Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Collaboration Revisited

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Today we had another group activity in class.  The students in class have been exposed to many different collaboration techniques this semester.  I think they now have the tools to examine the situation and determine the best way to work … Continue reading →

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The Point

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

The Point is a unique social networking idea that can be used to rally the troops for any cause. There are several criteria for any campaign.  You or your group define what must happen before you act on your campaign.  The Point … Continue reading →

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Legislating Napster

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Here is a bill that I hope dies before becoming law.  The U.S. House of Representatives bill (PDF), which was introduced late Friday by top Democratic politicians, could give the movie and music industries a new revenue stream by pressuring … Continue reading →

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Why Blog

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Blog is such a poor name for a powerful environment.  I wish something more powerful sounding had caught on instead of blah-ish blog.  I think we are stuck with it. Here is a scenario I have explained hundreds of times, … Continue reading →

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We’re Going Nuclear

Posted on November 10, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

With the high price of gasoline and the anticipated record cost of fuel oil, today we were tossing around alternative ideas to heating the house this winter.  Nuclear power would be the “warmest” heat and there are all kinds of tax … Continue reading →

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