Can the iPad fuel e-text books?

As we all know apple has finally dropped the bomb on everyone. The iPad is Apple's version of a tablet-kindle device. We can debate whether or not the $500 price is worth the admission for such a device, but I want to think about the impact it can have on school. Apple is pushing this device as THE unit to use when reading books digitally. I am sure Amazon disagrees but what the iPad can do that most other e-ink devices can't do is provide color multimedia build into the books. For instance... could you imagine reading about chemistry and not fully understanding how electrons work and with a click of a button you get a video SHOWING you how they work. So much for bonus cds in your $200 college text books. This device could really make an impact on different learning methods. I am not sure what to still make of the half a grand pad Apple has made, but I will not deny its potential. What do you all think about the iPad?

How are you all feeling?

Each day is different (Hello captain obvious). You can wake up happy as ever and be ready for the day, only to end up feeling like you need a hug. The thing is, those who can cope with the rollercoaster ride of emotions tend to do the best. You don't let life hold you down and make every opportunity to change a negative spiral. I consider myself one of those people... Except for today. Now waaait a second. I am not saying I am some poor guy who wants to remove himself from the world.

I simply am having a bad day. And for me, a bad day is one where it is hard to figure out the source. Not one terrible thing has happened. This is why it is frustrating because your mood is way below the norm but your not positive why. If you have ever had a day like this you know what I am talking about. Anyway... Let's hope this changes---fast.

Live
Learn
Lead

-bjr-


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NonFiction supports EDUCATION

Months ago we asked 'What is to be OUR Generation's Fight?'. Mentioning past generations battles for Freedom, Human & Civil Rights, we began to shed some light over what we believe is to be the trademark of our own. While we'd like for you to believe that the time past was an attempt to build the suspense-- key to all great Blogs, really (typically) we just began something, and left it unfinished.

But typical no more, fighting our fight, NonFiction supports EDUCATION.

EDUCATION - the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.

Naturally, by that definition, EDUCATION is something we all partake in knowingly & unknowingly, from the perspectives of the educator or the educated. What we do regularly through this blog is an attempt to educate and be educated on the cultural, social and world issues that concern us and others.

While we will resume addressing social, cultural and World issues, over the next few weeks we'll be taking particular interest in EDUCATION, specifically providing insight pertaining to EDUCATION in the academic and standardized sphere. With one recent college Grad -- go BJ it's your birthday! -- and one soon to be, hopefully we can provide some helpful insight on the current EDUCATION system.

until' next time ....

live + learn + lead
- RIO

DJ hero is the truth

As a birthday gift to myself I decided to buy DJ hero. One would figure that's what all 23 year old men do anyway; purchase fake DJ equipment and pretend to rock a party in their pajamas. After spending a bunch of days mixing the Jackson five and daft punk, I am impresssed. Every one if my friends who have tested the game out agree. If you have the money and want a party game. Thus is where it is at. The tracks are amazing and the mixes will blow your mind!

Cop this!

Bjr

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Get on them sticks boy!

Bottom line is... My money is tight. However I can not pass up a great video game. With all the talk of Uncharted 2 there was no way I was going to let everyone ruin the story for me. Today I sucked it up and threw down some money so I can put that playstation 3 to use. Maybe in between working full time and thinking about Non-fiction I can fight some pirates.



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Business cards

What is interesting these days is the death of the business card. Everyone wants to get all "techno" up in this place and not use good ol'e paper cards. I think that something tangible however is better than any digital iPhone bump. So I am working on a fresh card to give out to everyone who says "hey nice shirt what is that??" I am basing the front of the card off of the yellow school paper and a hand drawn NF logo. What ya think?


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Mobile blogging...

I am trying out a new iPhone app to get my blogging back on point. Does it work? Let's see


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