Analyst firm Gartner has formed a new advocacy council around the issue of IT maintenance contracts and issued a “code of conduct” it wants vendors to follow, actions that could further intensify an already hot topic.
Maintenance fees, which are charged annually in exchange for product updates, bug fixes and technical support, have come under increased [...]
The World Cup is literally abuzz with the vuvuzela.
The only thing that is African in this World Cup is South Africa’s own vuvuzela horn. It’s reminds me of the Chanks played by lead warriors in Hindu mythological movies.
What is your opinion on these African cultural icons descending on to the world stage?
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John Isner of USA finally won the longest match in tennis history, which lasted for 3 days. The American hit a backhand winner to win the last of the match’s 980 points, and he took the fifth set Thursday against Nicolas Mahut, 70-68.
The first-round match took 11 hours, 5 minutes over three [...]
Earlier this month, NASA warned that as the Sun wakes up from its “deep slumber,” a massive solar storm could wreak havoc on our electronics, from satellites to the electrical grid, causing damages up to 20 times the cost of Hurricane Katrina.
But the Sun isn’t the only threat to our electronic lifeline. [...]
As the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues to extend, concern is growing for the wildlife that stand in its path, especially since many of the coastal animals are currently in their reproductive seasons. Its really really sad and bad happening out there.
Click for more pictures from Huffingtonpost
I know this does not belong to Funtertainment, but need to post in video section.
This is really bad friends.
Today (May 20, 2010) on Wall Street
The pounding continues in Asia (9:08 PM, May 20, 2010)
What is going on? Sovereign debt crisis, leading to disintegrating Euro, leading to major currency crisis. More on this on Friday, May 21st MMGL.
Solders are one of the most wanted and paid profession in the world. So here are some beautiful women solders from around the world. You will find that some of them are really good lookers
Using Google today, you may have noticed that something feels slightly different — the look and feel of our search results have changed! Today’s metamorphosis responds to the increasing richness of the web and the increasing power of search — revealing search tools on the left and updating the visual look and feel throughout. While [...]
Came across this killer innovation while browsing through TED. Amazed by the use of it and you can imagine what you can do after watch the following video.
Checked the price of it and little disappointed since it’s not with in reach of many ($150+tax). Here the links for further reference.
Buy from Amazon
Life saver bottle’s website.
I [...]
The Smart people at Google never fail to surprise us on April 1st. This is funny.
A different kind of company name
4/01/2010 12:01:00 AM
Early last month the mayor of Topeka, Kansas stunned the world by announcing that his city was changing its name to Google. We’ve been wondering ever since how best [...]
[Via CNN]
People come up to Aimee Mullins all the time and say, “you know, I have to tell you, you just don’t look disabled.”
The record-setting athlete, actress and model says, “And it’s sweet because I know that they’re confused, and they’re telling me this because they know I’m missing both legs from the shin down, [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has purchased the 2007 Lexus ES 350 previously owned by Rhonda and Eddie Smith, who testified last week before a Congressional committee about their unintended acceleration experience. NHTSA intends to thoroughly study the vehicle at their vehicle research and test center in East Liberty, Ohio, to try to [...]
[Via - NY Times]
In the first of many Congressional hearings into Toyota’s extensive recalls, a senior company executive told the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday that the repairs prescribed by the company might “not totally” solve the problem of unintended sudden acceleration in its vehicles.
Since last fall, Toyota has recalled more than eight [...]
I am not a ‘chicken-little’ or an alarmist of any kind. But, when I see disturbing developments that are going to affect our livelihood and lives, I feel like disseminating that ‘feeling.’ In the attached audio (podcast) bit I sounded an alarm and urged the listeners to take defensive mechanisms with your money and investments. [...]
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