A new computing interaction model

One of the more interesting computing input innovations since the tablet PC just got unveiled by Microsoft. Codenamed Milan, Microsoft Surface is supposed to hit stores this fall as a coffee table priced between the $5-10K range. It will change how we think about computing and appears to simplify the interface between multiple device formats. See the video for more information.

Of course, as with all Microsoft products, this will be amazing technology by v3.

Random Musings

Me in pictures

Here I am in pictures.





A new website, imagini.net, allows you to be profiled (rather well) after selecting a few photos in response to a series of questions. A website at St. Andrew's also morphs your photo into other ethnicities, artistic styles and ages based on a series of automated photo editing.

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Capturing Alberta's Information Technology Opportunity

In fall 2006, I had the privilege to present to the Rotary Club of Edmonton on some of my volunteer activities, specifically, some of the required actions for the Province of Alberta to capture its global opportunity in information technology. I posted this on Slideshare.net. It has been well viewed given its narrow audience. Here it is for more fun and enjoyment.

Unlocking Cool

A great overview on an online community I recently joined on Trending Spotting.

The Brand Gap

A great Slideshare presentation on Branding.

Joseph Campbell: The Hero's Journey

Every act of creativity or innovation is an act of courage, of heroism. One of the most inspiring thinkers on the topic for me is Joseph Campbell, whose 1938 PhD thesis, entitled "The Hero Myth", shaped my thinking on many topics. In this video his views on the Hero's Journey are discussed.

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