Christmast Gift Ideas

Alright, I know I said I did not want any gifts for Christmas this year, but if you are feeling inspired to buy me something, I'll take one of these. Please contact me for shipping information!

Holy Wii

According to engadget, Nintendo is producing 1.8 million Wiis per
month, and they still think there might be a shortage this holiday
season. For Christmas this year, I want 1 share of Nintendo: it will
be worth more than the Wii in the long run, and I assume it's easier
to get than the Wii is.

Your future health

Tech Crunch has an interesting brief about a new start-up called 23andme. The company will start selling DNA analysis, allowing you to see what health issues are likely to be in you future base on you DNA.

The good I see in this technology is it may allow us to prevent certain health issues we're at high risk of attracting. However, is there a downside? How can insurance companies use this information? Would you want an analysis of your DNA?

You can read the Tech Crunch article here
www.google.com/reader/m/view/?i=4217947493988525249&c=CLKp74rw448C&n=1

Shocking News

Slashdot states the Australian Army is using technology to energize the troops. You can read the short article from Slashdot here.

Want to save money on your car insurance?

An article from Techdirt explains how insurance companies are offering their clients discounts on car insurance, if you're willing to allow your driving habits to be monitored! Personally, I don't think it will be too long before auto manufactures start including GPS monitoring systems in new vehicles, which will allow real-time monitoring online, thereby giving parents the ability to monitor their child's driving habits and whereabouts. Although, allowing your spouse to know your whereabouts may end poker night with the boys!

Teaching the Techno-kid

The Technology Evangelist has an interesting video and article about teaching in today's technical world. I've been thinking a lot lately about how we are educating today's youth. Are we using outdated techniques, ways that served their purpose of years past? Is it punishment to force a child, one who's mind is hyper-active and constantly seeking stimulation, to sit through a hour class with the teacher using a chalk board as an aid? Should we change our ways of teaching so they relate to today's youth? What are your thoughts?

How life has changed

Around one year ago I would have never thought to visit a web site about environmentally friendly diapers, yes diapers. As I was in my Google Reader browsing some of the blogs I'm subscribed to, I was intrigued by a blog titled, "Easy Ways to Live Grener". It just so happens I've been thinking a lot about diapers, and before you tell me to seek mental help, understand my "thinking" is due to tossing 8 diapers in the trash each day. According to "Easy Ways to Live Greener", there is a environmentally friendly diaper you can flush, or compost. What a great idea! You can watch a demonstration by click here, then click on watch.