The Virgin Spaceship

There is just no stopping Sir Richard Branson. He always seem to be doing something a little different. Now's his Virgin Galactic business have released a mock-up of a spaceship that will take their clients into space.

Space the final frontier. Maybe not anymore.

From the article
The Virgin "spaceships" are designed to carry six passengers and two pilots to an altitude of about 140km on a sub-orbital space flight.

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PodShow Gets $15 Million Venture Capital Investment

In my view this is an excellent investment. Podshow is going from strength to strength and I expect investors over time will get a health return for their money.

From the article
Rumors had been floating around the DEMO conference that this deal might get even larger, but Ray Lane of Kleiner Perkins assures me that $15 million is all for now. He also acknowledges that PodShow has become a bit of a VC bellwether for the podcasting market, as its original funding was soon followed by deals for companies like Odeo and Podtech.net. In other words, expect additional podcasting deals to come down the pike shortly. Be interesting to see when the first exits occur

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Apple all but Announces the iPhone

Apple has put a lot of mobile phone support into there latest realease of iTunes. I think it's a pretty clear indication that the much rumoured iPhone is on it's way and soon.

That's excellent news. If it's anywhere near as good as the iPod it will be well worth buying. I just hope it's available in New Zealand.

From the article
Normally, an iTunes update wouldn't be much news. But this one has lots of mentions of a "mobile phone" that can play video and display pictures. As far as we know, the ROKR and RAZR V3i can't do that.

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How to avoid being shot at school

School is a dangerous place. The recent shootings highlight that fact along with numerous incidents over the years.

School used to be a safe place but it is far from that now. It must be of real concern for parents. How stressful it must be sending your kids off to school each day with the knowledge that they might not return.

So the question of “How to avoid being shot at school” needs to be asked. There is really only one answer that will guarantee safety and that is Don't Go. As that really is not an option for many there is no magical answer. You could take precautions like wearing a flat jacket but that's a bit drastic. You could avoid being in a crowded place but then you become Johnny no friends.

What about closing schools altogether? In this day and age, education could be done via the internet. Like that's really going to improve your social skills.

So I don't have the solution to solving the problem of dangerous schools. All I know is that years ago they used to be quite a safe place to go. They are far from that know.

17-year-old becomes mother of four

Bloody hell. Is this girl stupid or what! She already had one kid and has now given birth to triplets at just 17. Maybe now she will learn to keep her legs crossed. I hope she has a very supportive family because she is going to need it.

From the article
Carlie Roberts now faces the daunting task of bringing up a quartet of tiny toddlers at an age when most girls are still attending school.

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How to Choose Great passwords?

Isn’t choosing and remembering passwords a real drag. How many of us can’t think of a good one or one that’s easy to remember? These days you need passwords for just about everything. Soon you’ll need a password just to operate the toilet…maybe something like flushcrap!

On a serious note maybe this article will help.

From the article
You don't need to remember 100 passwords if you have 1 rule set for generating them. One way to generate unique passwords is to choose a base password and then apply a rule that mashes in some form of the service name with it.

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Footage of Irwin's death will never air

Terri Irwin has told 20/20’s Barbara Walters that the footage of Steve’s Irwin’s death will never air. I am in total agreement with her that showing the footage would serve no purpose at all.

From the article
"It won't be. No, no. What purpose would that serve?,' she said, adding that she had not looked at the footage of her husband's death.

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Format Wars: Round 1 Goes to HD DVD

It’s early days for the 2 new DVD formats (HD DVD v’s Blu Ray). For the sake of the consumer, hopefully one will emerge as the clear winner and we can all get on with life. The early adopters have been reviewing both of these products. An analysis of the reviews on Amazon shows a clear winner and that is HD DVD. It has had an average rating of 4.53 as opposed to Blu Ray which is 2.25.

From the article
Not only do the ratings clearly favour HD DVD, but the distribution of reviews is quite striking. Almost 70% of reviews for HD DVD, but less than 20% of Blu-ray reviews, were 5-stars. And while less than 5% of HD DVD reviews were 1-star, over half of Blu-ray reviews were that bad.

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NSA Cases face secret tribunal

The NSA (National Security Agency) has for too long being able to get away with whatever they want. In particular there surveillance of communications as and when they see fit without the need for a warrant. Now it’s starting to be challenged. The NSA is facing an array of cases challenging their authority. It appears likely though that the tribunal will now be in secret. A shame because the public will never know the truth.

