Wing Tang Wong

Knowing What You've Got... And What You've Don't Got

If I were to ask just a random person on the street about Monster cable, they probably would have heard of them. They are a well marketed company that produces a lot of cables. They also produce various portable music player accessories, kits, and their price tag implies top quality stuff. Many people swear by them, others would rather just buy bulk and be done with it.

Now, if I were to ask those same random people on the street, whether they have heard of Blue Jeans Cable, they would probably not have. However, they are also a fine provider of quality cables, and are actually well covered in the audiophile world.

Both companies make cables for rather standard ports and connections. Sure, there are differences here and there, but for the most part, most of the proprietary stuff is specific to how the companies produce their cables, compositions, etc.

So, while it wasn't much news that Monster Cable issued a cease-and-desist letter to Blue Jeans Cable, it WAS news when it turns out that the president of Blue Jeans Cable, Kurt Denke, used to be a lawyer.

This is something that many other sites have reported on and is actually quite amusing to read, as it can serve as cheap education in how not to release the legal hounds... until you've done some digging.  read more »

• Gizmodo's Coverage
• Audioholics Coverage ( This is where I first read the article! )
• Engadget Coverage
• AudioJunkies Coverage

It Starts With Opening One's Mouth...

Let's face it. We're creatures of habit. No matter how well we think we are pro-active and establishing strong lines of communications... we can always do better. Usually, much better. Whether in the workplace, at home, or just when you're out and about, communicating is a key part of life. And it seems that the majority of people take a pretty laid back approach to it.

Learning to talk as a child is hard. But it was only one of a few things that truly occupied your attention. Learning to talk as a teen is hard. But that is because of the social and cultural pressures that are present. Learning to talk as an adult is hard. This is due to the fact that we are busy with so many other things.

So, when do we really learn to talk? To communicate?  read more »

author: Jassen Bowman and James Orr asin: B000NNGANK binding: Audio CD

Modern technology, including the Internet, has leveled the playing field for small business owners, and now you can get into the action. There are many benefits to starting your own business, including possible tax breaks, the joy of profiting from doing something you enjoy, and the extra income. You can generate a decent monthly side income selling items online in your spare time, and this CD and accompanying resources will show you how, step by step.  read more »

This digital document is an article from American Journalism Review, published by University of Maryland on July 1, 1996. The length of the article is 847 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the supplier: Rupert Murdoch is the individual responsible for the greatest changes in US television in the 10 years since the debut of the Fox network.  read more »

This digital document is an article from Nephrology Nursing Journal, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 5921 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the author: Writing for publication is an important way to contribute to the knowledge base for professional nurses.  read more »

author: David Ingre asin: 0538726784 binding: Paperback list price: $29.95 USD amazon price: $29.95 USD

A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to key workplace communication skills. Survivor's Guide to Technical Writing presents all of the essentials of workplace communication in an easy-to-read and easy-to-use format. The content is comprehensive and universal, and emphasizes the most practical and useful information, making the concepts relevant to each user. Integrating the most current technology, users will discover the usage and resources available to them through a number of different media.  read more »

author: Nataly Kogan asin: 0971939209 binding: Paperback list price: $6.95 USD amazon price: $6.95

No doubt you've been bombarded with "expert" advice from your parents, professors, and countless advisors. It's time you got advice you can really use - from fellow students who've been where you're headed! All Students Helping Students guides are written and edited by top students and recent grads from colleges and universities across the U.S. You'll find no condescending advice here - just stuff to help you succeed in tackling you academic, social, and professional challenges!  read more »