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MetaWatch

I am certainly on the bleeding edge. Connected to my Droid via Bluetooth, an open API to my watch interface. Are you kidding me? I can see who is calling without pulling my phone out of its holster. Check the weather. See my email and SMS. Everything – right on my wrist! And I can [...]

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Subject: Fire Evactuation Procedures – ACTION REQUIRED Good afternoon. Scott and I were identified earlier this year as Fire Captains, responsible for securing our area of the building in the event of fire. I am sending this email because we are required to review our specific Fire Evacuation Procedures with the people in our area. [...]

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Bug Labs and Ford = OpenXC

Bug Labs (http://www.buglabs.net) in a partnership with Ford Motor Co. unveiled the OpenXC system today (link here). From Bug Lab’s web site: At TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco, the two companies will demonstrate innovative solutions based on OpenXC, including a socially-networked in-car fuel economy monitor connected to the Internet, via Bug Labs’ cloud-based service, BUGswarm. Check [...]

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Pollen.com is proud to introduce Allergy Alert integration with Ford’s SYNC system with AppLink in this latest version of the iTunes app (version 4.0). In an effort to reduce driver distraction, SYNC with AppLink allows Ford owners to connect their iPhone apps to their Ford’s dashboards and radios, eliminating the need to look away from [...]

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Azma01

Today, SDI launched a new updated version of Azma.com, with new content and features for Asthma Sufferers and their family. Here are some screen shots: You can track PFR, Azma.com index levels, Air Quality, and weather in your Azma Diary. All the latest news is presented. The content is focused on Parents with Children Asthma [...]

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PowerPUF.net

You know me – always up for a challenge. This latest one from Challenge.gov required using two or more Medicare PUF (Public Use Files) in a dashboard. While not my best work, PowerPUF.net successfully meets this challenge, looking at Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Home Health Agencies (HHA) data as it relates to Age or [...]

AllergyMgr_Launch

That’s right – updates, updates, updates! AllergyManager has been updated to version 2.3 and has some new InSeason tips and content. It’s free, so if you don’t have AllergyManager yet, get it now! It’s been rated one of the best Allergy apps in the iTunes App Store! WeatherTrends’ new app, wt360 pro, has a significant [...]

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From OutSystems – I always enjoy a good infographic:

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2011 Ford Fiesta with App Link

If you followed some of my previous posts, you know that I developed Allergy Alert for my current employer, SDI (homepage here). FORD Motor Co. has showcased their health initiative with SYNC Integration back in May 2011. At the time I am writing this blog entry, only the 2011 Ford Fiesta has this capability. From [...]

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FluDarLogo

I built FluDar.com as an entry in the government’s challenge series with my friends Jon-Paul Levins and Steve Browning. The winners to the Challenge were announced today and it looks like FluDar.com won Honorable Mention. Woot! Great job, guys! The FluApp Challenge was sponsored by the CDC. There are a large number of challenges available [...]