after adding the macro
After adding your macro, you usually see this screen - your parsed and added macro source and the edit box below. Sometimes you see a traceback with an error message. Better fix the error, if that happens.
Birthday Linkfest 2007: WAY Overdue!
I remember back in the days when I was a blogger. I used to write stuff. People used to link here. Chicks used to dig me. Well I’m back with about 40 links that are way overdue (I’m not a liar, just BUSY). For those of you who wished me a Happy Birthday on my 30th, here’s your love, right back atcha. Sorry my much ... (Read on Source)
Purdue students win NASA contest
While most people are paying steep sums to tote around Apple's new iPhone, the device is the reason why six Purdue University graduate students have some extra money in their pockets.
Ephedra Defendant Raises New Challenge To Testimony Under Havner
NEW YORK - An ephedra defendant on Aug. 6 moved to preclude the general causation testimony of a multidistrict litigation plaintiff's experts, arguing that the opinions are insufficient to meet the scientific burden of proof under Texas law, as established by a recent asbestos decision (Russell Wilburn v. N.V.E., Inc. No. 1:06-cv-13046; In Re: Ephedra Products Liability Litigation, 04 MD 1598, S.D. N.Y.). Full story on lexis.com
Senior Appointments at Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Senior Appointments at Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts.
Movies to Watch When You're Pregnant
That's the theme of my latest Movie Smackdown for screenwriter Bryce Zabel. Check it out. (Read on Source)
The Ethics of Erasing a Bad Memory
Doctor's View: A frightened cancer patient inadvertently heard terrible news. Anesthesia erased her memory. It was a snap decision -- and a compassionate one. But was it right? (Read on Source)
High roller? Consider these pricey gadget gifts
Does someone on your Christmas list deserve an extra special gift this year? If you have the cash to spend, here are some great ideas for tech gifts. via USA Today
Happy Independence Day
Happy holidays to all Americans, the most frequent visitors of this blog, many e-friends, and (hopefully still) the leaders of the civilized world... ...from Europe. (Read on Source)
Adobe hands over copyright to PDF format
Adobe has expressed interest in making the movement of digital document files more open, and having their format (PDF), being the popular standard. PDF's will soon become the international standard for electronic documents after Adobe handed over the copyright to ISO.
"By releasing the full PDF specification for ISO standardization, we are reinforcing our commitment to openness", says Kevin Lynch, CTO at Adobe.
Most businesses use PDFs as the main way of transitioning from paper to electronic documentation, and now a slew of new readers, writers and development tools for the format will likely be unveiled in the near future thanks to the move.
The new PDF standard is called ISO 32000-1.
View: TechRadar View: ISO Press Release
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Children Overestimate Cute Animals In Rainforests, While Underestimating Insects And Annelids
Researchers investigated children's perceptions of rainforest biodiversity by asking young museum visitors to draw their ideal rainforest, as part of a competition, and found that while children have a sophisticated understanding of rainforest ecosystems, they tend to overestimate the relative numbers of some taxa (mainly "cuter" mammals, birds and reptiles) while underestimating the proportions of less charismatic taxa, such as insects and annelids.
Lumidigm Signs Strategic Agreement with Methode Electronics : Automotive Supplier Invests in Biome
Lumidigm, Inc., the biometrics company enabling applications for the real world, has formalized a strategic business alliance with Methode Electronics, Inc. One of the many businesses that make up Methode includes being a solid Tier 1 automotive supplier focusing on technology-rich application-specific components and subsystem devices. Together, Methode and Lumidigm will bring patented biometric functionality to new markets, including transportation. The partnership includes equity financing and multiple joint development projects. Methode joins current Lumidigm strategic investors Intel Capital and Motorola Ventures. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lumidigm/methode/prweb1185024.htm
No signs of Russia claim of genocide by Georgia in South Ossetia
South Ossetia's capital, Tskhinvali, slowly emerges from shell shock, but the damage doesn't appear to be on the scale Russia claimed. Residents blame the bloodshed on Georgia and regard Russia as sav A visit to this war-strafed city Sunday turned up no proof of Russian claims that more than 2,000 people died here. Nor were there any ready signs ... (Read on Source)
No. 3 U.S.C. 52, Virginia 7: Making It Look Easy, the Trojans Start With a Statement
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — They burst onto the field, their cardinal red helmets shining to begin another season of fighting to fulfill tremendous expectations. With the rhythm of the seasons, this type of starting point always comes around for the Southern California Trojans. (Read on Source)
TechCrunch’s startups’ web sites suck too
OK, I just visited the companies Web sites of the finalists for TC50. They mostly suck too. But this time I’m going to put the blame on the conference holders. Why do they suck? Because lots of them are like this one, which just has a form up because they can’t reveal anything about themselves before they get on stage. (Read on Source)
The Web Host Industry Week in Review
September 12, 2008 -- ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- More than anything else, it was a week of executive appointments and movement at some major organizations, with a few other unique and particularly prominent announcements that stood out on their own.
Walking In Circles Before Lying Down
Walking In Circles Before Lying Down by Merrill Markoe touches on a lot of people/dog issues not commonly expressed. The writing is witty, topical, and lively. I loved it. (Read on Source)
Annoying business school professors since 1983
Fun article in Business Week on yours truly: Seth Godin Profile. Doesn't sound like I'm going to be getting an endowed chair any time soon. Also, as long as we're annoying business school professors, please consider grabbing your seats to the NY launch of Tribes while we still have some left. (Read on Source)
Conference cull
How communities help Bill Thompson stay informed
England cricketers leave for home
England's cricket team left this eastern city for Bangalore on Friday on the first leg of its journey home after cutting short its limited-overs tour of India. (Read on Source)
Auto Finance Market Profits from Pricing and Profitability Management Suite from Nomis Solutions
The Suite Leverages Strategic Pricing and Offer Optimization Capabilities to Improve Financial Performance (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/nomissolutions/autofinancemarket/prweb1674574.htm
GTA 4 Not Censored Down Under
Seeing as how Grand Theft Auto IV is the most violent entry in the series so far, many of you thought the game would be refused classification down under in Australia. But that doesn’t appear to be the case, as the PC version of the game has been given a MA15+ rating for “strong violence, [...]
AWS Offers Online Database Service for Free (PC World)
PC World - Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its online database service for public beta testing and said a certain level of usage will be free, at least for now.
On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system.
Open Handset Alliance Gains New Batch of Android Boosters
Fourteen more companies have joined the Open Handset Alliance, throwing their support behind Android -- the open source mobile platform developed by Google. The most notable new member is Sony Ericsson, which, interestingly, is also a member of the Symbian Foundation. This surge in membership will have a huge impact on the mobile phone industry.
Guy Kawasaki says outrageous things about Twitter
Guy Kawasaki is a pretty influential guy and when he says “Twitter is a weapon,” in an interview I did with him my ears perk up. But he got more outrageous from there. He took on TechCrunch’s Mike Arrington with a challenge. Guy would rather give up his cell phone for a week than give up Twitter for a week. (Read on Source)
Wave 5
As the chart below illustrates, time is running out on the Wave 4 corrective rally...
FmPro Migrator Updated to Add FileMaker 10 Support
.com Solutions, a FileMaker developer, has updated its FmPro Migrator plug-in to add support for the newly released FileMaker...
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