And I don’t mean gay in a derogatory way. I mean gay in the sense that it looks like it would shoot unicorns riding on glitter laced rainbows over an earth inhabited solely by drag queens in full sequin gowns wearing headpieces filled with colorful exotic bird feathers. Or as Gaddafi would probably say, IT LOOKS FABULOUS, DARLINGS!

I have a feeling any man shot with that gun would instantly turn into a drag queen and/or get the urge to shove things up his butt.

And for those of you wondering, it’s gold plated, encrusted with diamonds and it has Gaddafi’s name written above the unicorn horse. I’m not sure what that green material under the horse is, though. To my poor eye, it looks like some sort of expensive wood, but I’m probably wrong.

This gun should be enough to have the International Criminal Court find Gaddafi guilty of crimes against humanity.

According to research done at the National University of Singapore, people who frequently browse the web at work are happier than those who don’t (gasp!).

And not only that, but apparently taking frequent breaks from work to read random news articles and look at cat pictures also makes people more focused when they do actually work. The “cyberloaders” (aka the websurfing workers) have also reported feeling less boredom and mental exhaustion than their colleagues who did not waste time online but worked all day instead.

In other breaking news, NASA scientists have established that water is wet.

via abcnews

He just released a letter saying:

August 24, 2011–To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

 

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. My Job’s done.

 

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

 

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

 

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

 

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

 

sent from my iPad

I’m not the biggest fan of Jobs or Apple, however, I can’t help but feel this is the end of an era. Thanks for all the iStuff, Steve. It’s been fun.

Now, if you’re an Apple stockholder, stand by for AAPL stock crash in 5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .

via blogs.wsj

According to figures released by the International Data Corp earlier this week, China has dethroned the US as the world’s largest market for PC computers. I guess it was expected after they passed the US in 2009 as the world’s largest auto market. People need mobility and information.

Anyway, IDC’s numbers say that second quarter PC shipments in China increased by 14%, to 18.5 million units, while shipments in the US dropped 4.8%, to 17.7 million units. And even though the number of shipments is considerably larger on the Chinese market (with almost one million extra units) value-wise the Chinese and US markets are relatively close.

The value of China’s computer shipments in the second quarter was $11.9 billion, while the value of the US shipments was $11.7 billion.

As far as global markets go, China now accounts for 22 percent of the global PC market by shipments – 1 percent more than the US.

“This was going to happen sooner or later, just like with the car market, and the time has come,” said Toshihiro Nagahama, chief economist at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute Inc. in Tokyo. “China has a huge population and their income is rising.” – bloomberg

However, despite China’s significant increase in market share in the second quarter, The International Data Corp believes the US will remain the biggest PC market throughout 2011 as a whole. And I think the biggest role in that will be played by AMD, with the release of their new Bulldozer CPU in September. A lot of US gamers have postponed the purchase of new systems in anticipation of the CPU, fact which could explain the slowdown of the US market.

PS: Hurry up and release those Bulldozers already, AMD! I had to buy an Intel thanks to your silly delays.

source bloomberg