With Qwest in the Black, CEO to Retire
Qwest Communications Chairman and CEO Richard C. Notebaert plans to retire from both positions as soon as a successor can be found, the telecommunications carrier said Monday. Qwest will commence a search for a replacement immediately, saying that it "plans no changes in strategy or operations" as a result of Notebaert's departure.
Congress set to issue virtual taxation report in August
Blog: The Congressional Joint Economic Task Force expects to issue its report on the taxation of virtual goods this August during the Congressional recess.
Utley breaks hand in Phillies loss
AP - Chase Utley isn't likely to forget John Lannan's major league debut. Neither is the Nationals rookie. Lannan was ejected after hitting the Phillies' All-Star second baseman and slugger Ryan Howard in consecutive at-bats in the fifth inning of Washington's 7-6 victory Thursday night in Philadelphia. (Read on Source)
Dr. Tells Matsui to Have Surgery
MLB.com's Willie Bans reports that Hideki Matsui was advised to have surgery on his knee, by the orthopedic surgeon who examined him on Monday, Dr. Scott Rodeo. However, as reported, Matsui refused and will attempt a comeback one more time. (Read on Source)
Nearly 1.5 Million Foreclosure Filings in 2008. California Represents 110,000 of Those Foreclosures.
Everyone by now realizes that not all states are facing the same problems with the current housing market...
How to Make your Browser Love You
For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health...you need your browser, and your browser needs you. We lead you to the alter. You take a browser out on the Web, hit some cool sites, knock back a c...
What is "Google Knol"?
There is a real controversy over this new venture by Google. Sort of like a wiki, sort of like a detailed blog, and sort of like a content hub, Knol...
Conflicts of Interest Among Physicians II
I previously posted a few times about conflicts of interest within the medical profession. A friend of a friend who reads my posts posed the simple question to me: Isn’t the entire medical profession in conflict because it is profit driven? This is an interesting question. After all, doctors make their living either seeing patients or doing [ (Read on Source)
Why You Shouldn't Increase Online Traffic - 4 of 5
You shouldn't increase online traffic without some preparatory steps at your website. Some online businesses have website usability deficiencies with or without knowing them. So, increased online traf...
FDA's Fraud Finding In Study Means Claims Against Company Are Not Preempted, Court Says
PHILADELPHIA - A plaintiff's claims against a contract research organization are not preempted because the Food and Drug Administration found that the company engaged in fraudulent reporting of clinical study data, a Pennsylvania federal judge said Oct. 25 in denying summary judgment (Eileen Wawrzynek, et al. v. Statprobe, Inc., et al., No. 05-1342, E.D. Pa.). Full story on lexis.com
Reds Trivia
September 29, 1968: Pete Rose wins the batting title with a 1-3 day in a 3-0 win over the Giants before 27,464 at Crosley Field. With Matty Alou going hitless in Chicago, Rose won by a .335 to .332 margin. Jim Maloney pitched a two-hitter. The only SF hits were singles by Bobby Bonds in [...] (Read on Source)
La Liga Rountable: Who will win the 08/09 Primera?
Raphael Honigstein, Guillem Balague and Gabriele Marcotti discuss the upcoming Spanish football season and give their predictions on who will be winning the 2008 / 2009 season. Raphael Honigstein: Gentlemen, let?s talk about Spain now. Guillem, your prediction? Guillem Balague: Real Madrid to finish runners-up, fighting with Villarreal and ... (Read on Source)
India and the World of Outsourcing
... for more >> Outsourcing web design services has become a common thing in today's business world. Many developed countries, where ...
Help Eliminate Poverty, Make a Microloan to An Entrepreneur
The financial crisis in world markets over the past few weeks has been a real eye-opener, but even those of us who have seen our stock portfolios decline by 30 percent or more don’t have much to complain about. It could be worse. It could be a lot worse. A third of the world’s population lives in poverty, and 20 percent lives in ... (Read on Source)
Researchers Build Logic Gates With RNA
Ars Technica reports on research out of Cal Tech where scientists were able to create logic gates out of RNA molecules. Thus far, they've demonstrated AND gates and OR gates, with work proceeding on more complicated systems. The work shows promise for ability to easily detect the presence of particular chemicals. The abstract from the scientists' ... (Read on Source)
See What I See: Machines With Mental Muscle
The way we use and interact with machines is undergoing a profound change as computers are programmed to learn from experience and see more how we see. European research into machine learning is pushing back the boundaries of computer capabilities.
