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Tuesday

Dec092008

The Next big Wave of Layoffs is Sony. (9,000 workers)

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Paul Sylvester | Date:

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 4:41AM |

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In a report from Engadget, there seems to be more Layoffs going on. One such one is Sony. Here is what Engadget said:

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The bad news from the Japanese consumer electronics industry continues. Sony just announced plans to cut about 8,000 global jobs from its beleaguered electronics business while making unspecified reductions to its seasonal and temporary workforce. The move, as Sony explains it, comes "in response to the sudden and rapid changes in the global economic environment." Ominously, it looks like Sony will also be raising prices in the countries where "Sony makes significant sales" (read: US and Europe) if we're reading this statement correctly:

[Via Engadget]

[ad#ad2-left]In Today's economy, you need to be prepared. So I thought I bring back some old Favorites of mine and talk about them. To see the other layoffs that I've talked about CLICK HERE. If you wanted to know what you can do to be prepared here are some great resources for people who are worried about there jobs:

5 ways to improve your chance of getting hired.

Are you asking to be scammed? (Don't get scammed while finding a job)

Google : Job Resources

If you have any others you would like to suggest please leave a comment and let everyone know. These are hard economic times and we all could use the help.

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Monday

Nov032008

Peek Email tops Time Gadget of the Year!

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Paul Sylvester | Date:

Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:36AM |

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[ad#ad2-right]I've not seen this yet, I will do my research on this Peek Email Device. This is fascinating that I didn't know that there was something I've never heard of. Anyways, I can't beleive they don't have a netbook or the new Gaming Laptop. Please, a WII fit, Now how did they get there too? How did The T-Mobile G1 get number 5th in the list. I'm surprised that the GameBoy Advanced wasn't one to be on there, After all they sold so many this year. Why not the Xbox 360? It seems people can still vote but don't expect anything to change.

Go Vote and lets make our voice heard!!

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Friday

Oct312008

IBM think Apple is Anti-Competitive!

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Paul Sylvester | Date:

Friday, October 31, 2008 at 10:42AM |

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[ad#ad2-left]In an uprecedented lawsuit, Apple is being sued by IBM due to the fact they have signed an agree with PowerPC chip maker. According to Engadget:

IBM has filed lawsuits both against Apple in California (a state traditionally indifferent to non-competes) and against Papermaster, PA SEMI is the name of the aquired company, in New York.

[Via Endadget]

Noting Apple's saying "PA Semi have been competitors since 2006" meaning that they have the right to look for other sources of income. I have the feeling this will not end anytime soon. Some analysts are predicting that there will not make any difference either way. I am wondering why they did this in the first The[ad#ad2-right]place. Are they wanting to fight Apple? Are they going to be able to do anything about it? These are all just questions that I would like to see resolved in the next few weeks.

IBM is sueing because of an Non-compete clause. clause stems from Mark Papermaster quiting IBM and joinin apple. They claim that he can't be a competitor to IBM for at least a year. Most companies in California don't bother with that clause because they don't care about the clause. Apple is saying this is bogus and notes that the lawsuit might not make it all the way to through th system. So now only time will tell.

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Friday

Oct242008

Oprah Recommends the Kindle!

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Paul Sylvester | Date:

Friday, October 24, 2008 at 5:26PM |

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Today in Chicago, and on TV screens across the USA, Oprah Winfrey is going to recommend her new "favorite gadget," which is Amazon's Kindle ebook reader. A brief video has appeared on Amazon's website to plug the show -- as spotted by Chris Nuttall at the Financial Times -- which will also feature a guest appearance by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. (Not his first, by the way.)

[via Guardian.co.uk]

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I this recent turn of events I thought I recommend some great Kindle Reviews and let you decide if it is worth your money. So Here are some fantastic Sources to help you decide for yourself:

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Amazon Kindle Real-Live Review Gizmodo

MacInTouch Kindle Review

Cnet Reviews of the Kindle

ZDnet Reviews of the Kindle

These are just a few that I could find to better help you make choices on if you would like to buy a Kindle. I hope this better helps you decide if it is worth.