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Metal Storm weapon system to be implemented into robot platform
Australia-based Metal Storm has delivered a four-barrel version of a new class of weapon  that uses computer-controlled electronic ignition for firing to the Naval Surface Warfare Center. If you don't already know (Excerpt from CNET News.com): Metal Storm weapons use multiple, "lightweight, economical barrels" mounted in...
Tags: Firing, Weapon System, Robot Platform, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2007-11-18
Robotic anti-aircraft gun goes rogue, killing nine
Are we putting too much computer automation into weapons that kill?....a secret wish perhaps?some might secretly wish it that way. It relinquish us humans from the moral dilemma of having to pull the trigger ourself.that's until the computer turns into a 'bad kitty' that is...Very misleading titleThe title implies that...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Robots, paulmah@..., robotic, firing, Robotic
Discussion threads 2007-10-19
I want to buy a Del labtop and I hear some series have problem(firing)
I want to buy a Del labtop and I hear some series have problems firing please one awareme of this series and them prduction year.I am thankfuller whom help me .
Tags: eskandarian1351@..., Del, firing
Discussion threads 2007-10-17
Why a poor performer makes the rest of the team want to cry
I worked with the late Bob Artner VP of TechRepublic years ago at another company. We were among six managers who led production teams. Due to company reorgs and personnel issues, this company made staffing changes between teams pretty often. I remember sitting in Bob's office one day when another...
Tags: toni bowers, Management, Leadership, Firing, Company Culture
Blog posts 2007-07-31
Firing Oracle Forms App From ASP.NET Page
Hello,I am trying experimenting with ASP.NET and Oracle Forms (9IAS) and wondered if there is a way for me to allow a user to authenticate via SSO (via ASP.NET interface), then run the forms app if authentication passed. I know you can from Java Server Pages, but wanted to know...
Tags: .NET, Middleware, Java, david.c.brown@..., Oracle Forms, Oracle Corp., firing
Discussion threads 2007-06-18
Adventures of a coddled employee
Most people would feel very lucky to work for an organization that is reluctant to fire anyone. And, admittedly, that attitude is better than an intolerant one in which employees arent nurtured to perform at their best. But there is a downside to keeping a person no matter what their...
Tags: Workplace Strategies, toni bowers, Teams, publishing gal, Office Politics, Management, General, Firing, Career Development, Career
Blog posts 2007-03-27
The worst things about managing people
I once worked for a company that had no set job levels. This resulted in a flurry of people who aspired to management simply because it was the most visible career step. They saw management as power, not as a role that required a particular skill set. Heres what I...
Tags: Be Prepared, Career, Career Development, Communication, Discipline, Firing, job, Job Satisfaction, Management, publishing gal, toni bowers
Blog posts 2007-01-29
Firing of IT workers over security leak is upheld
It's tough to say, we'd have to look at the email trailIt's very possible they were just being scape goated. Then again a lot of security measures could have been implemented without extra money if you're talking about salary employees. It's very
Tags: george_ou@...
Discussion threads 2006-11-30
Firing of IT workers over security leak is upheld
It seems the firings of two IT workers at Ohio University last August has been upheld. Tom Reid, former director of communication network services, and Todd Acheson, former UNIX systems manager, were fired after security breaches exposed 173,000 files containing Social Security numbers, names, medical records and home addresses.The two...
Tags: Discipline, Firing, IT worker, Office Politics, publishing gal, security, Todd Acheson, toni bowers, Uncategorized
Blog posts 2006-11-30
Career stalled? What's your Purpose?
Im often approached by companies who want a coach to work with individuals who arent thriving in their particular role within the company. Usually, the contact is thru the HR department, although more and more its coming from an enlightened superior who recognizes that any person who isnt doing...
Tags: Boss, Career, Coaching, Firing, Leadership, Management, Mentoring, Performance, Personal Development, Purpose, Success, Workplace Strategy
Blog posts 2006-11-16
The worst things you can do as a manager
Lately, I have been thinking about a couple of managementpractices that seem (based on my experience of more than 18 years ingovernment) to occur more frequently in government settings and to havesignificant detrimental effects on employees and the organization. The firstone is keeping underperforming employees around when they should be...