From the article
National security experts and civil liberties advocates assail the idea, saying it would diminish the chance that the government's controversial snooping would face open judicial scrutiny.

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E-Mail That Leaves No Trace

This message will self destruct. No it’s not Mission Impossible but close to it. Vaporstream is a product of Void Communications. The idea is that it separates the header record from the message with no way of matching the two. Once the message has been delivered it disappears from the server and similar when it’s replied to and so forth. Good product for the paranoid.

From the article
"Neither the sender nor the recipient has a full copy," said Amit Shah, the cofounder and chief technologist.

VaporStream is scheduled to be unveiled at the DEMOfall tech show in San Diego tomorrow and to be available in October.

Shah and cofounder Joseph Collins Jr. hope that VaporStream's design and low cost, $40 per user annually, will attract companies swamped with the challenge of archiving business-critical e-mails and deleting those that are personal or inconsequential.

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Cheap Product or Good Tech Support?

It can be a trade-off. The lure of the cheaper product doesn’t always pay. There is generally a reason it’s cheaper. Either the components aren’t as good or there is no tech support or some other reason. In saying that just because something is more expensive does not necessarily mean it is better or that the tech support is any better.

From the article
We all know someone that has complained about calling customer service overseas. Sure, “John Smith” may not actually be his real name, but what do you want from someone making $8 a day? Did anyone hear you complain when you picked product B over product A?

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Internet's future debated

Just what will the Internet be like in the year 2020? Leading technology thinkers have been surveyed on that very topic. Just over half had a positive vision of the net’s future. I would have been hoping for higher. One of the big concerns is over control Who control’s it? My view, no one should control it.

From the article
“Mobile internet will be dominant," he explained. "By 2020, most mobile networks will provide one-gigabit-per-second-minimum speed, anywhere, anytime.

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Can Clinton win in 2008?

Bill Clinton has clearly started on the campaign trail as it seems probable that Hilary Clinton will run for President in 2008. As Bill says “she would be a magnificent president” and I’m inclined to agree with him. She would certainly make a good change from old trigger happy George. Here’s hoping she does run.

From the article
He doesn't know if he wants her to run, or if she'll run, and if she runs, he doesn't know that she'll win. “A million things can happen,” he said. But he does know one thing, that if she got elected, “she would be a magnificent president,” he told CNN’s Larry King this week.

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Hands on with Playstation 3

The PS3 has been unveiled. Gamers at the Tokyo Games Show have been putting the PS3 through it’s paces. Mostly the feedback has been positive and it sounds like it has been the wait. So now we just wait for it to go on sale in November.

From the article
But at the Tokyo Games Show (TGS) this year Sony finally delivered on its half a decade of promises.

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What to Ask For at Your Web Hosting Service

With so many options for hosting your website it can become a little overwhelming. There is plenty of plans to choose from all with different options. You need to first work out what it is you want (features etc) and then match that up with a suitable host.

From the article
You must first ask your web host about their average server uptime. Most of the hosting service providers advertise 99.9% uptime, but, in reality, it may not be so. There are a number of server related problems that can keep the visitors off from your website.

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Mobiles break bones

Mobile phone use in Africa is rapidly rising. With it though comes a new condition called Nebrols which has come about due to the number of people who break bones in their attempt to use a mobile.

From the article
He noted that the rapid spread of this condition had been detected in rural parts of Uganda, where medical workers found themselves overwhelmed by the number of elderly men and women who had sought treatment for broken arms and legs.


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PlayStation 3 tackles home crowd

Yipeee, the PS3 is getting closer. The PS3 is going to be showcased on home soil at the Tokyo Games Show. This is the last chance for Sony to impress before it goes on sale in November and impress they will. While PS3 has been delayed and plagued with problems, I believe it will be worth the wait and be far superior to its competitors.

From the article
Japan has been a loyal market of Sony, with nearly a quarter of the 100 million PlayStation 2 (PS2) consoles sold worldwide bought by Japanese gamers.

TGS will be the first time that gamers will be able to get their hands on the PS3 and a raft of playable titles.

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What happens when the Pope is assassinated?

Given the recent words from the Pope regarding Muslims, this is a definite possibility. So just what would that mean. I personally feel that should the Pope be assassinated then there will be an escalation in violence around the world between Muslims and Christians. Why is it that religion is the root of so much violence?

