Time Warner: Cable interactive ads can compete with Web ads (Reuters)
Reuters - The cable industry can compete successfully with online companies for advertising dollars by launching on-demand networks supported by advanced interactive advertising, President of Time Warner Inc. Jeffrey Bewkes said on Wednesday.
Texas Law Preempts Drug Warning Claims In State Courts
HOUSTON - A Texas state court judge on April 19 ruled that a plaintiff's failure-to-warn claims in a Vioxx injury case are preempted by the state's untested four-year-old drug liability law (Ruby Ledbetter v. Merck & Co., Inc., Master Docket No. 2005-59499, Cause No. 205-58543, Texas Dist., Harris Co., 157th Dist.). Full story on lexis.com
NHL Expanding?
The NHL is rumored to be adding expansion teams in Las Vegas and Kansas City. Now you might be thinking, "Expanding the NHL? Are you insane, Gary Bettman?" But, if there's a fan base to be had, is it really that bad of an idea? Take Kansas City, they have a stadium built just waiting for someone to occupy it. They were first in line chomping at ... (Read on Source)
Our Title. Defended.
What a game! Just got back from the Beaver hotel-- big party there. It's 1:00 in the morning here, and I've got to wake up at 6:00, drive from Omaha to Kansas City, and catch a plane for home. You'll likely here from me again when I get back to the BEAVER state. For now, this is the CELEBRATION Open Thread!! GO BEAVERS! --JB-- (Read on Source)
Display Controls and Linux: Poor Combination
Let's face it; some distributions have better controls for handling display issues than others. Two that do it right out of the box that come to mind include Fedora (Red Hat) and OpenSuSE (Novell). Each includes tools that minimize the need to do what I gleefully refer to as the Xorg dance. Basically, these options mean you are going to be spending more time exploring what these distros have to offer, yet less time wondering why your resolution looks completely off.
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Universal sells songs without DRM
Universal Music, the world's largest music label, is to test the sale of songs without copy-protection technology. (Read on Source)
Digital Photo Keychain from TAO
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Genetic Influence On Pace Of HIV-AIDS Progression Identified
Viral load -- the amount of virus in the blood of an HIV-infected person -- has long been viewed as the chief indicator of how quickly someone infected with HIV infection progresses to AIDS. New data builds on previous work that suggests that several other factors in addition to viral load significantly contribute to disease progression rates.
Firefox 3: Site Identification Button
dria.org: "Ensuring that users are safe, secure, and protected while they browse the Web is one of the greatest challenges facing browser makers..."
Hughes and Pavano Set to Make Rehab Starts
From Yankees.com: Hughes is slated to start and pitch two innings on Monday for the GCL Yankees, while Pavano is tentatively scheduled to toss two frames on Tuesday for the same club, assuming that a batting-practice session goes as expected on... (Read on Source)
Win-win situation
Carpenter's return goes well in another win over Atlanta. (Read on Source)
Metabolife Founder Pleads Guilty To Lying To FDA; Faces 5 Years In Prison
SAN DIEGO - Michael J. Ellis, founder and former president of Metabolife International Inc., on Nov. 5 pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of making false statements to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1999 about the safety of Metabolife's ephedra supplements (USA v. Metabolife, Inc., et al., No. 03 CR 1088-J, S.D. Calif.). Full story on lexis.com
Why deletion fails to protect your private data
Pete Warren explains how a forensic specialist can recover revealing personal data from your hard drive even after you think you've deleted it (Read on Source)
So Long EDGAR: SEC Plans Switch From Edgar To Interactive Database
From the DJ article: Goodbye, Edgar. Hello, IDEA. Edgar, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s electronic database of corporate filings, will be replaced by a new system dubbed IDEA, or Interactive Data Electronic Applications, the SEC announced Tuesday. “This isn’t just a renaming of Edgar,” but an entirely new approach, (Read on Source)
Indy Mogul Interview With Felicia Day & Kim Evey
Indy Mogul interviews Felicia Day and Kim Evey, the creators of “GTCMS,” “The Guild” and star of Joss Wedon’s “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog.” One of the great tid-bits from the interview was the girl’s news that Joss is working on a special DVD release of “Dr. Horrible.” (Read on Source)
Google Chrome, Google's Browser Project
Today there was a comic book in my mail, sent by Google and drawn by no less than Scott McCloud, creator of the classic Understanding Comics. Within the 38 pages, which I've scanned and put up, in very readable format Google gives the technical details into a project of theirs: an open source browser called Google Chrome. The book points to www. ... (Read on Source)
Review: Tomorrow’s Table
While I was in the process of applying for graduate school, in late 2006, I was chasing down a letter of recommendation from my former boss, and somehow, the conversation turned to a book he was asked to proof-read. That book, a year and a half later, was to be published as Tomorrow’s Table: Organic Farming and the Future of Food , by ... (Read on Source)
Uses Open Source Microsoft code
When Google released its Chrome web browser not too long ago, it of course emphasised that the browser was an open source product. The browser contains 24 parts originating from 3rd parties, and to some surprise, one of those parts comes from one of Google's biggest enemies - Microsoft.
