Social Media Evolved

The evolution of Social Media.  I know this has some similar facts as earlier posts, but a lot more focused on social media.  What does this mean for new technology in things such as video games, cell phones, and transportation?

Social Media

Halo as a Prescription?

Interesting roundtable that discusses the use of video games as a form of medical treatment and the insurance companies roles in the acceptance of such treatment.  What are your thoughts on using games as a form of medical treatment?

doctor's Prescription for Halo

Reference:
Foratv. (2011, September, 29).A Doctor's Prescription for Halo? Video Games as Medicine[video file]. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oZPDUQaapk

The Future.. from1993

Thought this was interesting, AT&T view of the future as of 1993.  How far off were they?

1993 view of the future

Reference:
Jsrambler. (2006, October, 10).1993 View of the Future by AT&T[video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYNUcFMCIzw&feature=related

Going Green

Interesting competition on a hospital in Florida going green with a commitment to reduce energy consumption 10%.  What are some ways you see energy waste around your place of employment and in your homes? Does every little bit really make a difference?

Going Green

Reference:
orlandohealth. (2011, June, 7).Dr, P. Phillips Hospital is Going Green[video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DHeSeZRSLc

Bluetooth for more than disrupting people in a resturant?

We have all seen that person who is in the middle of a crowded restaurant talking to to their bluetooth in such an awkward way, I married him :) This video from 2008 talks about a use of bluetooth, to communicate key medical information in a way that could deliver better medical care.   Has anyone seen this used in their line of work? Do you think this is necessary for the advancement of medical communication?

Bluetooth in medical field

Reference:
Karmavisiontv. (2008, March, 13)Bluetooth Technology in Health Care [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AviokyS4fv0

Smart Highways??? What's Next?

Seattle has recently launched their first smart highway system that uses sensors to actively manage the speed limit and alert drivers of upcoming traffic congestion.  This has allowed them to significantly reduce accidents and congestion while not investing in completely new infrastructure.  What are some other things in society which could be used for improvements without radically changing how they work?

Smart Highways


Reference:
Govermenttechnology. (2011, February, 10).Smarter Highways, Smarter Drivers [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjNGlYdbTU

Evolving... Who would have thought

I posted a video I found on the evolution of computers.  I asked my husband what he thought of this video and his answer was " it brings back memories of my first computer.  The 1991 Macintosh Performa 600 with the latest bells and whistles including a 32 MHz processor, 4 MB of Ram, a 4x CD-Rom drive, and an 80 MB hard drive." (he's just a little bit of a nerd) :) This had us talking about how this new technology would be used in business and in nursing.  What are you thoughts, and do you see some new changes that wasn't mentioned in the video?

The Future of computing 

Reference:
thetonylin. (2011, March, 16). The Future of Computing [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqdjDq8SDHE&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL38A762107DD2F5BE