From the article
The pope elected to succeed John Paul II will be assassinated and his death will spark a Muslim invasion of the West that will split the Roman Catholic Church, according to an interpretation of Nostradamus’ prophecies by a leading Colombian author.

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Digital TV: End to End

Digital TV is going to change television as we know it. There is however a lot of people who don’t even understand what it is. So for all those who don’t know or want to know more this article gives you the end-to-end take on Digital TV.

From the article
The digitization of television is of interest to the Internet community in that it opens the possibility of a new mode of delivering IP packets to the home. IP services can be delivered over television broadcast distribution networks, whether over the air, cable, or satellite. This article introduces the basic concepts of digital television (DTV) and provides a point of departure for further reading.

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Generation Game for Employers

Employers these days are having to play the Generation Game. The workforce is changing and attitudes to work are changing with it. Each generation brings it’s own unique set of management requirements, wants and attitudes. All this is leading us down the path of “work” as we currently know it changing forever. By work I am mainly referring to “Corporate” environments where you go to a high rise office building each day to do your job.

So just what is the Generation Game that employers are having to play. We can divide workers into 3 distinct groups, with each group having it’s own nuances.

Group 1: Baby Boomers - This is those in the 45+ bracket.
The baby boomers create the modern workplace. They respect authority,status and know the rules. They are resistant to change.

Group 2: Generation X – Aged 30 to 45
Generation X are brash, cynical and motivated by self interest. They judge things by money and have little respect for authority. Baby Boomers and Generation Y generally dislike Generation X.

Group 3: Generation Y – Aged under 30
The Generation Y group are motivated by fun, work satisfaction, social responsibility, corporate integrity and honesty, work opportunities and not money.

Given that Generation Y are making up more and more of our workforce they will eventually be the ones making the rules. What this means for the workplace is complete change. The prediction is that within a few years the tradition of going into the office each day to do ones work will be all but gone. You will work from home or wherever and performance is based on getting the job done.

Google Does Real Estate

Google does everything! Google takes over the world! It’s no longer the Internet, it’s Google Net. Is there anything that Google doesn’t want to be involved in?

Still being able to search for real estate via Google and having it integrated with Google Maps is pretty cool. Should make buying that dream home a whole lot easier.

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Why FBI Raided Largest U.S. Islamic Charity

I’m surprised that this charity (LIFE) hasn’t been raided before given their open declaration a few years ago that they are a major funder of Hammas. They are also thought to be a major funder of insurgent terrorists in Iraq.

Gee no wonder they have been raided! Is this the end of LIFE?

From the article
This morning, the FBI began raiding LIFE and hauling out documents. Well, it's about time. LIFE--the largest Islamic charity still open for business in America--openly admitted on its 1995-'97 taxes to be a major funder of HAMAS.

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Google ordered to remove Belgian news from website

The ruling by the Belgian court that Google remove Belgian newspaper articles and photo’s from it’s news service could have big repercussions. The ruling here is basically that by reproducing these articles, Google is causing publishers to lose control of their websites and their content. I think the decision is absolutely absurd. Last I looked, when you clicked on an article in Google news it took you to the source site. Isn’t that a good thing? Wouldn’t it in fact be driving more traffic to the newspaper sites?

Anyway the decision has been made and it will be interesting to see if other countries or media organisations follow suit.

From the article
A Belgian court has ordered US Internet search giant Google to stop reproducing articles, photos and graphics from French and German-language Belgian newspapers on its news site.

Under the judgement handed down on September 5, the Brussels court ruled that Google must pay a one million euro ($A1.7 million) fine daily if it does not comply.

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Rumsfeld's Fake News Flop in Iraq

I am concerned about the claims this article makes. While we have come to expect some untruths from the Bush administration the claim about deliberate untruths being announced on CNN and other media is really disturbing. Some people (wrongly) believe everything they see and hear and deliberate untruths is just playing with their minds. There needs to be some accountability for statements that Government’s make. If they are found to be widely untrue then they should suffer some consequences.

From the article
An example of a psyops operation that used "deception" in Iraq occurred during the 2004 preparations for the U.S. military assault on Fallujah, which had become a stronghold for insurgents. On October 14, a spokesman for the marines appeared on CNN and announced that the long-awaited military campaign to retake Fallujah had begun. In fact, the announcement was a deliberate falsehood. The announcement on CNN was intended to trick the insurgents so that U.S. commanders could see how they would react to the real offensive, which would not begin until three weeks later. In giving this bit of false information to CNN, however, the marines were not merely reaching a "foreign audience" but also Americans who watch CNN.

