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"King of Spam" dethroned with 47-month sentence in Seattle court
Robert Soloway abdicated his throne as king of Internet spammers Tuesday when he apologized in court for being a "nuisance" to tens of millions of computer users before being sentenced to 47 months in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $708,000.
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Councils criticised for using terror laws to spy on petty criminals
Spying requests by police and security services to phone and internet firms topped half a million last year.
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Online sex sting results in 12 arrests
ROSEVILLE - Roseville police arrested 12 men on suspicion of soliciting for sex acts over the Internet during a recent sting operation.
The Sacramento Bee |
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Change 'forever'
The just completed $4.25- billion auction of wireless spectrum has changed the industry "forever" in Canada by ushering in a new era of increased competition that will mean lower prices for consumers, says Industry Minister Jim Prentice.
winnipegsun.com |
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Online calculator helps to plan for Social Security payments
Finding out how much -- or how little -- your Social Security payments will be easier these days, thanks to a new calculator.
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In the Kitchen: Sun tea safety
Around this time every year, questions pop up about the safety of sun tea. Several Internet sites state that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention caution against it. However, a search of the agencies' sites turned up no definitive answer.
The Sacramento Bee |
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For sale: One left leg, at $1m
Geology graduate and digital entrepreneur James Stewart is selling his left leg on the internet – for a million dollars.
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Dog owners rest easy, thanks to webcam's watchful eye
Halfway across the country while on vacation in St. Louis, Baltimore-based consultant David Rasmussen, 40, checked the Internet a few times each day to watch his 18-month-old dog, Sedona, on a webcam, making sure she got along with other dogs and drank enough water.
Baltimore Examiner |
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Medpedia Project aims to create an online encyclopedia of health information
Internet entrepreneurs are teaming with medical professionals to build the comprehensive clearinghouse. Internet entrepreneurs are teaming with doctors, researchers and other medical professionals to create what they hope will be the Web's largest body of health information.
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Broadcom reports fourfold profit increase in second quarter
Broadcom Corp. said Tuesday that profit jumped almost fourfold on higher sales of wireless chips.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 29th Jan 2007 23:00 UTC
Today, 00:00 CET, Vista will be on sale here in The Netherlands; some computer shops will even be open tonight to cater to the early adopters. In all honesty, I do not think we will see Windows 95-like craziness, but still, I think a simple poll is in order.
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Short film directors turning to blogs, DVDs
Many short film directors are now using new age media as a platform to promote their work.
The Economic Times |
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News highlights
Yahoo Inc.'s profit slipped again in the second quarter, a recurring theme that has frustrated shareholders and raised doubts about the Internet company's future.
The Oregonian |
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Computer failure slows all lines
Metro riders are used to scrolling alerts on the transit agency's Web site warning them about service disruptions on particular rail lines or at certain stations.
The Washington Examiner |
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Inner Vision
Hi. My name is Lisa…and I’m a TV junkie. It’s true—I LOVE me some TV. Now I know there are those who scoff at the notion of anyone being hooked on TV, but lest ye raise a furrowed brow and be judged by your own voracious consumption of laptops, cell phones and Blackberrys, hear me out.
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County helping Verizon FiOS customers get promised TVs
Montgomery County residents are seeking help from local officials in obtaining flat-screen televisions they were promised when they signed up for a Verizon deal combining-fiber optic Internet and TV access and the company's phone service.
The Washington Examiner |
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First Light Net Launches Fishing.Org in Time for Upcoming AdTech Show in Chicago
First Light Net, a provider of targeted internet advertising for the fishing, hunting, sports & outdoor industries, has launched Fishing.Org, adding to its network of over 350 outdoors related websites. [PR.com - July 23, 2008]
PR.com |
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Net-content law dealt another blow
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Tuesday agreed with a lower court ruling that struck down as unconstitutional a 1998 law intended to protect children from sexual material and other objectionable content on the Internet.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Man blackmailed ex-girlfriend with nude pictures, police say
Police say the man told his ex-girlfriend he'd put sexy photos of her online if she didn't pay him rent.
Everett Herald |
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New poll finds many preteens post personal details online
WASHINGTON — One in five of the nation's wired "tweens" — kids ages 8 to 12 — have posted personal information about themselves on the Internet and more than a fourth have been contacted online by strangers, a poll released Tuesday found.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Leading Label Manufacturer Serves Up a Green Alternative
One of the largest suppliers of blank labels for laser and inkjet printers in the world, OnlineLabels.com, has announced a recycled label material, available in over 140 of the Company’s standard label sizes. Made from 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW), the material is the perfect solution for companies small and large looking for an eco-friendly alternative to labeling their products. [PR.com - ...
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Reading, writing and recycling
To help curb the growing number of waste contributed by bottled water- and soda-drinkers at the schools, Madison County Recycling this year began providing bins for recycled plastic bottles and Highland Recycling agreed to pick up recycled plastic at schools. Plastic is an enormous source of waste along with the cardboard.
St. Clair County Journal |
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A slice of life and Key lime pie
There's no doubt Key lime pie reigns in South Florida and beyond. Responses continue pouring in to our publication of the old-time recipe from the Fern Inn of Islamorada, Fla. Given how reliant we've become on computers, it's comforting to know how many cooks still have yellowed newspaper clippings of the recipe.
Macon Telegraph |
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Recent Original Stories
The article yesterday on KDE4 triggered both Sebastian Kuegler and Aaron Seigo to respond via their blogs. Kuegler writes : "The Free Desktop and KDE have come a long way during the last years.
OS News |
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Companies should have someone to carefully review employee handbook
Some companies patch together employee handbooks on the cheap without giving the process much thought. Some employers download policies they find on the Internet. Some copy rules contained in other handbooks. Some actually take the time to write original guidelines. No matter where they get their materials, they fail to consider the consequences of the statements contained in their handbooks. ...
Macon Telegraph |
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