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Posted in Internet, Technology on Jul 23rd, 2010
We’ve all heard the saying, “drastic times call for drastic measures.” Unfortunately, that applies for the good and the bad. In these times where newspaper sales are plummeting and they’re having a difficult time surviving, one CEO has found a way to make a profit. Borrowing a page from patent trolls, the CEO of fledgling [...]
Posted in Internet, Technology on Jun 15th, 2010
Starbucks finally gets it. You have to wonder what took them so long. Starting July 1, Starbucks will let anyone connect to its WiFi network for free. This fall, the company will add a content network called Starbucks Digital Network, in partnership with Yahoo and other sites, which will include local content you won’t be [...]
Posted in Government, Internet, Technology on May 26th, 2010
The FCC would like to reclassify broadband internet service as a telecommunications service. What does this mean for you? More taxes, more regulation (filtering/banning), higher rates, and eventually less competition. What does this mean for our government? More control over your life. That’s what it’s all about. the F.C.C. announced a plan this month to [...]
Posted in Technology on May 1st, 2010
Thanks, Nikki!
Posted in Internet, Technology on Apr 30th, 2010
Traveling internationally or just near the border? Learn how recent federal court decisions have made fair game of the data on all your gadgets, from your iPod to your laptop, without a warrant.
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