Floating in the Mekong river - 22/01/2002
Dawn of the real-time enterprise and
Moving into real time
Now, says Ricker, make-or-break decisions are predicated on live data pouring in via real-time platforms and applications. For example, stores on the West Coast can react to "early reads" of East Coast sales figures and even rejigger floor sets to highlight fast-selling items before doors open for the West Coast business day.
TV addiction (via
Adam Curry)
Perhaps the most ironic aspect of the struggle for survival is how easily organisms can be harmed by that which they desire. The trout is caught by the fisherman's lure, the mouse by cheese. But at least those creatures have the excuse that bait and cheese look like sustenance. Humans seldom have that consolation. The temptations that can disrupt their lives are often pure indulgences. No one has to drink alcohol, for example. Realizing when a diversion has gotten out of control is one of the great challenges of life.
A November 19 report by the Project for Excellence in Journalism found that the network news shows spent 33 per cent of their air time selling something; on average 20 per cent of the stories were for books, TV shows, music or products their company produced (via The Reg)
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Who Wants to Spend Valentines Day Alone!. Tired of being alone on the most romantic holiday of the year while others are with the one they love?
GinaMaria Jerome, author of the book, The Portable Pocket People Meeter: 50 Ways to Meet, Greet, and Communicate, is on a mission this year to see that people start reaching out to another, meeting, greeting, and having a great time doing so.
HOW TO THROW A DINNER PARTY AND STILL FEEL LIKE A MAN. New Guide to Relaxed Entertaining Proves: You Don't Need a Glue Gun to Throw a Party.
Uncle Sam and Patriotic Posters Are Back. Americans have embraced the Patriotic Posters of World Wars I and II for their homes and offices. As they seek new ways to personalize their patriotic feelings, many are turning to the Icons of the past such as Uncle Sam and Rosie The Riveter. Authentic Vintage Posters that relate to patriotic themes are very much back in demand.
This release describes the wonderful variety of authentic Vintage Posters and provides non-commercial advice on shopping for them, and avoiding the inexpensive knock-offs.
The non-profit International Vintage Poster Dealers (IVPDA) will send a free illustrated brochure about these works of art to readers who send a stamped self-addressed envelope to their post office box.
Chaussette Verte is an Italian-French electric jazz band that is fighting against showbusiness. (via
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Anti State dot com : this site is the purest oasis of hardcore market anarchist journalism on the internet. Welcome! (via
End the War on Freedom
Links and Commentary from [his] Crypto-Anarcho-Libertarian Perspective)
Know your enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles, you will never be defeated. When you are ignorant of the enemy but know yourself, your chances of winning or losing are equal. If ignorant both of your enemy and of yourself, you are sure to be defeated in every battle. [
Art of War]
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