Solar Storm to hit tomorrow
There sun had a pretty large coronal mass ejection today which will hit earth tomorrow. Scientist have rated it as medium so expect TV's not work good and your cell phones to be on the blitz. [Space Today]
From the archive
October 2003
123 posts
Credit Cards are a Rip-Off banker Admits
I am a bit cynical today but geez anyone with a outstanding credit card balance and actually reads there statement each month and can actually do 2nd grade math can figure out that credit cards are a absolute Rip-Off. But it is another mater when an insider or bank official says the same thing. [Dan Gillmor]
Free Hotspots sees host cashing in
Well like DUUUUU can you imagine that anyone would be so stupid not to realize that we are a connected society and when I see a place offering free WiFi and I need a net fix I will definitely spend money at that business and keep coming back. [ComputerWorld]
US Senate Approves Anti Spam Bil
I thought today was April's fools because the Senate thinks that the Anti Spam bill they just passed is going to do some good. The penalties are strong but they are going to have a hard time enforcing the law. A House version is still being haggled over. So I really doubt this will see the Presidents pen.. But I
X10 files for Bankruptcy and gets sued for 4.3 Million
For a company that filled millions of people's desktops with advertisements it seems they did not want to pay commissions to the copyright holders of the pop-under technology. So I am sure in a effort to protect as much of there assets as possible filed for bankruptcy after a jury awarded 4.3 million dollars to the plaintiff's [Seattle Times] [ZDNet]
Apple’s iPod will face more competition
Companies have finally got a clue if you can't beat em copy em. Seems a new bevy of MP3 players will be similar, contain hard-drives and innovative menu systems. In most cases a lot cheaper also. [ZDNet]
Time Warner Broadband Sales Sag
Time Warner has posted stats that show new sales of broadband sales have slowed and the prediction is that ADSL may be having a impact. I am expecting to move in the next year and when I do I will probably try to get ADSL in my new location. The cost of commercial broadband is just to high. [ZDNet]
Can TiVo Survive Cable company Offerings
There is some concern that TiVo may not be able to survive the cable companies introduction of units of there own. I personally think they will because the cable company versions do not allow you to skip commercials and are missing some of the best features TiVo has. But just the same TiVo is hoping to cash in by selling
Soyuz docks with ISS
Thank goodness for the Russian space agency for carrying providing all the heavy lifting to and from the IIS space station. Today a new crew arrived to relieve Expedition crew 7 who have been at the station for 6 months. How quickly we forget that there are humans up there advancing our knowledge of science. [SpaceToday]
1 Million Windows iTunes in 3 1/2 days
You would think Windows users have not been able to buy music online by that many downloads. Along with it windows users have purchased 1 million songs in the same time frame. Pretty awesome if you ask me.. [Apple]
Continental Airlines Service Evaluation
I travel a great deal and like most business travelers I am required to fly coach. When the boss flies coach so does the employees. Which gives me a chance to evaluate services across multiple airlines as the booking agent looks for the best deal possible. Last night I left Honolulu in the early evening as most mainland bound flights
Back in the mainland for a few days
Hey folks I have a small business trip where I am going to be in Indianapolis, Santa Fe NM & Albuquerque over the next 9 days if you live in the immediate area drop me a line. News will continue as scheduled as it appears I will have good connectivity while in those 2 areas.
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