The Media Cornucopia
Throughout most of history, humans lived in a state of extreme information poverty. News traveled slowly, field to field, village to village. Even with the printing press’s advent, information spread at a snail’s pace. Few knew how to find printed materials, assuming that they even knew how to read. Today, by contrast, we live in a ... (Read on Source)
How Rich Taught A Masseuse A Thing Or Two
Rich actually titled his recent post "Why most Folks Die Without A Happy Ending" which in some ways defines the goal of his content, to solve that problem. Strategic Planning Isn't The Same As Productivity GP had been working seven days a week for the past 6 months with no days off and no vacations. At first [...] (Read on Source)
Protecting Registrants Focus of ICANN Workshop
WS-ReliableMessaging is an OASIS Standard
OASIS announced the approval of the Web Services Reliable Messaging 1.1, Web Services Reliable Messaging Policy 1.1 and Web Services Make Connection 1.0 specifications as OASIS Standards. For those who are unfamiliar with WS-ReliableMessaging, it provides a mechanism to ensure...
It's All About Freedom
Technetra: "I was recently at the Open Source Business Conference in San Francisco and I was struck by the sheer number of Fortune 500 corporations talking about their adoption of open source and explaining why they've signed onto the movement..."
Appaloosa Letter to Dana Corp. - Wall Street Journal
 The Money Times | Appaloosa Letter to Dana Corp. Wall Street Journal - By KEVIN KINGSBURY&Nbsp;&Nbsp; The largest shareholder of Dana Corp. has sent a letter to the board of the bankrupt auto-parts maker alleging the panel has failed its fiduciary duties by reaching an "absurd and one-sided" investment deal two weeks ago. UPDATE 1-Delphi rejects Highland investment plan Investors to pump $2.6B into Delphi |
U.S.-Iran Talks On Iraq To Resume
The United States said ambassador-level talks with Iran that began Tuesday in Baghdad will focus solely on the situation in Iraq despite rising tensions over American-Iranians detained by Tehran and Iranians held in U.S. custody in Iraq. CBS News Interactive: The U.S. And Iran CBS News Interactive: Battle For Iraq (Read on Source)
Lure of iPhone Too Strong for Some
There's a digital ax hanging over John Canning's head, but he doesn't much care. The South Burlington, Vt., resident is too busy surfing the Internet, perusing his e-mail, compiling driving directions and keeping track of the stock market -- all on what amounts to a portable computer he cradles in the palm of his hand.
Asian Stocks Little Changed; Japan Shares Fall, Posco Gains - Bloomberg
 Xinhua | Asian Stocks Little Changed; Japan Shares Fall, Posco Gains Bloomberg - By Chen Shiyin and Makiko Suzuki Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were little changed, with a regional benchmark near a three-week high. Asian shares mixed as markets digest US subprime moves - UPDATE Singapore Airlines acts to boost its presence in Chinese market |
Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer eCommerce Study: Sampling Shows Small Auto, Othe
Nearly 55% of the auto and other vehicle dealers responding to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study on trends in eCommerce said they do not have websites, according to a report issued here today. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UGlnZy1Mb3ZlLU1hZ24tTWFnbi1UaGlyLVplcm8=
ICrossing Study Finds Online Shopping has Grown
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – September 24, 2007 – iCrossing, a global digital marketing company, today announced the results of “How America Searches: Online Retail”, the eighth in a series of studies commissioned by iCrossing. The report provides insights into the online shopping habits of U.S. adults as we head into the 2007 ... (Read on Source)
More Random Thoughts
Another entry in my semi-regular "random thoughts" series.
10 Tips When Choosing a Web Designer Posted By : Jon Boon
Choosing a web designer can be a tricky thing. How can you know the answers you need to hear when when you may not even know the questions to ask. Here is 10 Tips to bear in mind when choosing a web designer.
Dutch Parliament Flush Online Gambling Bill
The Dutch parliament voted down a bill that would have allowed casino operator Holland Casino open a gambling Web site on a trails basis.
The bill was defeated in a close 35-37 vote on Tuesday. The bill passed the lower house of parliament in 2006. It was the upper house that rejected the bill this time. Passage of the bill would have allowed Holland's gambling monopoly, Holland Casino to have a three-year trial period to operate a monopoly gambling Web site.
