my world - not a day goes by without some … more
I had made up my mind during the 2 months or so between the announcement of the Apple iPad and its release date that I was not going to get one, or so I thought. I figured the UI would be fantastic … more