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Microtrends - Mark Penn

2008-04-05T20:12:00.000-07:00

This morning, our Worldwide President and CEO, , announced the launch of a new Facebook application around his bestselling book, Microtrends. For the 70+ million users on Facebook, the facebook microtrends application presents an awesome opportunity to engage, interact and learn from your friends’ various niche interests. As Mark put it, “If you’ve read the book or heard me talk about Microtrends

School of Engineering and Technology

2008-03-25T14:58:00.000-07:00

It's not a secret. The fields of computer science, information technology and software engineering continue to expand at an incredible rate. Studies show that the demand for professionals equipped with the knowledge to contribute to and manage sophisticated engineering environments, and for the technology specialists needed to support them, will soon outpace the supply.The School of Engineering

A Higher Power

2007-07-16T14:27:00.000-07:00

Must see video of a true high power employee at work. Wow. That is not for the feint of heart.

Dr. Gibson becomes first female President in National University history

2007-07-11T11:57:00.000-07:00

La Jolla, Calif. – Dr. Jerry C. Lee, the driving force behind National University becoming the second-largest, private nonprofit institution of higher education in California, and the National University Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of Dr. Dana Gibson as the third President in National University history.Dr. Lee, who has served as President of National University since 1989

The Speed of Dark

2007-03-07T10:54:00.000-08:00

At the encouragement of many regular attendees, I am presenting here - for the first time anywhere - my theory titled "The Speed of Dark" to serve as a topic of discussion at the gathering today.Anyone who has studied semiconductor physics knows that there are two types of charge carriers, electrons and holes. While electrons are real, physical objects (whatever that means), holes are a fiction;

Partnership with Business

2006-10-06T17:11:00.000-07:00

The School of Engineering and Technology takes every opportunity to help market the School of Business and Management and in that light we are please to link to the following video. It is a tool to help adjunct professors introduce the university to the community.

Fuel Savings

2006-07-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

Watch this video and follow instructions. Simple.

Break Time

2006-04-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

I am busy working on a project so no further posts for a while. Cheers and check back in a few months.

Is Green Energy Truly Green?

2006-03-13T14:07:00.000-08:00

Something tells me that it isn’t but I would like to get the facts. I am seeing more and more advertisements selling the merits of corn turned into alcohol fuel and I wonder if it is true. It would be interesting to compare the actual amount of fossil fuel it takes to get 1 gallon of ‘green fuel’ into the tank of a vehicle. Let’s just start from the beginning. First you have to burn

Friday's Fact

2006-03-10T08:06:00.000-08:00

What will bounce higher a ball of rubber or glass? (equal size and dropped from same height) Last week’s fact: You can sum the integers from 1 to 100 instantly by spotting that the sum is 50 pairs of numbers each pair summing to 101. The average being 50.5. By taking the average and multiplying it by 100 (50 pairs) you will get 5050. 1 + 100 = 1012 + 99 = 1013 + 98 = 101100 +

Friday's Fact

2006-02-24T20:16:00.000-08:00

What is the sum of the numbers (integers) from 1 through 100? Quick…don’t use Excel or a calculator. Think about it and see the pattern. There is a VERY easy way to do it. A 5 year old can and did in seconds. You can too, if you see the pattern.Last week’s fact: Modern earth moving equipment make extremely accurate cuts in the ground…how is this possible? Modern equipment tracks position data

R. L. Moore on teaching Math

2006-02-23T19:13:00.000-08:00

This post is from Las Vegas on a Blackberry so forgive typos etc.One of the items we discussed with Jim Lemke was the disgraceful state of affairs that students find themselves in when faced with their lack of math skills. This is not the fault of the student. It is however a result of the way math is taught. Jim is working on changing the way students are exposed to the concepts of math and he

Learning and Lemke

2006-02-22T23:17:00.000-08:00

Jim Lemke joined Howard, Mona and me for lunch at National University today and we had an enjoyable conversation about learning. I later found this letter posted on the net and thought I would share it here.Date: 20 May 96From: James LemkeTo: William MahavierSubject: Re: discoveryI think we are viewing the learning process the same way, but I can see where my last missive might have concerned you