Seven steps to a successful website
... and link works, as well as test your website works in popular browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. It's also important to check there are no spelling mistakes on ...
Expert to Obama: Take the Lead on Nuke Cuts
Danger Room's series on national security threats facing the new administration kicks off with nuclear proliferation authority Joseph Cirincione. He tells the Obama crowd to lead by example on atomic weapons, by cutting American's H-bomb stockpile.
Emails reveal HP's anger at Vista marketing
Blame game begins over bloated OS.
An HP executive was furious at Microsoft over the company's decision to loosen the requirements for its "Vista Capable" marketing campaign, internal emails unsealed by a federal judge have shown.
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Monday Morning Auto Bailout Update
It?s that time again: A new news cycle, and plenty of tidbits on the possible bailout of the Detroit Three automakers. Chances are still slim the government will act before the new year, but that?s not stopping the media from covering nearly every angle of the story.
- GM to shed two of the five private jets it leases. Says it needs the fleet for security purposes and to travel to locations not easily accessible by commercial airlines.
- Citigroup gets another $20 billion on top of $25 billion previously lent in bailouts from the federal government. Before shedding 53,000 jobs last week, many analysts said the company was a bit bloated. Sounds like three Detroit companies we know.
- Consumers at the L.A. auto show are happily sitting in the new cars on display; they just don?t plan on buying one anytime soon.
- The Detroit Three spent $21.6 million lobbying Congress so far this year. After watching their three CEOs helplessly petition for aid, that was not money well spent. No wonder the public thinks they don?t know what they?re doing.
- Everybody?s favorite sentimental author ? and Detroit native ? Mitch Albom pens his Detroit Three fantasy pitch to Congress. It?s very good.
- Bill Ford, Jr., met with President-elect Barack Obama back in August, well before the election, to explain Ford?s green agenda for the future. A future of a leaner and greener auto industry.
- GM can save the world? No not General Motors, genetic modification. Darn Google News search.
- Saturday Night Live takes a shot at the Detroit Three CEOs.
- How much do UAW autoworkers make? Not $70 an hour.
Editor's Note: Much to be Thankful For, a Photo Tour
The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is tomorrow, and so, like everyone else is going to do today, I'm going to ponder some of the many things I have to be thankful for. A picture is worth a thousand words, so here is a little gallery of cool stuff.
Trumpet Windows Loudly--- Except When It's Malware Outbreaks
Linux Today Blog: "Ever notice how Microsoft plasters the Windows name on everything it can reach? Splash screens, stickers on computers, and advertising everywhere. There is no escaping it. Except when it's yet another malware outbreak-- then all the news organization go inexplicably deaf, dumb, and blind, as this latest story demonstrates:
Virus hits nearly 75% of systems on Afghanistan military base."
FDA Seizes $71,000 In Dietary Supplements It Says Were Misbranded
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 9 ordered that U.S. marshals seize $71,000 in dietary supplements that the agency said were being improperly promoted as treatments for serious diseases. Full story on lexis.com
Follow the Money
Niall Ferguson argues that finance has weighed heavily on the outcome of history?s big events.
Finding Out About World of Warcraft Guides
One of the quickest ways to get ahead in a game is to learn from experienced players. This is where World of Warcraft guides come in - experienced WoW players who have been there and done that and who...
Love, ME LLC Announces its Acquisition of DiaperBagsInc.com
Love, ME LLC has acquired DiaperBagsInc.com from Pure eCommerce, LLC. DiaperBagsInc.com offers over 1000 trendy name brand diaper bags for new moms and dads. (PRWeb Dec 31, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1803684.htm
Error Seen in E.P.A. Report on Contaminant
The Environmental Protection Agency made a basic error in evaluating how a toxic contaminant in rocket fuel harms human health, according to a recent report. (Read on Source)
Live blog: Macworld 2009 keynote
Watch this space for live updates from Apple's keynote presentation Tuesday inside San Francisco's Moscone Center, starring Phil Schiller. (Read on Source)
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