International Linux Foundation Announces Distributed Network For All Users

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

In an announcement that will likely have long term implications for users of personal computers, the International Linux Foundation today reported that it will release a version of its operating system that will include a link to a distributed network.

Qdoba Mexican Grill: Worth Staying Home For

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

My wife and I had the distinct opportunity to eat at Qdoba Mexican Grill last evening. We should have stayed at home.

Being a Philosopher

Friday, January 4th, 2008

If you think you’re a philosopher, you’re not.

Americans Use Multiple Research Sources

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Americans use multiple resources when searching for specific answers. The traditional sources, libraries and librarians, are still common alternatives, even with the ubiquitous availability of internet access.

On The Border

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

I ate at On The Border, a national Mexican food chain, this evening. The dinner was better than I expected.

Update on Soto’s Grill: Still Great Dining in Ellicott City

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

I returned for the third time to Soto’s Grill in Ellicott City. It is still as great as it was each of the previous times that I visited.

Soto’s Grill: Upscale Dining in Ellicott City

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Soto’s Grill in Ellicott City, Maryland is perfect spot for diners looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the chain restaurants that pervade Columbia and Howard County, Maryland.

Proton-Based Network Offers Free Cellular and Internet Services

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

Free voice and data services will be available through an international consortium’s program that deploys a proton-based global network. The telecommunications network’s potential was confirmed last week following research using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research, and the world’s largest particle physics laboratory.

P.F. Chang’s: A Family Fiasco

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

My family and I prepared to each lunch at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in The Plaza at the Mall in Columbia, Maryland this afternoon. Our visit confirms that a popular restaurant does not have to offer good service.

Frisco Grille & Cantina, a Welcome Surprise

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Need a fast lunch or evening out that won’t break the bank but will satisfy both your hunger and heart? Stop by Frisco Grill & Cantina in Columbia, Maryland. You’ll be surprised…this little restaurant has a lot to offer.

Digitalis Americana: Digital Rights Management Misapplied

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

The broad acceptance of digital technology—the personal computer, in particular—creates a social breach between those who have access and those who do not. Access is not only a function of being able to buy a PC, but also a function of being able to operate the machine efficiently.

Knowledge is Power

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

I challenge us to consider the common phrase, knowledge is power.

Digitalis Americana - Wi-Fi Access on Vacation

Sunday, August 27th, 2006

Being away does not mean being gone.

Digitalis Americana - Reliance on Digital Technology

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

Always on is not always good.

Digitalis Americana - How Have Peoples’ Expectations Changed of Arithmetic?

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Skills not practiced are lost.

Digitalis Americana: Political Action & Blogging

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Accessibility is the hallmark of the internet.

Blogosphere Grows to 50 Million

Sunday, August 13th, 2006

Technorati, the recognized blog tracking service, reported that there are fifty-one million blogs were in publication as of today. This is one hundred times more blogs than were in existence when the tracking service started, three years ago.

Blue Cow Cafe - A Great Community Lunch Spot

Friday, August 11th, 2006

The Blue Cow Cafe in Columbia, Maryland is a great community lunch spot. The food is well prepared, the staff is friendly, and the ambience is welcoming. This lite fare restaurant is a perfect spot for any meal, and it is family friendly. Free wi-fi internet service is available.

All Good Things Come To An End

Friday, August 4th, 2006

All good things must come, and so does my vacation. It has been a fun-filled two weeks at the seashore, one week at my sister-in-law’s new house and one at our long-time family beach house. I feel a bit restless, because I had to twice return home to teach class; it’s ironic how two days—out of 16—impede the relaxation.

Where Did You Buy That Coffee?

Friday, August 4th, 2006

Coffee; it’s a defining discriminator in this sleepy seaside town.