The Zipper

2006-02-21T19:22:00.000-08:00

If you read this blog than you know that my wife recently attended the Grammy Awards. You also know that this blog is mostly about engineering and technology. So, you ask, what does the Grammys have to do with engineering? Before we get into that issue let’s point out that from an engineering perspective it is always important to design things, whatever they may be, with intelligence and build

Friday's Fact

2006-02-17T19:11:00.000-08:00

Today’s fact comes from Bob Loomis, Publisher & CEO and Sean Gallagher, Web Director, both of The Daily Transcript. They came over for lunch today with Dr. Evans. Modern earth moving equipment make extremely accurate cuts in the ground…how is this possible? Last week’s fact: Could a revolving house spin through 360 degrees? Could it continue turning in one direction…forever? (Before you

Blackberry Patent Suit - - Cont.

2006-02-16T18:38:00.000-08:00

A while back I was asked about the Blackberry patent suit and what specific technologies are involved? I said I would find out and although there are many articles about the on-going battle between RIM and NTP they don’t mention much about specifics. I did find one article that says, “The patents in question cover the usage of radio frequencies for wireless e-mail communications.” I am still

Maglev Cont

2006-02-15T19:57:00.000-08:00

This evening I stopped by for a drink with a friend that I recently met on the jet ride back from Spanish Fork and the first flight of Spectrum. Sandy Shapery is a driving force behind Maglev, the high speed train system that is evolving as the transportation solution for southern California. In addition to Maglev, Sandy built the Emerald Plaza (see photo) which is a major part of the San

NASA, National Geographic and Me

2006-02-13T22:33:00.000-08:00

I had lunch at The Lodge at Torrey Pines today with my friend Dan Goldin and what a beautiful day it was. (Dan on left with his lucky hat that saw 63 successful shuttle launches and Spectrum’s maiden flight) The sun, the blue sky, the view overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it was great. Aside from the glorious day, Dan is wonderful to have a conversation with no matter the weather. You see, Dan

Friday's Fact

2006-02-10T20:15:00.000-08:00

Could a revolving house spin through 360 degrees? Could it continue turning in one direction…forever? (Before you jump to a quick and possibly wrong conclusion, consider plumbing, gas, and electric.) Last week’s fact: It’s called Cantharidin, it comes from a beetle…a ‘blister beetle’ and it causes a nasty little blister on contact with human skin. It does a nice job on certain warts

The Grammys, The Masai, and the Internet

2006-02-09T20:43:00.000-08:00

Well, my wife made it back from the Grammy Awards and reported that she had a ‘marvelous time’. What should I make of that? Maybe I should ask RockyJay for some advice or something. Anyway, I arrived early for my breakfast meeting this morning and was reading an email from a friend who lives in Tanzania, East Africa while waiting for my appointment to arrive. When we sat down I broke the

Grammy Awards 2006

2006-02-08T22:07:00.000-08:00

As you know, my wife is attending the Grammys tonight with 3 of her girlfriends. Imagine you are on stage looking at the audience; she would be sitting on the right on the riser. Nice seats!! Naturally, she will be looking for National University alumnus Nancy Fish Liburd (M.Ed., 1999) - AKA Anna Fisher. According to Hoyt Smith, “Ms. Fisher will represent Third World Band, the

Blackberry Patent Suit

2006-02-07T22:14:00.000-08:00

Someone who reads this blog asked me about the Blackberry issue. He specifically wanted to know what the technical issues are in the patent suit. I didn’t know but I intend to find out. If anyone cares to share their knowledge on the Blackberry suit please do so. When I find out the answer I will let you know.

Spectrum 33 Continued

2006-02-06T17:22:00.000-08:00

For those of you who have been following the development of the advanced composite aircraft called Spectrum, I received great news over the weekend. Had you been in Spanish Fork over the weekend you would have witnessed two perfect flights totaling just under an hour. According to a report I received from Spectrum, “The pilots concluded all items on their ‘test cards’ and were delighted with

Friday's Fact

2006-02-03T16:58:00.000-08:00

It’s called “bug juice” and it is used by doctors to remove warts. What is the name of the substance and where does it come from? Last week’s fact: An earlier post described maglev or magnetic levitation as applied to high speed trains. The concept of using electro-magnets to propel objects is being applied in another unique area. Can you name it? Ahamed correctly identified using

