Disturbing, though ants are pretty amazing creatures.Also, this somewhat unrelated phrase in the article…

Disturbing, though ants are pretty amazing creatures. Also, this somewhat unrelated phrase in the article caught my attention “…hundreds of thousands of giant African land snails skulking around Florida, slowly eating through the stucco walls of houses and puncturing car tires with their shells. They are the size of rats.” There’s a Reason They Call Them ‘Crazy Ants’ ... continue reading

This is what bothers me about software companies treating a “product” purchase as though it’s an ongoing…

This is what bothers me about software companies treating a “product” purchase as though it’s an ongoing service. It’s inherent with the thinking that it’s somehow sensible to “rent” a digital thing. When Product Features Disappear –“ Amazon, Apple, Tesla and the Troubled Future for 21st Century Consumers « The Berkeley Blog ... continue reading

November is #diabetes  awareness month. Please help organizations in research, awareness, & support …

November is #diabetes  awareness month. Please help organizations in research, awareness, & support http://www.fightingdiabetes.ca & http://www.worlddiabetesday.org Last week (the 14th of November) was World Diabetes Day. That night, I brought my (nearly three-year old) son to visit his doctor for a routine checkup. We had some questions about his extreme water consumption. He was always thirsty, always wa ... continue reading