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- A psychological contagion of myth and suspicion
- Replace the wprd 'fear' with 'scepticism' you're done.People are rightly sceptic about:1. The needless hysteria.2. The poison that is advised to them as a 'solution' to a non-existing problem.And it's of course only the leftist hysterical people that get o-so-upset-about-everything that then label scepticism as 'fear' and even drag it...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-30
- Pixetell 1.2.10901 (Windows)
- You start an e-mail, type a paragraph and realize there is far too much complexity to convey using text and attachments. You try to schedule a Web conference. Multiple schedules don't align, and now you're into next week. Time lost is opportunity lost. Avoid delays. "Say it. Show it. Send...
- Software downloads 2009-11-03
- Computers have speed limit as unbreakable as speed of light, say physicists
- Yeah, they have been saying this same thing for years....and everytime, they find a way to make computers even faster. I don't think that they will EVER reach a limit for computer power. Not ever.FacinatingI always knew there would be a wall somewhere, but what will be needed with that...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- JAMA studies push the need for H1N1 flu shot
- Still fighting that war eh, Dana? :)Get over it man.Interesting piece of information:Recent news in Canada:"Four Canadian studies involved about 2,000 people, health officials told CBC News. Researchers found people who had received the seasonal flu vaccine in the past were more likely to get sick with the H1N1 virus."So......
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- Climb! 2.8.1 (Mac)
- Pilots worldwide have chosen Climb! for its speed of operation, simplicity of design, and ease of data entry. No matter what you're flying, Climb! has the tools to make quick work of data entry and update. And now there's a new way to enter data "on the fly"... Mobile flight...
- Software downloads 2009-10-13
- Google Chrome update doesn't remove older, vulnerable version
- But how would an attacker cause the vulnerable code to execute?Frankly, this seems to be a minor issue. If you are launching Chrome you will launch the latest version. The older version is just cruft. I don't see any scenario where you inadvertently or an attacker can execute the older...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-01
- EC ramps up PR war with Intel (by publishing 518 page decision)
- Not a big surpriseThe EC is a protectionist tool extorting technology and money from the creative genius of the US and other countries outside the EU. If you are successful, you are a target.RE: EC ramps up PR war with Intel (by publishing 518 page decision)Well that says it...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-21
- How did Craigslist manage to become the king of classifieds?
- Pardon the off-topic rant - but I'm just blown away by how much power craigslist holds over classified advertising and how truly screwed up its system is. You see, for the past few weeks, I've been trying to sell a car. So I did what everyone else...
- Blog posts 2009-09-17
- Samsung Rogue SCH-U960 (Verizon Wireless)
- Photo gallery:Samsung RogueSamsung has had mixed results with touch-screen phones with full keyboards. Verizon's Samsung Glyde had its share of faults, but we liked the Samsung Impression for AT&T quite a bit. Fortunately, the new Samsung Rogue for Verizon Wireless is no slouch. Not only is it a touch-screen and...
- Product reviews 2009-09-11
- Vindications: ah, the week that was
- Well you realy dont do yourself any favours.any moments of clarity you may have are lost in the sea of anti "wintel" blog rage. Maybe if you were more objective and took comments less personal then you may find life better. na, ah doesn't does I?Find me...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-29
- Thomas-Rasset to appeal $1.9m verdict
- Thomas-Rasset to appeal $1.9m verdictShe sure did ask for it.By sharing copyright protected songs. She should stop trying to blame the RIAA for her predicament. Regardless of the appropriateness or not of the $1.9M award two juries have found her guilty of willful infringement. Own up to it and take...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-06
- Desktop-screenshot 1.0 (Windows)
- Make screenshot of your desktop or part of it and automatic upload in internet. This will automatic generate a link for your website or forum. This software is absolute free. To use software you must to make free registration on our web site.
- Software downloads 2009-06-03
- Dial-up diary: erotically fast broadband
- Dial-up diary: erotically fast broadbandErotically Fast Broadband CommentI recently accidentally unplugged my router from the power source. I have spent the last 2-1/2 weeks trying to get it back in service. Nothing works. I've reset it and still it will not connect to the internet past the...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-07
- The desktop fight you've all been waiting for
- The eternal battle for the Linux desktop: Which GUI reigns supreme, GNOME or KDE? It really pisses me off when a writer comes up with an idea before I do. It pisses me off even more when I know they wrote it better...
- Blog posts 2009-04-13
- Today's Cloud: garbage; Tomorrow's? insanely great
- The near term truth about cloud computing is that it's only useful for enterprise applications if you're a user manager who wants to get around the obstacles in IT - that's what supported time sharing in the seventies and could make it a short term success again today. ...
- Blog posts 2009-03-23
- Fatties are smokers
- Fatties are smokersStep 1Indoctrinate into the health issues of being overweight.Step 2. Socialize medicine so everyone bears the cost.Step 3. Use step 2 to claim moral authority to control what you eat.Step 4. Sit back and smile as a nation full of useful idiots go along with your plans to...
- Discussion threads 2009-03-18
- Gagging patients from online criticism
- Gagging patients from online criticismThe empowered patient's perspectiveStrictly speaking, I myself didn't call it repulsive – I quoted the founder of RateMDs.com, as reported in the AP article. I called it disempowering and "an almost comical attempt to hold back the tide." :–)Check out, in that post, what Clay...
- Discussion threads 2009-03-04
- Some general considerations for small systems change
- Some general considerations for small systems changeIOW you need an architectNOT a CIO or management drone. NOT a vendor rep. NOT your average sysadmin. NOT the customer/user. Not from one group while ignoring another.Of course, this never happens. There usually IS an architect, but he is brought in AFTER the...
- Discussion threads 2009-03-03
- Marine One details leaked from P2P net
- Marine One details leaked from P2P netResponsibilityI agree! Surely companies like this should have competent people running their network? Especially with sensitive information like this they should firewall and block the tar out of everything. Where is the responsibility?KieranMullenp2p is not a security disasterI'll have to differ...
- Discussion threads 2009-03-01
- Dell Studio XPS 13 - First look
- Dell Studio XPS 13 - First lookStudio 15 is overheating a bitI have a Studio 15 and it's overheating to the left of the touchpad. It's not insanely hot, but I have the habit of resting my wrist there and after a few hours it can get pretty uncomfortable.HAWTNESSI'm gonna...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-12
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