Tags: firing, Ramon Padilla
Blog posts 2006-09-17
Just when you think it can't get any worse...
Most managers, I would say, don't enjoy firing people. In fact, for some it can be a heart-wrenching experience. Sometimes unforeseen circumstances can make things even worse. That was the case with a co-manager of mine once. He was the gentlest of people and if this firing could have been...
Tags: Bart
Blog posts 2006-03-27
firing an incompetent team member scared other team members
firing an incompetent team member scared other team membersi hired a guy in my team three months ago since we badly needed another human resource. he looked like an average performer but as the time went on he proved to be less than an average performer and despite repeated warnings...
Tags: auzkhan@..., firing. incompetence, Human Resources, it management, team, team member
Discussion threads 2005-07-22
Face the music when you create communications problems
When we honestly reflect, none of us can claim perfectionwhen it comes to dealing with our customers, whether they come from inside ourorganization or from another one. Despite the lovely myth of "putting itall down at the door," we are all human beings with habits, pressures,concerns, and even the occasional...
Tags: team, Shannon T. Kalvar
Technical articles 2004-06-17
A bungled firing can land your company in court
As a litigation attorney who for 18 years has defended companies against lawsuits by ex-employees, Patricia Eyres has seen her share of mishandled firings. Such lawsuits usually stem from discrepancies in documentation or the absence of disciplinary actions against an employee before the firing. She remembers one case in particular,...
Tags: Patricia Eyres, performance, Toni Bowers
Technical articles 2003-09-16
Firing up an old debate: Porting to .NET from J2EE
It’s been my experience that there are debates, and then there are debates. The question of whether to migrate from Java to .NET or vice versa definitely falls into the latter category. As we celebrate .NET vs. J2EE week here on Builder.com, I can’t escape a feeling of deja vu:...
Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, Enterprise software, firing, Lamont Adams, Microsoft .NET, J2EE, Java
Technical articles 2003-04-07
iRevolver 2.1 (Mobile)
The Original iRevolver! *NOW WITH MORE GUNS*The Ultimate Revolver Simulator for the iPhone and iPod Touch!iRevolver is the most realistic revolver simulator and top selling revolver app in over 50 countries. Experience the best! Don't be fooled by the copies.Have you always wanted to play with guns but were afraid...
Tags: Firing, Mobile, Peekabui, iRevolver, Workforce Management, Human Capital Management, Human Resources
Software downloads 2010-02-05
Spy Guns - The Ultimate Spy Sidearm App: PPK, Ruger, Kahr and Rohrbaugh Pistols 1.1 (Mobile)
Spy Guns features animated handguns and awesome, loud gun sounds from the actual weapons.*** Features *** - Four of the best known compact spy pistols: - Walther PPK - Ruger LCP - Kahr P380 - Rohrbaugh R9 - Toolbar Armory for quick access to your weapon of choice. - Animated...
Tags: Firing, Mobile, Banzai Labs, Workforce Management, Human Capital Management, Human Resources
Software downloads 2009-05-02
iRevolver Free 1.0 (Mobile)
Application DescriptioniRevlover is a first real revolver simulator. You can use touch and acceleration feature of your iPhone or iPod touch to charge, spin and fire gun. It should be used for "RUSSIAN ROULETTE Game" or quick firing game with your friends. Coming Soon : iRevolver Pro - No Ads....
Tags: Firing, Mobile, F8 Studio, Workforce Management, Human Capital Management, Human Resources
Software downloads 2009-05-30
iWeapons Guns Pro 1.0 (Mobile)
From the makers of the first weapons app on the iTunes store back in Jan 2009 iWeapons, this highly realistic gun simulator tops them all. We've picked the top four weapons and put them together into one exciting simulation complete with realistic sounds, vibration, firing effects, recoil animation and more....
Tags: Firing, Mobile, Brainware, Workforce Management, Human Capital Management, Human Resources
Software downloads 2010-01-23


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