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Sunday, May 6, 2012

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Links for 2012-05-05 [Digg]

Posted: 06 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Group pulls plug on billboard linking global warming believers to terrorists
The Heartland Institute retreated from a billboard campaign equating people convinced that global warming is real to convicted killer Ted Kaczynski.
INFOGRAPHIC: How Much Do You Know About Asbestos?
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Check out this infographic about the dangers of asbestos to learn how you can protect yourself.
Super Moon Over Earth Saturday Night
The biggest and brightest full moon of the year arrives Saturday night, May 5, 2012 as our celestial neighbor passes closer to Earth than usual creating a ``supermoon'' --the closest and therefore the biggest and brightest full moon of the...
Turn Your Clothes Into Wearable Computers With Graphene
A new graphene-based material, GraphExeter, could revolutionize wearable technology.
A smart, huge company should buy Yahoo immediately
There is value in Yahoo. It’s real and tangible. While conventional wisdom would look at the trends and the follies of the beleaguered tech firm as a sign that they would be a bad investment, there’s another perspective that knows that now is the best time to buy. I know. I’ve been there.
Student suspended for wearing 'offensive' Jesus T-shirt
A student in N.S. was suspended over a pro-Jesus T-shirt that offended his classmates. Did the school board go too far?
Hackers plan attack on Russian government sites
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The activist hacker group Anonymous said on Friday it planned to attack Russian government websites in order to support opposition protests ahead of Vladimir Putin 's inauguration as president.
Employed Women Are the Solution
Being a woman is a great opportunity but also a responsibility, because our society is so far from being equal and united. Great changes are the result of little actions by each person. What you are waiting for?
For 9/11 victims' families, hearing another ordeal
Moans, sighs and exclamations erupted Saturday as relatives of Sept. 11 victims watched four closed-circuit TV feeds from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that showed the self-proclaimed mastermind of the attacks and co-defendants trying to slow their arraignment, a move that drew outbursts from viewers of "c'mon, are you kidding me?"
No death penalty for woman in murder spree
A county prosecutor in Washington state won't seek the death penalty against Holly Grigsby, who along with her boyfriend is charged with going on a killing spree that left four people dead in Washington, Oregon and California.
Simple Paper Flashlight Folds As Flat As a Bookmark
LEDs are not only incredibly energy-efficient, but they're also small enough to be squeezed into the tiniest of gadgets. Or in the case of the Lite Lite, a simple piece of paper that folds into a working flashlight. There is some assembly required, of course, but it's as simple as folding a piece...
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Mayweather wins unanimous decision over Cotto
Floyd Mayweather remained unbeaten, nabbing a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Miguel Cotto to win the WBA light middleweight title.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Bloody Computer!

How to show unread messages in Gmail (Again)

Posted: 05 May 2012 05:56 AM PDT

A while ago I posted a short article about how to list unread emails in Google Mail. I have found a way to also list unread emails which have a particular label. Simply enter label:unread label:XXXXX in the search bar - replacing XXXXX with the particular label applied to unread messages you wish to find. For example, if you have some messages labelled with Work, you can find any of those that are unread by searching for label:unread label:Work.

This could also be used to find those messages to which two or more labels are applied.

PC Solutions Area

Links for 2012-05-04 [Digg]

Posted: 05 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Can Constipation Kills?
Medical experts will tell you that constipation is not a condition or illness that kills people. They are misleading people huh. People are dying because of the complications from constipation but will tell you it’s not the constipation that kills...

Friday, May 4, 2012

Nita's Random Thoughts

NBC “The Voice” Season 2 Semi Final Performance

Posted: 04 May 2012 12:23 AM PDT

I was just done watching The Voice Season 2 Live Semi Final performance on Comcast On Demand. The live performance show aired on Monday, April 30, 2012, with the elimination show following on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Competition Performances Order Coach Contestant Song Coach points Public points Total points Result 1 Adam Levine Tony Lucca [...]

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Links for 2012-05-02 [Digg]

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Polar Bears Swim Hundreds of Miles in One Go
Tracking data shows polar bears with cubs are swimming great distances in open water.
The Demon Star: Cairo Calendar Shows Egyptians Discovered Binary Algol 3200 Years Ago
Algol, aka the Demon Star, is actually a binary star in the Perseus constellation, and has been discovered by a group of Finnish researchers to be first noted by the Egyptians some 3200 years ago. It is one of the best known eclipsing binaries, the first such star to be discovered, and also one of the first (non-nova) variable stars to be discovered.

