Author Archives: Marion Jensen

I’ve heard of some strange pets, and once met a man who kept a pot-bellied pig as an indoor pet (he called him bacon, so the family wouldn’t forget why they had him in the first place). But I had … Continue reading →

I’ve been working on a literature review of wikis in education, and so I’ve been kind of watching new developments in the news. I found this article interesting. One of the problems (although it’s a minor problem in an active … Continue reading →

I work with a wonderful group of folks, both at COSL, and at FACT. They are a lot of fun. My co-workers here at FACT nominated me to be employee of the week. I got three balloons (my kids will … Continue reading →

Last winter, my wife heard an announcement on the radio that the America West Heritage Center was looking for volunteers. These volunteers would dress up as 1917 folk, and hang out at the Center. The AWH Center is a ‘living … Continue reading →

Me, circa 1917Originally uploaded by firemeboy.

Somebody came up with the idea to mashup google maps with the concept of a wiki. You can see the result here. It’s a great idea, but the implementation might need a few tweaks. You don’t have the option (at … Continue reading →

For those that may not know, the US Patent Office granted Amazon.com the sole rights on ‘one-click shopping’. So if you’ve ever been annoyed that some sites don’t simply keep track of your credit card number, it’s not because they … Continue reading →

Price tag, $100. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pete/sets/72057594143224765/

I’ve found there are two kinds of reading, and I enjoy both. One kind you have to rev up your brain. Whether it’s a complicated journal article, or a biography or piece of non-fiction that challenges the way you think. … Continue reading →

That was close. Utah had proposed three designs for it’s commemorative quarter. All three can be seen here. Usually when they have these kinds of contests, I don’t really care what wins. I’m pretty laid back, and usually whatever makes … Continue reading →