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Why digital is bad

Is Digital being overused? Is it at times replacing far superior systems. I disagree with some of the points in this article. I feel the quality overall of digital products is surperior to it’s predecssors. I will agree that sometimes digital images aren’t what they should be but then it depends on the photographer and camera being used. Digital cameras are improving all the time and therefore the images will as well.

From the article
But yet despite this, digitality is being squashed into more and more places. Most of the time undetectably, but I can recall countless occasions when I’ve seen poorly compressed, or grossly enlarged images featured in magazines. In this situation a print from a film negative would invariably have resulted in a better image.

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10 ways to avoid outrageous hospital overcharges

Here’s a story that will appeal to most. How many out there avoid going to the hospital because of the cost? I would suggest a lot. This article takes a good look at the way hospitals are overcharging and baffling patients with bills they can’t understand.

How about hospitals focus on actually treating the patient. Isn’t that what they are for?

From the article
Profit-hungry hospitals are overcharging consumers an estimated $10 billion a year. Some deliberately work to keep bills indecipherable. Here's how to fight back.

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Combating Cyber Crime

Cyber Crime is a real problem and is growing at a rapid rate. It’s important that you take steps to protect yourself online and don’t become another victim. It’s also an issue for countires as a whole which are looking at ways to protect their vital infrastructures from Cyber attacks.

From the article
There is a very old and correct saying that goes on to say that a coin has two sides. Like a coin almost every aspect of life has two sides. For example the most common example can be taken of the advent of technology and the crime associated with it.

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What’s more likely to kill you, Terrorists or Appendix?

With all the focus on terrorists and the money being poured into fighting them it seems all the other potential threats to your life are being ignored. If you take a look at the stats the actual potential of dying by way of a terrorist attack is very low compared to other threats such as driving off the road.

Begs the question, should the money currently going into fighting terrorists be spent elsewhere?

From the article
Comparing official mortality data with the number of Americans who have been killed inside the United States by terrorism since the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma reveals that scores of threats are far more likely to kill an American than any terrorist -- at least, statistically speaking.

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To iPod or Not

With Apple releasing new versions of there iPods this article is very timely. It provides an excellent comparison between the shuffle and it’s competitors. So if you are undecided which way to go this article should help.

Off the topic, this site also has an interesting title….snakesinmyass. What’s up with that? Well visit the site and click on the “What’s up with the title” link to find out.

From the article
Here’s a visual and analytical comparison of the Shuffle’s current and future competitors. Is the Shuffle the king of its market? Read on and decide.

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Government fail Cyber Storm Attack

The U.S Department of Homeland Security and a number of other organisations have been playing the modern version of war games. This one is called Cyber Storm and is a simulation of a coordinated cyber attack on critical infrastructure and the government.

As a result of this exercise the U.S. Government comes out of it rather badly. The test has shown that there are significant weakness and that the Government is rather unpreappared for such an attack. Still I guess the test has served it’s purpose in highlighting these issues so hopefully some sort of remedy can be put in place.

From the article
Among other things, the report found that the NCRCG did not have sufficient technical experts on staff to respond to the volume of incidents. "As a result, development of an accurate situational picture was challenging, albeit in part due to the difficulty of the scenario."

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Google on the Ropes in China

New statistics show that Google is continuing to loose ground to Baidu in China. Google has always struggled in China, first with the censorship requirements placed on them and now it appears that things such as speed of service are also affecting their market share. Personally, if I was Google I would say stuff you to the Chinese and exit the market. Until the Chinese government relax there censorship and let there people enjoy the benefits of the internet in it’s entirety then don’t bother with the market at all. Off course this is a simplistic view and there are other factors at play here not to mention the potentially lucrative market if you can get a fare chunk of it.

From the article
The Mountain View, California-based Google has lost significant share in the three largest Chinese markets of Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, while Beijing-based Baidu has gained substantial ground and a commanding market share lead.

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What's cool: 4 professionals on the business tools they can't live without

It’s always interesting to see what others find as their most useful gadgets. It’s also of interest to see what others are using their gadgets for. For example, who would have thought the ipod would become a great device for gathering intelligence ahead of a sporting event yes this is what Colorado hurler Jason Jennings is doing.