The GRAMMYs

2006-02-02T12:38:00.000-08:00

Well the reason I haven’t posted in a few days is that I have been busy with 5 birthdays, including my wife’s, and I have been helping my wife get ready to attend the GRAMMY Awards next Wednesday. This is no small task either. In fact I think I need a math degree just to figure out the cost of this event. My cost that is! We are talking about a new dress, new shoes, new purse, new sunglasses…

Friday's Fact

2006-01-27T15:46:00.000-08:00

An earlier post described maglev or magnetic levitation as applied to high speed trains. The concept of using electro-magnets to propel objects is being applied in another unique area. Can you name it? Last week’s fact: The Lesotho diamond was found in 1967 and it remains the largest to be found by a woman. Mrs. Ernestine Ramaboa found the 601-carat rough diamond and walked for four days

California Regional Maglev Project

2006-01-25T21:49:00.000-08:00

Have you ever heard of Maglev? Imagine a train that rides on a cushion of air along an elevated track at speeds over 300 miles per hour. Special magnets on the train work to oppose the force of electro-magnets positioned along the track in such a way as to provide the lift and propulsion simultaneously. It is ingenious. Shanghai, China installed the first commercially operated maglev system

Battle Over RIM

2006-01-23T15:25:00.000-08:00

Well I guess the legal turmoil between Research In Motion Ltd., (RIM) and NTP Inc., took another turn toward a possible shut down of the extremely popular Blackberry service when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to intervene in the on-going technology dispute. There are over 4 million Blackberry users that could be affected by such a shut down and I am one of them. Apparently neither company will

Friday's Fact

2006-01-20T09:28:00.000-08:00

The Lesotho One diamond is a 71.73 carat beauty cut from a 601 carat rough stone found by a woman. Tell me what is famous about the Lesotho II cut from the same rough stone? Last week’s fact: An infusion pump is a clever device that is used to administer a controlled dose of medication. It simply uses the plastic tube from drip bag and squeezes it in such a way as to deliver the dose.

Boring Engineers Make Life Exciting

2006-01-18T21:30:00.000-08:00

For the past month or so I have been twisting a friends arm to endow the sum of $5 million to help build a new engineering building for the school. Of course the building would be named after him and would be a great way to memorialize his family. The thing is he doesn’t appreciate engineers. He says they are boring and he can’t bring himself to support something that is not useful. I got so

Snoop Dog on Engineering

2006-01-17T08:08:00.000-08:00

Just about one year ago I was in Las Vegas with my wife and oldest daughter for a conference and as we were walking through the lobby my daughter almost ran into Snoop Dog. She was so shocked and excited that by the time she gained her composure he was gone. She told all her friends that she saw Snoop and she swore that she would meet him. Yesterday, while I was touring the diving school

Commercial Deep Diving

2006-01-16T14:30:00.000-08:00

This afternoon was spent visiting the National Polytechnic College of Engineering and Oceaneering located at the port of Los Angeles. It’s an affiliate of the National University System that basically teaches students to become eligible for certification as underwater divers. Dan, our tour guide and an instructor, began by showing us three large above ground dive tanks that are used to acquaint

Posting from Blackberry

2006-01-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

It's a lazzy Sunday afternoon and I am experimenting with my Blackberry to see if I can post to the blog. This is proof that I can. I am really quite amazed at what can be done with this device and the EDGE (highspeed data link) allows fast connections to the web so meaningful work can be accomplished in short order. If you are active and need to stay connected this is a must to have. Check

Friday's Fact

2006-01-13T16:14:00.000-08:00

An infusion pump is a device often used in hospitals to administer medication intravenously at a consistent rate. The mechanics are quite cleaver. When you think about it you have to ask, “How does it pump a sterile fluid?” Can you explain how? Last week’s fact: What is the widest point of the ocean? The largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean. Covering between 63-65 million square miles,

Mayor Jerry Sanders

2006-01-12T21:09:00.000-08:00

My wife and I attended San Diego’s newly elected mayor, Jerry Sanders, state of the city address. Sanders speech was well organized and delivered with power. It is refreshing to hear a public official openly take responsibility for the predicaments that the city finds itself in and offer a clear set of solutions to lead the way back to a solid foundation. Sanders has a strong team in place

The Chairman's RoundTable

2006-01-11T22:29:00.000-08:00

While on the trip to Spanish Fork to see Spectrum fly I met a very nice man named Dave Duval who invited me to attend The Chairmen’s RoundTable. The meeting took place yesterday in San Diego. The basic premise is that a group of highly experienced business leaders provides free mentoring, as a way of helping out the community, to young organizations seeking advice . The group is quite

Spectrum's First Flight....Cont.

