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No charges in MySpace suicide

No charges in MySpace suicideWhat a Crock![i]He said the people involved are probably suffering plenty already. "The loss of a life of a person that they once talked to as a friend, I'm sure, is just twisting them all up inside," Banas said.[/i]I can almost guarantee you that this is...

Tags: MySpace, pocketbook, suicide

Discussion threads 2007-12-03

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Move over Enterprise 2.0, it's now Social Business Design

Given the relatively friendly pounding I took over my Enterprise 2.0 - what a crock post, it's gratifying to see that it has stirred some interesting interpretations and thoughts on the topic. That's always good and especially pleasing when one considers that most blog posts are the equivalent of digital...

Tags: BPR, Enterprise 2.0, Re-engineering, Cohen, Oliver Marks, Business Process Engineering, Organizational Structure, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Human Resources, It Operations, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-09-21

EC reveals details of Intel antitrust breaches

investigation should be expandedThis does not surprises anyone since Inhell had M$ as a mentor.I'm wondering if M$ had sabotaged AMD too, through delays and poor code quality on AMD systems.here we go aggainOnce aggain MS haters launch another crusade aggainst their percived devil.... regardless of the fact that the...

Tags: Corporate law, Intel Corp., Intel antitrust, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., antitrust, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

Chevy Volt: 230 mpg in city driving; Are you a buyer?

Why the focus on MPG for an electric vehicle?The real question is: How much in increased electricity costs will one incur from recharging this vehicle "at least once a day"?That plus the added price tagare warning me away from this. If I thought I could save money versus buying a...

Tags: car, mpg, battery

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

Amazon ate my homework, or why DRM stinks for education

Amazon ate my homework, or why DRM stinks for educationHave the kindles linked to the grade not the student.The way to get around this (not the Amazon eating homework, but the reuse DRM issue) is to have the Kindles for a specific grade. All ninth graders have the same Kindles...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Internet Connectivity, digital-rights management, Amazon.com Inc., homework, education

Discussion threads 2009-07-21

Will Chrome endanger Android?

Will Chrome endanger Android?Are you serious?You really think that chrome os will be up to Windows 7 at the fancier, bells-and-whistles end of the OS market? Chrome OS is intended for low cost netbooks. Only way to develop applications for this OS is to develop a web app i.e no...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Chrome, operating system, Chrome OS, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-10

The Human Resources eLibrary (Palm) 1.00 (Mobile)

Find out how to get the most from your team when selecting, interviewing and training. How? Read the Human Resources book bundle, a vital eLibrary for those involved in HR. This collection covers the themes of training, problem behaviour and interviewing along with managing attendance. They will help you get...

Tags: Team, Mobile, Palm Inc., Training, Interviewer, Team Management, Workforce Management, E-books, Training And Certification, Management, Human Resources, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-07-08

The Networking eLibrary (Palm) 1.00 (Mobile)

Did you know that networking referrals generate 80% more results than cold calls, that between 70-80% of all jobs are filled through networking and that anyone you want to contact in the world is only five to six people contacts away from you!This eLibrary outlines the steps involved in effective...

Tags: Mobile, Network, Palm Inc., Business Presenter, Cross-Cultural Business PocketbookThis Book, Networking, Marketing Research, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-08

The Cost of the Free Internet

The outpouring of interest in and passionate argument about IAC chairman Barry Diller’s declaration last week that the delivery of content over the Internet ‘absolutely’ will become a ‘paid system’ was instructive. First, it shows the power of the “free” Internet, as it is currently constructed. A...

