Hi I henceforth will be known as an Apple fan boy, Mac addict, snob, elitist media junky or other epithets heaped upon me by the sad and sordid people living the PC lifestyle. I now work exclusively on an Intel…
My Epic if sad fight with Dell
I was asked why after buying Dell computers for so many years and recommending them for so long “How come I no longer use or recommend Dell” Quite honestly after purchasing with my money (I provide all of my own…
Breaking Down Stereotypes: A Call for an ontological Model
Rosco, R., Rogers, M. Liles, S., “Breaking Down Stereotypes: A Call for an ontological Model“. In proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Hilton Waikoloa Village Waikoloa HI January 3 – 6, 2007
“Technology is the next big thing…..”
With the increasing level of credentialism in the United States the number of people entering college will climb considerably. The use of Community Colleges and Universities as polishing schools for training versus education will increase the breadth of the educational…
1986 Jeep CJ 7
1986 CJ 7 Jeep Laredo Lots of pictures The Jeep CJ getting built here More Jeep pictures (easier to see) here More (new) pictures of the 1986 Jeep CJ 7 here It wasn’t always roses here What it has Intermittent wipers…
Choose the operating system
The use of a particular operating system should not be determined by the current hype surrounding it. Unfortunately the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) game is played by both the Linux, MacOS, and Windows groupies. When choosing an operating system…
“Nostredamus got nothing on us…..”
If Web 1.0 was defined by the dot bomb economy and the wholesale slaughter of Herman Miller chairs with the rise of the idea of funded companies versus companies that make a profit. If Web 2.0 has been defined by…
Let’s be positive
Americans are sick and tired of hearing how much your opponent sucks. Petty name calling of your opponents proves an utter arrogance of the political process that reeks with the fetid and rancid rancor of illegitimate discussion. Providing a forum…
Hacking Democracy
Have you seen the HBO documentary Hacking Democracy? I watched it on Google Video a few hours ago. I have spent the intervening hours trying to collect and articulate my thoughts. To say I am upset is an understatement. I…
Hyper Political Action
The hyper-politicization you’re seeing is part of your increasing maturity as regards media. The fact is that American media has always been a highly tumultuous and terribly biased organ of information dissemination. Unfortunately most people never realize that simple fact.…
A story about motorcycles and quality
It’s always interesting how life comes together and things become a little clearer. When I first started riding motorcycles two-strokes were the machine of choice for speed. As my mileage on different bikes has increased my specifications for the perfect…
A Curriculum Model Based on the SIGITE Guidelines
Kamali, R., Liles, S., Jiang, K., Nicolai, B., “A Curriculum Model Based on the SIGITE Guidelines“. Journal of Information Technology Education, Volume 5, 2006.
Martin Bengal
The Bengal Tiger is a ten foot long 500 pound silent killing machine. The Martin Bengal Compound Bow is a 32 inch ATA 4 pound silent killing machine. Either Bengal is a sinewy silent slick like oil on water shining…
Hunting in Sabinal Texas
Two days in a truck and when you finally get there the heat hits like a sledge hammer. Burning, tearing, soul searing, which makes the skin crinkle kind of heat. It’s a humid lung choking heat that makes the mind…
An Information Assurance and Security curriculum implementation
Liles, S., Kamali, R., 2006. “An Information Assurance and Security curriculum implementation“. In proceedings of International Informing Science + Information Technology Education joint Conference (Manchester, England, UK, June 25 -28 2006).