2006-01-10T20:56:00.000-08:00

Spectrum shortly after take off on its maiden flight. What a perfect shot with the snow covered mountains in the background. For more information on the company see Spectrum's site directly.

Spectrum's Maiden Flight

2006-01-09T21:01:00.000-08:00

Some of you may recall previous discussion about Spectrum, an advanced composite light jet that is being developed by Linden and his team. The plane was introduced to the world in Orlando last November prior to its maiden flight and we have kept up with the planes progress. Late Friday night I got the call to meet at Montgomery field to fly up to Utah where Spectrum was to make its historic

Friday's Fact

2006-01-06T16:16:00.000-08:00

This is fact less Friday because I have been busy and didn’t get around to thinking up a fact. Come back next week!!

Motorola HS820

2006-01-05T22:01:00.000-08:00

Along with the Blackberry 8700c I also bought a Motorola HS820 Handsfree Headset. Using the Voicedial service from Cingular I can easily make calls while driving without taking my hand from the wheel. Well….almost. I have to press one little button on the headset then the rest is completely voice activated. The system uses the TellMe technology which has improved greatly from when I first

Blackberry 8700c

2006-01-04T19:24:00.000-08:00

I just bought a new Blackberry 8700c. Yes, I am aware of the potential shutdown of the Blackberry network in North America but I simply wanted it and from what I have heard any decision on the case could take more than two years so I think it is a safe buy. It handles all the usual things like email, phone, contacts, calendar, and can also hook into an enterprise network but what I like is the

Friday's Fact

2005-12-30T19:18:00.000-08:00

What’s the distance across the world’s widest part of the ocean? Last week’s fact: No, Watson was not the founder of IBM. The company actually began as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company. When Watson joined it already had approximately 400 employees.

The Good News for Engineers: America still No. 1

2005-12-29T08:49:00.000-08:00

The Duke University in North Carolina has carried out a study that counters conventional wisdom with regard to the reported decline in America's competitiveness vis-à-vis India and China.''In an apples-to-apples comparison, the United States actually graduates more engineers than India, and the Chinese numbers are misleading. On a per capita basis, the United States still has a strong lead as it

Immune from offshoring

2005-12-27T08:37:00.000-08:00

With digital engineers outnumbering analog ones by an estimated 200-to-1, one headhunter has even said recruiting analog engineers is like using a pig to sniff out truffles in the forest.So the demand for many types of analog chips in the $32 billion-a-year analog market continues to grow. So does demand for these specialized designers. (More)

Engineering: Is the U.S. Really Falling?

2005-12-26T20:52:00.000-08:00

Is America losing its competitive edge in engineering? Top Silicon Valley executives, U.S. think-tanks, industry associations, and university deans have all pointed out dropping enrollment in American science and tech programs and warn of a brewing problem. And in a November survey of 4,000 U.S. engineers, 64% said outsourcing makes them worry about the profession's future, while less than 10%

Friday's Fact

2005-12-23T18:07:00.000-08:00

Did Thomas Watson start IBM from scratch? Last week’s fact: How many layers of fluid make up normal tears and how do the tears stay on the vertical surface of the eyeball? Three layers. · lipid or oil layer, · lacrimal or aqueous layer, and · mucoid or mucin layer The epithelial surface of the cornea is naturally “hydrophobic” (water-repelling). Therefore, for a tear

