DJ Hero just came out. It is a followup to the popular Guitar Hero. My kids have Rock Band on their gamy system. All well and good. It's all in good, clean fun.
Well here's my question. If you play and master these games, why don't you learn any real skills? Why don't you learn guitar chords or turntable scratching techniques? Couldn't we easily turn fun games into teachable experiences? How about learning a new language or city streets of your town or famous cities? If we put our minds to it, the possibilities are endless.
Monday, October 26, 2009
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Maybe your struggle depends on your Attitude
This reminded me of the phrase, " I was sorry for myself because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no legs."
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
Dear Microsoft: Regarding Windows 7
Ok, Microsoft, I'm a Mac. Have been for 25 years, will be for 25 more and beyond. But I have long since given up on PC vs. Mac debates or wars. It's boring. Kind of like jokes about high school cafeteria food. Too easy a punch line and not all that funny.
But in business, I have had to use PCs—a bit against my will. In my business, they are used for cheap workstations. A couple years ago I thought I was being progressive and I bought Vista for a couple of new workstations. Bad idea. It never worked. Some printer drivers never came up. I abandoned Vista and installed XP.
The workstations I purchased since then have all been XP. Salespeople thought I was goofy for insisting on "old" technology. Boo-hoo. Sell me what I want. XP works. Not as well as a Mac, but it works.
But now you want me to PAY for Windows 7. No thanks. You sold me something that doesn't work. When you give up on that scheme, let me know. I will trade you my Vista for a free copy of 7. I might even install it, on a lark.
But in business, I have had to use PCs—a bit against my will. In my business, they are used for cheap workstations. A couple years ago I thought I was being progressive and I bought Vista for a couple of new workstations. Bad idea. It never worked. Some printer drivers never came up. I abandoned Vista and installed XP.
The workstations I purchased since then have all been XP. Salespeople thought I was goofy for insisting on "old" technology. Boo-hoo. Sell me what I want. XP works. Not as well as a Mac, but it works.
But now you want me to PAY for Windows 7. No thanks. You sold me something that doesn't work. When you give up on that scheme, let me know. I will trade you my Vista for a free copy of 7. I might even install it, on a lark.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
The Big Bundle
I just stumbled on a cool deal. It is called The Big Bundle. It is an example of business savvy applied to help a charity. In this case the benefit goes to The American Cancer Society.
Here's the deal. Trialpay got companies to donate free stuff, discounts, extended trials, and gift cards to go in a bundle of goodies. The value is about $700 and it can be yours for a donation of $29.99. After backing out expenses like credit card fees and a couple other things, Trialpay expects the donation to net between 70% and 98% of the proceeds to ACS.
Here's the deal. Trialpay got companies to donate free stuff, discounts, extended trials, and gift cards to go in a bundle of goodies. The value is about $700 and it can be yours for a donation of $29.99. After backing out expenses like credit card fees and a couple other things, Trialpay expects the donation to net between 70% and 98% of the proceeds to ACS.
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