Technology: User Interface (UI) For U and I
A recent survey conducted on mobilitydigest.com revealed that there are more than 15 user interfaces (UIs) available on smartphones running on Windows Mobile alone. If you add the Google Android, Palm Pre, and other phones, the number of UIs passes 20 to choose from. The results of the survey have certainly been illuminating for no […]
Read MoreTechnology: iPhone: The Dark Side of an Icon
In just a few short years, the iPhone has become a true American icon. Since its release in June, 2007, Apple has sold more than 25 million units. In the last few days alone, it has sold over one million of the new 3G S iPhones. It has created the kind of 24/7 buzz usually […]
Read MoreBusiness/Technology: 5 Smartphone Rules to Live By
The smartphone has become a ubiquitous status symbol of and tool for businesspeople doing business. In offices, on the streets, and in airports, what self-respecting businessperson doesn’t have their smartphone, whether a Blackberry, Windows Mobile device, Palm, or iPhone, at the ready to make the deal, provide support, change the plan, or just stay up […]
Read MoreParenting: Challenge Your Child
We live in a culture in which many parents feel tremendous pressure to “fast forward” their children’s development. Unfortunately, in their efforts to speed up their children’s development in school, sports, and the performing arts, parents are in danger of setting them up for failure and slowing rather than speeding up their development. By placing […]
Read MoreSports: Interview With Dr. Jim Taylor
I was recently interviewed by an Australian sports magazine and, though it focuses on endurance sports, the interview is clearly relevant to athletes and coaches in all sports. What unique challenges present the athlete of endurance or multi-sport events? In the case of single endurance events, such as marathoning, the unique challenge is keep the […]
Read MoreSports: The Making of a Champion
I was asked recently by a sports parent, “What does it take to make a champion?” I thought for a moment and then responded with three words: “Genes, motivation, and support.” So let’s explore these three essential components to athletic success. Genes Genes are the foundation of all athletic success. Athletes can have all the […]
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