Archive for December, 2011

• Camping with tech dependant teens

  Date: 2011.12.10 | Category: Technology News | Response: 0

  Camping with tech dependant teens

  Many families won’t look into camping vacations for their family because either the parents or the kids are so technologically dependant they’re afraid to leave the security of their internet connection or to go outside their cell phone coverage. The truth is we are all a little guilty of this as we can’t go anywhere without our cell phones, GPS navigation is our personal chauffer when driving and laptops are everywhere you see. What would happen to us if a great disaster happened to wipe out all of our technology and we had to actually interact with one another again on a more simple level?

  Camping with your family brings everyone closer together and let’s you slow down from a hectic pace to enjoy the more simple aspects of life. Conversations are more meaningful and simple tasks such as collecting firewood for the campfire build stronger bonds that you can ever imagine.

  There are a few things you can do on camping trips to make it more enjoyable for “tuff” teenagers fighting against a camping trip because they feel there’s no way it could be fun without their cell phone, computer and most of all having to spend all that time with their boring parents that have just spent the whole day packing all their camping supplies.

  1. Most teenagers love sweets so bring some marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers for smores and watch them join in on the fun. Roasting marshmallows over the fire with the family will bring you closer together and almost surely something will happen to make you all laugh as a family.

  2. If possible let them bring a friend as this will ease the transition and they can build friendship bonds that will last a lifetime.

  This will also let them talk to their friend face to face rather than texting their thoughts back and forth.

  3. Take hikes and explore the areas around your campsite, this gives everyone the sense of adventure. When you don’t know what’s around the next corner or over the next hill it brings the curiosity out in all of us.

  4. When around the campfire refrain from talking about normal everyday issues like school, friends and such. Try telling stories, make up conversations such as what your now teenager used to like when they were young and the funny things they used to do. This will make them laugh and help break down the barriers if there are any.

  5. Bringing some outdoor games will help pass the time and if you can put your competitiveness aside to let your kids win a couple times it helps too.

  6. Lookup the wildlife that resides in the area and try to identify some of them with your family. Make a game out of it and tell them the first one to see certain type of bird or insect wins a prize.

  As parents we owe it to our kids to teach them that the simple things in life are just as gratifying as material items. There are many people in this world that don’t have all the gismos and gadgets we are so fortunate to have. We wonder how someone could be happy living in households that have very little and in all reality it’s family unity that is most important. Take the time to at the very least try a weekend away camping and you may be pleasantly surprised at what it does for your family unity.

  The author of this article has expertise in camping supplies. The articles on outdoor camping gear reveals the author’s knowledge on the same. The author has written many articles on camping supplies as well.

• Oracle: A Multinational Tech Corporation

  Date: 2011.12.04 | Category: Technology News | Response: 0

  Oracle: A Multinational Tech Corporation

  Oracle Corporation, an American based company, is one of the leading technology companies out in the world today.  In producing revenues right behind companies such as IBM and Microsoft, they are an innovative team to be recognized.  Mainly producing and selling computer technology, including that of software products and hardware systems, they are ever-growing, even in a stagnant economy.

  Also known for their exclusive product, the ‘Oracle Database‘, Oracle Corporation is a large developer of marketing software, resource planning software, supply chain management software and many additional software products.

  Oracle Corporation is currently headquartered is beautiful California (Redwood Shores).  Although, Oracle also houses other offices within several other countries, including both England and Japan.  To date it is recorded that Oracle exists in more than one hundred and forty countries.

  In recently purchasing and acquiring Sun Microsystems, the company has grown even more.  Larry Ellison, CEO and Co-Founder of Oracle stated, “The acquisition of Sun transforms the IT industry, combining best-in-class enterprise software and mission-critical computing systems.”  Needless to say, with Oracle and Sun teaming up, Oracle has gained but more strength in industry knowledge, as well as product line.  It was recorded that the Sun Microsystems voted unanimously for the acquisition with Oracle Corporation.

  In the mid-1990’s Oracle was laying off a small amount of employees, but as of today, the corporation employs over one hundred and eight thousand people around the world.  To service over three hundred and fifty thousand customers, this type of staffing is completely necessary.  First established and co-founded in 1977 by Bob Miner, Larry Ellison (current Oracle CEO) and Ed Oates, the company has gone through years of technological advances.  In always keeping with the times, and succeeding over each year’s expectations, Oracle has consistently stayed in the game.  In only 2008 Ellison was ranked as the number one paid CEO in all the world.

  First established under the name, Software Development Laboratories, the company’s main focus was on that of using C programming language.  In 1982 the company renamed itself Oracle Systems Corporation to align itself with its product focus.  Today, the title Oracle Corporation is how the company is formally viewed by its present audience.

  Oracle Corporation has acquired over sixty names, concepts and companies worldwide, such as:  PeopleSoft, G-Log, Sleepycat Software, Stellent and Primavera Systems.  In acquiring product designs, information and names of companies themselves, they are consistently adding to their pallet of vision.  Oracle’s portfolio, although diverse by acquisition name, continues to focus their efforts on that of computer and technology hardware systems, software systems, products and services.

  Over the years Oracle has proven itself a worthy team of innovators and thinkers of today’s vision, as well as our future’s.  The company is continually providing the world with a plethora of software solutions and Oracle servers.  After Oracle Corporation’s recent acquisition of Sun Microsystems, is will be interesting to see what they have in store for the planet next.

  About the Author: Steve Oono is the VP of Sales for Mojo Systems.

  They are the leading industry provider of Sun servers, HP servers, IBM, Oracle, and Fujitsu hardware and servers. For more information, please visit http://www.gotomojo.com.

  About the Author: Steve Oono is the VP of Sales for Mojo Systems. They are the leading industry provider of Sun servers, HP servers, IBM, Oracle, and Fujitsu hardware and servers. For more information, please visit http://www.gotomojo.com.