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Fewer students pursue computer-related degrees

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One of our roles as computer scientists, technologists and enthusiasts, is to help educate the next generation of computer scientists, technologists and enthusiasts. Reading today that Fewer students pursue computer-related degrees really concerns me — it is a no brainer that today and the future, computing will be at the center of economics, communication, science, … Read more

Virgin Mobile to buy Helio for $39M

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Another MVNO “bites the dust”; not exactly for Helio as it is being rescued by Virgin Mobile. At $39M it is a bargain for Virgin Mobile, compared to all the cash SK Telecom et al. have put into it… It is SO hard and expensive to run an MVNO. Helio was/is a very innovative group … Read more

On my visit to the Tecnológico of Monterrey, Santa Fe

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Before the new week begins, I’ll write down my thoughts and experiences on my visit to Santa Fe, Mexico City. I spent last week at the Tecnológico of Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe, teaching 11 professors of Engineering on the topic of mobile technologies and applications. The course was part of a program called CADI, a … Read more

Iker Casillas saves the game

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Casillas! What a great photo shot/moment, isn’t it — click to enlarge Iker Casillas blocks Daniele De Rossi penalty kick for the win — Spain 0 – Italy 0; Spain beats Italy on the shoot out…

Street Art — Banksy

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I find Banksy’s work and messages very interesting… Camera Girl: (Click to Enlarge) Soldier, Beth: (Click to Enlarge) Pilton Frisk: (Click to Enlarge) Window Lovers: (Click to Enlarge) More at Banksy’s website. ceo

Zillow.com

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If you own a home, or are looking to buy one, check out Zillow.com, a very cool website/tool. You can look at homes, or if selling, check your home, and all the information, photos and charts based on public records, market history, and other…. You can set estimates based on upgrades done to the home, … Read more

Google, my name is not “Fuzzy Database Modeling”

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Like 3 weeks ago I was reading about Fuzzy Databases. I used Google Books to mark an interesting book titled Fuzzy Database Modeling that I saw online. But since then, Google believes my name is “Fuzzy Database Modeling”. …on my Google shared items: “Fuzzy Database Modeling’s shared items ” …the comments I leave on Blogger-powered … Read more

Steve Ballmer as The Creature

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OMG, this is way cruel and wrong (but kind of funny too) – Steve Ballmer starring as The Creature… …once you become a public figure, be prepared for anything! [Via The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs] ceo