Flahdrives n' Hi-lites

Sounds like a cheesy 70's flick but in reality it is a nifty USB device that has mini hi-liter pens coupled with a small flashdrive. The High Dexx USB Flash Drive is a high-tech twist on a popular favourite. Set of 3 highlighter pens with optional flashdrive available in a memory capacity of your choice. Can also be used as a USB extension hub for any device. Available in various memory capacities from 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB.
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High Tech Solutions Redefining "Disabled" - Boston Globe

Short but interesting article out of the Boston Globe titled High Tech Solutions Redefining "Disabled". The article is about how technology is being used to enhance the quailty of life for residents of The Boston Home, a not-for-profit specialized care residence for adults with advanced Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurological diseases located in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

According to the article, Boston Home has pulled out all the stops in order to provide residents with "diginity and independence - as well as pieces of the lives they had before they were disabled". From computers, to phone mods to bed lifts to mobility to safety and securty issues, the technology, as one resident puts it, "makes it a whole lot easier to be disabled."

Also of interest is that the facility has entered into a partnership with the MIT Age Lab for the development of wheelchairs integrating voice command technology. That may be cool in the future - but only if they can match the pimped out Gryphon Shield!

Are Keyboards Dishwasher Safe?

According to NPR - "Studies show that computer keyboards have more bacteria than toilet seats. But it's hard to clean all those keys. So some people advocate an extreme solution: Throw your keyboard in your dishwasher." Afraid you might screw up your favorite NmrgTech 202 or EnduraPro 104, then get yourself a medical grade keyboard (and mouse) that is designed for the dishwasher.

WOWPEN

Sorry Gaeir - it's not a new World of Warcraft Weapon. Rather, it's another in a lengthening line of ergonomic mice designed to help reduce wrist and hand strain and alleviate RSI.

According to Digg.com it was unveiled at CeBIT. Such items are on my hope-to-see list at CSUN in a couple of weeks.