Archive for the ‘misc’ Category.
September 18, 2001, 8:49 am
Robert Fisk:
“Every effort will be made in the coming days to switch off the “why” question and concentrate on the who, what and how. CNN and most of the world’s media have already obeyed this essential new war rule. I’ve already seen what happens when this rule is broken. [….] No wonder we have to refer to the terrorists as “mindless”. For if we did not, we would have to explain what went on in those minds. But this attempt to censor the realities of the war that has already begun must not be permitted to continue.” [Adam Curry: CurryDotCom]
September 13, 2001, 6:35 pm
September 8, 2001, 9:24 pm
September 6, 2001, 5:25 pm
A directory of vision statements for Seybold. Thanks to everyone for participating. We’re getting ready to mail to all the registered attendees. The room holds 2500 people. I want to fill it with minds on Sept 26. We’re serious about building flow for these ideas. [Scripting News]
September 5, 2001, 9:21 pm
CNET: Is StarOffice ready to take on MS Office?
Perhaps the most significant opportunity for StarOffice is the recent increase in Office licensing costs. Our analysis shows that IT organizations are facing an increase of between 22 percent and 40 percent at the highest discount level.
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Bottom line for IT organizations: There are going to be a lot of changes in the productivity market. Find out now what your users actually use–and then plan accordingly.
September 5, 2001, 8:18 pm
August 30, 2001, 8:24 pm
Radio Waves Zap Zebra Mussels. Zebra mussels, a particularly hearty invasive species, have caused millions of dollars in damage to U.S. boats and power plants. Scientists may now have a way to combat the pesky mollusks. From the Environment News Service. [Wired News]
August 21, 2001, 1:54 pm
Venator Realizes Its Name Is Stupid. The decision to rename the company Foot Locker Inc. calls into question the trend toward stupid corporate names. [The Motley Fool]
August 14, 2001, 10:36 am
August 13, 2001, 4:35 pm
If you live in New York State and don’t like telemarketing calls, there is a web form you can fill out which makes it illegal for telemarketers to call you.
I filled it out today. According to the web site, the next “do not call” directory will be published October 1 and telemarketers have until November 1 to stop calling you, or they will be subject to a $2000 fine.
If enough people (and states) figure this out, maybe one day telemarketing will be worthless and nobody will bother any more.
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Joel on Software]
