Following the buzz: the latest people, events, places, gadgets and things that have Southeast Michigan's business community buzzing.Q: Why would anyone possibly want a doorbell on their cubicle? A: Typically, visitors knock loudly on the cubicle partion, shuffie/stamp their feet, or clear their throat repeatly to get your attention. Other times, they just walk right in unannounced! The Cubicaller provides a fun, less annoying way for them to announces their arrival. Q: If I install a Cubicallar on my cubicle doorway, will my officemates think I'm cool or nerdy? A: Probably a little bit of both. Q: My office is very quiet and slightly boring, will the Cubicaller help solve this problem? A: Yes, the Cubicaller will bring laughter and fun times. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: When people come to my cubicle, they often get my attention by tapping me on my shoulder which frightens me and causes me to fall out of my seat. Can the Cubicaller solve this problem? A: Yes. Find out more: www.cubicaller.com * If you held out and didn't but an iPhone, you're in luck: there's already a new one out. What's new about it? 3G speed, maos with GPS and Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. ActiveSync. Find out more: www.apple.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * The USB Memory See USB drive. Watch has a built-in USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connecter and can transfer files to and from most computer operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . The USB connector is cleverly stored in the watch band and flips up for easy connecting. There is also an LED light that indicates the device status. The watch is surprisingly sleek and lightweight it is not a bulky bulk·y adj. bulk·i·er, bulk·i·est 1. Having considerable bulk; massive. 2. Of large size for its weight: a bulky knit. 3. Clumsy to manage; unwieldy. watch. Available for purchase atwww.thinkgeek.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * "What it? Short Stories to Spark Diversity Dialog" is a new book by Steve L. Robbins that delivers a highly creative and innovative new way to explore the issues that dominate today's multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. , multiethnic mul·ti·eth·nic adj. Of, relating to, or including several ethnic groups. Adj. 1. multiethnic - involving several ethnic groups multi-ethnic workplace. $18.95, paperback. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Give us a buzz ... Submit ideas for Following the Buzz to jbaum@detroitchamber.com. if we use your idea. We'll send you a free gift. |
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