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The Chan flu crisis

The Chan flu crisis?? I thought this crisis was pretty muchover with. That this strain isn't any more deadly than that of the regular seasonal flu. I have heard there is some concern over whether or not it will mutate in time for the 2009-10 flu season, but as of...

Tags: flu crisis, Chan flu crisis, Chan

Discussion threads 2009-05-22

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First Look: Ubuntu 9.10 beta "Karmic Koala"

wow... seriously?NOTE: This was supposed to be in response to the "good for poor people" comment, but I screwed up:Do you have any basis for your claims? Have you even used Linux, let alone this version of Ubuntu which is still just a Beta? Why does cost/money...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Can a Windows geek learn to love Snow Leopard?

David Alison's BlogEd, have you seen David Alison's blog? He was a long time Windows developer that switched to Mac. His blog has a wealth of information about the trials and tribulations of switching. If you've not already, I suggest you have a look.http://www.davidalison.com/NoWhile I can't comment on Snow...

Tags: Operating systems, Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., WMA, Apple Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

The Chan flu crisis

Because of the nature of the flu crisis, Dr. Chan becomes the first truly global leader with real power. Hers is a test case of whether such global leadership is possible. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Leadership, Management, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-05-22

Facebook game aids development of new 'Google for music' search engine

A new kind of music search engine from the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego allows for users to discover music by typing in free-text semantic queries rather than song titles, album names or artist names. For example, if you're in the mood for "groovy driving music with...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Team, Search Engine, Music, Games, Team Management, Search, Personal Technology, Management, Chris Jablonski

Blog posts 2009-05-17

Microsoft readies a new 'netbook-like' Windows Server SKU

Microsoft readies a new 'netbook-like' Windows Server SKURemember Windows XP Fundamentals for Legacy PC'sThis kinda reminds me of that, so they made to choose a more appropriate name. (Windows Server 2008 R2 Starter). I think instead of muddying the water with more SKU's, why not make the traditional set of...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Servers, Operating systems, netbook, Windows Server SKU, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, server, car

Discussion threads 2009-02-24

What's life like without social media?

[I got this great note from my friend Adrian Chan recently, and he said it was OK for me to republish it.] Ad hoc greetings to you all, and a happy new year! I want to apologize for missing out on communication for the...

Tags: Phone, Social Media, Telecom & Utilities, Tom Foremski

Blog posts 2009-01-13

World Series of Poker Pro Challenge (Mobile)

Feel the rush of going head''s up against Johnny Chan, Chris Ferguson, Scotty Nguyen, Shannon Elizabeth and other top World Series of Poker pros. Don''t forget to pay attention to their unique animations and emotional responses as you learn to read them. Play your hands correctly to frustrate the pros,...

Tags: Mobile, Pro, Glu Mobile, It', Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-11-26

ASRock "4 second" Instant Boot for Windows

ASRock "4 second" Instant Boot for WindowsPretty Much Useless, PeriodIt's disappointing reading articles about some new technology/program/tool that starts out sounding great, then at the end hits you with some ridiculous restrictions/requirements to make it work.Single User, no password protection ...... pretty much useless in the corporate world then isn't...

Tags: Operating systems, PRODUCTIVITY, Asrock, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-13

DirecTV’s HD tuner set to debut with Windows 7?

DirecTV’s HD tuner set to debut with Windows 7?Yes I have ....... Have you used a TiVo??I doubt since you actually think that MC has a better interface.TiVo is not perfect, but I had more problems getting MC to do what I actually want/need it to do that I ever...

Tags: Media Center PCs, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Blu-ray, OEM-version, TiVo Inc., DirecTV, Media Center PC, SDV Tuning Adapter Support, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2008-11-08

Software and business method patents take a hit

Software and business method patents take a hitIf you want to see technology take off...completely do away with patents and copyrights. Once you free new technology to be improved by all and not just its owner, technology will finally reach its potential.Good news for technology consultantsThe biggest winners from...

Tags: Patent Reform, software, patent

Discussion threads 2008-11-01

Are there really 750 million mentally ill?

Chan said "these are not insurmountable problems" and "the way forward is bright and solidly paved." A "scaling up" of the professions will cost just 20 cents per person per year. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Depression, Worker, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-10-10

Google, NYC transform public transit info online

Navigating the New York region's myriad and Byzantine transit systems "just got less complicated," Gov. David Pateron crowed at an event announcing the launch of Google Transit NYC, The Times reports. With not only the governor but also Deputy Mayor Ed Skyler and representatives...

Tags: Google Inc., Productivity, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-09-24

World Series of Poker Pro Challenge 1.0 (Mobile)

Feel the rush of going head''s up against Johnny Chan, Chris Ferguson, Scotty Nguyen, Shannon Elizabeth and other top World Series of Poker pros. Don''t forget to pay attention to their unique animations and emotional responses as you learn to read them. Play your hands correctly to frustrate the pros,...

Tags: Mobile, Pro, Glu Mobile, It', Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-09-12

Expensive Oil, Stupid Trade Groups, and Pending Enterprise Software Growth

Expensive Oil, Stupid Trade Groups, and Pending Enterprise Software GrowthWill manufacturing really move back to the US?Great thoughts -- but there are two critical problems here.(1) The US has so thoroughly hollowed out its manufacturing and R&D capacity over the past few years and shipped most of it to Asia...

Tags: manufacturing, Enterprise Software Growth, Expensive Oil, enterprise software

Discussion threads 2008-08-13

Old & New Testament Words with Verbs Bible Dictionary 6.0 (Mobile)

This free Bible dictionary for Palm OS is actually a compilation of two Bible dictionaries: The Brown, Driver and Briggs Hebrew Lexicon with OT Verbs and the Thayer's Greek Lexicon with NT Verbs and Synonyms. The dictionary contains over 14,750 entries in 1275kB lexicon file. Courtesy to Mr. Gary Chan....

Tags: Microsoft Word, Mobile, Bible, Dictionary

Software downloads 2008-07-17

Apple releases patches for dangerous QuickTime flaws in Apple TV 2.1 product

Apple released patches for its Apple TV 2.1 product yesterday. Some of you might be saying, why do I care, I don't use Apple TV. Well, if you do use Apple TV, you obviously should care as some of these are very serious flaws, but if you don't,...

Tags: Apple QuickTime, Movie, Patch Management, Apple Inc., Issue, Apple TV, Arbitrary Code Execution, Flaw, IMPACT, CVE-ID, Application Termination, Nathan McFeters

Blog posts 2008-07-11

Global warming makes you sick

Global warming is also a health crisis, says the World Health Organization. Speaking as part of yesterday's World Health Day festivities, Director General Dr. Margaret Chan said the increased storms, floods, droughts and heat waves accompanying warming are already stressing health systems worldwide. Examples?...

Tags: Health Care, Global Warming, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-04-08

To form an us

As regular readers know one of the big problems I see IT management facing every single day is the inability to identify and correct the misinformation senior executives pick up from the media and then unconsciously rely on to override our carefully researched and thought through recommendations. ...

Tags: Paul Murphy, Data, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, Forbes, Notebooks, Analyst, IT manager, Desktops, PC, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2008-01-28

CAD software leads to faster chips

Even if some scientists want to replace silicon by carbon to create faster computer chips, other researchers are developing faster integrated circuits from silicon by simply using computer-aided design CAD software based on better mathematical algorithms than commercial software. A UCLA team has shown that it is possible to reduce...

Tags: University Of California At Los Angeles, Node, Mathematics, Chip, UCLA Team, CAD, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Software, Hardware, Networking, Roland Piquepaille

Blog posts 2007-12-23