Are We Too Dependent on Technology?
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Are We Too Dependent on Technology?

- by David Phelps

I attended a meeting at my local weight management group. I am a member for life and still enjoy support and networking and sometimes I get good article ideas. Today my idea is not from the topic of the meeting, but from what is happening.

This organization automated the operation of the main “storefront” location with computers several years ago. The remote locations that they rent only for meeting times, such as in churches and fitness centers, are not automatic. So clearly there are still procedures for running meetings manually, but the automated center no longer provides supplies for this and some staff members have never been trained, or have long forgotten, manual procedures.

Today the computer is dead, and even with the help of technical support, staff cannot fix it at the end of the meeting. They weigh people manually and sell products, but the presence and sale of …

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Avoiding Migraines With Operating System Migrations
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Avoiding Migraines With Operating System Migrations

- by David Phelps

With the official public release of Windows 7, IT providers get questioned constantly on the practicality of making the move to this new operating system. Migrating your entire company is never quick and easy.

Being personally been involved in migrating environments from Windows 95 all of the way to up to the current evolution of Microsoft Windows (Windows 7), there has never been a time where it went 100% transitionally smooth. Some of the major aspects of consideration before migrating are:

Cost vs. Value. Companies often have older computers in use. Many times these systems are end of life or out of warranty. It costs money and resources to upgrade each computer. Be careful how much time and money you spend on an older system. Purchasing a computer new with the new operating system may be a smarter investment.

End user training. Many businesses often overlook this soft cost. New …

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Using Silk For Biological Electronic Medical Implants
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Using Silk For Biological Electronic Medical Implants

- by David Phelps

The problem with many of the current wave of electronic medical implants is that they are made out of synthetic materials that the body has to adapt to. The adaption can go awry sometimes and people find that their body actually rejects the implant and this can lead to a massive array of health issues. The other problem is that the implant will need to be fished out once it has outlived its use. This may require the specific skills of a surgeon (expensive and time consuming). Silk is an excellent and natural material to form the basis of an electronic medical implant because it breaks down over time and does not need to be removed manually – just like stitching that is made out of cat gut that dissolves over time (generally used for internal stitches).

Because silk is a natural material it can sit above biological tissue and …

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The Television As a Social Media Centre
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The Television As a Social Media Centre

- by David Phelps

For many of us who use both the computer and television as a means to unwind after a busy day, sometimes it is hard decide whether or not to surf the web and chat with friends or just sit in front of the television for some personal time. The advent of social television is offering to bring these together – making our televisions another tool with which to remain connected to our social networks that reside online.

This development comes into play because television as a form of entertainment is rapidly becoming a secondary device to computers and the internet. Live television (such as sport) still commands a great viewership; however, many people are watching these events while using their phone or laptop to communicate with friends as the action unfolds in their living room.

Television is set to star in a revival of sorts; this is directly attributed to …

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Location Intelligence Solutions Optimize Real Estate Investments
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Location Intelligence Solutions Optimize Real Estate Investments

- by David Phelps

The term location intelligence refers to integrating and analyzing visual geographic and geospatial data in order to make better business decisions that improves a business’ bottom line. Location intelligence is useful in such areas as: analyzing marketing activity, analyzing sales activity, analyzing patterns, or analyzing data in regards to research endeavors in a variety of different fields. Today, businesses of all sizes need to develop strategies to optimize capital investments. Without an understanding of where to place assets, who has those assets, how to protect them, and how to use the assets to achieve their business goals, planning and delivery would become a complete disaster. Location Intelligence solutions is now an essential investment needed to reduce costs, make appropriate provisioning decisions, increase revenue, and improve compliance and optimize real estate investments.

Optimizing your real estate investments and assets delivers incredible business value such as: delivering improved service and networks, ability …

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