Links for 2012-05-01 [Digg]

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Technological breakthroughs to make us immortal
'Immortality' is a word that has great significance in human life. No matter what other achievements science can stake claim to (and there are many amazing ones, no doubt), the ability to control death is not one of them. Sure we have been able to extend
Protecting Weird Science: Why We Pay to Study Dog Urine, Guinea Pig Hearing, and Meth Rats
Sometimes you have to study some weird stuff to learn how to make life better.
The Yellowstone Supereruption Is Closer Than We Thought
The good news: scientists have discovered that "the Yellowstone super-volcano is a little less super than previously thought." The bad news: the Yellowstone super-volcano is "more active than previously thought."
America’s future in space
NASA and a company called SpaceX are getting ready to send a rocket to the international space station, a launch that heralds a new strategy of relying on the private sector to deliver cargo — and eventually crews — into orbit.

Links for 2012-04-30 [Digg]

Posted: 01 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Single laser makes many colours
New design is based on quantum dots. A new type of semiconductor laser that can be easily modified to create light over a range of different colours has been created by researchers in the US. The device is based on tiny particles called colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) that emit different colours of light according to their size – rather than their chemical composition.
Weird ocean current may create coral refuges
Global warming is expected to have devastating effects on coral reefs, but recent research points to a few exceptions. Warming in the equatorial Pacific may actually create refuges for corals around a handful of islands, even as it bleaches, or kills, corals elsewhere, suggests new research that predicts increased upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water in these places.

Links for 2012-04-25 [Digg]

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT

McDonald's Worker Arrested For Allegedly Spitting In Customers' Drinks
A South Carolina county's deputies say a McDonald's employee spit in two customers' cups of iced tea after the drinks were returned because they weren't sweet enough.

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7 Benefits of Payroll Software for Small Businesses

Posted: 02 May 2012 11:47 PM PDT

As new small businesses begin to expand, paperwork can become out of control and automation of some tasks a necessity. When you are a one person show, a filing cabinet and a couple of spreadsheets will be enough to sort out your profit, your pay and your tax but when you begin to employ staff, or segregate existing staff into departments, payroll software should be taken into consideration. If you are unsure as to whether your business needs this software have a look at the seven key benefits below:

1.) Improved Efficiency In Payroll

Payroll is a complicated department that requires the utmost accuracy, and quite rightly too, no employee will be productive if their pay is wrong. Processing payroll manually requires a number of complex calculations, such as individual tax calculations for each paycheque; this wastes time that could be spent more productively. Payroll software can perform these tasks automatically once an employee's details have been entered.

2.) Avoid Duplicate Records

When a number of departments (HR, Accounting Services, Payroll etc…) are using different software to collate payroll data it can often result in a number of duplicate records being created in the process. With one piece of payroll software that all departments could input data into this needless waste of time is eliminated. In addition to this, payroll software will more often than not allow customised security access for different departments. So, if security between departments is a concern, this is a feature to look out for.

3.) Track Employee Time

While 'tracking' employees may sound a little Orwellian, time tracking is actually beneficial to both the employee and the business. Employees on an hourly rate will receive the exact level of pay they are due (so no overtime 'goes missing') and the business can save time by reducing the effort and expense cause by incorrect time management by employees. The time is tracked using a clock within the payroll software's daily log.

4.) Create Reports Quickly and Easily.

As would be expected, general payroll reports can be created by the software allowing managers a chance to review financial information. More specific reports can also be created though. Daily time logs can be reviewed with time reports. Employee lists can be created to help human resources, hiring and training staff. The accounts department can get help filing taxes via withholding reports and so on… a report can be created for almost any department where the software is in use.

5.) Simplify Tax Filing

Tax is nobody's friend, so getting help to lighten the burden it has on your business is always good news. Manually processing tax can cause errors and we all know how unsympathetic the taxman is when it comes to mistakes. Payroll software will also become aware of changing tax laws via updates. So, instead of risking expensive errors, let the payroll software do this for you.

6.) Save Money

Time is money – it is an old business cliché but a true one none the less. Running payroll with software saves time that would be wasted with compiling information, making calculations and altering records. Simply put, saving time lowers overheads, which in turn, increases profit margins.

7.) Free Time

Time may be money but it is also opportunity. By minimizing errors and making the business more efficient payroll software offers the business owner the opportunity to seriously consider how to use all their new found time productively.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Nita's Random Thoughts

Muve Music Considers Expanding Beyond US

Posted: 01 May 2012 05:21 PM PDT

The music plan from 3G mobile provider Cricket has grown in popularity in the United States. Due to its success, Muve Music is now planning to expand its services and reach a wider target audience. Image from Flickr This system provides music through the phone without the need for a personal computer. Cricket has developed [...]