Interfview with Novell's Michael Meeks of OpenOffice.org
A good, fairly short interview with Novell's Michael Meeks who works on OpenOffice.org.
Bee Colony Collapse Disorder: Could It Be Parasites, Pathogens Or Pesticides?
Scientists are working hard to understand the sources of a staggering decline in honeybees in as many as 27 U.S. states and countries in Europe and Asia this winter, said Cornell associate professor of entomology Nicholas Calderone. (Read on Source)
Happy Birthday, Hysterics! The Roswell Incident Turns 60
You may not have noticed (but only if you've been living in a hermetically sealed shipping container). This month is the sixtieth anniversary of what's politely termed the Roswell incident. (Read on Source)
7/18 Game Thread; Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Part 3
Syracuse 5, Rochester 4 The winning run was scored by Russ Adams after an error by Bobby Korecky off an Olmedo bunt. I don't really have a JotG even after the victory as it looks like the Chiefs were really lucky. Thigpen was 0-3, Adams was 1-4, and Lind was 1-3. New Hampshire 9, Portland 2 The bats for the FCats were on today. Ryan Patterson ... (Read on Source)
BT consider increasing broadband speds to 50Mbs
... Ubuntu Security Notice 490-1 - A slew of vulnerabilities have been fixed in the Firefox ...
Before Spat, Obama Backed Conditions for Talks
ABC News? Teddy Davis Reports: It turns out that Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., was for pre-conditions before he was against them. In a pre-debate interview with a columnist for the Miami Herald, Obama said that he would meet with Venezuela?s Hugo Chavez but he stipulated that he would only do so "under certain conditions." (Read on Source)
Nonproliferation flourishes at Los Alamos lab
At Los Alamos National Lab, scientists are working on ways to keep the world safe from weapons of mass destruction.Photos: Keeping the peace
New Valiant Logo Points to Multimedia Future
Valiant Entertainment, owner and manager of the popular Valiant Comics library of characters across all media, today unveiled the new Valiant logo. Designed by world famous corporate identity consultant Henry Steiner, the logo will used in all media and will make its debut on the upcoming Harbinger: The Beginning hardcover featuring a new story by comics legend Jim Shooter. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q291cC1FbXB0LUhvcnItSGFsZi1UaGlyLVplcm8=
Wyeth Argues Pre-existing Risk Factors, Not PPA, Caused Stroke
SHREVEPORT, La. - In a June 28 motion, Wyeth argues that summary judgment is appropriate in a federal PPA case because the testimony of the plaintiffs' treating physicians establishes that his fatal stroke was caused by pre-existing risk factors and not its products (Betty Thomas Fuller, et al. v. Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, et al., No. 02-2561, W.D. La.). Full story on lexis.com
Staley ending preseason with a smile on his face
A competitive environment that has two men vying for the same position can only have a happy result for one man. Thus, Joe Staley was all smiles Wednesday while Kwame Harris was quietly disappointed. Coach Mike Nolan named the rookie Staley as the starter at... (Read on Source)
Osmose Introduces Video Data Capture(TM) Technology to Enhance the Value of Accurate GIS Data
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc has introduced an innovative new approach to the collection and integration of T&D asset data that promises to enhance the accuracy and value of field surveys and inspections. The Osmose Video Data Capture system (VDC) can provide a "virtual field visit" for the utility operator while also streamlining project design and quality control procedures. (PRWeb Dec 6, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RW1wdC1TcXVhLUhhbGYtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=
Shop Best CPA Offers - OfferVault and Affspy Launch at Summit
Are you a CPA affiliate? Ever wish you could shop and compare all the network offers without having to join, log-in and search through each network one at a time? Well now you can. Two new (similar? competing?) solutions to this problem are rolling out at Affiliate Summit. Both are free! (Read on Source)
Criminal Probe Ended, Apple's Jobs Still Faces Options Hurdles
A criminal probe of Steve Jobs over his stock options tampering is now over, but the ordeal isn't quite over yet. Jobs will likely be called to testify in at least two other cases and there could be trouble over stock options at Pixarhe was also chief executive before its buyout Disney.
Bush Forced al-Maliki to Back Down on Pullout in 2006
Excerpt: Many official and unofficial proponents of a long-term US military presence in Iraq are dismissing Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's demand for a US timeline for withdrawal as political posturing, assuming that he will abandon it under pressure. (Read on Source)
Agnew has a punch line
When you grow up as one of 15 siblings, it only figures you have to scratch and claw for everything you get at home. So it's probably no surprise Cedric Agnew found himself in a boxing ring at a young age. The 21-year-old now sports an 8-0 professional record after a stellar career in the amateur ranks, and his next time in the ring will mark his ... (Read on Source)
Starwood Price Guarantee is Fake!
As much as I love Starwood properties, I have to say their customer service has fallen through the floor. Having a fake price guarantee on their site is the last straw. Expedia shows a property in Chicago for $299 a night, with a 100% guarantee for a refund for Elite members. SPG.com has the same room for $399 a night and the only way you can ... (Read on Source)
No-nose Bicycle Saddles Improve Penile Sensation And Erectile Function In Bicycling Police Officers
A new study examines if no-nose bike seats would be effective in alleviating the harm caused by using a traditional seat. (Read on Source)
Google takes YouTube to the enterprise
Google has extended the functionality of Google Apps with a new video collaboration service for the enterprise. Google Video for Business is available at no extra cost to Google Apps Premier Edition customers. The offering allows users to share videos between individuals, groups or the entire organisation, according to Dave Armstrong, European head of marketing at Google Enterprise.
