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Carbon dioxide is natural so what's the problem?: Carbon dioxide is natural so what's the problem?No **** sherlockCO2 is toxic to humans in high enough doses. At something like 100,000 times current atmospheric levels. Mankind has known this since, oh, about the first time someone suffocated with a bag over their head. But CO2 is a plant FERTILIZER....; Tags: mankind, carbon dioxide; Discussion threads 2008-01-24
Protector (exe): Protector puts you in the hot seat of a weapons turret orbiting a far-off planet and asks you to defend mankind against a malicious alien force. Strap in today and prepare for the most intense battle of your life. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Mankind, Protector; Software downloads 2007-12-25
How desktop virtualization will save your company from Generation Y: * Ryan Naraine is on vacation. Guest Editorial by Rich Mogull Recently I was watching an interesting 60 Minutes episode on the new generation of "Millennials" entering the workforce. I always thought they were called Generation Y, but I guess that term is...; Tags: Desktop, Generation Y, Mankind, Tool, Desktop Virtualization, Virtualization, Storage Management, Productivity, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2007-11-25
Can 'friendly' AI save humans from irrelevance or extinction?: Can 'friendly' AI save humans from irrelevance or extinction?Message has been deleted.IMHO this is distant futureI doubt I'll see this type of intelligence in my lifetime. We're still a long ways off from understanding our own intelligence, much less designing a machine that surpasses it.Sure, we may have machines that...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Robots, irrelevance, computer, extinction, mankind; Discussion threads 2007-08-24
Dustan Soul Adventures (exe): Dustan Soul Adventures "Only the Facts" is a Multimedia, Interactive, Adventure, that explains how mankind can be saved in an easy to understand format. It compares what you believe today with what God tell us in the Bible. It will analyze your understanding of the bible, and directs you to...; Tags: Bible, Mankind; Software downloads 2007-08-16

Are virtual crimes against the law?: Are virtual crimes against the law?What now? Policing our dreams.Sounds like all parties involved are a bit disturbed. Now I know why they call it Second Life. Their first life sucks. Mankind is its own worst enemy.Sheeeesh!If this is illegal so are shooter games.Let's take the following scenario:Man and woman...; Tags: mankind, virtual life, Second Life; Discussion threads 2007-06-05
Space Station 3D (exe): We are forming the 21st century. Mankind is underway to new worlds. The International Space Station circles the Earth and is the first stop on the way to the infinite depths of space. Researching weightlessness and training for journeys to other planets are just some of the things that happen...; Tags: 3D, Earth, Mankind, International Space Station, Workforce Management, Human Resources; Software downloads 2007-05-28
Xbox 360 to enter India: Xbox 360 to enter IndiaYeah... Still waiting for on hereWell, I would be if I cared, but I haven't seen them in the stores yet. Wonder why?Microsoft is trying to take over the world with its XBOX 360....the EU should step in and put an end to this madness...; Tags: Globalization, Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, game, mankind, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-05-23
Writely = Microsoft's Pearl Harbor?: In response to my post Blog swarm on Writely, Gary Edwards (who is steeped in OpenDoc and OpenOffice) penned this TalkBack:To understand why this deal is Peal Harbor for Microsoft, and a declaration of all out war for Google, i think one has to make a leap and consider that...; Tags: Google Inc., Writely; Blog posts 2006-03-10
Blog swarm on Writely: Blog swarm on WritelyIt's warTo understand why this deal is Peal Harbor for Microsoft, and a declaration of all out war for Google, i think one has to make a leap and consider that this isn't about applications. It's about the quality of the information experience one can find...; Tags: Blogging, killer, blog, collaboration, Google Inc., Writely, mankind, Internet; Discussion threads 2006-03-10
Getting real about RFID: Getting real about RFIDThat's one side of the issueThe issue of privacy is the other. Do you have any answers on THAT issue?Requisite hardwareDo you have your black trenchcoat to go with that AK-47? The one with the M$ logo (might as well blame a bloodbath on your enemies!). ;)Concerns...; Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, RFID, AK-47, privacy, mankind; Discussion threads 2005-04-06

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Why source matters to SaaS: Why source matters to SaaSBreaker Breaker 19. Pedal to the metal.ntRE: Why source matters to SaaSTaken a degree or two further, does anybody with the talent to set up a SaaS business believe that he/she is doing it for the benefit of a quick profit courtesy Penelope and Rupert,...; Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), software-as-a-service; Discussion threads 2008-04-16
Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users': Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users'Microsoft designed to annoy mankindWould be more fitting ....RE: Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users'"It's a myth that users click 'yes,' 'yes,' 'yes,' 'yes,'" said Cross. "Seven percent of all prompts are canceled. Users are not just saying 'yes.'" this could easily mean...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Vista feature, Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-11
Microhoo careens toward closure: Assessing the moving parts: Microhoo careens toward closure: Assessing the moving partsBEN the RAT : Rush-ins we are in a one hundred million lockout in China"This is a bad situation for Yang he has an American Constituancy that will never get through Congressinal Approval. NEW! Yahoo is not a chance.All I can say is...; Tags: Portals, Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., Microhoo, closure; Discussion threads 2008-04-10
The Big Apple bites off Apple logo: The Big Apple bites off Apple logoApple vs. Big AppleI'm a fan of Apple, buasn't NY been known as The Big Apple for longer than Apple's been around? Come on. The logos don't look that similar to me.RE: The Big Apple bites off Apple logoYeah they look nothing...; Tags: Apple Inc., Big Apple; Discussion threads 2008-04-03
OOXML said to win ISO standardization approval with 75 percent of the vote: OOXML said to win ISO standardization approval with 75 percent of the voteIt's capitalism, all right!A capital offense against mankind.And all the sheep bleat happily as they line up to be sheared.This is fantastic newsThis means that the man on the street can sponsor Penelope and Rupert's riches through their...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, OOXML, ISO, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
What Yahoo could bring to Microsoft: Some media sense: What Yahoo could bring to Microsoft: Some media senseAt last! Thank you!Now the purchase makes some sense! Like many others, I thought that MS could spend it's billion dollar war-chest better. I didn't see what they would be getting from Yahoo that they didn't already have. Frankly, I figured...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Advertising & Promotion, Mergers & Acquisitions, Other Companies, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., software; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Is Apple good or evil?: Is Apple good or evil?Rotten to the Core (nt).Who cares?The debate of "good vs evil" for companies is getting a bit tired. Since we did we start treating companies like superheroes? Every company has its good and bad points. Can we just leave it at that and quit talking like...; Tags: Apple Inc., Evil; Discussion threads 2008-03-27
Green v. Long Green as CEOs Wander in Policy Wilderness: There's a building conflict within corporations' shareholders: go green or go for the green (money). Environmental reponsibility or shareholder value. Save the planet, or get the money. Sadly the digit-heads who measure things don't put any value on clean air or survival of mankind. But then they...; Tags: Shareholder, CEO, Financial Accounting, Finance, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-03-13
Apple and Business -- Is it 25 Years Too Late?: Apple and Business -- Is it 25 Years Too Late?I generally agreeI have always said that Apple makes a mighty fine piece of hardware for those that find Apple provides everything they want. They look slick, run slick and they are a secure platform. But Apple computers still...; Tags: Data centers, Desktops, Digital music, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-03-07