Credit Card Numbers Available on Net. Thanks to beSpacific for the link to an article describing how easy it is for malfeasors to find credit card numbers on the Internet. You don't need to be a hacker, all you need is a simple Google search: … [Netlawblog]
Author: Vince Kimball
Interesting discussion
Interesting discussion. A rather interesting piece that I came across over the weekend over at Adam Barr's blog has had me thinking quite a bit about the term IT Generalist and the “persona” created by Microsoft's marketing department. The first thing that popped into my head after reading it, and all the comments, is that… Continue reading Interesting discussion
Senior Leader Resigns in China, Leaving President in Full Control
Senior Leader Resigns in China, Leaving President in Full Control. The move completed the first orderly transfer of power in Communist Party history, state media announced. By JOSEPH KAHN. [The New York Times > Home Page]
Medbloggers
Medbloggers. From an article entitled Doctor offers opinions on the Net, from the Nashua Telegraph, reprinted in yesterday's Keene Sentinel: Like most doctors, Kevin Pho keeps a busy schedule. But when he gets a break in the middle of the day or after he has finished seeing patients, he likes to log in to his… Continue reading Medbloggers
Ready or Not (and Maybe Not), Electronic Voting Goes National
Ready or Not (and Maybe Not), Electronic Voting Goes National. Voters will be asked to cast their ballots on machines whose accuracy and security against fraud have yet to be tested on such a grand scale. By TOM ZELLER Jr.. [The New York Times > Home Page]
Catching a Virus in the Act
Catching a Virus in the Act. Scientists get their first look at a virus attaching to DNA. Physical proof of this surprising interaction could lead to drugs that can stop some infections. By Kristen Philipkoski. [Wired News]
Coolio Facewall interface
Coolio Facewall interface. Leonard Lin points to this dyanmic Facewall interface which features folks turning their heads to look at who you've zoomed into. Totally coolio. The idea is that as you roll over a face, that person's details appear. This way you don't have to wait for another page to load – to find… Continue reading Coolio Facewall interface
2 probes seek cause of tunnel leak
2 probes seek cause of tunnel leak. State officials announced two separate investigations into the water leak inside the Central Artery's northbound tunnel and said yesterday they will hold Big Dig contractors accountable for the costs of any mistakes that caused Wednesday's breach. [Boston Globe — Front Page]
Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done. New from But She's A Girl: a fine discussion about the theory and practice of the Getting Things Done methodology — with Tinderbox. [Mark Bernstein]
Ray Ozzie on 9-11 Commission Report IT Implications
Ray Ozzie on 9-11 Commission Report IT Implications. Another interview with Ray Ozzie that may be of interest: T.C. Doyle of VARBusiness magazine recently interviewed Ray on what implications the 9-11 Commission report has for value-added resellers, systems integrators and other IT specialists. Here's an excerpt from the article: Ozzie makes the case that all… Continue reading Ray Ozzie on 9-11 Commission Report IT Implications