Archive for October, 2009

BOBCast Episode 5! One week into Borderlands!

Yes, its another week and its time for another BOBCast. This week, the guys conduct a discussion on Borderlands one week into release. Have a look and see if you agree with what they have to say. If you don't, you guys can start sharpening your knives for the event known as Host Gutting. CLICK HERE Read more

Yoli WHAT?

Alright. After watching this info commercial about a power Drink that has been literally pimped as a 'WOW' drink, I thought to share this rather novel footage with you guys. It seems so funny mostly for the fact that the presenters make it sound almost like a god-sent, kind of in a charismatic, Believe and be WOW-ed kind of way. Creepy but, it made me ... Read more

Can Energy Consumption be regulated?

Ever wondered what the government was fighting for when they talk about 'reducing' the global footprint of energy consumption? Lynn Scarlett, former Deputy Secretary of the Interior, argues that investing in natures capital is a smart twenty-first century energy policy. Arun Majumdar, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, explores how regulation and technology can work together to improve energy consumption. She also looks at some of the new ... Read more

Is Technology ‘Dumbing Down’ our Kids?

And we thought that adults were the perpetrators of Technology and its vices. Experts debate whether today's kids are helped or hindered by their immersion in technology.The observation is based on kids in Canada. Panelists include the lead researcher for the book Growing Up Digital, Mike Dover, the author of The Child and the Machine, Alison Armstrong and Sir Wilfred Laurier Faculty of Education professor ... Read more

Top Technology for Tsunami Warnings

Ever worried that Tsunamis or perhaps great tragic waves might come pounding on a shore near you once again whilst holidaying? Fear not! The Washington state coastline is the most tsunami-prone area in the United States. This has prompted local emergency management officials to put in place one of the most sophisticated tsunami warning systems in the world. Kasey-Dee Gardner reports. Read more

Teaching and Technology- the New T?

Implementing Technology within Teaching might seem daunting, but during this age and time, it is about due time we did something about this, for our younger generation... http://www.teachertube.com A short pre-episode to explain what Technology In Teaching is and isn't about. Read more