Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Could someone have listened?

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

I wrote about this a month ago and now ESPN has picked it up (undoubtedly not from my blog).  After the BCS debacle this year, maybe we could have a four-team playoff.  It will be at least 2010 before it … Continue reading →

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Got Bluetooth

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

I am now one of those people walking around with a flashing blue light in my ear. I did a little research and found one of the best priced Bluetooth headsets on the market is the Jabra BT250.  I can … Continue reading →

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Powramid

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

Here is a new design for a power strip from Kreative Power.  It’s called a Powramid and should be available for purchase in February.  The idea behind the Powramid is the create a six-plug power strip oriented so all the … Continue reading →

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Jott

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

Buzz is a real inspiration to me.  He is a retired superintendent that has a working understanding of technology.  That is an unusual combination. Over lunch today he showed me his latest time-saving technique using a technology that he read about … Continue reading →

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Krampf’s Science Videos

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

Every week Robert Krampf publishes a science video showing simple scientific principles in ways that can be repeated by students at home using common household items. Most of the videos are only one or two minutes and are designed to … Continue reading →

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