A few days ago, while down in San Diego, I took a brief trip over to the new Microsoft store in town. Like most people I was very skeptical about this concept when it was first announced, mainly because I could not imagine what the draw would be. The fact that they were planned to be next to existing Apple stores definitely did not help my initial perception of their “me too” strategy. I must admit after my visit I left very amazed and can see lots of potential for this new sales channel.

One of the most difficult questions to answer in life, is why are we here.  In childhood we have lofty aspirations of becoming doctors, lawyers, astronauts, etc.  As we grow older many of us begin to aim lower as our situations change and our lives play themselves out.  Then one day we look back and [...]

Now before you worry, I’m not about to complain about “the man” and his oppression of the black man.  However, I have worked in the IT industry for over 10 years now and have noticed a very disturbing trend.  While I have mostly worked in small to medium sized companies, I would dare to say [...]

I like most of America just finished watching this year’s BET awards and it was a spectacle to say the least.  I thoroughly enjoyed many of this evening’s performances such as Maxwell, Ne-Yo and the O-Jays.  It is always refreshing to be able to listen to good music and watch artists at work. I understood [...]

Ever since I was a kid, one of my biggest pastimes has been collecting new gadgets.  Now as I sit here looking at my desk, I met with a plethora of USB cords, cellphones, mice and more. After making a few new purchases this week, I thought it had to be about time that I [...]

Like many of you, I have been somewhat following the latest saga in the entertainment business surrounding singers Chris Brown and Rihanna.  Although we still don’t know all the facts, it’s definitely not looking good for CB after a police report was released this week.  The report gives a pretty gruesome account of what happened [...]