In this week's issue: giving your computer a cleaning, a
controversial chocolate-funded education, getting
information from blogs, and more.
---Business---
Computer Paper examines the history of repetitive strain
injuries and gives advice for improving the workplace.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110635
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110635
New Architect warns companies and organizations of the
danger of "signing over your soul" for IT services by
agreeing to unreasonable contracts.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110395
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110395
Board Member provides results from a survey of corporate
directors on governance and reform.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110636
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110636
---Computing---
PC World offers tips on keeping your computer clean (that
is, from things like dust and potato chip crumbs).
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110314
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110314
Iridium is back, and Computer Paper reviews the satellite
phone service.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110601
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110601
---Education---
Education Week looks at the Milton Hershey School, an
eclectic, tuition-free private school funded by the late
chocolate magnate's mammoth trust.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=111015
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=111015
---Finance---
Salon interviews Eliot Spitzer, the New York Attorney
General, about taking on Wall Street and allegations that
he's doing it for reasons of personal fame.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110428
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110428
---Home---
This Old House offers advice on choosing carpeting.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110585
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110585
---Internet---
Online looks at ways of extracting helpful information from
the blogosphere, the vast and growing world of Web logs.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110332
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110332
---Media---
A New Architect article argues that copyright-protection
flags, which are now becoming common in the media we
purchase, violate our right to fair use.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110389
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110389
---Movies---
Salon heaps praise on Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie
"Punch-Drunk Love," which stars Adam Sandler in an unlikely
dramatic turn.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110713
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110713
---Poaching---
Science News looks at the wasteful harvesting of sharks'
fins to make soup and efforts to protect the shark
population.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110577
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110577
---Retirement---
According to a Kiplinger's article, many retirees are
starting to look at relocating to college towns.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110679
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110679
---Science---
Science News reports on a newly synthesized form of vitamin
D, 2MD, helps to fortify bone mass in rats and may hold
promise for fighting osteoporosis in people.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110583
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110583
---Sports---
A Salon piece speculates on what stormy goings-on might
ensue in the House of Steinbrenner now that the Yankees have
flopped out of the playoffs.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110311
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110311
A Popular Mechanics article explains paintball's evolution
from cow-pasture distraction to high-tech, worldwide sport.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=110924
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=110924
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