"A lot of organisations wanted this next level of communication, but costs were prohibitive," he said. "But the technology is now ready to offer the service with the security and sharing requirements of businesses." Google Video for Business could be used to disseminate training videos, corporate communications from senior management or product demos, and allows users to comment on videos.
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Online Vampire Novel Leak Sucks For Author
Best selling author Stephenie Meyer, writer of the popular vampire romance series known as "The Twilight Saga" has put her fifth and final installment on hold after a partial manuscript was leaked online.
What To Expect With Scan Imaging Software Tools
As the concept of paperless office is gaining more and more currency, a number of organizations have started to take this route. In this scenario, scan imaging software becomes one of your primary req...
Fact-checking your consumption with the cloud
One of the benefits of pulling all your data together is that you can overlay data sets on top of one another for further insight. I only noticed this today but Pacific Gas & Electric’s Usage History section is great example. Here’s my gas bill over the past 24 months available to me when I login to the pge.com. The bars represent ... (Read on Source)
DaVinci's Gold Casino - Unravel the mystery
DaVinci’s Gold is a refreshing new addition to the world of online casinos, combining the excitement of the themes that made Dan Brown’s novel so famous with the fun of internet gambling. The casi...
Tales of a Third Grade Power User
... troubleshooting problems for her siblings and her mother. Though our household is graced with Windows XP, and Linux (Suse & Ubuntu), her platform of choice is my wife’s MacBook running ...
BrandExtract Wins Three 2008 WebAwards in International Competition
... LLC, an integrated branding and communications firm, for its work in the areas of Web design and development on behalf of three of its clients, Varel International, Uson and Dessert ...
LEAVES FOR LUNCH
ROCKER Pete Wentz blew through town last week, leaving his super-pregnant wife, Ashlee Simpson, in Los Angeles. Wentz and Fall Out Boy are promoting their new album, and the eyeliner-loving frontman and his bandmate Patrick Stump stopped by the...
Gazzin.com Relocates to New Datacenter, Doubles Plan Features
... increase with the upgrades. "Today's announcement is a step forward for Gazzin.com as a Web hosting company and a business that serves other businesses. Our capacity for growth is larger, ...
The Media, Space, and the Universe
Written by: Emilio D’alise (SoSF Staff Journalist) This is the second piece relating to the Ben Bova interview in Episode #179. I?m writing to join in on the condemnation of the media. No, I am not referring to the incredibly poor job most of them are doing with regards to the upcoming national elections [...] (Read on Source)
Blogging Journalists Tuned In, Survey Finds
Blogging journalists get "story leads from comments on the blog or through private communication initiated via the blog," have "a clearer perception of audience needs and interests as a result of comments and visitor statistics" and find that "the previous process of 'moving on' to the next big story and forgetting about ... (Read on Source)
Oct. 23, 2001: Now Hear This ... The iPod Arrives
2001: Apple rolls out the iPod, eventually propelling the company to dominance in the digital-music field and changing the music industry forever.
Apple's Steve Jobs, who tends to overuse superlatives ("the best ever," "it?ll put a ding in the universe"), was not far off the mark with the iPod. Despite some conspicuous flaws — a wonky scroll wheel, no Windows compatibility, short battery life and a whopping $400 price tag — this innocuous-looking device was indeed a game-changer.
The iPod was not the first MP3 player, but its simple interface and internal hard drive (which evolved to flash memory in later models) set a new standard. Another advantage was integration with the easy-to-use iTunes software. Later, support for Apple's massive iTunes library provided iPod customers (Beatles fans excepted) with a vast trove of music to populate their players.
From conception to completion, it took Apple engineers and designers just under a year to come up with the original iPod player. It featured a 5 GB hard drive and was capable of playing music in several audio file formats.
Jobs announced the iPod to the world with his usual sly flourish: The iPod "puts a thousand songs in your pocket." That's exactly what it did, with more efficiency and elegance than any MP3 player that preceded it.
Still, the iPod was not an overnight success. Early sales were sluggish, and it wasn't until 2004 that the millionth iPod was sold. Things took off after the release of a version for Windows, followed by the rapid introduction of new models, such as the Mini, the Shuffle and the Nano.
Once it gained momentum, the iPod's dominance of digital music led to profound changes in the music industry, a cloistered fraternity notoriously resistant to change.
Mainly, the iPod allowed Apple to blow up the industry's CD-based business model, by making the downloading of singles both cheap and easy. Among other things, there was grumbling from music execs over the fact that people were able to rip their previously purchased CDs into their iTunes libraries without having to pay extra for the privilege.
As a result of this and the general advance of technology, the music industry is in the painful process of reinventing itself. Whatever emerges, iTunes, now easily the world's biggest music retailer, will have to be part of the equation.
Sales of the iPod peaked in early 2008, with more than 20 million of them clearing the shelves during Apple's first quarter. Not coincidentally, it was the most profitable quarter in company history.
Today, in all its variations, the iPod commands both the U.S. and foreign MP3 markets. It accounts for roughly three of every four digital music players sold in the United States.
This kind of dominance tends to be self-perpetuating, and Apple has capitalized accordingly, cutting deals with a slew of stereo manufacturers, carmakers and even airlines to make the iPod the music player of choice, thereby ensuring its continued place at the head of the table.
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GOPWars: Who Survives --> What The Party Looks Like
To the extent that geography correlates with ideology among congressional Republicans, a major sweep by the Democrats could really be in a position to completely break the gluons that bind the broader party together. The GOP will lose a disportionate number of seats in the Northeast, Midwest and West and keep a disrportionate number of seats in ... (Read on Source)
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