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The state of ethics vs. Jamaican law
A friend and colleague of mine, Keisha McKenzie, is spending time at home in Jamaica this summer but apparently is not taking time off as an ethicist. She seems to have taken issue with this article on the state of ethics vs. Jamaican law, which appeared in the Jamaica Gleaner: The Jamaican people are now…
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May 30, 2005
Lauren and I spent Memorial Day at the pool with our iPods, Subway, and a textbook or two. I think I got too much sun. Dr. Rich Rice has shared with me several links pertaining to wireless access in downtown areas. This week I’ll be preparing correspondence to the Lubbock City Council pitching the idea…
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Lauren’s grandmother turns 97 on Wednesday
My fiance Lauren’s parents and grandmother came over tonight. Lauren’s grandmother turns 97 on Wednesday, and I am pretty sure she is in better shape than anyone I know. She’s an inspiration to everyone who knows her. Literally, everyone. To put her 97 years into context: – she was 33 when Pearl Harbor was attacked…
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Apple partnering with 7-11?
Apple iTunes on their site tonight had a “redeem song” button with the Slurpee logo affixed to it. I haven’t found any information that suggests Apple is partnering with Slurpee or anyone else in apromotion like the Pepsi/iTunes initiative that took place last Spring. Clicking on the Slurpee button only results in a “Server Error”…
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Lubbock Free Wireless
On Thursday I sent an e-mail to Lubbock Mayor Marc McDougal briefly outlining the need for a free wireless network downtown. I hope to post McDougal’s response as I get it. I’m also considering starting an organization that can make this project its focus. I was downtown briefly last night and was considering what areas…
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Let’s Bring Wireless to Downtown Lubbock
Lubbock’s NBC affiliate is reporting that the City of Lubbock is preparing to begin another initiative to revitalize the downtown sector of the city. The story hasn’t been posted to the KCBD website yet, but when it is, I’ll post it. Almost every city in America is struggling with a downtown revitalization project of some…
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Chinese Government Control of Media
I think one of the most widely dismissed global issues today is the Chinese government’s control of media. That control becomes even more apparent when you introduce electronic media and content, which can be freely produced by nearly anyone with an internet connection — unless you live in China: [Edwyn] Chan, who was raised in…
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Mark Cuban on music downloading
Mark Cuban has more good thoughts on music downloading: By offering music so economically, Yahoo has changed how the RIAA should and can spread Piraphobia around the country. It should also change the perspective our politicians have about the subject as well. How can the Attorney General divert resources to save the music biz 5…
Michael Castellon 