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Saying "goodbye" to the Net: The Senate Commerce Committee, splitting 11 to 11 and therefore rejecting compromise language, set the stage for a carrier-controlled Internet. If the bill passes the Senate and is signed by the President, you can kiss the Net you know "goodbye." Farewell, open networks and open standards. Soon every packet...; Tags: carrier, network; Blog posts 2006-06-28
UPS: Driving cost savings by eliminating left-hand turns: UPS: Driving cost savings by eliminating left-hand turnsAvoiding left-hand turns...I wonder what effect that will have on their trucks' alignment & tire wear.That will explain why more packages are NOT delivered on time...The poor UPS drivers in most areas work their butts off right now. Just imagine what will happen...; Tags: cost savings, United Parcel Service of America Inc., left-hand turn, surcharge; Discussion threads 2005-11-22

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Another morning hangover for ethanolics: Another morning hangover for ethanolicsI disagree, plenty of funds availableAll we need do is stop spending $8 MILLION per minute in Iraq.that's money well spent!I don't buy into the BS that 130,000 troops are keeping America safe in Iraq, but they are definetly keeping the price of oil down by...; Tags: morning hangover; Discussion threads 2008-05-11
Always-on boosted by British government study: Always-on boosted by British government studyAlways On ... and the Food PoliceWhat happens when the cops show up at the grocery store and arrest you for purchasing that TwinkieR? Or you get a surcharge bill from your insurance company because your food purchases don't match your prescribed diet?Not likely? Well,...; Tags: Food & Beverage, Always-On, insurance company, diet, insurance; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Working in a small business can make you sick: Working in a small business can make you sickSmall Bus. healthcareI have coverage through my employer a four employee company. He pays half, I pay the other half. It's $2750 a year vs. $5400, so it's better than nothing!One of two things has to happenAnd this is the case for...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, health care, Blankenhorn, small business; Discussion threads 2008-04-14

YouTube hit OK Go testifies for neutrality: YouTube hit OK Go testifies for neutralityMusicians know as much about net neutrality......as actors know about politics. Here's a clue, OK Go (who?): all that infrastructure you think made you popular wasn't free. It was paid for somehow, and not by your downloaders, which kinda makes you parasites.Your WAY off...; Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), OK Go, hit ok, YouTube Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-03-12
Microsoft's $235 million PIL is not so bitter: Microsoft's $235 million PIL is not so bitterMicrosoft is a for profit entity...whose only agenda is to maximize the value of its stock.Philanthropy with any expected return is not philanthropy.Summing upMicrosoft's "charitable" contributions are the same sorts of things that other companies add to their marketing budget: promoting their products...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Free trade, Microsoft Corp., PIL, not-so; Discussion threads 2008-01-22
Ten things about tech I really hate-and maybe you do as well: Ten things about tech I really hate-and maybe you do as wellno consumer rights ??i thought consumer rights was your ability to decide which carrier to use, but thats just some free market mumbo-jumbo. hey i think china called they need more communist zdnetYour analogy breaks down...for #6, pillows/sheets are...; Tags: INTERNET, Vertical industries, American Way, socialist, Ron Paul; Discussion threads 2007-12-18
Saving Internet freedom - for users - from telcos: Saving Internet freedom - for users - from telcosA little thing called competitionTelcos have to compete with cable broadband providers. Competition is the best regulator. Government regulation never works. We pay way to much for our phones due to government regulation, taxes and fees all meant to...; Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Telecom & Utilities, QoS, telecommunications company; Discussion threads 2007-12-13
Saving Internet freedom - for users - from telcos: Mighty Google is worried about getting the shaft from telcos. Shouldn't you be too? Larry Downes imagines the worst Larry Downes' arguments against net neutrality are button-pushing propaganda designed to inflame, not illuminate. I expect better from a University of Chicago trained lawyer. ...; Tags: QoS, Internet, Network, Adobe PDF, Telecommunications Company, Broadband, Mr., Net Neutrality, Briscoe, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2007-12-13
