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Viacom vs YouTube exposes Google's data retention policy

Viacom vs YouTube exposes Google's data retention policyDon't trust GoogleGoogle has more information about more people, all over the world, than any government agency anywhere in the world. People worry about the Bush administration, but they should be worrying about Google.Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely.If you don't...

Tags: Absolute Power, Google Inc., Viacom Inc., YouTube Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Getting started with Google Web Toolkit (GWT)

Getting started with Google Web Toolkit GWTYes, EclipseNetBeans is fine, but I know Eclipse inside and out so it would take something really compelling that affects the work I'm doing to make me switch to something else.And don't even mention IDEA because even if I liked it, the reality is...

Tags: SEARCH, Web site development, Java development tools, Microsoft Corp., Absolute Power, Sun NetBeans, Google Inc., search engine, Google Web Toolkit

Discussion threads 2006-05-31

Inside Google Enterprise

Inside Google EnterpriseGoogle has become the worst search engineDear David and Dan, In recent search engine comparison tests, Google has been found to consistently put relevant search results low in page rankings, hiding them on page 3 or 4 of the results, while all the other search engines correctly put...

Tags: SEARCH, Web site development, Absolute Power, Google Inc., search engine

Discussion threads 2006-05-31

Google holding closed beta

Google holding closed betaWTF!;)Google has become the worst search engineIn recent search engine comparison tests, Google has been found to consistently put relevant search results low in page rankings, hiding them on page 3 or 4 of the results, while all the other search engines correctly put those same results...

Tags: SEARCH, Web site development, Absolute Power, Google Inc., search engine

Discussion threads 2006-05-29

FAQ: When Google is not your friend

FAQ: When Google is not your friendEncryptionIf that's so then it's important that we honest people start encrypting everything. A locked door doesn't mean you're trying to keep out the police because you're doing something nefarious.re: what about ZDNet blogs?What about them? There is a very obvious difference between a...

Tags: SECURITY, Absolute Power, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-02-03

Additional Resources

What open source can teach medical practice

Great article, Dana.You did in such a short piece what CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other media journalists failed to do: tell the story as it really is. You didn't take what was news worthy and sensationalized it, nor played up a negative reading of it to frighten those possibly affected,...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, health care, open source, medical practice, CNN

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

East Anglia: one hacked U.S. scientist is hacked off

I say then be pro-active...If it is out of context, pro-actively publish EVERYTHING and PROVE they are out of context. If the hacked scientists DO NOT provide context, publish everything they say vindicates them, then we know the truth. If they simply fall behind the mantra of "it's...

Tags: global warming, East Anglia, e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-11-22

iTablet goes OLED,??bumped until late 2010

$2000? I doubt it.Apple puts themselves in a "premium" price range, but $2000 for a 10" tablet? Even they're not THAT crazy.No ThanksDon't need or want either, waste of space...If I want real gaming, I'd rather play real games on my PS3 or Wii on my flat screen; or on...

Tags: SunSHINE, iTablet, organic light-emitting diode, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup

To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Programming languages, Linux Distro, operating system, John Gruber, Linux, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Psystar massacred in court

I wouldn't.....buy even with a 100% discount, Psystar is toast and part of Apple's claim would invoke a recall of all machines and buyer's info. Apart from the 'no support' from Apple, there will be no support from a defunct company too.Yep, there is pent-up demand for an expandable cheap...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Apple Inc., Psystar, hardware, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

I'm in a nanny state state of mind

Business can help ...if employees who smoke during the workday are not allowed "smoking breaks" to do so. Alternatively, if non-smoking employees demanded equal breaks with smokers, business might get the drift.Some businesses do helpThere are businesses that offer smoking cessation programs on their own dime, knowing the money they'll...

Tags: Taxes, Financial Planning, Free trade, Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, insurance, TFB, agony, smoker, tax

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Absolute Minesweeper for iPhone 1.0.1 (Mobile)

With Absolute Minesweeper for iPhone blow your mind with two addictive game modes that will test your skills and push your luck to the limit. Absolute mode puts a new spin on the well-known classic with power-ups like sonar and shield to give you a new game experience. Players can...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Mode, Digital Chocolate, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Absolute Minesweeper Free for iPhone 1.0.3 (Mobile)

With Absolute Minesweeper Free for iPhone for iPhone blow your mind with two addictive game modes that will test your skills and push your luck to the limit. Absolute mode puts a new spin on the well-known classic with power-ups like sonar and shield to give you a new game...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Digital Chocolate, Games, Smart Phones, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-11-12

eBay Confidential Interviews 2.0 (Windows)

Discover amazing inside information that shows you how a few smart people are making an absolute fortune on ebay while most others are making costly mistakes.Listen to these pro's tell you how to profit from the mistakes most other ebayer's are making so you can make money from home using...

Tags: eBay Inc., Marketing Research, Microsoft Windows, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-10

In recession, VoIP makes strong case for cutting your home landline

Tempting, but I will passI've considered VoIP several times over the years, but it usually just takes a few phone calls with a friend or relative who is using VoIP before I change my mind! Not infrequently, the conversation becomes a warbling mess. Then there are times we...

Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, VoIP, phone, recession

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

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...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Owners set up online memorial to dead Apple Time Capsules

wowBut those "older" ones aren't really that old.Hilarious!! ntntYeaBecause to Apple, function follows form... so your drive isn't as pretty, but it functions better and its cheaper. Trust me, you win.Well, he wins only ifno one has to look at the device. :)RE: Owners set up online memorial to dead...

Tags: Backups, Time Capsule, disk, Apple Inc., Apple Time Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

A million seats and counting: Verdiem scores another major customer, partner for power management software

With more than 1 million desktops now using its power management software technology, Verdiem is adding another major customer this week -- chocolate giant Cadbury -- as well as as major technology partner -- security software developer McAfee. The company also has earned Windows 7 logo certification as a Microsoft...

Tags: Software, McAfee Inc., Power Management, Cadbury Schweppes Plc., Verdiem, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-10-06

Queen offers new greatest hits album exclusively for Logitech Squeezebox Radio

I'm not usually one to put puns into my blog posts, but with the announcement of Queen's "Absolute Greatest" being released exclusively on the Logitech Squeezebox Radio, one has to wonder if this is the real life, or if it's just fantasy? The...

Tags: Album, Radio, Logitech, Queen App, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-09-29

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...

Tags: Car, Craigslist, Advertisement, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-09-17