Infographics

Information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of data, information, or knowledge.  The purpose is to present complex information quickly and clearly and to enhance our understanding by using our brain’s ability to recognize trends and patterns.  As the amount of data in the world continues to mushroom, demand will increase for workers with […]

Browsing the Web in the Nineties

Quora is a site that strives to “answer any question you might have”.  A Quora member recently asked “What was it like to browse the Web in the nineties?” Great question.  Brian Hayashi, CEO of ConnectMe 360, decided to provide the answer.  He did a very nice job of it, and with his permission, I am […]

Wikimedia

Most of my philanthropy is directed toward health care, affordable housing, music, the arts, and education.  However, I believe the work of the Wikimedia Foundation deserves annual support as well.  I buy in to the idea that wikipedia should be freely available for everyone everywhere in the world.  Wikipedia is not perfect, but I believe it […]

Wind Chill (2012)

It was a sunny day, but the temperature barely got above 40 degrees. Riding a motorcycle in 40 degree weather may not sound unreasonably cold until you consider the wind chill. I had always been curious about exactly what wind chill means, so I did a bit of research about it ten years ago. Basically, it […]

The End of Cash – Not Quite

Jack Dorsey, the 35-year-old entrepreneur widely known as the creator of Twitter and founder of Square, appeared on a Sunday morning news program to announce the introduction of Square Wallet.  The concept behind Square is brilliant and simple. A lemon aid  stand, landscaper, or wandering volunteer at the hospital ball selling tickets for a drawing, […]