I just can’t keep up with all this new technology! I just bought the Adobe Creative Suite 3 back in April and now Creative Suites 4 just came out.
It sounds like it offers many of the same programs as before but now offers some new features. According to a product review by CNN, “streamlined interfaces and integration for designing and editing images, Web pages, mobile sites, desktop apps, animation, film, and print layouts, and support the latest digital formats.”
I try to keep learning the new programs so that I can be one step ahead of the game… so I can have a little more of an edge out in the work force. I am so frustrated because I can’t afford to keep up with the new technology.
Link: Product review
http://cnn-cnet.com.com/software/adobe-creative-suite-4/4505-3513_7-33255199.html?subj=Adobe+Creative+Suite+4+Master+Collection&tag=feed&part=cnn-cnet
-Monica Sullivan
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Personal security or national security?
Bare all security x-ray machines… Germany is conducting several researches to make a full body scan for airports that would not reveal all.
In an article found on MSNBC’s Web site, Interior Ministry spokesman said tests would attempt to show whether images of concealed explosives or ceramic knives could be generated without also showing passengers naked.
Technology has been known to do many things… but this is the first time I have heard of modesty technology.
I guess it all comes down to personal privacy and national security!
Links:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27969302/#storyContinued
-Monica Sullivan
In an article found on MSNBC’s Web site, Interior Ministry spokesman said tests would attempt to show whether images of concealed explosives or ceramic knives could be generated without also showing passengers naked.
Technology has been known to do many things… but this is the first time I have heard of modesty technology.
I guess it all comes down to personal privacy and national security!
Links:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27969302/#storyContinued
-Monica Sullivan
Acting Robots
Two Wakamaru robots have been cast in pivotal roles in a new pay called "hataraku Watashi (I, Worker)," which premiered Tuesday at Osaka University. This play is set in the near future, as of now it is only 20 minutes in length, with plans to reach full length soon.
The play focuses on a couple who own two housekeeping robots, one of which loses its motivation to work and engages its owners in a discussion of its boring and demeaning existence.
The robots were built by Mitsubishi and are only three-feet tall, they are usually found as greeters and companions, but custom software developed at the university allows them to move around the stage with their human co-stars and deliver lines.
After reading this article I kept trying to imagine robots acting, and I couldn't. Lets hope that these robots don't take over for Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts in the future.
-Carly Youngren
Do We Overrate Basic Research?
New York Times Article by Steve Lohr talkes about Obama emphasizing a need to maintain a technology leadership in the world and use government funds to get going.
Acccording to Amar Bhide, a professor at the Columbia Business School. In a new book, “The Venturesome Economy,” “hidé makes a detailed argument that contradicts the prevailing view of expert panels and authors who contend that the nation’s prosperity is threatened by the technological rise of China and India, and that America’s capacity for innovation is eroding.” He does not believe government spending on research, are sorely needed.
“America’s competitive advantage, Mr. Bhidé explains, resides mainly in its creative use of information technology, especially in the large and growing services sector, led by companies like Wal-Mart.”
As long as technology is global we all benefit Bhide said. Technology is not to the key to economic growth. So instead of tilting policy toward the apex of the education system, Mr. Bhidé suggests, it may make more sense to invest scarce government resources further down — say, in upgrading community college programs. “The modern information technology economy is going to need a lot of foot soldiers,” he said.
I think it comes back to the idea that all of us need to be involved in something innovative in our lives and the little things will add up.
-Adam Meyn
Acccording to Amar Bhide, a professor at the Columbia Business School. In a new book, “The Venturesome Economy,” “hidé makes a detailed argument that contradicts the prevailing view of expert panels and authors who contend that the nation’s prosperity is threatened by the technological rise of China and India, and that America’s capacity for innovation is eroding.” He does not believe government spending on research, are sorely needed.
“America’s competitive advantage, Mr. Bhidé explains, resides mainly in its creative use of information technology, especially in the large and growing services sector, led by companies like Wal-Mart.”
As long as technology is global we all benefit Bhide said. Technology is not to the key to economic growth. So instead of tilting policy toward the apex of the education system, Mr. Bhidé suggests, it may make more sense to invest scarce government resources further down — say, in upgrading community college programs. “The modern information technology economy is going to need a lot of foot soldiers,” he said.
I think it comes back to the idea that all of us need to be involved in something innovative in our lives and the little things will add up.
-Adam Meyn
Saturday, November 29, 2008
It’s a BlackBerry?
Most people can recognize a BlackBerry from across the room. The full keyboard and square body is the signature elements to a BlackBerry phone.
