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IT Change Is Hard: Typewriters Still in Use at NYPD
computerworld.com — Technological change is never easy. Or quick. Or perfect. Just look at the New York City Police Department. The NYPD made unfortunate news this week when the New York Post reported that New York City had signed a nearly $1 million contract with a vendor to purchase thousands of new manual and electric typewriters during the next three years. More…
Electric cars poised to jolt auto industry
msnbc.msn.com — Ford, Nissan and Tesla have received loans that the companies say will help them tool up to manufacture their planned electric models, with the first cars arriving in 2010. The next step forward for electric cars will come on Aug. 2, when Nissan is expected to unveil the first of three electric models in three vehicle segments. More…
GNOME-Do Adds Docklets to App Launching Bar - Gnome-do
lifehacker.com — Linux: If you're using GNOME-Do and not using the up-to-date repository for the app launcher, you really should be. That's where you'll find goodies like the newest "Docklets," helpful widgets that respond to both clicks and text commands. More…
12 Events Wayyy More Likely to Occur Before Detox Drops
therapup.uproxx.com — Detox has become more of a musical enigma than an album. Through extensive research, hours of Quantum Leap to determine if in parallel universes Dr. Dre does indeed release the album, and a massive effort on behalf of all the professional psychics, here are 12 events we believe will occur before the good Doc deems Detox fit enough for consumption. More…

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