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Google Wave: an Introduction

Comment in Videos (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 10/24/2009
Wave is slowly (not sure yet if I should add 'surely') growing on me. By the way if the guy who made that video did genuinely so and is really not affiliated to Google he truly deserves a job there.... and an invite ^_^ (see comment)
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Recession Causes Mexican Immigrants to Run for the Border

Comment in News (-1 diggs, 0 replies) - on 07/25/2009
I can't believe the number of xenophobic comments. Number of immigrants coming in a country or leaving it is a reliable indicator of how economically healthy said country is; When (if ever) the economy peaks up again so will that number, whether one likes … (see comment)
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Visualizing the US-China Trade Relationship (INFOGRAPHIC)

Comment in Images (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 05/01/2009
The imbalance is with the whole world, not just China: 2.19 Trillions worth of import vs 1.38 Trillions exported = 800 Billions in trade deficit of which, granted, roughly 300 imbalance with China. (see comment)
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Taking the Boss Hostage? In France, It’s a Labor Tactic

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 04/05/2009
disclaimer: the scope of the thread is reduced to 'tyranny' and its understanding. Of course what follows is not to be taken as an excuse for the sequestration that took place in France. @johndi: tyranny requiring oppressive power where do you put jall th … (see comment)
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Taking the Boss Hostage? In France, It’s a Labor Tactic

Comment in News (8 diggs, 2 replies) - on 04/04/2009
One the contrary unions there are not strong and hardly represent the majority of workers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_unions_in_Europ ... As for government interfering too much, it is mostly considered as a neutral regulator. … (see comment)
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Taking the Boss Hostage? In France, It’s a Labor Tactic

Comment in News (5 diggs, 2 replies) - on 04/04/2009
In my book the term 'tyranny' does not have the same meaning as the one you seem to have used it for in your comment. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tyranny (see comment)
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DIY Freaks Flock to 'Hacker Spaces' Worldwide

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 04/01/2009
Had a look on the list of hackerspaces in the world. Er... only one in France. (see comment)
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Unemployment hits 25-year high

Comment in News (-1 diggs, 0 replies) - on 03/07/2009
Churchill is undoubtedly remembered for his achievements in economics, in this regards it does indeed make sense to quote him here. Next time there is an article about, say, sport, please refresh our memory with some of his deep views in that matter. (see comment)
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Disney's Ratatouille is About a Gay Rat, Scholars Say

Comment in News (3 diggs, 0 replies) - on 03/05/2009
Gay as in 'happy', right? Besides, doesn't the cartoon take place in gay Paris? So what, move on with your lives people. (see comment)
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10 Tips for Blogging Your Way to Small Business Success

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 02/22/2009
tip 6 : "Small business owners sometimes feel funny inquiring about what their competition is up to. Keep in mind, this is business, I highly recommend having a search around the web to discern what your competitors are up to. In most cases I think y … (see comment)
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Ruper Murdoch: "Don't Give Up on Open Markets" (VIDEO)

Comment in Videos (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 02/10/2009
R.Murdoch didn't need to go as far as Europe if he wanted examples of 'protectionism'. What about the fact that over the past three decades, U.S. steel producers have been shielded from foreign competition by quotas, voluntary export restraints, minimum p … (see comment)
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Oh, the 25 Random Things We Do for the Sake of Facebook

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 02/08/2009
It's the latest buzz around in the blogoshere; Like they've never seen a meme before. Hello! (see comment)
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Debating Next-Generation Nuclear Waste

Comment in News (3 diggs, 0 replies) - on 02/06/2009
For your information the constructor is the consortium CFS, joint venture between Areva and Siemens. If you want to point finger, point it in the right direction please. (see comment)
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France may take NATO command post in U.S.

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 02/05/2009
Personally, I totally disagree with France getting back into NATO. (see comment)
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Facebook and the Law - 8 Things to Know

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 02/05/2009
Not friendly terms at all. I am on Facebook but the minute another social network, that understands better true and 'friendly' relationship with users, comes up I'm out of it and will make sure all those I follow and follow me act likewise. Honestly, I ha … (see comment)
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Weatherizing homes: The next big green industry?

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 02/05/2009
"Energy efficiency is the biggest low-hanging fruit. It's the bridge to get us to a renewable energy future," he said. "It's the lowest-cost way to reduce greenhouse gases and has the highest pay off." (see comment)
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Yahoo SearchPad: A Better Approach to Web Research?

Comment in News (3 diggs, 0 replies) - on 02/04/2009
"While SearchPad certainly seems like an advancement in the Web research space, don’t expect it to be the feature that tilts the search war in Yahoo’s favor. After all, the bulk of queries on the Web are navigational and fact-based, which is not what … (see comment)
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New nuclear reactor’s waste is seven times more hazardous

Comment in News (13 diggs, 1 reply) - on 02/02/2009
I read the article... The calculation method by which Greenpeace proves that EPR's waste is 7 times more hazardous, in 2) is, first, not developped (the average reader may not understand maybe, but then again disclosing a number without the method makes t … (see comment)
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Who's Online and What Are They Doing There?

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 02/01/2009
I find that I am, sort of, cross generation. I'm a bit of Generation X when it comes to banking for instance but also Generation Y regarding the use (or decrease of it thereof) of e-mail. (see comment)
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Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze 'stops treatment after doctor

Comment in News (1 digg, 0 replies) - on 01/29/2009
This is sad news. (see comment)
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