Captains Blog Stardate 22112 What's Up With The Weather

The weather has been weird this year. The weather is so warm this winter because of the way the winds have been moving. I don't think the summer will be affected. I think if anything it will be hot and rainy, but that's just my guess.

My comment on Gary's Blog

Captains Blog Stardate 22212 Schools Paying Students For Attendance

I don't think students should be paid for going to school. Students go to school so they can learn skills that will help them make money. So school does pay off in the long run. I think this plan will fail. If students are paid to go to school, they will not learn about applying for jobs. If GW had this policy I would take the money, but I don't think it would change attendance rates. Students could also use the money for drugs other bad things.

Either way, school pays off in the long run!

My Comment On Robbie's Blog.

Captains Blog Stardate 2132012 Desktop/Laptop/Tablet

I personally hate laptops. I own one, but I'll always use a desktop if its available.Most laptops and desktops run either Mac or PC, and run the same software and can use most of the same periperals while most tablets run on either iOS or Android because of this I'd compare a tablet to a smartphone before I'd compare it to a computer. I think laptops will soon be replaced by tablet and desktops will return to prominance. In recent years laptops became more popular due to their portability. Now I beleive most people will use desktops at home, and use tablets for portability. The best selling tablet on amazon is the Kindle Fire. Here's a link to Amazons sales figures.

This is not what I mean when I say Tablet.

My Comment on Tyler's Blog!

Captains Blog Stardate 2132012 AT&T Customers Surprised by "Unlimited Data" limits

This article talks about how AT&T is limiting data speeds for people who have an unlimited data plan after they use a certain amount of data each month. The reason they are doing this is to convince customers to switch to a limited data plan. This is because AT&T no longer offers an unlimited data plan to new customers, and they are trying to convice current subscribers to switch to the new plans. I have AT&T, but I'm not on a data plan, so this doesn't affect me. I have a smart phone, but it is only internet capable when I have a WIFI signal.

This guy just foud out AT&T is slowing down his data speeds.

My comment on Robbie's Blog.

Captains Blog Stardate 02072012 Problems at Apple Blog

Apple shouldn't treat their workers so poorly. I didn't know that they were beig treated this way. I own 2 apple products, and (including mine) there are 6 apple products in my house. This does change my view of them slightly. However I will contiunue to use their product, because as far as I can tell, most other technology companies don't do a much better job.

This is Apples Code of Conduct for Labor and Human Rights.

Here's Apples Wikipedia page.

My Comment on Robbies Blog.

Apple's iPod Product Line Up

Captains Blog Stardate 02062012 If You Could Vote Blog

After reading the article about president Obama's comments, I feel sympathy for him. It his true that the way our government is set up makes change difficult. This still doesnt mean that it is impossible to change things. There are a few things Obama has done, such as the health care bill and repealing don't ask don't tell. I don't agree with his statement that "things get better as time goes on". This is an important job, and you need to be prepared from it when you run for election. If I could vote, I'd vote to re-elect Obama, mostly because he's the lesser of two evils. I would much rather have him than any of the republican candidates.

Links
Here's the White House's page about president Obama.

Here's a link to a page about the Republican Candidates in this year's election.

My Comment On Robbie's Blog!

Captains Blog Stardate 2022012 Self Direction

I am keeping myself on track by working hard everyday. It can be distracting at times, having the entire internet at my fingertips while I should be working, but most days I stay on task.

The Entire Internet!

 My partner and I do not have a timeline, but that is a good idea. I will consult with her about creating one. The hardest part of self direction is staying on task.



Here's an article on how to stay on task.

Here's my comment on Robbie's blog!