MacBook Pro going in for work

I thought my co-worker was joking when she said that my battery my burst into flames like one of those Dells…. I called AppleCare, and they are sending a service package to send in my machine.

Wish computer was as easy to use as my phone…

This was all too close to hitting home for me when I read it, so I had to post:”I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my telephone…. I no longer know how to use my telephone.

My MacBook Pro “portable computer” cooling system

My hands were sweating from all the heat coming of my non-laptop, portable computer — as the MacBook Pro user manual clearly points out ;-). As the guy from the genius bar recommended, I really need to send it in since it’s one of the very first serial numbers.

Introduction to Gulf Cooperation Council…and oil profits

As Mr. Hall points out, the $10B losses in Lebanon from the Israel and Hezbulah is ONLY TWO PERCENT (2.5%) of the total profits from this years profits.From article in the Desert News:”Consider that the damage to Lebanon’s infrastructure and economy in general after a monthlong conflict with Israel is broadly estimated at about $10 billion…. When will we be able to capitalize on world-wide economic demand that we can use for core infrastructure investment?From the IIF press release announcing GCC summary report:’IIF Managing Director Charles Dallara stated, “The oil windfall has supported increased government spending, and lifted domestic confidence, resulting in an investment boom.

PDA blast from the past

I couldn’t resist snapping a quick picture to share next to my Nokia E61 (w/ GSM/GPRS/802.11g/Bluetooth/Email/Web/IM/miniSD/more).I was so excited the day the PalmVII arrived at the Scottsdale BestBuy back in October 1999…. Video capture and publishing that will offer just-in-time reporting from millions of “average-Jos,” the modern-day journalists in the field with fast data uploads to blogs or the next socially connected CMS solution (watch out CNN).

Competition Poll in BusinessWeek

This week, BusinessWeek delivers a great issue with a collection of articles on competition. It’s a must read.

Wiki.com more proof of a business build around open-source technology

Many of us have played with Wikis. If we haven’t played with one directly, then we’ve likely used one at Wikipedia.com. After reading the news today about Wiki.com, I think we’re seeing the real productization of technology developed in the open source community that will strike out at collaboration and content management systems like Microsoft […]

Time for PodUtah

Hopefully the first step toward something bigger and cooler.I’m looking forward to doing some interviews of local Utah-based technology companies. I can finally make my long-time fantasy to be a NPR correspondent / National Geographic field photographer a closer reality.Stay tuned for more!

Brad Baldwin…the technologist or Porn Star

Well last night I learned that I share the name with a porn actor. I guess my domain registry was a good thing many years ago. Of course perhaps it’s more “marketable” now that I know there is another potential buyer ;-). At least I’m number 2 on the google search. Time to kick in […]

Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour — my new golf gadget

I broke down and bought a laser yardage meter. I played with different ones, and in the end, I picked up the Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour model. It was small. Easy to use. Fit nicely in my hand. Nice semi-rubberized tactile feel. Yesterday, I played at the Ranches Golf Club in Saratoga Springs / Lehi. […]

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