Kansas Speedway petitions to have second Cup date to join casino by 2011
Kansas Speedway officials expect to have two NASCAR Sprint Cup races no later than 2011 after it was announced Friday that the track will be the location of a new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. (Read on Source)
Daily Battle - 10/6/08
Decades Gets Date TimeSplitters 4: Busty Nun with Chainsaw vs. Zombies Tetris Party Heading to WiiWare Later this Month MadWorld May Not See Release in Censor-heavy Countries James Bond Quantum of Solace PC Demo Released Exclusive X360 Tomb Raider DLC Coming New Skate It Trailer Spore Expansion Pack Unveiled by Retailers Offspring Headline Nine New Tracks for Rock Band New DS Model to be [...]
six sigma training certification
Top level commitment means both the moral commitment of top level executives, and the organizational commitment of top level talent. Six Sigma demands resources, both human and monetary. Senior executives must allocate appropriate materials, funding and personnel. They must also demand results and make it clear that they will change existing rules and policies if necessary to facilitate implementation. They must appoint a clear Six Sigma leader, compose formal plans and exercise care in the selection of projects. Designated projects should be important to the organization's strategy, have direct bottom-line o r customer impact, and be achievable within four to six months. Failure to provide leadership, talent and infrastructure dooms Six Sigma. The Six Sigma Launch Six Sigma is a phased program. The first phase is the launch. In the launch phase, the company plans how it will roll out Six Sigma, selects projects for Six Sigma, and trains MBBs and Black Belts to lead the Six Sigma implementation. Plans for deployment should include: Executive workshops to train top level people for Six Sigma. Clear statement of goals and a strategy for achieving them. Measures of process performance and schedules for review. Criteria for selecting projects. A system for identifying and prioritizing projects. Training of Champions, Master Black Belts and Black Belts. A system for monitoring the progress of projects and for auditing projects. Plan for rewards, incentives and recognition. A communications plan. Adequate time Black Belts should dedicate 100% of their time, and certainly no less than 50% to 75%, to Six Sigma. This may require leadership to re-assign work. Expertise The project team has clear directions and access to functional, subject matter or process experts as needed. Skills Team members and others have training when and as needed. Services Teams have priority for use of such services as labs and data systems. Review Champions review project status weekly; leadership reviews monthly. Documentation Audit and finance units cooperate to document savings.
Richard Mark, Master Six Sigma Black Belt http://www.greenbelt6sigma.com
Google Hit With Typosquatting Class Action
Harvard Business School professor Benjamin Edelman believes Google is profiting from and encouraging typosquatting by placing ads on trademark infringing made-for-AdSense websites. As co-counsel in a class action suit, Edelman suggests Google could be making money from a million domains or more.
Ex-IBM exec could seek financial compensation over Apple job
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FDA Warns Against Use Of ED Supplements
ROCKVILLE, Md. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid a number of Chinese dietary supplements being marketed for erectile dysfunction (ED) because they contain undeclared active ingredients that are otherwise found in prescription ED drugs. Full story on lexis.com
Old Threats Are New Again: Security Tips for the Holiday Season
Today we have the advantage of staying connected wherever we are, which gives us the convenience of completing our holiday shopping from home or our working space, at any time of day. This convenience, however, comes with a price, which can sometimes present itself literally.
Ex-AOL boss seeks funds for his firm, not Yahoo: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Former AOL Chief Executive Jonathan Miller is trying to raise capital for Velocity Interactive Group, an investment firm focused on digital media where he is a partner, and not for buying Yahoo Inc, the New York Post reported.
Rumor Mill: Marty Schottenheimer to Cleveland
by Bruce Ciskie Filed under: Browns , AFC North , NFL Coaching , NFL Rumors Earlier, my superbly awesome colleague Will Brinson offered up some rumors about Romeo Crennel's future, which obviously will no longer include being the Browns' head coach. After all, we are fully aware that he is to blame for the Browns' myriad of injuries, as well as ... (Read on Source)
SearchBrains
As the year rounds out, the search news gets a little more lax, but we still have plenty to talk about. I started off talking about how the white hats and black hats in the industry are seeing more eye. ... (Read on Source)
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