Symantec Vulnerability

2005-12-22T22:22:00.000-08:00

Symantec on Wednesday named more than 60 of its products as affected by the critical vulnerability disclosed earlier this week, and said it was pushing out a "heuristic detection that would spot potential exploits. However, no patches have yet been released. The number of impacted products was among the largest ever for a single vulnerability, and demonstrated the risk of reusing code in a large

winter solstice - La Jolla Style

2005-12-21T17:55:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Lines and Big Surf!! You really should think about going to school here. At National that is....your days free for this and two nights a week in class plus 5 hours on a Saturday. The rest of the time is for whatever you can imagine!! Or you can just do it on-line.

winter solstice

2005-12-21T17:34:00.000-08:00

Figuring out the changing seasons, the tilt of the Earth's axis, the date of the solstice, etc. is _very_ simple. E.g. look at how the rising (or setting) point of the Sun changes during a year. When the Sun rises or sets the furthest to the south, it is winter solstice. If it's furthest to the north, it's summer solstice. Measuring the difference between the maximum altitude of the Sun reached

Does the US face an engineering gap?

2005-12-20T19:56:00.000-08:00

A new study deflates claims that China and India have a vast advantage in graduates. By Mark Clayton | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor If China graduates more than eight times the number of engineers that the United States does, is it thrashing America in the technology race? That's what many scientists and politicians are suggesting in the wake

Study: No U.S. engineering gap

2005-12-20T19:51:00.000-08:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 20 (UPI) -- At least one study is refuting reports that China and India graduate more than eight times the number of engineers than does the United States. National Academies of Science says China adds 600,000 new engineers a year; the United States only 70,000. India, with 350,000 new engineers annually, is also outpacing the United States, the study suggests. But

Engineering Gap?

2005-12-19T19:59:00.000-08:00

SOURCE: DUKE UNIVERSITY STUDY

Engineering students use skills to help elderly

2005-12-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

A computer table that raises and lowers at the push of a button seems just neat to most of us, but for someone living in a nursing home, it's almost a necessity if they want to get online. For about the past 18 years, seniors in Manhattan College's mechanical engineering program have been visiting the Elant at Brandywine Nursing Home, finding problems and then inventing solutions like the

Friday's Fact

2005-12-16T11:36:00.000-08:00

The human eye is an engineering marvel. One of the unique aspects of the eye is the way it maintains its tears. The process is somewhat complex. How many layers of fluid make up normal tears and how do the tears stay on the vertical surface of the eyeball? Last week’s fact: The world’s fastest computer runs what operating system? Today, the world’s fastest machine is IBM’s Blue Gene/L,

Blue Skies Ahead for IT Jobs

2005-12-15T18:24:00.000-08:00

Contrary to popular belief, career opportunities in computer science are at an all-time high. We’ve got to spread that message among students from a rainbow of backgrounds, or risk becoming a technological backwater. BY MARIA KLAWE(READ)

Engineering Gap...

2005-12-13T16:42:00.000-08:00

This is good news....From BusinessWeek On-Line. (Read more)One would expect that the numbers used in such debate would be defensible and grounded. Yet researchers at Duke University have determined that some of the most cited statistics on engineering graduates are inaccurate. Statistics that say the U.S. is producing 70,000 engineers a year vs. 350,000 from India and 600,000 from China aren't

Engineering The Future

2005-12-12T18:28:00.000-08:00

The School of Engineering and Technology (SOET) is working to attract students directly from High School and various Junior Colleges. One of the programs we are putting together is targeted at grades 11 and 12 along with College freshmen and sophomores. The idea is to nurture this group into developing business experience by actually launching a business but from a technology perspective. I

Firefox

2005-12-12T16:37:00.000-08:00

I like Firefox. It’s a fact and this blog happens to look better on Firefox. Wired published a good article on Firefox that includes links to various sites that offer add-on. Check it out and make the switch for yourself.

Friday’s Fact

2005-12-09T07:09:00.000-08:00

The world’s fastest computer runs what operating system? Last week’s fact: Anemia is a condition caused by a lack of iron in the blood (or is it?) but what happens if the reverse occurs or there is too much iron present? HemochromatosisA Million Americans have a potentially fatal disease--iron overload. So why are we still focused on deficiency? by Steven Finch Ahamed took a stab at

Sober Strike on January 5th

2005-12-08T09:59:00.000-08:00

Don't cry "not enough notice" if Sober gets you this time. The worm is programmed to strike again on January 5, 2006, according to researchers at VeriSign. Sober's authors are believed to be German; the date coincides with the opening of an important political convention and also the historic birth of the Nazi party, they explained. The worm will download unknown software to infected machines.