Report: Ahmadinejad says Iran now possesses 6,000 centrifuges
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday that Iran now possesses 6,000 centrifuges, machines used to enrich uranium, the semi-official ...
Ryanair: Airline, or Energy Bear Fund
Ryanair RYAAY is down about 25 today after it warned that it would miss expectations for Q1 and would probably post a loss for 2008...
Hi-Tech Challenge To FDA Ephedra Rule Denied In District Court
PITTSBURGH - A federal judge ruled Oct. 15 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not act in an arbitrary and capricious manner in enacting the 2004 Final Rule on ephedra and that it acted properly in seizing five unlabeled boxes of ephedra products from a fitness products company in Pennsylvania (United States of America v. 5 Unlabeled Boxes and Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Andrew C. Von Eschenbach, M.D., et al., No. 2:06-cv-00027-NBF, W.D. Pa.). Full story on lexis.com
Simplifying Solar Shopping - RoofRay
Have you looked at your energy bill lately? Felt the pain at the pump? Has solar been on your mind as a way to decrease and stabilize your business or home energy cost? You're not alone. However, translating desire for renewable into action has for the most part been a fairly technical endeavor, fraught with labyrinthine data that only an ... (Read on Source)
Video on the Web is being upgraded by the W3C
The W3C has decided to take a look at Web video with the aim of making it a first class citizen. This is good news, as up until now, video...
'Lost towns' discovered in Amazon
The remote Amazon basin was once home to complex urban communities, according to a study in Science journal.
Georgia Department of Education Launches HOSA Foundation to Promote Careers in Healthcare
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia's supply of healthcare workers is in a critical condition according to an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. There are severe shortages in nursing, in the number of physicians per capita, psychologist, social workers, and other health related fields. Georgia now ranks 9th in total populations and still lags behind its sisters states with the number of healthcare professionals. Georgia Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a student-lead organization promoting interest in healthcare occupations among high school and college students.
Winner of the Reader Review Competition
Last week we ran a ‘reader review‘ competition where we gave you a link to a blog - Girls Just Wanna Have Funds - and asked you to leave a ‘review’ to help the blog improve. (Read on Source)
Cisco Ready to Mix It Up With Microsoft
Cisco has made countless billions selling switches and routers -- the network equipment that monitors and directs Internet traffic and keeps data flowing smoothly. Now, the hardware giant is moving into another market: corporate communications software. The move is part of a larger strategy to increase revenue and profit growth over the next several years.
Coal power plants 'must be clean'
Only coal-fired power stations that can capture and store CO2 should be built, says the Environment Agency in England and Wales.
Political spending races toward record $5.3 billion
WASHINGTON — The campaign to elect a new president and members of Congress is on pace to hit an unprecedented $5.3 billion, the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics said Wednesday. (Read on Source)
How to Ensure Your Data is Secure and Avoid the Loopholes of Encryption
... data in its unencrypted form. Unless you are encrypting your network communications with a Virtual Private Network or equivalent, the data is in unencrypted form for all to see. Don Orifice ...
Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job
WASHINGTON—African-American man Barack Obama, 47, was given the least-desirable job in the entire country Tuesday when he was elected... (Read on Source)
Leveraging Blog Advertising - thoughts about it
Thinking about the motivational videos I put up here, last night and this morning, with Gary V. (a few more are waiting to be uploaded with Dennis from Yahoo! Analytics). (Read on Source)
Hipster Photo Ads
This ad caught my eye because it departed from American Apparel’s usual photography. Their models usually look bored or blah in some way or another. This one, however, made me think of Nicky Digital’s photography. It kind of makes sense that American Apparel would do this, though, ’cause Nicky photographs their target market, ... (Read on Source)
Ted Mininni: What Does Loss of Customer Trust Actually Cost Companies?
We all know that in challenging economic times, consumers are less brand loyal than ever. They?ll drop their favorite brands and seek out lower priced alternatives. But what happens when consumer trust is violated due to safety concerns? Or when expectations are not met due to a real or perceived loss of quality? We know that these issues have ... (Read on Source)
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