May
7
2009
Firefox Devs Plan to Use Multiple Processes Like Chrome
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May
7
2009
State AGs Tell Craigslist to Remove Prostitution Ads & Porn
Attorneys general from three states met with representatives of the popular Web site Craigslist Tuesday to discuss ways to eliminate online posts that authorities say are ads for prostitution. The South Carolina AG gave the management of Craigslist 10 days to remove postings that he said are pornographic or that encourage prostitution.
May
7
2009
3,000 jobs go at Microsoft
Software giant Microsoft laid off 3,000 people today – part of its plan to cut costs.
May
7
2009
How To Build a Theft-Proof iPhone [Guide]
Like all shiny toys, your iPhone is always at risk of being stolen. Given your iPhone’s hefty price tag, and the amount of personal data that it houses, it is imminent for all iPhone users to protect their phone.
May
7
2009
Bacteria Could Help Stop Desertification
Bridgette Steffen writes “In attempt to slow down desertification, a student at London’s Architectural Association has proposed a 6000 km sandstone wall that will not only act as a break across the Sahara Desert, but also serve as refugee shelter. Last fall it won first prize in the Holcim Foundation’s Awards for Sustainable Construction, and will use bacteria to solidify the sandstone.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
May
7
2009
New Irish Internet Tax?
MarkDennehy writes “The Broadcasting Bill 2009 (currently in the last stages of becoming the Broadcasting Act 2009 and then being commenced into law in Ireland) has thrown up a rather unpleasant little nugget for broadband users in Ireland. It now defines a television set as being an electronic apparatus able to receive TV signals or “any software or assembly comprising such apparatus” which would mean that even if you haven’t got a television set, even if you don’t watch streaming content from RTE.ie (the state broadcaster’s website), you’d still have to pay 160 euro a year for a television license for your iPhone, or netbook, or laptop or desktop if you have fixed or mobile broadband.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
May
6
2009
Family controversy forces Liberal MP out of caucus role – TheChronicleHerald.ca
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Family controversy forces Liberal MP out of caucus role
TheChronicleHerald.ca – Bruce Cheadle By BRUCE CHEADLE The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Ruby Dhalla resigned as the Liberal party's multiculturalism critic Wednesday and worked to clear her name in a politically toxic labour dispute that has colleagues distancing themselves from the … Ruby Dhalla's bad day CBC.ca Ont. Tories demand labour minister resign over Ruby Dhalla nanny … The Canadian Press Toronto Star – London Free Press – National Post – CTV.ca all 205 news articles |
May
6
2009
Civilian deaths in US airstrike overshadow Obama's Afghan summit – Times Online
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Civilian deaths in US airstrike overshadow Obama's Afghan summit
Times Online Up to 100 civilians, including women and children, are reported to have been killed in Afghanistan in potentially the single deadliest US airstrike since 2001. Obama takes measured approach to Afghanistan, Pakistan Reuters Analysis: Obama scrambles against militant threat The Associated Press Bloomberg – Daily Times – guardian.co.uk – Voice of America all 2,633 news articles Langue : Français |
May
6
2009
Police and protesters clash in Georgia's capital – The Associated Press
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Police and protesters clash in Georgia's capital
The Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) – Police armed with truncheons clashed with opposition leaders and stick-wielding protesters Wednesday in the first major outbreak of violence in a month of demonstrations against President Mikhail Saakashvili, … Video: Opposition clashes with police in Georgia RT Georgian opposition clash with police in Tbilisi Reuters Times Online – PRESS TV – CBC.ca – Toronto Star all 2,035 news articles |
May
6
2009
12 Incredible Google Maps
From up-to-date weather to barbershops, they should all be added to your Google Maps directory.
