Thanks to my uncle Greg for pointing me to this one
One word… Awesome
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Feb 10
Multi Touch GUI for Desktops
There is a problem with multi touch for desktop, pain and interference. I don’t think this is the best way to solve those problems, but does put a new twist on changing the aging user interface before it’s too late.
10/GUI from C. Miller on Vimeo.
I believe the system will not be a singular one as presented in the video. I believe the real change is the way we use computers entirely. Right now, the computer is how we do work, communicate with others, pay bills, schedule events, entertain, along with a whole list of other things I could spend years typing out.
Smart phones have started a slow change in how we view computing. We now have certain applications or situations that are better suited for use with a smartphone. Will we have a computer that sits on our desk much like an old calendar book? Something that does nothing more than to inform and remind us by grabbing all of our dates and calendar information from the cloud? Maybe phones do that already, but maybe you get my drift on where I am taking the conversation.
How will computers evolve?
01
Feb 10
NASA and the Entrepreneur
Obama calls for End to NASA’s Moon Program
I have several issues with this plan. My first is why independent organizations have the capability to go to space for pennies compared to what it costs NASA, and to do it without all of the resources. There is a system that works with them. If I have $250,000 I can go to space too thanks to spaceship one and virgin galactic.
My other issue with the idea that NASA should not build their own spacecraft anymore. They are the National Aeronautics and Space Administration last time I checked, not the Better Space Business Bureau. They should be building the next best thing for outer space travel.
What do I like about the plan? Giving NASA more money for scientific discovery of new experimental rockets and craft. Making them more like the small business space organizations that can focus on the quality of the crafts rather than the economics.
In short, don’t make NASA just a customer to the independent space programs. Use your size to develop cutting edge equipment. Use your resources to design the next generation vehicle. Don’t become a money manager for private industry, also don’t become an employee to other nations.
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Jan 10
Doctor’s Office
For the last couple of days, I have been suffering from a bout of nausea. I couldn’t eat anything the last day. The nausea was causing chest pains and burning, as if wanting to vomit all day wasn’t bad enough.
I got an appointment with my doctor today, before I knew it I was having blood drawn, blood pressure taken, my chest listened to, blood sugar tested, and even an EKG test.
The EKG was a bit different from the normal testing apparatus I am used to. Pick me, prod me, swab things in my mouth for analysis, all of these are good and understandable. Having to shave parts of my chest and legs to stick electrodes to them seemed a bit overboard. It was a simple test, only taking about 20 seconds from the moment the machine was started. I should also say, the EKG was more for my family history and my complaint of chest pain, and not just based on that complaint alone.
With all of this said, the EKG came back good, my blood pressure was normal, my blood sugar was in check, and my blood count was normal. Doc said it could be caused from something I ate, a virus, or even stress. Won’t know for sure until the liver tests come back. For now, preventive messures by taking prilosec. Yeah, all of those tests and I get prescribed an over the counter drug. It could be worse I suppose, and I am already feeling better.
22
Jan 10
The project
I haven’t written on this blog in quite some time now. There are many times when I miss writing on it on a daily basis. Today I am going to take a challenge. I will attempt to write everyday on my blog. (Me writing, not copying and pasting something from some other blog!) I am going to start it on the first of February and my goal is to continue until the last day of February.
I know I have just made a couple of you laugh… Of all months, why did I pick February, the shortest month? Hey, you have to start somewhere. Besides it isn’t just my blog, it is my photoblog too. They are both in need of some love, and I really want to be able to use them, I just haven’t found the time.
Much like going to the gym, or calling your parents, sometimes you just have to make time instead of find the time. So this is my little goal.
PS. If I fail within the first couple of days, please yell at me. I am prone to doing that sometimes.
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Dec 09
The Joy of Dirt
The Economist has a great article on the history of bathing and cleanliness.
…Upon learning that the Duc de Sully had taken a bath, the king turned to his own physician, André du Laurens, for advice. The king was told that the poor man would be vulnerable for days. So a message was dispatched informing Sully that he was not to go out, or he would endanger his health…
The joy of dirt
Dec 17th 2009 | PARIS
From The Economist print edition
Why cleanliness may be going out of fashion
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Dec 09
Possibly to coolest stop motion video I’ve ever seen
According to the makers of this video, they took over 60,000 pictures to make the stop motion. In addition, they developed 9,600 prints to create the effect. This is almost a stop motion inside of a stop motion. Must have taken ages to finish.
They have a site for it: http://www.olympus.eu/penstory/
06
Dec 09
Tweets from 2009-12-06
- Sitting in a Hardees in god-knows-where Tennessee. Pretty sure the guy sitting near me has NEVER had a bath. Uhhh. #
- @jessicachastain why on earth are you using Twitter while driving? in reply to jessicachastain #
- @themacgirl I don't know that yours was the appropriate response. in reply to themacgirl #
- @theguyjb remind me to never be on the road at the same time as her. in reply to theguyjb #
- @emflowers Thanks, and I apparently need to change my name to johnistheword in reply to emflowers #
- @bretstanfield I can't stand him tonight. I also, for once, hated the packers D on the good job they did this week. in reply to bretstanfield #
- @bretstanfield I know. That's what hurts the most. Not putting the right ones in. in reply to bretstanfield #
- mmmm coffee #
- @greenearrings Those are loud. #1955A6 isn't so bad, but #ED1C24 is really a beast. in reply to greenearrings #
- @greenearrings although red and blue are good compliments, I don't think that particular red is a good choice for web. Yuck and ouch, both! in reply to greenearrings #
- @bretstanfield I would also like to thank drew brees and tom brady. in reply to bretstanfield #
- @emflowers that might possibly be my fault. But don't worry about it, I'm sure he'll wear tired of it soon. in reply to emflowers #
- @emflowers I think you'll find that the universe pretty much covers everything… Shut up woman get on my horse! in reply to emflowers #
- @suth such a buzzkill. Guess I will stop. in reply to suth #
- @greenearrings hope you didn't get that spiderman app. in reply to greenearrings #
- @lukelucas Last quote on there is still to soon to be assclownish. I don't know how well Apple has responded to newer devices. just Apps! in reply to lukelucas #
- @lukelucas @rpinal could you go ahead and make that two? Easier to do these things in bulk, I assume. in reply to lukelucas #
- @LamontRoyale I was going to say the same thing, but thought about how much easier it would be to catch her off-guard. in reply to LamontRoyale #
- @emflowers awesome. "get my name put on emily's 'frenemy' list – check!" in reply to emflowers #
- @ShooflyPie yes, super cute. in reply to ShooflyPie #
- quiet morning. I can actually get some work accomplished. #
- @GilsonWheels @theguyjb he was surrounded by leaves, you can't expect him to spell correctly while being surrounded by leaves. in reply to GilsonWheels #
- @girlasaurus_rex yeah well, I get to see carter hill road. (You just got topped!) #FML in reply to girlasaurus_rex #
- RT: @CNETNews: Apple in 'advanced' acquisition talks with Lala http://bit.ly/625B0a (whhaaaaaa??) (via @raygun01) #
- "On the road with 4yr cousin I was trying to teach him to cross, asked what the first rule was, he said: Don’t talk about Fight Club." #IMMD #