Business & Technology Amazon.com's Kindle fails first college test Seattle Times Newspaper
I would have to agree with the girl interviewed. I think it would be tough to study for exams and look things up on a Kindle vs. a textbook. This is disappointing as the Kindle and other such devices would greatly not only paper use but the energy used to produce the book and also transportation issues. I think eventually students will get used to the idea and not need a textbook but I think we're a long way from that point. Hopefully that can just continue to improve upon the technology to make it easier to study from a Kindle. I haven't yet been able to use a Kindle myself but when I use a textbook, I highlight and tab things which I'm not sure what kind of technology the Kindle's have but if I wasn't able to somehow mark and highlight things I would find it hard to use for school.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Second Life Sustainability Education
Second Life Education
I think this video shows us how we could potentially use Second Life to educate people on what sustainable living is. We could show people the benefits and maybe start to convince them to change their lifestyles. I know we wouldn't be able to reach everyone this way but if we could use this as another way to spread the word it could become an extremely powerful tool.
I think this video shows us how we could potentially use Second Life to educate people on what sustainable living is. We could show people the benefits and maybe start to convince them to change their lifestyles. I know we wouldn't be able to reach everyone this way but if we could use this as another way to spread the word it could become an extremely powerful tool.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Furture Cities - Vegas Transit!
New Vegas Transit System
I think this idea is great! But it is interesting to wonder how the locals will take it. Of course the tourists will think its great because they are the ones that would have to pay for a taxi otherwise so of course they are going to love having the cheaper option of this transit system but if this system can capture the attention of the locals then maybe Vegas will see some improvement in their traffic!
I think this idea is great! But it is interesting to wonder how the locals will take it. Of course the tourists will think its great because they are the ones that would have to pay for a taxi otherwise so of course they are going to love having the cheaper option of this transit system but if this system can capture the attention of the locals then maybe Vegas will see some improvement in their traffic!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Re-evaluation time!
1. I have been doing a great job of turning off lights around the house, unplugging things that are not being used and also turning off the power strips! Every night I have successfully made sure our porch light is not on and all the lights are turned off. Each morning before I leave I unplug all of the electronics and switch off power strips!
2. As for the bus and walking. I haven't done that great of a job with this but I will continue to try to improve as the weather will hopefully be getting nicer. With all the rain that has been around lately its been hard to accomplish this but as you may have read in my earlier blog I've been walking home from the bars instead of getting rides and or calling a taxi!
3. I have been buying a lot of organic and local products which has been great and it tastes better anyway! The expense of organic products has been a bit hard to manage but so far so good. I could do better with just cutting down eating chicken and turkey in general so I will continue to work on that.
4. And lastly for water use! I've been doing a fairly good job making sure I'm only doing laundry every so often. I decided my goal was laundry day could only come around every 10-14 days instead of once a week. I've been wearing clothes I wouldn't have worn before and as the nicer weather has been approaching I've been able to take advantage of my summer wardrobe as well!
NEW!! 5. And as for a new commitment I want to make. I realized that some of my bills are still going to my permanent address where my mom lives. I don't ever look at these statements I just go online and/or call and make payments through the internet or phone. This is a complete waste of paper considering I don't even look at them. Therefore I've decided I will call the places I still have a couple of paper bills for and have them stop sending them and I'll just continue my internet and phone use!
- Another thing I was reading online was places you can send your old cell phones so I think if I have some extra time over the weekend I'll go through my stuff and find a couple of old cell phones I have and send them in! Its not like I'm doing anything with them, they're just sitting in boxes taking up space!
2. As for the bus and walking. I haven't done that great of a job with this but I will continue to try to improve as the weather will hopefully be getting nicer. With all the rain that has been around lately its been hard to accomplish this but as you may have read in my earlier blog I've been walking home from the bars instead of getting rides and or calling a taxi!
3. I have been buying a lot of organic and local products which has been great and it tastes better anyway! The expense of organic products has been a bit hard to manage but so far so good. I could do better with just cutting down eating chicken and turkey in general so I will continue to work on that.
4. And lastly for water use! I've been doing a fairly good job making sure I'm only doing laundry every so often. I decided my goal was laundry day could only come around every 10-14 days instead of once a week. I've been wearing clothes I wouldn't have worn before and as the nicer weather has been approaching I've been able to take advantage of my summer wardrobe as well!
NEW!! 5. And as for a new commitment I want to make. I realized that some of my bills are still going to my permanent address where my mom lives. I don't ever look at these statements I just go online and/or call and make payments through the internet or phone. This is a complete waste of paper considering I don't even look at them. Therefore I've decided I will call the places I still have a couple of paper bills for and have them stop sending them and I'll just continue my internet and phone use!
- Another thing I was reading online was places you can send your old cell phones so I think if I have some extra time over the weekend I'll go through my stuff and find a couple of old cell phones I have and send them in! Its not like I'm doing anything with them, they're just sitting in boxes taking up space!
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