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The glass ceiling and the next generation

The glass ceiling and the next generation"Spinning this argument around...?"I most defiantly am not pro-glass ceiling. I would however like to point out that the statement `Spinning this argument around, men are nearly three times more likely to develop antisocial personality disorder` I found similar stats at psychology.wikia.com that said...

Tags: Gender and diversity, glass ceiling

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Fixing failure: Shatter the technical glass ceiling

Fixing failure: Shatter the technical glass ceilingOnly 13% of cases business strategies are signed off if IT has committed.Pretty telling, isn't it?Given how important selecting the right framework, technology and people can be to making a business successful, you'd figure more corporations would understand the importance of getting their tech...

Tags: Strategy, glass ceiling

Discussion threads 2008-06-27

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News to know: Pixie; Google Books; Time Warner-YouTube; PayPal; iLike

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: Next Palm webOS-ready phone, Eos 'Pixie', to arrive Oct. 2010 Richard Koman: Lawyer files a full-throated attack...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Andrew Nusca, Microsoft Corp., PayPal, Canon Inc., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Operating Systems, Software, Security, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Internet

Blog posts 2009-08-20

News to know: Palm ads; Microhoo SEC filing; U.S. Marines; Bing; Skype; Clunkers

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Palm Pre's creepy ads: They worked. You're still talking about them Andrew Nusca: Palm's creepy Pre ads:...

Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Advertisement, SEC Filing, Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Palm Pre, Microsoft Windows, Projectors, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-08-05

The glass ceiling and the next generation

Isn't it about time we really take to the 21st century, and let women unholster their weapons and shoot out the glass ceiling? I think so and the majority would agree, but nothing seems to change. Article by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Gender And Diversity, Human Resources, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-08-04

Doors that 'revolutionize' power generation

The energy you expend at the gym, on the nightclub dancefloor, and now, pushing a revolving door are sources for capturing electrical energy that is reusable. Fluxxlab, a design firm aiming to convert small amounts of human energy into electricity has created The Revolution Door and Powerslide, two prototype...

Tags: Power Generation, Energy, Engineering, Productivity, Telecom & Utilities, Chris Jablonski

Blog posts 2009-02-24

Future TV tech from Hitachi on CES show floor

Other than people rushing out to Circuit City thinking they're going to get some great liquidation deals (ha, ha), there's not too much new on the home theater front, so I figured I'd share some photos I snapped on the CES show floor at the Hitachi booth. Hitachi isn't much...

Tags: Hitachi Ltd., TV, Storage, Hardware, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-01-19

2009 Ford Flex LTD AWD

Boxy is in, according to Ford, anyway, as the 2009 Ford Flex looks like an '80s Volvo that swallowed a 2005 Scion xB. Ford considers the Flex a crossover, although station wagon more immediately comes to mind. But unlike a station wagon, the Flex isn't a sedan that lacks a...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Moby, Ford Motor Co., bass, lossless track

Product reviews 2008-11-18

Highlights from NetApplications data for October - Linux market share drops

Highlights from NetApplications data for October - Linux market share dropsIn coming!!! Linux zealots' Mass Weapn of Denial. Dodge!NT.Can you please talk about other thingsThis post is boring. It doesn't really matters if nobody want to use Linux as long as they happy. I use it and I don't really...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Zealot, Linux, NetApplications, NetApplications data

Discussion threads 2008-11-01

Women and leadership

Last week, my dead tree copy of McKinsey Quarterly arrived bearing the above title. This section caught my eye (p.45 and written by Joanne Barsch, Susie Cranston and Rebecca A. Craske): One surprising thing we learned as a result of talking with female leaders was that they often fail...

Tags: McKinsey & Co., Leadership, Men, Women, Leader, Personal Development, Gender And Diversity, Human Resources, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2008-10-27

News to know: Phishing; Gates gone; Google; Hyper-V

Notable headlines: Dancho Danchev: HSBC sites vulnerable to XSS flaws, could aid phishing attacks TechRepublic: Most report their IT career has been better than they expected Mary Jo Foley: J Allard gets a new job Mystery explained: Why...

Tags: Google Inc., Information Technology, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Phishing, Cyberthreats, Leadership, Strategy, Open Source, Security, Spam And Phishing, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-06-30

Fixing failure: Shatter the technical glass ceiling

Projects fail because IT and business people don't communicate. This gap between business requirements and IT execution remains alive and well, according to new research. ComputerWorld UK summarizes the issue: The survey of CIOs, senior IT managers and department heads across 500...

Tags: CIO, Information Technology, ComputerWorld UK, Strategy, Management, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2008-06-27

Putting the XP into the OLPC

Putting the XP into the OLPC...This is a shining example of why we as a species will continue to be locked into war, hate and slavery. Because we can't do a damn thing to help anyone without making sure we get out 10 pence out of them first.Greed has corrupted...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, One Laptop Per Child project, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-05-16

(Photos: Nissan electric Cube at the NY auto show)

(Photos: Nissan electric Cube at the NY auto show)Mattel can do a better job.There is nothing appealing about this car. This is where ugly form meets deficient function. Or what would happen if Picasso built an Edsel.Gas-powered again!Why can't they just come out with the electric version. That would...

Tags: Cube, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., photograph

Discussion threads 2008-03-25

How an information system helped nail Eliot Spitzer and a prostitution ring

How an information system helped nail Eliot Spitzer and a prostitution ringbig brother is watching usIf a governor was watched for suspicious terrorist activities just imagine those with weird names and no fame being checked every day, or worse, detained at undisclosed facilities.The REALLY interesting IT angle on thisI found...

Tags: Strategy, prostitution, hooker, Eliot Spitzer, information system

Discussion threads 2008-03-11

My Singularity wish list

My Singularity wish listWindows only? What a concept!Not ready to believe in Windows as a benefactor. Linux is infinitely more flexible and unless Windows can match Linux's many flavors (and be given FREE!, of course), I don't believe Windows will remain the only contender in the ring. Sun also has...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Singularity

Discussion threads 2008-03-06

Retail displays transform transactions and markets

I was invited to a Microsoft forum on advanced retail display technology last week and came away with a strange sense that, although the future is going to look a lot like BladeRunner's stifling advertising environment, it could also be useful and powerful for the customer, not just the advertiser....

Tags: Environment, Window, LevelVision, Construction, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2008-02-11

I HATE pulling cable

I HATE pulling cableCrimping is very, very, badCrimping to terminate Ethernet is the apogee of ignorance or stupidity, take your choice. A 110 punch for Ethernet is universally a 66 punch for phones. NOBODY, as in ABSOLUTELY NOBODY can precisely crimp to terminate Cat 5e or Cat 3....

Tags: Network technology, cable

Discussion threads 2007-09-10

Nintendo cautions gamers on Wii remote safety

Nintendo cautions gamers on Wii remote safetyNintendo cautions gamers on Wii remote safetyBroken TV's won't stop me from picking up a Wii.Hmmm.... Attention morons..... don't use Wii..I suppose if you're an idiot, Nintendo will need to warn you about the hazards of using a Wii. Maybe they should just...

Tags: Games, Game players, Nintendo Wii, Wii remote safety, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Wii Remote, golf

Discussion threads 2006-12-07

Carly Fiorina on sexism in the workplace

Trials and tribulations of being a female CEO in a man's worldCNET News.com's Neha Tiwari hears from Carly Fiorina about gender issues and her new book, "Tough Choices," released this month. Known for being outspoken, Fiorina talks extensively about the glass ceiling and other barriers.

Tags: Carly Fiorina

Videos 2006-10-20