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Russians in Orbit
… or going to Mars. They’re working on some new ideas, with Soyuz as the only remaining vehicle. (0)Some Gadgets You Don't Need
… by Gadgetbox. I think the bike book holder sounds promising. (0)HP Has Plans for webOS
As the owner of a Palm Pixi, which I’ll admit I only own because Sprint brought the price down to $0, I’m glad to see that HP has big plans for webOS. (0)Eco House on Wheels
I could live in one of these. (0)A Helicopter for Your Video Camera?
According to Gizmag, there is one! I have a hard enough time holding one in my hand and getting any useful video! (0) February 2012 M T W T F S S « Jan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Category Archives: Public Policy
Governments Want to Control the Internet
No surprise there. Freedom of expression threatens would-be (and actual) tyrants. The Economist has some analysis.
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Good Job Reuters
As a publisher (at Energion Publications) I am very conscious of the copyright wars and discussions about fair use. Recently AP has raised quite a fuss. But as WebProNews reports, Reuters is taking a much more constructive stance. I personally … Continue reading
Is Suing for Copyright Infringement Good Business?
I’ve often wondered about this, and now there’s a discussion going at TechDirt. I suspect the commenter who points out that suing your customers is generally a bad decision, referencing the RIAA. I think that it’s very likely that one … Continue reading
Foresight and Solving Technological Problems
I’m a strong advocate of thinking long term when trying to solve problems in government, not to mention business and personal activities. Very often problems result from not thinking long term enough. This reminds me of the time way back … Continue reading
Bad Interview Questions
I’ve been asked some weird questions in job interviews, and I know of many others. Here’s an article I thought might be of value to my clients: Steer clear of these 10 illegal job interview questions. Yes, they are rude, … Continue reading
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No to Government Regulated Search
Considering what a lousy job the government (any level, any entity) does with the things we absolutely have to entrust to their care, I’m amazed we would even consider handing them something else to regulate, but that’s precisely what some … Continue reading
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