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Bearer of Bad News
I was recently watching Nova scienceNOW, and the host said something that really got me thinking:
Many people fear new information that might contain bad news beyond their control. But to fear bad news, by hiding from it, forfeits any opportunity to solve the problem. –Neil deGrasse Tyson
It was like the doors from heaven opened up, and the light was shining on me! I could not have said it better! Neil’s comments reminded me of my work at a former employer.
Fixed: RCN Hijacking Mistyped URLs
Late last week, I was having a problem with RCN hijacking my mistyped URLs. I was finally able to get them fixed! This post has two different distinct topics; the situation and how the problem was solved. In the near future I will post a new entry analyzing RCN’s business practices.
*Update – December 31st 2009*
I added a symptoms section and two guaranteed solutions at the bottom of this post.
RCN Hijacking Mistyped URLs
My ISP (Internet Service Provider) is hijacking my mistyped URLs! Instead of sending a “Does Not Exist” error when I type in an invalid URL, RCN is redirecting me to their search page.
*Update August 14th 2009*
See how I finally got this problem fixed.
Richard J. Durbin’s Response
I just received a message from one of my Senators, Richard Durbin, in response to the letter I sent him.
The World According To Monsanto
The World According to Monsanto is a much watch video about GMOs and Monsanto Corporation. See below or download the torrent for a better quality version you can play anywhere.
ERP and the Business of Change
I saw an article over at SmartChange™ about ERP and the Business of Change. It got me thinking of the culture and business practices I witnessed at my last job at USG. All three main points Marcelino Sanchez reviewed hit very close to home.
Individual Change… An individual may be confronted with a new user interface, a new “best practice”, a different way to make decisions, or any number of new requirements. When this is the case, individuals will tend to experience one or more of the following five key factors: fear, anxiety, confusion, loss of control, or erosion of power or influence in the organization. The more an individual feels any of these emotions, the less likely they are to accept the new way of doing things. Lack of acceptance will diminish or delay the benefits of the ERP effort…
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