Research in Motion, BlackBerry, Theoretical Physics <-- one stupid title

Shown above is the infamous BlackBerry, perhaps one of most important communication tools for business men worldwide. You certainly don't have to be a business man to use the BlackBerry since it is used by every NBA player, and even some friends of mine. According to RIM's website (BalckBerry's developer) "BlackBerry is a leading wireless connectivity solution, providing access to a wide range of applications on a variety of wireless devices around the world. It combines award winning devices, software and services to keep mobile professionals in touch with the people, data and resources that drive their day"

By now you're thinking, ok this guy owns one and he's just bragging. No, I actually don't have one, but I do want one. So what's the point? Well the guy who founded RIM(research in motion) is a Waterloo grad, his name is Mike Lazaridis. Mike gives money generously to the university. So I thought I would thank him in my personal way… oh yeah he also hires many students, Mike if you're reading this HIRE ME :). The other reason for this post, is that it gives you some background information for my next post.

One of Mike's biggest contributions is 100 million dollars given for the creation of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (which will be the topic of the next post). The institute will put Waterloo on the map, and hopefully in history as well. In the opening ceremony for the institute, the announcer mentioned that Mike’s contribution was a way for him to give back to theoretical physics, since without theoretical physics RIM would not exist.

Kudos to Mike, and to RIM
......HIRE ME