Microsoft Counters Apple With a Terrible Ad

Microsoft has a new ad that is getting a lot of attention. The punchline: Microsoft Windows Laptops are cheaper than Macs. The ad is a reflection of Steve Ballmer’s line last week: “The economy is helpful,” Ballmer said at a conference today in New York. “Paying an extra $500 for a logo on it doesn’t [...]

Doctor Defends Canada Over Richardson

I didn’t write about the noise following the death of Natasha Richardson, but have noticed that it breaks down into two camps: helmet law fans, and critics of Quebec for not having helicopters on call. Canada’s socialized medical system has been slammed by some. An ER doctor in Lachine refutes the idea that the actress’s [...]

Computer Labs in Colleges are Becoming Unnecessary

In an interesting twist, some colleges may be dumping their computer labs. It seems that since so many new college students are coming to school with their own laptops, that the traditional computer labs may become extinct. In one survey at the University of Virginia only 4 freshman students showed up without a laptop. In [...]