Did you know it only takes a knowledge of 2000 words to become fluent in a language? To reach 60% comprehension? I just learned that. Apparently a solid understanding of the grammar isn’t completely necessary – if you know what the words mean. Ah, that just clicked. I don’t know about you, but when I read for… Read More »
The new iPad Air commercial gave me chills… We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering – these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry,… Read More »
Automatic helps you drive better by letting your car interact with your smartphone. It’s an accessory that plugs into your car’s diagnostic port that pairs with a smartphone app. As I like to say to my audience during briefings on tablet applications, “Apps help you do what you do, only better. The trick is figuring… Read More »
We’ve all heard of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would want done to you. Who’d have thought it was only half right. Try this one on for size. If you’re wondering, yes, it’s already in my wordsmithery list. I’ve been putting myself into the shoes of the person on the other side… Read More »
There are so many Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHA) flying around in space that it resembles one of my early attempts with a Spirograph. If I find a 3-space model, I will share it. Hazardous means roughly 560 feet across, among other things. City killers. These 1400+ don’t bother me. It’s the millions we haven’t seen… Read More »
I’ve attended a few classes on how to be a better speaker/presenter/trainer in my day, but not once have I seen a decent class on being a better listener. (Hint: there’s a decent video at the bottom.) In my humble opinion, I believe classes on active listening should be mandatory – in middle and high… Read More »
$6.30 doesn’t sound like much. Well, not until you multiply it by 2.5 billion people. That dollar amount is what Google earns on average per year for each and every Internet user, excluding China. What’s their growth plan? Consider emerging markets and low-cost smartphones powered by operating systems like Android. With approximately 7.14 billion people… Read More »
This is the Tarantula Nebula, which is 170,000 light years away. Relatively speaking, it’s not that far. I’ve gazed at a galaxy 25 million light years away through my telescope. Well, at least at the light it gave off back then. Makes you wonder where it is now, or if it even exists. The image… Read More »
And now, for a little perspective. Like a Monty Python movie. Begin.
I’ve seen pictures of the insanely steep steps up Mt. Huashan many times, but I’ve never seen the gondola ride from the top or the narrow planks and chains along the cliff side. Incredible views. I bet it’s well worth the effort. Wow. Take a look and ponder what your thoughts would be at the final… Read More »