But what if we took away the traditional look and modernized it… would it still be a BlackBerry?
Verizon will be offering a rebate on the new BlackBerry Storm which will completely change the traditional look of a BlackBerry. The new phone is now a rectangle shape and no longer has a traditional full keyboard. It has become completely touch screen.
This new transformation has been causing a lot of drama around the water cooler. According to David Pogue blog on the New York Times Web site he thinks it will be a BlackBerry Dud. He very passionate about the negative effects this phone will play on the BlackBerry persona.
“I haven’t found a soul who tried this machine who wasn’t appalled, baffled or both,” said Pogue
I personally think that the BlackBerry Company made this phone for competeing with the rising sales with the iPhone. I guess in the long run we will have to wait and see how well the new phone will do.
Link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/27/technology/personaltech/27pogue.html?_r=1
-Monica Sullivan
But what if we took away the traditional look and modernized it… would it still be a BlackBerry?
Verizon will be offering a rebate on the new BlackBerry Storm which will completely change the traditional look of a BlackBerry. The new phone is now a rectangle shape and no longer has a traditional full keyboard. It has become completely touch screen.
This new transformation has been causing a lot of drama around the water cooler. According to David Pogue blog on the New York Times Web site he thinks it will be a BlackBerry Dud. He very passionate about the negative effects this phone will play on the BlackBerry persona.
“I haven’t found a soul who tried this machine who wasn’t appalled, baffled or both,” said Pogue
I personally think that the BlackBerry Company made this phone for competeing with the rising sales with the iPhone. I guess in the long run we will have to wait and see how well the new phone will do.
Link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/27/technology/personaltech/27pogue.html?_r=1
-Monica Sullivan
Black Friday goes online
The day after thanksgiving, Black Friday, has always been known for in-store discounts and savings, however with the changing times Black Friday has also changed.
People would wake up at the crack of dawn to go stand in line for a killer deal on top selling products, which still holds true today… But there is a change in the wind.
Customers can still choose to get up early, with bloody knuckles to duke it out with each other over the new TV on sale or now they can shop in the comfort of their home.
This past Black Friday I woke up and purchased a new ipod from the comforts of my home. The in-store deals were also offered online and with one little click of a button I was the new owner of an ipod.
Although this little change in the wind has not caught on with all the aggressive customers that can be found in the store on Black Friday, it defiantly has sparked my interest and will become my new form of shopping for future Black Fridays.
-Monica Sullivan
People would wake up at the crack of dawn to go stand in line for a killer deal on top selling products, which still holds true today… But there is a change in the wind.
Customers can still choose to get up early, with bloody knuckles to duke it out with each other over the new TV on sale or now they can shop in the comfort of their home.
This past Black Friday I woke up and purchased a new ipod from the comforts of my home. The in-store deals were also offered online and with one little click of a button I was the new owner of an ipod.
Although this little change in the wind has not caught on with all the aggressive customers that can be found in the store on Black Friday, it defiantly has sparked my interest and will become my new form of shopping for future Black Fridays.
-Monica Sullivan
Parental controls on Driving?
There has been lots of talk about the new babysitter in town… No not the parental controls on the TV or the computer, but in your Ford vehicle!
Ford Motor Company will be offering a new feature on some of there 2009 vehicles. The “Big Brother” feature is programmed in the key which will limit the car's top speed, radio volume and general fun level, at the whim of the car's owner.
The new feature is mostly aimed at teens and "is to look at safety technology from a family perspective," said Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood.
This uptight feature will allow parents to automatically turn on traction and stability control, limit speed to 80 miles per hour and control the radio volume.
Since this is a blog I feel able to share my words of wisdom to the parents that are controlling enough to purchase this… Just don’t let you teens drive… If you don’t trust them enough on their own to drive… they most likely shouldn’t be!
Links:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2008/10/ford-watching-u.html
-Monica Sullivan
Ford Motor Company will be offering a new feature on some of there 2009 vehicles. The “Big Brother” feature is programmed in the key which will limit the car's top speed, radio volume and general fun level, at the whim of the car's owner.
The new feature is mostly aimed at teens and "is to look at safety technology from a family perspective," said Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood.
This uptight feature will allow parents to automatically turn on traction and stability control, limit speed to 80 miles per hour and control the radio volume.
Since this is a blog I feel able to share my words of wisdom to the parents that are controlling enough to purchase this… Just don’t let you teens drive… If you don’t trust them enough on their own to drive… they most likely shouldn’t be!
Links:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2008/10/ford-watching-u.html
-Monica Sullivan
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