Eclipse 500 recieves TIA

2005-12-07T10:04:00.000-08:00

December 6 Update— Eclipse Aviation received its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the breakthrough Eclipse 500 very light jet. With this TIA, the FAA is authorizing its personnel to begin performing on-board aircraft testing of the Eclipse 500 for certification credit. This milestone was achieved because

Master of Science Wireless Communication

2005-12-06T12:10:00.000-08:00

Get this degree….increase your earning power. HOT DEGREEThe Master of Science in Wireless Communications (MSWC) program is a professional degree that integrates communication techniques, problem solving strategies, simulations skills and mathematical foundations with hands-on training required to solve real world problems in telecommunications.The program is designed for professionals and

Friday’s Fact

2005-12-02T11:16:00.000-08:00

Anemia is a condition caused by a lack of iron in the blood but what happens if the reverse occurs or there is too much iron present? Last weeks fact: Correctly answered by Ahamed. Well, if the Peregrine isn't the fastest bird in the world, which one is? If we were talking about the fastest RUNNING bird, then the answer would be the Ostrich, which can run at speeds of 60 mph (miles per

innovative edge continued

2005-12-01T19:55:00.000-08:00

As stated in a previous post, I believe that the citizens of the US had better wake up if we want to keep what is left of an innovative edge because billions of people who have not grown up with luxuries we take for granted might pass us up otherwise. I also stated that my belief in education, especially in science, math, and engineering, is one of the main drivers of innovation and what

Extreme Competition: Supertition

2005-11-30T19:45:00.000-08:00

It is painfully obvious that America is facing what I call extreme competition from India, China, Japan, Europe and others but now seems frustrated by its success in disseminating these values. For decades the US has been preaching democracy, free markets, capitalism, and openness. The world seems to have heard and adopted many of these values which are good things but we cannot rest on our

Spectrum 33 Business Jet

2005-11-29T23:07:00.000-08:00

Check out this video I made on a new light jet made out of advanced composites. I made this video to see how well My Temp Dir works. It is a way to host various types of files. Although the jet is real the video is just a test to see how well this works, but it's pretty good anyway.

innovative edge

2005-11-29T13:44:00.000-08:00

The US had better wake up if it wants to keep what is left of an innovative edge. Good article. I spoke with Dr. Horn back in 1999 regarding advanced networks specifically for sensors and I agree with him in that, “a highly innovative society can trump a lower-labor-cost society." The key is maintaining that innovation and the foundation for its maintenance is education; especially in

Humaneering Better Mouse Traps

2005-11-28T19:18:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking how to harness more of the academic talent at National University around a cross-school project to help students ranging from high school juniors through college sophomores to start a few businesses. It seems to me that several projects could be developed in concept by the students, some of our students really know what’s hot, while faculty from the various schools within

Barefaced Ad

2005-11-27T14:19:00.000-08:00

Yes it’s a blatant advertisement for the School of Engineering and Technology but it is fun to play with. Check it out and send it to a friend. Must have Java applet installed. Get Java free.

The hot new major: Petroleum engineering

2005-11-26T11:53:00.000-08:00

With pay starting at $50,000 to $60,000 and a healthy supply of jobs -- a result of booming natural gas drilling in Wyoming and other states, as well as a wave of retirements in the profession -- enrollment in undergraduate petroleum engineering is up 46 percent nationwide since 2002.Read

Friday’s Fact

2005-11-25T19:42:00.000-08:00

Name the fastest birds on land, sea, and air. (Don’t jump to conclusions because you may be wrong.) I am looking for the fastest flying bird in normal flight. Last week’s fact: -- Wernher von Braun, Director in a speech to the The Sixteenth National Conference on the Management of Research, September 18, 1962. Correctly answered by Rudy

Threatened by Google

2005-11-24T15:18:00.000-08:00

Wired features a good article on the adventurous forays that Google seems to be exploring and in the process threatening almost everyone from Comcast to Microsoft.

