Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Quantum of the Seas is the cruise ship of tomorrow | The Verge

Quantum of the Seas is the cruise ship of tomorrow | The Verge

Okay I am not a cruise ship person but this might just make me change my mind.  You have to see the robotic bar and windowless rooms with an 80 inch screen that pretends it is a window...unbelievable!

Friday, November 14, 2014

Victoria Votes on the App Store on iTunes

Victoria Votes on the App Store on iTunes

If you are like me, you haven't had the time to figure out or research what all the candidates stand for in our municipal election.  I came across this app put out by the city of Victoria which is pretty basic but at least gives you the background on each candidate.  It is extremely handy to have this on your phone when you head to the voting booth!

Current for Mac

Current for Mac

For my Mac using friends and family, who are also Facebook addicts, this is the application for you!!

Sunday, November 09, 2014

I, Cringely Apple proves that moats are for dummies - I, Cringely

I, Cringely Apple proves that moats are for dummies - I, Cringely:

It’s easy to criticize Apple on moats because from the outside looking in it appears that Apple had the lead in PCs and lost it, had the lead in laser printers and lost it, had the lead in graphical workstations and lost it, had the lead in music players and saw it erode, had the lead in smart phones and lost it, had the lead in tablets and saw it erode, had the lead in video and music downloads and saw those erode, too. Apple appears to invent businesses then either lose them or watch them fade away. No moats.

Crumbles

Crumbles

This is the most fun you will have today.  Type in the words (somewhat limited dictionary) and then a video mashup will be made on the spot by Homer Simpson.  This is quite the time sink...you have been warned!

Monday, November 03, 2014

Check Out This Amazing Transparent Car | TechCrunch

Check Out This Amazing Transparent Car | TechCrunch:

The car uses projectors, cameras, and special mirrors to reflect what’s outside the car onto the surfaces inside. The resulting images allow you to see what’s going on all around the vehicle, even behind you and in blind spots.

Frick and Shields inducted into Canada’s Sport Hall of Fame | Coaching Association of Canada

Kathy Shields inducted into Canada’s Sport Hall of Fame | Coaching Association of Canada

I had the incredible good fortune to work with Kathy Shields as an Assistant Coach for two years in the 90's.  Non one is more deserved of this honour than Kathy...she was and is an incredibly mentor and role model.  Congratulations Kathy!!

'Party of One': An Indictment of Stephen Harper | The Tyee

'Party of One': An Indictment of Stephen Harper | The Tyee:

Having been in power since 2006, Stephen Harper has presided over this deliberate erosion of democracy. He has also been an active and corrosive agent of that erosion. He has never come close to an outright majority, meaning that most Canadians still don't buy his social vision. But he has held on to his core while keeping his opponents either divided or apathetic.

Four Prime Questions about Harper's Response to Ottawa Shooting | The Tyee

Four Prime Questions about Harper's Response to Ottawa Shooting | The Tyee:

We know -- and indeed could predict one second after the shooting -- that Stephen Harper would use it as an excuse to expand the security and surveillance state he has been constructing.HarperFranken_600px.jpg

Sunday, November 02, 2014

Building A Better Version Of Capitalism Is A Massive Startup Opportunity | TechCrunch

Building A Better Version Of Capitalism Is A Massive Startup Opportunity | TechCrunch:

Greek philosopher Epicurus said that the recipe for human happiness amounted to an individual being able to gain three core things: community/friendship, the chance to be independent, and the chance to think continuously about an inner life in order to reduce personal anxiety.