Tags: Payment, Video, Cable, Programming, Internet, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2009-06-16

Microsoft, Linux Foundation issue joint letter opposing proposed software-licensing principles

Microsoft, Linux Foundation issue joint letter opposing proposed software-licensing principlesTranslationWe linux and MS know most of our software is crap, and if you make us warranty it, we're screwed.I find this very interesting!The amazing thing about software, if written correctly, is that you CAN guarantee it will do the same...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., software, operating system, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-05-18

Amazon's bigger Kindle has all sorts of vertical potential

OK, so my friends thought I was nuts for spending nigh-onto $300 on my iPhone a couple of years ago. Now, Amazon wants to charge close to $500 (yes, I know it's officially $489, but have you paid sales tax lately) for the new Kindle DX. Here's...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-05-06

Obama's Google Moderator stats

Obama's Google Moderator statsobama is a LIARwhat is wrong with you people???why even metion this traitor and liar?????RE: Obama's Google Moderator statsYeah, it's easy to get great reviews when Obama hand-picks people and questions to answer what HE wants to say. This guy never wastes an opportunity to use a...

Tags: obama, Google Inc., Obama, Google Moderator stat, Google Moderator

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

Politics of climate change overhwelming the science?

Politics of climate change overhwelming the science?RE: Politics of climate change overhwelming the science?Energy conservation is great and benefits everyone. Carbon credits are phony. Much warming data is built on computer models that don't show any warming unless a "correction factor" is added.If Al Gore is so serious about climate...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Personal finance, TVs, Energy Conservation, Carbon Credits, tax, Humanity!, climate change, Obamasiah, Climate Change

Discussion threads 2009-03-28

Top laser printers: ZDNet's guide to the best

Top laser printers: ZDNet's guide to the best...or for an even better color printer...Xerox Phaser 8560Can't beat the solid ink technology for color or quality. Not a laser, but a phaser, and in the same price range, this is a real steal. I user one here at my...

Tags: Printers, laser, Xerox Corp., printer, laser printer

Discussion threads 2009-03-21

Kumo Diary 1.0.1 (Mobile)

Kumo Diary is a pocketbook application for your iPhone.The calendar can be used by making a note directly in the calendar for various purposes such as scheduling, diary ,and ToDo. Just trace the calendar with your finger to confirm the information. Note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the...

Tags: Mobile, Calendar, Apple iTunes, Simasima, Kumo Diary, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-03-20

Signs of iPhone v3 in latest firmware

Signs of iPhone v3 in latest firmwareWhen half your sales come from owners of the previous modelYou pretty much have to save up all the good stuff for the next version...Hold off on the planned obsolecence!What's dispiriting to me is my iPhone3G is pristine, invaluable to a longtime newspaper writer,...

Tags: 3G, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, firmware

Discussion threads 2009-01-29

AT

ATThus the great firewall...enters America. Way to go ISP's. Its not a matter of consumer education for people "illegally" downloading...its the fact that the [b]content providers[/b] are forcing people do - DRM doesnt work, it hurts the consumer so kill it. Yes more and more music is being able to...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Next Headline, RIAA, Internet Service Provider

Discussion threads 2009-01-28

News to know: CES; Windows 7; Satyam

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Ed Bott: Six Vista annoyances fixed in Windows 7 CES Coverage: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft at CES: Zune Mobile, no; Win 7 Beta 1,...

Tags: Sony Corp., Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows 7, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Satyam, Camcorder, Mary Jo Foley, Organic Light-emitting Diode, HDTV, Microsoft Windows, Blu-ray, Netbook, Keyboards, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Hardware, Peripherals, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Blog posts 2009-01-08

CES 2009: Sony's VAIO 'pocketbook', 'Webbie' HD camcorder, OLED prototypes [day 2]

Sony made their grand debut just prior to Steve Ballmer's keynote, and boy, they know how to put on a show. Here's what's notable (I'll leave the many Bravia announcements to Home Theater blogger Sean Portnoy, who was in attendance with me and will post tonight)....

Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Vaio, Camcorder, Organic Light-emitting Diode, Video, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-01-07

E-commerce's looming question: Will consumers show up?

The fourth quarter for e-commerce will be very telling. Will online sales continue to grow even if the consumer is strapped? Or will e-commerce increasingly look like the rest of the retail sector? To wit: Amazon's fourth quarter outlook, which had a range so...

Tags: Consumer, GSI Commerce Inc., Analyst, Amazon.com Inc., E-business, Web Technology, E-business/E-Commerce, Internet, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-23