There’s a new way to ‘work together’ and it’s called Qikpad.
This handy online tool allows multiple people to all log in and work on the same project.
Now, while I wouldn’t utilize this for proprietary works, Or the formula for transparent aluminum, I can certainly see where this site would work for many a collaborative effort.
Collaborative brainstorming at it’s best!
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Have you ever noticed that sometimes the coolest gadgets come from a site outside the US?
They do!
Take this for instance.
optimus_crux
It looked a little foreign to me at first, then I realized it was a little stove. One that you’d probably carry with you while out backpacking, camping, or visiting an alien planet… (lol)
I found this fold flat design pocket stock at an Irish gadgets review website
So, Danny Boy, get out of your neighborhood (even if it’s just a virtual neighborhood) expand your universe. There’s a whole world of ’stuff’ out there to discover.
If Scotty had the internet like we do today, I know he’d set up some fine sites. He might even start a ‘do it yourself’ fix it up site focusing on making innovative machinery, parts, and the like. He could even start a membership site where people would log in and discover all the new things he (and other members) were in the process of creating.
I’ve joined a few membership sites myself. They’re not only a lot of fun, you end up focusing on items with like-minded people.
Did you know that you can create a membership site using Kajabi?
Imagine Scotty teaching trekkers about the latest engine components.
“Aye, Any man who could perform such a feat, I wo’d na dare disappoint.”
Chatting about conductors, “The engine imbalance is what caused the worm-hole in the first place. It’ll happen again if we don’t fix it.”
And helping people out when they get stumped. “And if my grandmother had wheels, she’d be a wagon.”
Such sites are the next round in home-based ecommerce. What kind of membership site could you create? Shoot, with Kajabi, “A chimpazee and two trainees could run her!”
chimpanzee
If you’re like us, you know that finding sci-fi related ’stuff’ can sometimes be hard to do.
The holidays are coming up soon, ‘where’ will you find the coolest sci-fi-stuff for your fan?
You have to check out all the Sci-fi stuff at http://www.sci-fi-stuff.com/
Look at this great stocking stuffer I found…
star trek stocking stuffer
But it’s not just for Trekkers. I mean Trekkers have interests in other sci-fi venues too. There’s gate gear, Dr Who, BSG, SW, and more.
Make sure you put them on your Christmas shopping ‘to do’ list!
S
Sometimes Trekkies/Trekkers can see Star Trek in the most mundane of objects. Take for instance this Star Trek sweater that Butt Ugly Sweaters has.
Star Trek sweater
In reality, it’s really just a very large houndstooth design, but ya know, the more you look at it – the more it does resemble the Enterprise.
star trek sweater
Ladies size small, won’t fit me!
I love shopping online.
I love e-commerce stores that are fun too!
I’ve my favorites and I bet you do too. There’s a new one – with a wacky logo – great theme and….
great electronics!
It’s www.bignorman.com
You want a new gadget or device? It’s probably at Big Norman!
Big Norman? He’s just the goofy gadget guy!
big Norman
I love to pick up a good sci-fi read every now and then, don’t you? There’s a new book out that everyone seems to be talking about! It’s political thriller full of suspense and conspiracy. There’s UFO’s, Mayan-calender and the 2012-phenomenon. It’s called: “Operation: Nibiru 2012.”
You can find it in a kindle version, paperback and even an ebook version for your kindle! (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/operation-nibiru-2012) NOT an affiliate link!
Does the US Intelligence Services have proof of encounters with extraterrestrials?
Will our solar system receive a visit from a so-called Planet X?
Or will the world as we know it end in the year 2012?
Freak yourself out with a good read today!
You can also join in the fun on facebook.
If Quark were opening a local bar these days, how would he promote it?
With “text message marketing“!!
Quark learned a lot of business sense when he was a cook (on a Ferengi freighter). He sold food and other goods on the side. He then helped broker some deals with some Gamma Quadrant races (and the Ferengi) before finally opening his bar.
He’s got good business sense, so today’s mobile marketing would be a natural to him. Besides, Ferengi Rule of Acquisition # 9, Instinct plus opportunity equals profit, in today’s world, translates to taking advantage of every marketing opportunity. And the affordability of mobile text messaging goes right along with rule # 78, There is a customer born every minute. And it’s your job to find them.
Check out http://www.84444.com to learn how you too can profit from today’s technology.
quark
Did you miss ComicCon?
Me too.
We sometimes hit the local sci-fi conventions but we’ve never ventured out to the big ones.
What’s the MOST fun thing about these conventions? Well, other than seeing all the people dressed up as their favorite characters?
Dressing up yourself, of course!
These days you don’t have to scurry all over the place trying to find bits and pieces to make up your costume, as we have the net!
While many people ‘do’ make their own costumes there are still many pieces that you have to purchase.
Like the original ST series sleek fitting boots. Or captains boots. Where do you find those?
You can find motorcycle boots that will fit the bill (as well as boots for your ‘other’ interests) at Rocky Top Leather!
Wouldn’t these be a great start for some Klingdon boots?
klingon
You know it!!!
What happened when John Crichton ran out of fuel?
He had to have his unit reconfigured to run on an alternate fuel.
What happens to a hydrogen powered vehicle (at the current point in time in the vast US) when it runs out of fuel?
It stops.
Why? There aren’t YET enough hydrogen fueling stations around. But Powertech Labs is working on that. They have the design expertise of hydrogen fueling stations.
A hydrogen station is a storage or filling station for hydrogen, usually located along a road or hydrogen highway, or at home as part of the distributed generation resources concept.
The stations are usually intended to power vehicles, but can also be used to power small devices. Vehicles use hydrogen as fuel in one of several ways, including fuel cells and mixed fuels like HCNG. The hydrogen fuel dispensers dispense the fuel by the kilogram.
Powertech Labs understands that the production of hydrogen vehicles has exceeded the availability of hydrogen fueling stations. Although we produce hydrogen and refuel vehicles directly from our 700 bar station at our facility, we know that until hydrogen fueling stations are as accessible as gas stations, we need a portable solution.
Powertech has designed a series of portable hydrogen fueling stations, where the stations are parked where needed and then refilled with compressed hydrogen for remote refueling of hydrogen vehicles. These trailers enable the provision of hydrogen for short term needs in any remote location.
Powertech has provided hydrogen for showcase events in Whistler, Victoria, and throughout the Lower Mainland of BC.