Posted inWeb/Tech

Stanley Security in dark ages by requiring IE or Netscape

Wow, that was a rare (and unwelcome) blast to the past -- finding this on the Stanley Security web site: Sign Up for eAccountManager or eAccountManager PlusPlease note the PC system requirements for eAccountManager/eAccountManager Plus:IBM compatible computerInternet Explorer 5.0 or newer; Netscape 6.0 or newer It's been a long time since I've come across an Internet site that hasn't noticed there are other computers than IBM PCs, and other web browsers than Internet Explorer and Netscape. (Netscape stopped being supported in 2008, and few people used it after 2002.) This makes me wonder whether our security company communicates with police…
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Posted inCurrent affairs Science Sustainability

Global warming is causing disasters — Republicans ignore reality

With one exception, I'm not particularly worried about the damage Republicans can do in the new Congress, now that they're about to take over control of the House. A Democratic Senate and President will prevent them from enacting any batshit crazy laws. What's the exception? Acting on much-needed global warming and energy policy legislation. This is a policy area that can't wait for voters to come to their senses in 2012 and kick the do-nothings out of office. Obama is doing what he can administratively, but it'd be a heck of a lot better for the United States and the…
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