From the article
From CEOs to Major League pitchers, the professionals who rely on technology the most have the best ideas for products that can make your life better.

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Who Killed George Bush?

Don’t panic George is still with us! On the eve of the 9/11 anniversary, a film was showing at the Toronto Film Festival called “Death of a President”. This is a fakeumentary that imagines the assassination of George Bush. Apparently the footage is very persuasive. I’m not sure why Channel 4 made this film. Perhaps it’s wishful thinking on their part.

Was it directed by Osama?

From the article
a sober fakeumentary from Britain's Channel 4 that imagines the assassination of the current President Bush in Chicago on Oct. 19, 2007, and depicts it in footage so persuasive that some viewers may need to give themselves a reality-check pinch.

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Sony admits it’s in decline

Ken Kuturagi, Playstation President for Sony has made an incredible statement. He has publicly said that the company is struggling. This sort of statement from a senior executive at any corporation, let alone one as big as Sony is almost unheard off. Sony’s struggles with the PS3 and the delays to it’s worldwide launch are damaging the company any will also be driving customers to there rivals such as the Xbox.

As a dedicated Playstation follower, I hope they sort it out soon because I really want to get my hands on the PS3.

Form the article
If you asked me if Sony's strength in hardware was in decline, right now I guess I would have to say that might be true

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Worlds Safest Destinations Named

Looking at travelling then this article has the safest places to go. Good to see my home, New Zealand is listed as one of the safest countries. It’s certainly no surprise that the UK and the US don’t make the top destinations. I wonder why!

From the article
While no one can guarantee a hazard-free trip, this list showcases five destinations with low crime rates, clean food and water, minimal to non-existent terrorist threats and excellent medical services,


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Portable content not connecting with consumers

Despite all the hype around mobile devices and particularly there use for accessing the internet and more, some of this technology is not really catching on with consumers. After a year of deal making between content creators and distributors, it appears the shift next year will be towards selling the content to the consumer.

I personally like the idea of being to have the internet on my portable but I want it as close to the experience you get when browsing the net on your PC. Seems we are a way off that yet.

From the article
There has been a flurry of content-related deal-making and partnership activity in the past year between those who create content and those who distribute it. Granted, this was a necessary step in the development of the mobile entertainment industry, but the focus is shifting to how to sell this newly acquired content properly.

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The Facebook Apology Letter

Seems the power of protest has had an impact. Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook has issued an apology letter after thousands protested about the site’s new mini-feed feature.

It’s good to see sites actually listening to their users and in this case Facebook are building in tighter privacy controls as a result of these protests. Mark also goes out of his way to offer a better explanation about the changes.

From the article
Never underestimate the power of the protest. Founder and CEO of the Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, released a statement on the popular social networking website in response to the thousands of students who protested the site’s new mini-feed feature.

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Peter Brock: Australian motor racing legend killed

This has been a bad week for Australia. First there was the death of Steve Irwin, now there motor racing legend, Peter Brock has been killed in a car crash. Peter Brock was known as the “King of the mountain” for his dominance of the Bathurst race which he won 6 times in 7 years and 9 times over all. He will be sadly missed.

From the article
Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock has been killed in an accident while taking part in the Targa West rally in Western Australia, motor sport officials have confirmed.


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China to become biggest broadband market

We all know how huge China is. Now that huge population is getting into the internet at an ever increasing rate. Latest figures indicate that they will overtake the US as the world’s biggest broadband market within a year. Now all they need to do is relax the censorship.

From the article
China's broadband users will reach 79 million by the end of 2007 compared with 46 million on June 30 this year, according to Ovum Inc.

There will be about 50 million in the United States by the end of this year, industry insiders said.

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Digg is Rigged! Or is it?

Wow the writer of this article has certainly dugg into the numbers to see what’s really going on at Digg. It doesn’t look good for Digg based on the findings here. What will this mean for dig? I suspect not a lot, but if it becomes so dominated by few then others may flee the site and go dig a hole for themselves elsewhere.

From the article
This user had 3 of the top 15 stories at the time. Another user had 2 frontpage stories. This isn't something I've ever really noticed before, but it did make me immediately suspicious - getting to the frontpage of Digg isn't the easiest thing in the world.


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What’s the world’s fastest browser?

An important question for some. Some mixed results in these tests. I personally use Firefox and have found it to be a lot quicker than IE6 which I used previously.

I would love to hear what you think of various browser speeds.

