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Archive for February, 2008

Police, Miami Edison students dispute cause of melee

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Miami Herald - Joseph, a Haitian American, said Sagaille damaged computers and kicked a glass fire extinguisher cover while being arrested. Students gave a different account.
Original post by Google News - Sci/Tech and software by Elliott Back

Comments about: Sagadahoc county hires lawyer to investigate sheriff

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Portland Press Herald - Did Sheriff Westrum use County Computers and his hours as Sheriff to view and diseminate “innapropriate emails” to his staff? 3. Did Sheriff Westrum operate a boat under the influence of intoxicating liquors on the Kennebec River?
Original post by Google News - Sci/Tech and software by Elliott Back

Target: Britney

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Globe and Mail - Set above a store on Melrose Avenue, the space is the size of a two-bedroom apartment, and the business appears to operate on nothing but a few telephones and desktop computers.
Original post by Google News - Sci/Tech and software by Elliott Back

Study casts doubt on Mars water find - United Press International

Friday, February 29th, 2008

PhysOrg.com

Study casts doubt on Mars water findUnited Press International - Feb 29, 2008TUCSON, Feb. 29 (UPI) — A US scientist said high resolution images raise doubt that liquid water has been found on the surface of Mars.Theories of recent Mars water turn to dust MSNBCUA findings dispute Martian 'water' discovery Arizona Daily StarTucson Citizen - Scientific American - […]

Judge Reverses His Order Disabling Web Site - New York Times

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Turkish Press

Judge Reverses His Order Disabling Web SiteNew York Times - 11 hours agoBy JONATHAN D. GLATER SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge on Friday withdrew his earlier order disabling a Web site that allows the anonymous posting of documents to discourage unethical behavior in governments and corporations.Judge Strikes Down Wikileaks … InternetNews.comSF judge dissolves his […]

My stunted interview with Google's Eric Schmidt - CNET News.com

Friday, February 29th, 2008

My stunted interview with Google's Eric SchmidtCNET News.com - Feb 29, 2008I've always wanted to interview Google CEO Eric Schmidt one-on-one and this week I finally got the chance. Eric Schmidt is all smiles before declining to answer any questions not related to Google Health in a one-on-one interview.The Goldmine in Ads That Aren’t on Google […]

Boyd Coddington, 63, Car Builder and TV Host Is Dead - New York Times

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Jam! Showbiz

Boyd Coddington, 63, Car Builder and TV Host Is DeadNew York Times - 1 hour agoBy DENNIS HEVESI Boyd Coddington, one of the first, and perhaps the best known, of the Southern California hot-rod builders, who turned a backyard hobby of tattooed guys in T-shirts into a boutique industry of high-end car customizers, […]

Tangling over Net traffic cops - Los Angeles Times

Friday, February 29th, 2008

PhysOrg.com

Tangling over Net traffic copsLos Angeles Times - 51 minutes agoThe battle between Internet users and network operators has heated up again after cable giant Comcast was caught quietly blocking customers from sharing movies, music and other stuff that can clog the Internet's pipes.Comcast Backed By NBC, Viacom In Network Neutrality Dispute CNNMoney.comCivil rights groups: FCC […]

CORRECTED: Space shuttle Endeavour cleared for March 11 launch - Reuters

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Canada.com

CORRECTED: Space shuttle Endeavour cleared for March 11 launchReuters - 52 minutes agoBy Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA managers on Friday cleared the US space shuttle Endeavour for liftoff on March 11 on the first of three flights to deliver a huge Japanese research complex to the International Space Station.NASA Announces Shuttle […]

Rudd says no to intellectual Left agenda

Friday, February 29th, 2008

News.com.au - Dear Kev, How about giving incentives to businesses to let people who work only on computers, do it from home, save petrol, pollution, parents spending time with their kids, being able to exercise, low office space required, the list of benefits …
Original post by Google News - Sci/Tech and software by Elliott Back

Wii Owners Will Look to Purchase PS3, says iSuppli - GameDAILY BIZ

Friday, February 29th, 2008

eFluxMedia

Wii Owners Will Look to Purchase PS3, says iSuppliGameDAILY BIZ - Feb 29, 2008Sony's key growth may come not only from its PS2 installed base upgrading to PS3, but also from millions of Wii owners looking for a second console, according to iSuppli, which called 2008 a "turning year" for PS3.Sony PS3 to lead Video […]

Rudd says no to radical Left agenda

Friday, February 29th, 2008

News.com.au - Dear Kev, How about giving incentives to businesses to let people who work only on computers, do it from home, save petrol, pollution, parents spending time with their kids, being able to exercise, low office space required, the list of benefits …
Original post by Google News - Sci/Tech and software by Elliott Back

eBay, MercExchange Bury The Hatchet - InternetNews.com

Friday, February 29th, 2008

BigNews.biz (press release)

eBay, MercExchange Bury The HatchetInternetNews.com - 2 hours agoBy Kenneth Corbin: More stories by this author: eBay reached a settlement with MercExchange today, putting to rest a long-running legal squabble that dates back to September 2001.eBay Settles Patent Dispute With MercExchange InformationWeekeBay makes nice with MercExchange RegisterCNET News.com - BetaNews - New York Times - USA Todayall […]

PC makers take aim at cheap notebook market

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Austin American-Statesman - TAIPEI, Taiwan — A growing market for low-price, no-frills notebook computers driven by Taiwanese computer maker Asustek has spurred the world’s top PC firms to develop competitive models, according to analysts and industry players. Dell, the world …
Original post by Google News - Sci/Tech and software by Elliott Back

Judge: Wikileaks gets its domain name back - CNET News.com

Friday, February 29th, 2008

BBC News

Judge: Wikileaks gets its domain name backCNET News.com - 1 hour agoPublic Citizen attorney Paul Levy, who had asked to intervene in the case on behalf of Wikileaks, speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in San Francisco after the judge hands down his ruling.Judge Says Wikileaks Site Can Have Its Web Address Back […]