Archive for June, 2008
Can U-Pass Me That Scooter?
Ever since gas prices started rising above $2.50/gallon (wow - can anyone even remember back that far?), I’ve been semi-obsessed with finding ways to save money at the pump, to extend my mileage, and to avoid driving in general. This is probably a mentality I picked up when I lived in Germany 8 years ago. (Side Note: Europeans have been getting robbed at the pump for much longer than we have. From what I remember, we had to pay about €2 per liter…or about $8/gallon.) This post includes two things I am doing to reduce fuel costs, followed by a few additional resources to help you get started.
Geek Stew Mentioned on Educated Nation Blog
Alexa Harrington from Educated Nation | Higher Education Blog was all jazzed to read about Chegg.com. (You know - that incredibly neat-o site that lets students rent textbooks instead of buying them? It’s been the featured post on the main Geek Stew homepage for most of the summer.
UPDATE: Students Encouraged to Help Shape New “My ASU” Page
The popularity of online personalization is beginning to show as the university prepares to release a new version of the myASU page that will merge three popular sites: ASU Interactive, ASU Current Students, and myASU. This will create a one-stop-shop for students to manage their academic life. According to the project website the new site will go live on July 20. Based on student feedback that was collected last May, the University has set out to simplify the online experience for current and potential students…
Reader for iPhone/iPod Touch Gets Friendlier
I just saw at Lifehacker.com that Google Reader for the iPhone/iPod Touch has added a couple of features that I’ve been wanting.
Sleep Walking, sure. But Sleep Writing?
I woke up yesterday morning with a faint memory of doing something in the middle of the night. I couldn’t figure out if I had been dreaming or if it really happened. I leaned over to check my iPod, and sure enough it had happened. I had a crazy dream that was simply hilarious. I think I woke up because I was laughing.
