http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/ My Learning Remix blog en Copyright 2008 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:41:45 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification academy recruits ipods so they can listen and watch their lessons on their commute to and from training. I think that is sum what a bad idea because they can also train by watching their surroundings. I guess since their still in training and not in uniform yet then it is a good idea because listening helps so people understand better then reading. ]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/nypd-is-given-ipods.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/nypd-is-given-ipods.shtml NYPD ipods NYPD recruit ipod Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:41:45 -0500 Yahoo has made a new set of software tools that lets you edit your flickr pictures. Flickr is growing and this is a way for Yahoo to make more money if they have more subscribers. If you have a flickr account already I hope this is helpful to you and the software is due to be out by Tuesday.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/flickr-updated.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/flickr-updated.shtml flickr edit Flickr updated Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:37:24 -0500 algorithm software program that tells the space shuttles which route is the best in space. They tested and validated that it can do this no matter how many years away or worlds away. The only thing I may have a problem with is what if it malfunctions then they are going to be lost in space.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/engineers-in-space.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/engineers-in-space.shtml Engineers in space Space Algorithm Space Software Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:15:24 -0500 hard drive that you can get outlook, google and picasa on. It is a WD 320GB and if you lose it, it is encrypted with 128 bit encryption. This is small enough to fit in a pocket but pack a lot. This reminds me of like a ipod touch or something. ]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/wd-passport-portable.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/wd-passport-portable.shtml Hard drive WD WD hard drive Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:08:36 -0500 Sirius satellite and XM radio have merged into one. This is approved by the stakeholders but they still need to be approved in Washington. Some don't think that it should happen because together they would have a monopoly over satallite radio. I think that is a good idea for them because they would no longer have to compete but not good for subscribers because with them together any price they charge will have to go or no satellite radio.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/sirius-and-xm.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/sirius-and-xm.shtml Sirius and XM merge Sirius Satellite XM radio Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:56:16 -0500 details]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/sony-yahoo.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/sony-yahoo.shtml Sony Yahoo Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:52:06 -0500 Google thinks of everything.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/google-maps.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/google-maps.shtml google gps Google maps Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:15:51 -0500 article that says that scientist are trying to turn algae into energy. They are in labs seeing what types of algae has the most oil in them and some of them have at least 50% oil. Oil can be turned into bio-diesel or fuel for jets. If this works then I am pretty sure that gas prices will drop dramatically. ]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/green-energy.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/green-energy.shtml Algae Fuel Algae gas Green Gold Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:08:25 -0500 Zune was introduced last year I think and now it has finally became popular. I know someone who has one and theirs still looks very nice since they got it last year. I also know someone who got an ipod video last year and the zune looks ten times better through wear and tear than the ipod. They both sound pretty good do check them out to make your decision.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/zune-1.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/zune-1.shtml Zune Zune vs Ipod Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:59:07 -0500 Zune was introduced last year I think and now it has finally became popular. I know someone who has one and theirs still looks very nice since they got it last year. I also know someone who got an ipod video last year and the zune looks ten times better through wear and tear than the ipod. They both sound pretty good do check them out to make your decision.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/zune.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/zune.shtml Zune Zune vs Ipod Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:59:07 -0500 LimeWire sued some major record labels for anticompetitive practices. The judge threw the cases out and that allowed the companies to not release licenses for limeWire to use their music. The judge dismissed it without prejudice which means if they wanted to sue again they could.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/limewire-lose.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/limewire-lose.shtml Limewire in court LimeWire sues Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:52:04 -0500 here is the article.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/robot-tuning-guitar.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/robot-tuning-guitar.shtml Guitar Robot Tuning Guitar Robot Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:46:34 -0500 article is a little useful to you. Belkin tunebase is a fm transmitter for your car to play the ipod. It has a high review because it finds a station that plays your ipod with the clearest reception. It also is designed to hold your ipod in place when you drive. Since Christmas is coming maybe you can ask for one or buy someone else one.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/belkin-tunebase.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/belkin-tunebase.shtml Belkin Tunebase FM transmitter Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:40:02 -0500 People and companies are hesitant to switch to vista because they don't know if it will work with their programs. They have also chosen alternate OS for that reason. I have vista on one of my laptops and I haven't had a problem with it (yet) but I also don't run a companies program on it either.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/vista.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/vista.shtml vista vista hesitation Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:32:48 -0500 Iphone in Germany. I just read that t-mobile won the battle in the courts to have the phone blocked. If you buy Iphone in Germany then you have to subscribe to a two year contract with t-mobile. They say that the next generations may be unlocked though.]]> http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/iphone-germany.shtml http://learningremix.emich.edu/Fall07/jessica_patton/2007/12/iphone-germany.shtml blocked iphone iphone germany Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:24:46 -0500