In the last few years, wearable technology capable of supporting complex applications has advanced from the realm of science fiction and R&D into real consumer products. However, the marketplace viability of “wearables” is still in question. How did wearable technology get to where it is today, and where can we expect it to go in the future?


Published on October 15, 2014 by

Claire and I will have been married 23 years on September 21st. I still remember the day back in 1990 when we moved to Racine. We moved from Stevens Point where we met and went to college together. I was to do a one-year internship in the Clinical Laboratory Science program at St. Luke’s Hospital. We were taking a chance on Racine and each other.


Published on August 24, 2014 by

Since its popularization in the early 90s, email has become a fact of modern life. Email is a backbone of business communication, and many still look forward to receiving emails from friends and family. In many respects, email is simultaneously a more private, decentralized, and versatile format than newer technologies such as social media.


Published on August 18, 2014 by

The e-commerce field is highly competitive by nature, spurring perpetual innovation as businesses try to shorten the gap between a user searching for a suitable website and purchasing their product. These include advancements in mobile design and the growing popularity of long-form content.


Published on June 24, 2014 by

For those who know me, I live with a hunger of athletic competition. Having caught the triathlon bug ten years ago, I’ve devoted thousands of hours of training to get my body into top physical shape. Swimming, biking, and running have become as natural as breathing, and I planned to continue competing at a serious level for years to come. I found my worth in athleticism, giving everything else a backseat.


Published on April 30, 2014 by

Some reports called it the greatest security danger since commercial traffic started flowing through the World Wide Web. Thanks to the vast danger it suggested, along with the colorful name it was given, it swept international news in record speed. You may have been prompted to change your password on many popular websites because of it. However, many are still unclear as to the nature of the Heartbleed bug.


Published on April 29, 2014 by

Imagine the following: You decide to go all out and visit a 5 star restaurant for a lavish meal. The venue is amazing, the patrons are well dressed and the atmosphere is top notch. You are handed the menu and the descriptions of the meals whet your appetite for a fantastic meal. Finally the meal arrives. You are surprised. While the description of your meal was accurate, they have packaged it in a paper bag and wrapped it up in something reminiscent of your local fast food joint.


Published on April 29, 2014 by

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain


Published on January 31, 2014 by

The Internet is a global collective. Humans are social creatures. No wonder that so many sites exist to share experiences, photos, images, and websites. One of these websites is Stumble Upon. If you’ve never used Stumble Upon, you’re in luck. This is your opportunity to see if this service makes sense for your Internet browsing. This article is all about Stumble Upon from a beginner’s point of view.


Published on January 28, 2014 by

On Thanksgiving Day, while most were eating turkey and watching our Packers get crushed by the Detroit Lions, I went on the longest airplane ride in the world – Atlanta, Georgia, USA to Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It always was the longest flight until Singapore started flying direct to New York. That flight route was short-lived, however. Now again, the Atlanta to Johannesburg is the longest. The most prestigious of pilots fly this route. Three pilots operate the plane while a fourth rests in a special cab in front of the first class seats.


Published on December 13, 2013 by