Vol 1, No. 6, Part 5.
October 29, 2002
Let's hear it for the Governor from the Great State of
Hawaii
Our Governor has been bashed for more than his fair
share for quite some time, so I was really glad to see that he was called
"Governor of the Year" by the (national) Biotechnology Industry
Organization (BIO). That’s a pretty big deal. BIO also recognized the
Hawaii State Legislature for their "pro-technology legislation" as well.
Wow. I think that's the first time I can remember Hawaii's government
getting a solid pat on the back by private industry. As our new
Governor will be voted in within a short time, I'd say this is one helluva validation for Ben to get right before his last day in office.
I've learned over my life to celebrate the wins and savor the moment.
Guv, this one's for you baby! Way to go!
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2002/10/21/daily22.html?f=et71
Your next cellphone will store 5 movies or 48 hours of
music
There's an amazing technology being developed by
Phillips that will hit the shelves in about two years. Called "Short
Form Factor Optical" (obviously the marketing people have not yet been
brought into this product) it stores four gigabytes of data in a
tiny 3 centimeter CD. This indeed will enable your cellphone and PDA
with an incredible storage capacity. Get ready for a whole new class of
applications. I can easily see a device that stores your favorite
music, plays a few training videos, makes your phone calls, synchronizes
your calendar, contacts, and email inbox, and of course fits in the palm
of your hand.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp;jsessionid=LCHBFHPDLIKP?id=ns99992930
Wireless keyboards and mice are obsolete!
A new collection of inexpensive technologies have
been developed that will eliminate the traditional keyboard and mouse
altogether. It works by projecting and image of a keyboard on
your desk. Cool or what? You basically just type by pressing your
fingers against projected images on your desk. That is going to usher in
a whole new collection of Palm/PocketPC users as we won't have to lug
around mini-keyboards. Now, combine this technology with the
3D displays I mentioned in an earlier article and think about how
the control panels of the future will be completely virtual, projected
in 3D space, and all you do is point to floating 3D buttons. Cool or
what?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/sci_tech/2000/dot_life/2326077.stm
Not concerned about Saddam's possible nukes? Read this.
This is a good technical argument that makes a very
powerful argument of how Iraq may already have nuclear capability. I
normally don't touch on this subject are but because this article is
technically written, it shows up on my radar scope. After I read this I
am much more in favor of a pre-emptive strike that I even was before.
Wanna get scared? Click on the link.
http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/wo_muller101102.asp
Special note of thanks to this week's photographer, Jon
Hodge
This week's "I love Hawaii" photo is the first that
was donated by a newsletter subscriber and self-described "digital photo
enthusiast". It's an awesome shot of a sunrise on Lanikai beach on Oahu.
I especially want to publicly thank Jon for sending this in and I'm
honored to display it. If you have a cool photo of Hawaii (that you own)
and you'd like to share, please send it to me!
