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I just listed my newest collage entitled “This is how to move forward.” For more detail shots or to purchase an original, signed, limited-release print head over to the Etsy listing.
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If you plan on upgrading from Windows Vista/XP to Windows 7, now is the time to order. Instead of buying Windows 7 Professional for $299.99 when it comes out in October, pre-order your upgrade now for only $99.99! Windows 7 Home Premium is only $49.99.
Not sure if your PC will be compatible with Windows 7? This little download that Microsoft made will tell you!
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This is a defining moment in Iran’s modern history; the people of Iran face questions concerning authority in both leadership and in information. Here’s the latest news on some actions taken by the Iranian government to force a cessation to the dispersion of critical communications.
Iran’s government in recent days has tried to cut off Internet access for most of its election protestors by shutting down routers at the nation’s perimeters, ripping satellite dishes off roofs, cutting cables and turning off telephone switching networks.
Iran, in effect, has declared cyberwar on itself. And it doesn’t appear to be winning the fight because of the resilience of a communications grid originally designed to be both resilient and pervasive. In fact, its actions may also be crippling banking systems and hindering commerce in what is a technologically advanced nation. Cutting off Internet access affects more than Web sites or Twitter and Facebook. Credit card and ATM systems could be affected, as could critical infrastructures.
For those who need a better reviewing process of their team’s websites, Notable may be for you. The functionality seems very promising for effective team-based reviewing, but the issue for me is the price.
I just don’t see a large chunk of their market dropping $44, $69, or $119 per month for this. Maybe if it included OS/Browser testing too. For most small businesses, free social bookmarking/notation apps (Diigo, MyStickies, etc) with privacy settings set will have to do for now until Notable lowers their prices or offers a free account for 3 users. Read the full story »
Olympus E-P1 Camera
This camera has a DSLR-sized sensor built into the camera and appears to ship with a stock 17mm lens with the option of using a 14-42mm (3x) zoom lens. No prices or ship dates yet…I’ll post as a comment when I get them.
MS Money had THE foothold in the home finances software niche for years. With the rise of online finance software such as Mint, and through Quicken’s continual market penetration by connection to TurboTax, Microsoft was forced to close the doors on its Money product.
With banks, brokerage firms and Web sites now providing a range of options for managing personal finances, the consumer need for Microsoft Money Plus has changed. After suspending annual updates of Money Plus in 2008, Microsoft is announcing today that we will no longer offer Microsoft Money Plus for purchase after June 30, 2009.
The Chinese government is requiring all PC makers selling PCs into China to include a government-created software that will allow the powers-that-be to control the content that is served up on a computer. This is extremely detrimental for Chinese freedom of information.
In the coming weeks, we’ll hopefully know more about this software and what its effects may be on the content allowed to pass through to the Chinese population. Right now, here is what we know…
43 inch LCD Curved Monitor by NEC
This is the newest in ultra-sleek desktop monitor technology. It’s aimed at graphics professionals and commany & control environments.
To be shipped July 2009, this $7,999 beast has a 2880 x 900 double WXGA native resolution. It’s got the standard HDMI and USB connections, and is equiped with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
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They chose a good name. Doesn’t sound feminine at all. This is a new service to get men clothing that looks good for who they are. It’s going to fit and arrives at their door without them ever having to actually shop.
The Trunk Club makes a personal shopping profile of sizes for each customer, listing what does and doesn’t work on your body type. Your style preferences are noted, your formal and leisure act ivies, and what has worked for you in the past.
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