More reflection on the Kindle: Did Amazon just answer an unnerved media industry's prayers?: More reflection on the Kindle: Did Amazon just answer an unnerved media industry's prayers?Let me add this upSo I shell out three or four hundred dollars for a reader device, plus ten or fifteen per month for the three-year life of the thing, for a total of somewhere around $750....; Tags: E-books, Desktops, Amazon.com Inc., unnerved media industry, e-book; Discussion threads 2007-12-06
All American vehicles more fuel-efficient? Not likely: All American vehicles more fuel-efficient? Not likelyFourth rail[i]One key proposed change in this bill: more fuel-efficient cars and light trucks in America by 2020.[/i]Sort of like reforming Social Security -- always set the objective far enough out that it has no real effect.Face it: gasoline is like Social Security:...; Tags: Business intelligence, Honda Civic, gasoline, knowledge management, environmental; Discussion threads 2007-12-06
U.S. Postal Service to Netflix: You're killing us on labor: Netflix's return DVD mailers are apparently costing the U.S. Postal Service $21 million in annual labor costs. And the Postal Service wants some of its money back. Simply put, Netflix's return DVDs clog the postal machinery and require manual sorting. When Netflix subscribers open their mailers the...; Tags: NetFlix Inc., U.S. Postal Service, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-12-05
Crysis on the Alienware m9750: Crysis on the Alienware m9750Question about your WEI score[i]Primary hard disk: 5.9[/i]What hard drive and configuration are you using to get a 5.9? My hard drive is the only measure below 5.9.Crysis IndeedAt $400 the PS3 is the most expensive console you can buy. It comes with a broadband cpu...; Tags: Games, Crysis, Alienware, console, PC; Discussion threads 2007-11-28
Amazon's Kindle ebook reader: The cover story: Amazon's Kindle ebook reader: The cover storyDRMIt's a shame that the Kindle will utilise the Mobipocket (acquired by Amazon in 2005) system, which means its proprietary DRM. Readers for their e-books are available on a large variety of platforms (PC/Mac, PDAs, mobile phones), so at least in theory we won't...; Tags: E-books, e-book, Amazon Kindle, Cybook, Amazon.com Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-11-18
Red Hat partners with Amazon for Enterprise Linux fabric in Elastic Compute Cloud: Red Hat partners with Amazon for Enterprise Linux fabric in Elastic Compute Cloudnice, but expensive compared to base EC2For companies that really want paid support from Red Hat, this is a nice option, and it's great to see Amazon sign up a major partner like this. However, you can already...; Tags: Business structures, OPEN SOURCE, Red Hat Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Enterprise Linux fabric, Red Hat partner, Elastic Compute Cloud, EC2, Enterprise Linux, partnership; Discussion threads 2007-11-07
Today's Debate: Can we end fear of privacy breaches?: Today's Debate: Can we end fear of privacy breaches?Use what works[i]Start tossing those who violate this privacy in jail, for long stretches, and pay a fraction of the attention to those trials we give people like O.J. Simpson and Brittany Spears.[/i]That, or do what supermarkets do: raise the list price,...; Tags: Kroger, privacy; Discussion threads 2007-09-24
Today's Debate: Mandate electronic records by law?: Today's Debate: Mandate electronic records by law?Marvy[i]* Federal leadership in a process aimed at establishing standards for system interoperability, product certification, and quality measures, plus an accelerated process for standards improvement;[/i]I can see the feeding frenzy starting right now among vendors maneuvering to get a lock-in on this.[i]* Financial incentives...; Tags: Vertical industries, HEALTHCARE, electronic record; Discussion threads 2007-09-18
Outrage: U.S. "Justice" Dept says OK for ISPs to assess surcharges for priority traffic: Outrage: U.S. "Justice" Dept says OK for ISPs to assess surcharges for priority trafficSocialist US / Socialist internetIt's apparent that you want both.“Whether or not the same type of differentiated products and services will develop on the Internet should be determined by market forces, not regulatory intervention,” the agency said...; Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Internet Service Provider, Internet, U.S. Postal Service; Discussion threads 2007-09-06
Mobile carriers making out from rural phone subsidy: The few cell phone companies that provide rural Americans with service are reaping the rewards of a growing government fund, leaving some politicians concerned about the effectiveness of the subsidies, reports the AP.The Universal Service Fund has collected $44 billion over its 10-year lifetime from a surcharge on the phone...; Tags: Mobile/wireless, Regulations; Blog posts 2007-07-23