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Saturday, April 24, 2004

Microsoft blames users for virus problems. Says its users fault that users do not have updated virus software. Since Microsoft manages to bundle everything else in the OS, such as IE, Windows Media Player, and so on, why doesn't Microsoft also bundle anti-virus software to protect against inherent design problems of Windows? Or would this not fit their definition of "innovation"? [Edward Mitchell: Common Sense Technology]
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Build Your Own Imperial Star Destroyer [Slashdot]
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A fantastic mosaic of pictures of soldiers who died in Iraq form an aggregate picture of the 43rd President of the United States. [Scripting News]
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The demand for oil is growing rapidly. Global supplies are stagnant. This imbalance has a direct influence on the US push for a democratic and capitalist Middle East. NOTE: this push doesn't stop at Iraq. Here's how:

Remove rogue states that produce oil. As long as Iraq remained under Saddam, oil production was severely limited. The removal of Saddam removed that limit. Iran's continued push for nuclear weapons may result in UN dictated limits on their oil production.
Clear the way for corporate investment. The oil autocracies exert total control over their oil production which drastically limits outside investment. They also want steady production at moderate levels to ensure a long-term income stream. The US goal is to install true capitalist economies that will enable a) the investment of the hundreds of billions in development funds to increase production (not possible as long as these governments retain total control over production), and b) eliminate any artificial limits on production. Target: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, etc.
Security: to prevent embargos in response to US policies. The US is increasingly reliant on oil production from politically unreliable sources. The imposition of democracies in the Middle East will ease this concern. Target: all major producers.

[John Robb's Weblog]
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Proof that food kills. Of course, the study involved 18 people, which is not going to produce statistically useful results... and it only hypothesized that the volunteers who cut their diet will have also extended their lifespan. [Edward Mitchell: Common Sense Technology]
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This is utterly amazing, and it is getting very little press coverage. Read the actual document (link in article) and their explanation makes no sense. [Edward Mitchell: Common Sense Technology]
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Seat belts do not work in rollover crashes, says activist group. The solution, undoubtedly, will be airbags-for-the-head, otherwise known as "airheads". [Edward Mitchell: Common Sense Technology]
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