Currently watching John Stossel on FoxNews talk with Ron Paul and David Boaz about President Obama's State of the Union Address last night which I also watched and moderately enjoyed. There were three topics that he focused on with the first relating well to this course; innovation, education, and infrastructure.
That being said, here are some companies I plan to follow throughout the semester that have or may have just started using Web 2.0 technologies to innovate and boost their current status:
1: Quiksilver Inc.
2: FUEL TV
3: StepChild Snowboards
All three of these companies hold a special place in my heart as a result of their products and services to the extreme sports world. They all have adequate followings on their twitter and facebook profiles, with daily updates/specials/promos prevalent.
Now I will introduce a rising technology which also holds a place in my heart:
RF Energy Harvesting
Powercast Co. released their first RF wireless charging unit a few years back, with steady improvements widely seen through their Powerharvester Receivers and Power Mats. This idea is extremely useful in today's technological world with power playing an essential role in every piece of equipment we use daily.
A video I constructed below displays not only the physical characteristics of the product, but the environmental and economical concerns as well.
That being said, one thing I will not be surprised to see/want to experience before I die will be RF tech on satellites to foster 24/7, 365 charging to all electronics. Although the funding for a project like this would be exponential, it would be amazing to be able to walk down the street with my Samsung Galaxy S, texting away with no concerns of losing power mid conversation with the girl I just met the night before. Here's a funny, yet true article to check out when you have the time. It's on a NY Senator attempting to make texting while walking illegal.
Thank you for your time free world, I hope you enjoyed my two cents.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Droid blogger app test
Just installed the android blogger app for my galaxy s. Checking out its validity.
Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5
"It's all Latin to me!" - Plain English Explanations for the Web 1.0 to Web 3.0 Software Updates
After detoxing from another great weekend, I found a site which grabbed me by the neck and squeezed. If you don't know, I am a very visually attentive learner; the better the graphs, diagrams, and pics the more apt I am to understand.
So as you open the page, you will be greeted by an outstanding list of the differences between Webs 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. The rows in this list all correspond, making it that much simpler for the management major. Surprisingly enough, this is the first real research I have done on Web 3.0, but I am not taken aback by the future technologies and fads of the web.
Every site which describes Web 3.0 in detail defines it as the "semantic web", or intelligent search and data personalization. Check out this presentation brought forth by sophotec
These links both describe the updates well, with major emphasis on the user and our duty to maintain it. Another site I checked out to compare/contrast with O'Reilly's ideas offered identical beliefs and ideas towards blogging, widgets, ajax apps, social bookmarking and RSS feeds. It's unbelievable how all of these technologies are completely user reliant, yet I still find it hard to discover friends which blog/tweet/post/tag/bookmark/etc...
Facebook is still king, and because of its tech friendliness I know it will maintain its status in the hierarchal structure. That being said, I am stoked for the arrival of Web 3.0. See you all in class!
So as you open the page, you will be greeted by an outstanding list of the differences between Webs 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. The rows in this list all correspond, making it that much simpler for the management major. Surprisingly enough, this is the first real research I have done on Web 3.0, but I am not taken aback by the future technologies and fads of the web.
Every site which describes Web 3.0 in detail defines it as the "semantic web", or intelligent search and data personalization. Check out this presentation brought forth by sophotec
Web 3.0
View more presentations from Sophotec .
These links both describe the updates well, with major emphasis on the user and our duty to maintain it. Another site I checked out to compare/contrast with O'Reilly's ideas offered identical beliefs and ideas towards blogging, widgets, ajax apps, social bookmarking and RSS feeds. It's unbelievable how all of these technologies are completely user reliant, yet I still find it hard to discover friends which blog/tweet/post/tag/bookmark/etc...
Facebook is still king, and because of its tech friendliness I know it will maintain its status in the hierarchal structure. That being said, I am stoked for the arrival of Web 3.0. See you all in class!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
1st Snow Day Shred Fest w/ the CGU Snowboarding Team
Twenty minutes ago as I sat and read about what's new with our government and president I had a revelation: Screw the news, upload some sweet pics from yesterdays shred fest on the academy grounds.
Yesterday from 1-4 was definitely one of the best times I have ever had on campus, primarily because I combined 3 of the things I love the most; snowboarding, my boys, talking stories.
After constructing the first kicker(>5 feet) I was able to grab some sick air and pop a couple 180s. Anders was going balls out, with grabs up to 8 feet and no shame.
Towards the end of the CGU terrain park sessions we headed over to a rail that Will Baker made. This thing was nuts, as you can see in this lower pic I had a solid afternoon ride. My shoulder burns like that chick who fried in the Final Destination 3 tanning bed. Either way I've got Mike Burke, the man, the myth, and the chin as my roommate. He'll comfort me, maybe even rub out some massages on my shoulder :}) <-- its a mustache, get it
Second session this afternoon should be nuts, more pics to follow.
Vince
Yesterday from 1-4 was definitely one of the best times I have ever had on campus, primarily because I combined 3 of the things I love the most; snowboarding, my boys, talking stories.
After constructing the first kicker(>5 feet) I was able to grab some sick air and pop a couple 180s. Anders was going balls out, with grabs up to 8 feet and no shame.
Towards the end of the CGU terrain park sessions we headed over to a rail that Will Baker made. This thing was nuts, as you can see in this lower pic I had a solid afternoon ride. My shoulder burns like that chick who fried in the Final Destination 3 tanning bed. Either way I've got Mike Burke, the man, the myth, and the chin as my roommate. He'll comfort me, maybe even rub out some massages on my shoulder :}) <-- its a mustache, get it
Second session this afternoon should be nuts, more pics to follow.
Vince
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Start of a new semester
And so it begins... the start of my last semester kicked off yesterday with two classes followed by two more today. Yes, you read that right, two classes every day of the week. Am I blessed? Negative, just smart for overloading last year to kick ICEE and NS out of the way. So with no class after lunch ever, I have more time to myself to perform such activities as vegging out while watching my girl, @StephanieAbrams, on the weather channel.
Other than that I'm ready for the shred season to get gnarly and the surf to explode. Much love,
Vince
Other than that I'm ready for the shred season to get gnarly and the surf to explode. Much love,
Vince
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