Yep, and then Microsoft created a free web browser and included it in their OS in August of that year. Everyone was quick to jump onboard. Al Gore invented the Internet and Netscape copied Microsoft and then sued.

Oh wait, it might not have happened that way. You should check your facts... Of course, I remember using an account a friend had at the university to access the Internet in 1985 and using Netscape Navigator in 94.

It is something I thought about while looking for work. I even did some searches on the idea. I didn't find much information. I did find jobs for teaching english as a second language. However, those required that you speak the native language fluently. I also found advice that I should become employed in the USA with an international company and after working there for some time, get transfered overseas. But then, that still requires employment in the USA. You are asking why the unemployed in the USA do not just jump on a boat and start working overseas. I'd be very interested in any information you have on how to accomplish this. It is not like I can just drive 50 miles and do an interview.

You might want to revisit the history books on this one...

Columbus was sponsored by Queen Isabella of Spain. There were several reasons for this sponsorship, though Columbus's personal wealth and power certainly came into play. At the time, the Ottomans and other Islamic nations controlled the trade routes to the east. Europe wanted the spices and medicines available in China. One of the hopeful outcomes was an allegiance with Murtada Khan of the Golden Horde. Murtada had expressed an interest in Christianity. With the recent defeat of the Moors in Spain and expulsion of the Jews, Spain was looking for new allies to continue the Christian assault on Islam and the capture of Jerusalem. Then too, I've also heard the rumor that King Ferdinand just wanted Columbus out of Spain so he would quit flirting with his wife. However, I've not found much to support this.

Given the events of the time, I'd say that religion and politics were the primary motivators, with profitability being a nice side-effect.

I didn't realize Pete was running again. Good to hear. Lets hope he gets elected this time!

Well, I guess it all depends on your definition of full. There are those people that won't believe there is an over population problem until the bodies are stacked to the upper reaches of the atmosphere and fed by single-cell organisms. Then there are those people who think a place is crowded if they can see a neighbor from their front porch. You can enjoy living like a cockroach so long as I can't see you from my front porch...

Netflix depends on Silverlight. Silverlight is not supported (or usable) on Linux. Doesn't even work under Wine. A good alternative to Netflix is Hulu. It uses Flash for video.

Just a quick search shows "Newt Gingrich" has not yet been claimed as a trademark. However, "Sarah Palin" filled for trademark protection on 11/5/2010. Maybe Newt should file before an opponent claims the trademark...

This is how everyone I know treats politics. Substitute American football for American politics. Look at how fans react. Fans will stand behind their favorite team, no matter how bad that team is. They will argue how theirs is the greatest team no matter how poor the team. Once you have team loyalty, nothing else matters. I see the same thing happen in politics all the time. The devil could rise from hell and offer to accept American servitude. Americans would jump at the opportunity as long as he was signed to their favorite political team.

Not that I disagree at all. However...

Do people really expect the company's IT to take over administration and maintenance of their personal computers? I thought the restriction on personal computers had more to do with data walking out the door.

People store that stuff on personal computers? My place of employment keeps that stuff on the email server and makes regular backups. All emails and IMs would be covered by handing over the backups.