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2007 July 17

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Microsoft Begins Continuous Software Rental Rollout

In South Africa, perhaps chosen for its distance from the communication centers of the world, Microsoft has begun rolling out the Office 2007 software- as-a-quarterly-subscription service.
This program, is not a new concept, as Bill Gates had referred to the plan in speeches at least 6 years ago. A similar program has been offered in Mexico […]

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Microsoft Still Trying to Dictate Standards

Microsoft is showing that it is willing to bully its way past others to obtain what it wants, no matter how vocally it proclaims cooperation is the watchword.
In Europe, the Office Open XML format has already been approved by the European standards committee, Ecma International. It is possible that Microsoft was thinking the standard could […]

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Is There A Market For Religious Action Figures?

File Under: what were they thinking?
In a move that will amuse some and confound others, the world’s largest retailer has decided the time is right to begin selling what are described as religious action figures.
On the shelves, right along side the likenesses of Wonder Woman, G.I. Joe, Captain America, Superman, and The Incredible Hulk, will […]

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Inventors, Come to the Aid of Your Country

[Uncle Sam Wants You….but it isn’t what you think]
 
The Department of Defense is asking all innovators to help their country by increasing the energy density of battery packs carried by our soldiers today.
Today’s soldier carries between 20 and 40 pounds of batteries in their backpacks, to power the high tech gear needed for duty. […]