Harrumph! I was checking web stats for various and sundry sites over a cuppa this morning, and again was struck by the number of people who still use AOHell. A grand example of the power market saturation, at the expense of landfills-full quantities of CDs...
Excited about possibilities for a new service I'll be offering my clients--easy remote assistance! Doesn't require any prior setup, works as long as they have a browser/web connection available, and isn't perturbed in the least with firewalls. Recently ran it through the ropes and came through with flying colors, so now I know I'll can still be getting people out of their computer problems when I can no longer afford the gas to get to their offices. Worked great as a training tool, and I see a lot of potential for teachers/trainers - check it out: Copiliot
Teacher Resource of the Moment: BTB Teacher Resources "Teacher tools, references and online resources. For teachers, by teachers." An eclectic mix, for sure, but lots of fun sites to play with and integrate into your classes. Updated regularly.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
The Sky is Falling...
...or so some said 8 years ago, as the dreaded Y2K effect was anticipated. Doom and ruin were to cover the land, as computers everywhere lost their digital minds and trashed everything from VCR to the corner stoplight; from the world financial market to the nuclear weapons of the major super powers. And, truth be told, many of those things might have happened, if not for the terrific efforts of countless IT professionals.
(sometimes Contrary Old Coots take a while to get to the point... get over it)
The flashback above was courtesy of today's headlines - "Daylight-saving bug could foil computers" wherein the following fact is discussed: that millions of computer operating systems aren't hip to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which effectively and retroactively created a "bug" for the system clock. Come March, those with pre-Vista systems should check their computer clock times very carefully before scheduling multinational coordinated e-surgery.
Teacher Resource of the Moment: pbwiki.com What's a pbwiki?
"PBwiki lets you quickly set up your own free, hosted, password-protected wiki to edit and share information. It's as easy as a peanut butter sandwich!"
I'm very excited about the prospects for our school's pbwiki, and have floated a number of ideas among our staff for integrating this particular technology into their curricula. We'll see if this gets off the ground... I'll keep you posted.
(sometimes Contrary Old Coots take a while to get to the point... get over it)
The flashback above was courtesy of today's headlines - "Daylight-saving bug could foil computers" wherein the following fact is discussed: that millions of computer operating systems aren't hip to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which effectively and retroactively created a "bug" for the system clock. Come March, those with pre-Vista systems should check their computer clock times very carefully before scheduling multinational coordinated e-surgery.
Teacher Resource of the Moment: pbwiki.com What's a pbwiki?
"PBwiki lets you quickly set up your own free, hosted, password-protected wiki to edit and share information. It's as easy as a peanut butter sandwich!"
I'm very excited about the prospects for our school's pbwiki, and have floated a number of ideas among our staff for integrating this particular technology into their curricula. We'll see if this gets off the ground... I'll keep you posted.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Away and Back
Nasty weather for the trip both ways yesterday... whiteout conditions several times. Nevertheless, was a nice visit. Watched the Lady 'Cats finish their regular season with a 30-0 record; phenomenal athlete/scholars graduating this year. Godspeed on your tournament journey!
Then off to the Mart of Wals for a quick refill of the necessities of college life, followed by an enjoyable dinner at Applebees - a perfect Club sandwich for myself; the offspring had the House Sirloin and Roasted Garlic & Asiago Chicken with which she seemed well-satisfied.
Teacher Resource of the Moment: The Breathing Earth
"Breathing Earth is a visual, real-time simulation of the CO2 emission rates, birth rates and death rates of every country in the world."
Blog of the Moment: Wendy's Blog: Musings of a techie lawyer
Wendy takes on the NFL's draconian use of the DMCA and Google's role in the matter; follow her battle as she takes on 2 Goliaths at once.
Then off to the Mart of Wals for a quick refill of the necessities of college life, followed by an enjoyable dinner at Applebees - a perfect Club sandwich for myself; the offspring had the House Sirloin and Roasted Garlic & Asiago Chicken with which she seemed well-satisfied.
Teacher Resource of the Moment: The Breathing Earth
"Breathing Earth is a visual, real-time simulation of the CO2 emission rates, birth rates and death rates of every country in the world."
Blog of the Moment: Wendy's Blog: Musings of a techie lawyer
Wendy takes on the NFL's draconian use of the DMCA and Google's role in the matter; follow her battle as she takes on 2 Goliaths at once.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Life's A Beach
Tough week.
Monday, well... one good can you ever say of Mondays?
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday... snow days!
Then back to work for a day, just in time for a 3-day weekend!
Off to visit the Apple of My Eye For Whom I Bear A Wallet, tomorrow. Fun times!
Monday, well... one good can you ever say of Mondays?
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday... snow days!
Then back to work for a day, just in time for a 3-day weekend!
Off to visit the Apple of My Eye For Whom I Bear A Wallet, tomorrow. Fun times!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
The Dayton Underground
Blog of the Moment: The Dayton Underground
Quirky sense of humor, with an honest approach. Really liked his Things That Make Life Worth Living post. Recommended by MP.
Quirky sense of humor, with an honest approach. Really liked his Things That Make Life Worth Living post. Recommended by MP.
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