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Fewer students pursue computer-related degrees

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…

Virgin Mobile to buy Helio for $39M

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…

On my visit to the Tecnológico of Monterrey, Santa Fe

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…

Iker Casillas saves the game

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…

Traveling this week – prob no blogging

I’m traveling this whole week thus blogging will be light, or no blogging at all. ceo

Street Art — Banksy

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

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…

Google, my name is not “Fuzzy Database Modeling”

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:…

Steve Ballmer as The Creature

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

Successful upgrade to WordPress 2.5.1

The upgrade to WordPress 2.5.1 seems successful. The console looks good and if you are reading this, we are all good… Cheers! ceo