Monthly Archives: October 2009

Microsoft kills Office Accounting

When I last looked at accounting software, I was somewhat concerned about choosing a Microsoft product. It appears my concern was well founded. If I had decided to use Office Accounting, I’d be shitting bricks right now: It’s discontinued (via email): Dear valued Microsoft® Office Accounting customer: We are writing to let you know that [...]

A new, exciting way to poison drinking water!

New Way to Tap Gas May Expand Global Supplies: “We know the shale is out there,” said Lars Erik Oino, a Statoil geologist working at Chesapeake headquarters here, as he rubbed hydrochloric acid on a shale sample to test its mineral makeup. “This could have a huge impact on the European energy situation.” Dude, look [...]