Master of Science Technology Management

2005-11-23T18:21:00.000-08:00

Get this degree….increase your earnings. The Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) degree is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to manage successfully in today's complex, technology-oriented organizations. The MSTM is unique in emphasizing the technology tools for management and maintenance of enterprise business environment, and provides the organizational and

Korea Microsoft Visual Studio Music Video

2005-11-23T11:04:00.000-08:00

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 has a Korea site that hosts the world’s most incredible music video. Check this out

JFK

2005-11-22T20:18:00.000-08:00

I suddenly realized that today marks the 42 year since JFK was assassinated. Even though I was only 6 at the time the memory is indelibly etched in my mind as I watched my mom, I stayed home from school that day with the flu, break into a tearful attempt to explain to me what was happening. Somehow, from my naïve perspective, I imagined JFK as the country’s protector from a successful Cuban

Spectrum's Business Jet: Smart Engineering

2005-11-21T21:06:00.000-08:00

When elegance and engineering get together the results can be simply astounding as in the case of a new jet by Spectrum. The Spectrum 33 is an engineering marvel featuring a completely new manufacturing process using advanced composite materials that result in an ultra light, extremely high performance 9 – 10 passenger business jet. The jet is made up of three basic components; the fuselage,

Friday's Fact

2005-11-18T12:24:00.000-08:00

Who said, “If we are going to the moon and back in this decade, we must have rapid decisions. It is good to have all the facts in before you make a decision, but many times a good manager has to decide when he doesn't have all the facts at all. And he may make a better decision because he can focus on the essential information. There is such a thing as cluttering up your mind with too much

Fluids Race Through Nearly Frictionless Carbon Nanotubes

2005-11-17T20:00:00.000-08:00

Within the cells of our bodies, fluids flow rapidly through miniscule, nearly frictionless, protein channels. Until now, human-made nanoscale structures have not been able to mimic those same speeds because the fluids flow slowly along the walls of the tiny structures. Researchers have now found that carbon nanotubes only 7 billionths of a meter in diameter can channel many fluids nearly

Linux Getting Better

2005-11-17T16:53:00.000-08:00

Linus Torvalds once said that, "Linux was like a flood that rises at a rate that you don't see if you're staring at it, but will surprise you if you haven't been paying attention." Linux just keeps getting better. Open Invention Network (OIN), a company that has and will acquire patents and offer them royalty-free to promote Linux and spur innovation globally, was launched today with financial

Sensors

2005-11-16T13:40:00.000-08:00

Sensors and the data management requirements to analyze the results should be a program that we develop at the university. I have been involved in sensor networks since 1998. The following is from Bill Gates.In addition to computational modeling and clusters — groups of computers that run as unified systems — Gates addressed the transformation resulting from the availability of massive amounts

Sony: Pulling the copy protected CDs

2005-11-15T08:42:00.000-08:00

Sony's copy-protection scheme has been under fire since early November, when security researchers began blasting Sony for using a rootkit as the core of its protection software. That rootkit installed software unbeknownst to users, which could be exploited by attackers to install and hide malicious code on any PC playing the discs.

Spectrum's Booth at NBAA

2005-11-14T15:48:00.000-08:00

Gulfstream G550

2005-11-13T09:30:00.000-08:00

Gulfstream G550. List price $47.

Javelin Jet

2005-11-13T09:22:00.000-08:00

Javelin, a high performance personal jet is currently made of aluminum but the company says it plans to attempt the move to composites soon.

NBAA: Spectrum 33

2005-11-12T18:19:00.000-08:00

The Spectrum 33 advanced composite light jet aircraft.

NBAA: Linden Blue

2005-11-12T18:12:00.000-08:00

From Left. Linden Blue, Vice-Chairman of General Atomics and Chairman of Spectrum Aeronautical and Jonathan Thomas (Blogbank) are pictured November 9, 2005 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference held in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Blue unveiled a new 9-10 passenger light jet aircraft made entirely out of advanced composite materials.

Friday's Fact

2005-11-11T16:43:00.000-08:00

At sea level, how much does a cubic yard of air weigh? Last weeks fact: For the first time in 1930 and ever since, the heart of the Montblanc Meisterstück, its nib, is engraved with the number "4810" - the elevation of the mountain Mont Blanc.

