So, I got myself a Sony EReader through a promotion at direct buy.  Basically, it didn’t cost much, so .. what the heck. Here are my thoughs so far CONS: No Linux support for either the Sony on-line book store, Ebooks.com or Amazon.com. I had no problem downloading all the Free books I wanted […]
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Ok, Go – This too shall pass
I’m not sure if you’ve seen this yet or not, but It’s genius.
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Down Jones May 6 Crash — Computers?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100507/tc_pcworld/financialsitesstruggleaftermarketcrash “The incident led at least one lawmaker to call for better regulation over the technology behind stock trading. “I also have been warning for months that our regulators need to better understand high frequency trading, which appears to have played a role today when the US market dropped 481 points in 6 minutes and […]
Continue Reading“Which programming language should I learn first?†– one user responds:
 I found this at: http://iamgabeaudick.tumblr.com/post/576987756/which-language “Which programming language should I learn first?†– one user responds: Depends. To program in an expressive and powerful language: Python To get a website up quickly: PHP To mingle with programmers who call themselves “rockstarsâ€: Ruby. To really learn to program: C. To achieve enlightenment: Scheme. To feel depressed: SQL To […]
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Computer Science Vs. Information Systems
Computer Science and Information Technology are generally part of the same department in schools, but are both quite different. Information Technology is an interdisciplinary program that generally deals with both business and technology. It is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology) Computer Science is the study of the […]
Continue ReadingSex, Relationships, and Sometimes Love
I saw a rendition of this show a few years back and I thought it was great. I just heard that it’s coming to town again and figured I’d mention it. May 27, 28, 29 “Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes Love†At the 45th St. Theatre in NYC (354 West 45th St.) Show times to be […]
Continue ReadingFirst Moon Landing 1969 – most important moment in history
In my opinion, this was the most important moment in history. A task for the sake of science, led to humans leaving Earth. “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”. With a fraction of the technology we have available today, we’ve never been able to venture as far into space as […]
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The Mysterious X-37B
The X-37B is a mysterious secret US space ship. Very little is know about it or its missions, other then the fact that the Air Force and DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) are both listed as the responsible organization for it. Here are a few articles regarding it: The London Times: Launch of Secret […]
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