AlphaZeta writes “After 28 years, MS-DEBUG is finally being phased out in Windows 7. Over the years, people have been using MS-DEBUG for writing code (virus/malware, you name it) and debugging. “
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On these pages, admitting that you are a Trekkie is not a mark of shame; it’s more like admitting that you are a carbon-based life form, which is true of almost all of us. I watch every movie. I’ve seen every episode of every series. And as my wife will tell you, I scream “F*** you Rick Berman!’ during the credits every time I see it. So when JJ Abrams got a crack at a reboot, I was hopeful. The short review is that I liked it. Keep reading; I’ll keep the spoilers down to a minimum. (Continued below.)
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An anonymous reader writes in with a CNet story about the record label-backed music company Lala, which claims to have invented “Network DRM.” Lala has filed for a patent on moving DRM from a file wrapper, like Windows Media and FairPlay, to the server. Digital music veteran Michael Robertson has quotes from the patent application on his blog. (Here is the application.) Lala describes an invention that monitors every access, allows only authorized devices (so far there are none), blocks downloads, and can revoke content at the labels’ request.
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Swine flu contributed to Alberta woman's death: Officials
Edmonton Sun By CLARA HO, SUN MEDIA A northern Alberta woman in her 30s who died last week is Canada's first confirmed swine flu-related death, Alberta health officials announced this afternoon. Alberta woman who died had swine flu, health officials confirm CBC.ca Alberta confirms first H1N1 flu fatality CTV.ca Canada.com – Ottawa Citizen – Reuters – Calgary Herald all 802 news articles |
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Ruby Dhalla strikes back at allegations
Toronto Star MP Ruby Dhalla follows her lawyer Howard Levitt into a press conference to announce that she will have the ethics commissioner look at the allegations raised against her. Dhalla lawyer hints at political motivation to scandal National Post Dhalla and lawyer come out swinging against 'false' nanny claims CBC.ca Globe and Mail – CTV.ca – Toronto Star – Toronto Star all 485 news articles Langue : Français |
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Pakistan Moves Against Taliban Militants, Civilians Flee Swat
Washington Post By Pamela Constable RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, May 8 — Pakistani military officials declared Friday that they had launched a "full-scale offensive" against extremist Taliban fighters in the Swat Valley and said they plan to remain there until peace is … Video: Swat fighting threatens Pakistan army unity – 8 May 09 Al Jazeera Army claims 170 militants killed in Swat overnight GulfNews Times Online – guardian.co.uk – Reuters – AFP all 7,243 news articles |
Part of the power of social networking is the ability to form communities with like-minded individuals. But what happens when those communities are offensive to others? That issue is at the heart of attempts by a Dallas, Texas, attorney to have social-networking site Facebook remove pages for Holocaust deniers.
Digg CEO Jay Adelson is this week’s guest on Press:Here, NBC Bay Area’s Sunday morning roundtable news program. Joining host Scott McGrew are Fortune’s Elizabeth Corcoran and Businessweek’s Sarah Lacy.
The answer appears to be, yes. But the better ones will level out.
A semiautomatic single stage gun that boasts a 14 shot capacity, the weapon’s capable of firing a 42 gram projectile at speeds up to 110km/h, with a charge time of 8 seconds when plugged into mains power (or if you’re on the go, the internal batteries will light up in about 90 seconds).