Out of the Blue

2005-11-07T07:01:00.000-08:00

Linden Blue, Vice-Chairman of General Atomics and a strong supporter of National University’s School of Engineering and Technology will be holding a press conference this Wednesday to announce something very exciting for the field of aviation. After attending Yale in the 50’s, Linden and his brother Neil set off on a flying adventure through South America looking for business opportunities. The

National Business Aviation, Inc.

2005-11-05T19:01:00.000-08:00

NBAA will hold its 58th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2005) next week from November 9 through 11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Compared to last year's Convention, which featured 1,084 Exhibitors and 87 aircraft on Static Display, this year 1,113 Exhibiting Companies are registered for NBAA2005 with 4,817 booth spaces, including those appearing only at the Static

Friday's Fact

2005-11-04T11:16:00.000-08:00

All writing is enjoyable but writing with a Montblanc fountain pen approaches perfect writing bliss. The nib of all LeGrand Meisterstuck fountain pens is engraved with the number 4810. What does 4810 stand for? Last weeks fact Who coined the phrase “Knowledge is Power?” Sir Francis Bacon

Gif Problem

2005-11-03T20:11:00.000-08:00

Just out of curiosity does anyone know why a Gif image works here http://stemce11.blogspot.com/2005/08/fun-in-sun-education.htmlin the same blog but will not work on a current post?

Mark's Sysinternals Blog: Sony, Rootkits and Digital Rights Management Gone Too Far

2005-11-02T22:53:00.000-08:00

Good article on Rootkits and Digital Rights. Mark's Sysinternals Blog: Sony, Rootkits and Digital Rights Management Gone Too Far

Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Microsoft boosts stake in internet telephony

2005-11-02T22:31:00.000-08:00

Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Microsoft boosts stake in internet telephony

Chic Engineering

2005-11-02T15:02:00.000-08:00

The School of Engineering and Technology (SOET) at National University is well informed about the requirements that hiring businesses have and integrates them into its various programs so that graduating students are well prepared for a career change, advancement, or a new job. Dr. Evans, Dean of SOET likens the school to a four wheel, independent drive, rover type vehicle. The wheels represent

The Forgotten Half of Change

2005-11-01T15:15:00.000-08:00

In his book, “The Forgotten Half of Change,” Luc De Brabandere makes the case that in order to effect real change we have to change twice. One change has to do with reality or a change within a given system. The other is a change in perception. For this type of change to occur something has to be ‘broken’ like a preconceived judgment, hypothesis or stereotype. The first type is continuous

the Cluetrain Manifesto

2005-10-30T10:14:00.000-08:00

Online Markets... Networked markets are beginning to self-organize faster than the companies that have traditionally served them. Thanks to the web, markets are becoming better informed, smarter, and more demanding of qualities missing from most business organizations. ...People of Earth The sky is open to the stars. Clouds roll over us night and day. Oceans rise and fall.

Friday’s Fact

2005-10-28T08:04:00.000-07:00

Who coined the phrase “knowledge is Power”? Last weeks fact centered around the National Geographic's Genographic Project

SOET Hierarchy

2005-10-27T21:23:00.000-07:00

Earlier this evening while giving two short presentations regarding this blog at the Technology Center, I was asked about the structure of the School of Engineering and Technology. Apparently, there is some confusion about the hierarchy from the student’s point of view and I was asked to clarify. National University currently has six schools: School of Education

Camtasia Studio

2005-10-26T20:45:00.000-07:00

Recently I produced a short ‘ad’ for a school contest that received good reviews. Several people asked what program was used for the clip and my answer was Camtasia Studio by TechSmith. “Camtasia Studio records real, full-motion video of anything on your screen - no assembly required. With Camtasia Studio's exclusive screen recording codec, you get both perfect quality screen recordings

Got Freedom?

2005-10-25T22:44:00.000-07:00

On first blush National University sells education but what does it really sell? My answer is Freedom! Obtaining a degree brings many things and depending on your individual viewpoint it may bring status, advancement, job mobility, more money, more time, more life, more happiness, more responsibility or whatever else you can attribute to the achievement. National is not like a standard