From the article
Oh sure, the following tests aren’t as scientific as putting all the browsers in a ring and seeing which one is left standing after the fight, but it’s close.

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White House has a new counterterrorism strategy

It seems the White House believe they have severely damaged the al-Qaeda organisation. They now believe the real threat lies with smaller networks and individuals. Sure they are a threat but I also think al-Qaeda is as strong as ever if not stronger. You cut off the head(s) and others grow in their place. The more you antagonise the more al-Qaeda gets backers for there cause. This fight against terrorism is far from over. I’m really not sure what the strategy should be. Certainly I think we all need to have eyes in the back of our heads and be super vigilant.

From the article
the White House describes al-Qaeda as a significantly degraded organization, but outlines potent threats from smaller networks and individuals motivated by al-Qaeda ideology, a lack of freedom and "twisted" propaganda about U.S. policy in the Middle East.


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Nokia no longer cool

If you want a mobile phone that is cool then it seems that Nokia is no longer the brand to get. According to latest research, Nokia is losing ground in the critical youth market, mainly to Motorola.

While I’m not in the youth market, I also want my phone to look cool!

From the article
According to GfK, Nokia continues to dominate the market overall with 43 percent of new phone sale but has lost significant ground in the under 25 market, where it has 31 percent, followed by Motorola at 27 percent.

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UN bends over to madman

The UN is now kissing Iran’s ass. It seems the line now is not to take a hard line but join the appeasement club. How is this going to achieve anything? Iran is a mad country and a hard line needs to be taken with them or they will continue along the nuclear path and do whatever the hell they like.

From the article
At the same time, Khofi Annan was playing kissy face with Ahmedinejad in a last ditch effort to rescue negotiations. Rather than taking a hard line with Iran, as he should, he's cautioning the rest of the world be cautious and to join the Chamberlain Appeasement Club and bend over to this madman, who regularly states that he wishes to destroy Israel completely.

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The assault on software giant Microsoft

Microsoft is under attack. The software giant has always faced pressure but it would seem that this pressure is mounting at an ever increasing rate. Microsoft have always had “grand” visions but the reality is always different.

From the article
Alas, the M.home is a far cry from real life: where few computers link up to hi-fi and television, where complex software, hardware and competing media formats drive users to despair, and where setting up wireless home networks is a black art.

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How Britain helped Israel Go Nuclear

Don’t you just love it when dirty little secrets come out of the closet? Makes a change from the U.S. being in trouble. I’m not really surprised at all by the revelations in this article. Israel has always been supported by the U.S., Britain and others.

From the article
Secret papers show how Britain helped Israel make the A-bomb in the 1960s, supplying tons of vital chemicals including plutonium and uranium. And it looks as though Harold Wilson and his ministers knew nothing about it.

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Will SpiralFrog make iTunes croak?

Free music download’s is a vey tempting but will it kill off iTunes? I certainly think it will have some impact but no iTunes will live forever. SpiralFrog on the other hand will I believe be dead within a few years. I can’t see this service making enough money to survive. Still if you are prepared to sit through a 90 second plus advert for your free song then why not use them while they are around.

From the article
SpiralFrog claims that consumers are willing to pay for their content by watching "non-intrusive, contextually-relevant, targeted advertising."


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Tension mounting between North Korea and U.S.

Tenisons keep on mounting between North Korea and the U.S. This time the Korean’s are accusing the U.S. of threatening war after conducting a missile defence test. It really is only a matter of time before the tension between these 2 countires spills over into some sort of military action.

From the article
The US was increasing tensions on the Korean peninsula with its test and by holding military drills with South Korea, a North Korean statement said.

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16,000 for Google Code Jam

Have you signed up for Google Code Jam. 16,000 people have and there is only 5 days left for registration. It will be interesting to see what gems come from this and which ones get adopted by Google. If I was a programmer I would enter, alas I am not.

From the article
So far, about 16,000 competitors have signed up to show off their programming skills -- and perhaps win an all-expenses paid trip to our New York City engineering office to compete in the finals on October 27

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Blogging: A reality check

We all have dreams of making it big in the blogging world and earn a comfortable living from it. The reality of the situation is that to succeed takes dedication and more and then only a few will rise to the top.

From the article
Even a year ago people would say to me "blogging? What's that", now people ask how they can "tell their boss where to shove it" and become a full time blogger. I think there are some unrealistic expectations being propagated.

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