Comment Re:None at all (Score 1) 458
Appropriate XKCD reference. This discussion is now over. There is nothing left to be said.
Comment Re:Cover art (Score 1) 163
...or a swallow...but which one? An African or a European swallow?
Comment It's about time (Score 3, Funny) 193
Well this is money well spent. I mean, having to correct my clock every 100 million years was becoming just too laborious.
Submission + - NASA Invites Twitterers To Next Shuttle Launch (blogspot.com)
An anonymous reader writes: The first 100 NASA Twitter followers who sign up will get a tour of Kennedy Space Center and a front-row seat for Atlantis' launch. Registration opens Friday.
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Submission + - U.S. wants AIG bonuses curtailed (cnn.com)
Yuilosd writes: SigTARP Barofsky says Treasury missed opportunity to head off controversy over payments to employees — says Obama pay czar now wants them cut.
Submission + - CF Industries signs natural gas supply agreement f (bnamericas.com)
Yuilosd writes: Illinois-based fertilizer manufacturer and distributor CF Industries (NYSE: CF) has signed an agreement for natural gas supply for its proposed US$1bn nitrogen fertilizer complex in San Juan de Marcona, in Peru's Ica region, the company said in a statement.
Submission + - Cloud computing webOS (myskytop.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Not sure what to put here, honestly.
I'm releasing a new "cloud OS" on November 1st, and though it might be of some interest to you all.
Site: myskytop.com
and pics:
http://tinyurl.com/ygpl7w2
http://tinyurl.com/yfup95j
http://tinyurl.com/yhle7ft
Thanks for taking the time to read. Hopefully talk soon.
-Nick
nicholas.mcmillen@yahoo.com
I'm releasing a new "cloud OS" on November 1st, and though it might be of some interest to you all.
Site: myskytop.com
and pics:
http://tinyurl.com/ygpl7w2
http://tinyurl.com/yfup95j
http://tinyurl.com/yhle7ft
Thanks for taking the time to read. Hopefully talk soon.
-Nick
nicholas.mcmillen@yahoo.com
Submission + - Army of OneZero? 1
An anonymous reader writes: I have decided to join the military for a brief (3-4 year) stint in order to better myself and gain other kinds of experience (among other reasons, such as debt). Like many on /., I have a heavy background in computers, as well as a degree in Computer Science. However, as I continued through university and took part in some internships, my earlier interest in programming has basically evaporated. What jobs in the army would be good for your average geek, or perhaps just for broadening my horizons and skills? Any general tips before signing the final papers and shipping out?
Submission + - Acer announce first Android handset on Snapdragon (gizmag.com)
ElectricSteve writes: Acer has officially announced an Android-based smartphone called the Liquid, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor, which is available in 1.0GHz and 1.3GHz varieties. While HTC are rumored to have a similar device in the making, this will be the first Snapdragon/Android (Snandroid?) phone to market.
Submission + - Michael Dell: Windows 7 will make you love PCs (gigaom.com)
ruphus13 writes: In a recent talk at the Churchill Club, Michael Dell addressed several topics, including the fact that Windows 7 is poised to take advantage of the upgrade cycle. Dell has always been a strong MS OEM ally and it is now hoping to cash in again from the impending upgrades. From the post, "Dell made plain several times that he sees the installed base of technology as very old, and sees a coming “refresh cycle,” for which he has high hopes. "The latest generation of chips from Intel is strong, particularly Nehalem," he said, adding, "and Windows 7 is on its way." (The operating system arrives Oct. 22nd, although Microsoft's large-volume licensees are already getting it.) He pointed out that many business are running Windows XP, which is eight years old. "I've been using Windows 7 for a long time now," he said, "and if you get the latest processor technology and Office 2010 with it, you will love your PC again. It's a dramatic improvement""
Submission + - Researchers Discover "Magnetic Current" (bbc.co.uk)
fsouto writes: Researchers have discovered a magnetic equivalent to electricity: single magnetic charges that can behave and interact like electrical ones.
