Jetpacks and space tourism (or ... I believe I can fly)
Looking for that special gift for the geek who has everything? There's a seat available on a rocket to the International Space Station. Japanese millionaire Daisuke Enomoto, who ponied up $21 million to be launched into space, was kicked out of the training program because of chronic kidney stones. For something a bit more more affordable (at a mere $200k) but also less lofty, how about a personal jetpack.
RIM lowers outlook with preliminary Q3 results
RIM's preliminary results for its fiscal third quarter fell below its earlier forecast, with economic woes and product delays the prime culprits.
'Tis the season for layoffs, firm reports
In the largest monthly layoff toll since January 2002, U.S. companies cut 181,671 jobs in November, a 61% increase over October, according to research released Wednesday.
Juniper on the prowl, looking for Nortel partners
Juniper Networks has a new campaign out, trying to lure Nortel channel partners over to their side.
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Windows PowerShell 2.0 Unleashed
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