Month: September 2005

Exchange 12 Media to be DVD only. Microsoft wants you to know well in advance that the next version of Exchange will ship on DVD media only. This gives you plenty of time to ensure you have a DVD readable device available to install … [MS Exchange Blog]

Harnessing your interstitial time. Capitalize on change by planning small and watching for unexpected bits of time that you can liberate and put to good use. [43 Folders]

Having a job and a creative life. Ideas for keeping your creative life alive while you pay the bills. [43 Folders]

In Europe, High-Tech Flood Control, With Nature's Help. Experts in America say foreign flood-control projects are worth studying for inspiration about how to rebuild New Orleans. By WILLIAM J. BROAD. [NYT > Technology]

Too Many People in Nature's Way. Americans have a lot to learn from the poorest nations when it comes to coping with natural disasters, according to experts. The low-tech keys are planning and people helping people. [Wired News]

Blowing through the myths. September 8th there will be a webcast to blow through the cobwebs. Attend this session to learn why Small Business Server is perfect for any large business under 75 users. This session will debunk some of the common myths regarding the reliability and scalability of Small Business Server environments. We will… Continue reading Blowing through the myths

The back-to-paper movement The back-to-paper movement is gaining momentum. Take a look at the D*I*Y Planner: Paper, productivity & passion : “We are a community of people who see the value of paper as a medium for planning, productivity, creative expression, and exploring ideas. ” You heard it here first. [Communication Nation]

There's something symbolic here. Loads of food and other supplies were grounded for the duration of Bush's visit to New Orleans. Helicopters that were supposed to deliver the supplies were banned from flying while he was there. Security gone mad.So, the photo-op interfered with the real work of recovery. How typical. [Ceejbot]

Chertoff Continues the BIG Lie The lie: “the levees were never expected to break.” First uttered by Bush is now being defended by the head of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. “That 'perfect storm' of a combination of catastrophes exceeded the foresight of the planners, and maybe anybody's foresight,” Chertoff said. He called the disaster “breathtaking… Continue reading Chertoff Continues the BIG Lie

The Feds Should have Acted Larry Johnson provides the specific provisions of the National Response Plans that details how the Federal government is mandated to take proactive steps in an “event of national significance” like Katrina. It didn't. State and local governments are not required to ask for support prior to the implementation of the… Continue reading The Feds Should have Acted