Israel alienates its friends, emboldens its enemiesFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:33AMThe morality of extrajudicial killings is extraordinarily difficult, because they undermine the principle of the rule of law ('''Mossad' hit snares Australians'', February 26). Who would not have wanted to get rid of Hitler?
Sedo Achieves Highest Rankings in Domain Name Wire's 5th Annual SurveyFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:23AMCAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Sedo, the leading online domain marketplace and monetization provider, today announced it has been selected as the most innovative company for selling secondary domain names in Domain Name Wire’s 2010 survey.
Whitman no rookie at playing hardballThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:35PMThe GOP gubernatorial candidate, a hard-nosed ex-CEO, tried to push a rival from the race and threatened labor leaders with retaliation if they funded attacks against her. But the moves carry risks. Meg Whitman is campaigning for governor as a political outsider, but behind the scenes she is playing classic political hardball in her quest for the Republican nomination.
Yellow Pages buys 411.ca, ClearSky.Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:11PMMONTREAL -- Directory publisher Yellow Pages Group said Monday it will buy the 411.ca brand and domain names, as well as an ownership stake in 411 Local Search Corp. The deal unites two of Canada's l...
How toxic waste spread through the systemWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:38AMThe secretive deals that pushed AIG to the edge have been revealed, writes Richard Teitelbaum.
Medical Devices Stock Review - Feb. 2010Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 3:40PMIn our portfolio, we see growth potential in companies dealing with cardiovascular devices and surgical equipment, Neuro, blood-related and disposable products. Names in this list include Medtronic, Inc., Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Boston Scientific Corporation, St.
Yellow PagesMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 1:52PMROCKFORD, Ill. — For local companies looking to grow in a sluggish economy, the burgeoning growth of China could mean growth here at home. But they should look before they leap.
Eco-Friendly Web Host 1&1 Unveils New "Green Hosting" LogoMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 1:29PMFebruary 1, 2010 -- Web host 1&1 Internet has introduced a logo that its customers can use to make visitors aware that their website is eco-friendly. This form of branding is especially attractive given that a recent study released by 1&1 found that half of British shoppers now look for "green" credentials when choosing online retailers.
ASSBIFI, ACAMB Back DecisionMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 11:19AMAssociation of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) praised the CBN's decision. The president, Olusoji Salako, said in Lagos that the decision would help improve Nigeria's banking system and promote innovation.
Nick RobinsonMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 10:08AMVoting reform proposal to be considered by MPs
Web Host 1&1 Unveils 'Green Hosting' LogoMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 7:15AM1&1 the first globally green Web hosting company; Consumers can display 'Website powered by 1&1 Green Hosting' logo
Online Collaborative Writing: How Blogs And Wikis Are Changing The Academic Publishing ProcessFriday, January 29, 2010 @ 4:28AMIs online collaborative writing the recipe to change the academic publishing process? Are blogs and wikis going to subvert the way academics publish and distribute their work? Photo credit: Tecnologia Pyme. Academics have long operated within a system of peer reviewed scholarship. The research process is seen as incomplete until a group of anonymous experts has commented on and approved a paper ...
Data Storage And Data Hosting "Hyper Growth" About To Begin According To Stifel Nicolaus Equity AnalystThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 3:25PM67 WALL STREET, New York - January 28, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Internet Services Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 50 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by calling (212 ...
Robert PestonThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 12:02PMBankers divided on pay behind closed doors in Davos
First Internationalized Domain Names Near CompletionSaturday, January 23, 2010 @ 6:12PMDatamation: "The move towards a fully Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) system took a step forward today. ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, has announced the first four countries that have completed a key milestone in the IDN process -- an effort to expand domain names to support non-Latin alphabets."
News Brief: Facebook Sponsors Apache Software FoundationWednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 12:54PMDeveloper.com: "After spending years using open source Apache Software Foundation (ASF) technologies to help build its social networking site, Facebook is now spending its money to give back to effort."
Intacct Caps Stellar Year With Record Breaking Final Quarter of 2009Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 8:30AMSAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - 01/13/10) - Intacct, the leader in cloud financial management and accounting applications for businesses and CPA firms, continues to buck the recession by capping off a stellar performance in 2009 with tremendous and accelerating growth for the company's second fiscal quarter, ended December 31. Intacct's new customer acquisition increased by 80% as compared with the ...
Apache mulls end of 1.3, 2.0 releasesWednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 5:09AMTechWorld: "The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) may stop releasing new versions of the older 1.3 and 2.0 series of its flagship Web server product with most development now focused on the 2.2 series"
The Off-SIHH salons in Geneva: GTE and other private showsWednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 3:30AMBroadway has its Off-Broadway shows and now Geneva has its Off-SIHH shows. There are many independent brands—some well-established, emerging, new or revitalized—that are seeking to prosper in the shade of the prestigious Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH).
Change was in line in'09Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 1:21PMThere was a changing of the guard in key positions throughout Tulare County during the past year.
Warning: .sg websites get red-flaggedMonday, January 4, 2010 @ 5:44PMSINGAPORE, Jan 5 — Singapore websites are becoming increasingly risky to visit because they expose their users to virus attacks and malicious software. A global study on the security of 104 web domains by online security software firm McAfee ranked Singapore sites as 10th worst in the world last year. It is a significant leap up a roll of dishonour: Singapore sites were collectively ranked 67th ...
Internet Drug Traffic, Service Providers and Intellectual PropertyMonday, January 4, 2010 @ 4:22PMYou could call this Part Three in our series on Illicit Internet Pharmacy. Part One being What's Driving Spam and Domain Fraud? Illicit Drug Traffic , Part Two being Online Drug Traffic and Registrar Policy . There are a few facts I'd like to list briefly so everyone is up to speed.
Weekly Wisdom Roundup #59 (Weekly Readings For Smarter Types)Monday, January 4, 2010 @ 11:47AMBy Miguel Barbosa. [i]It takes considerable energy to put this together, if you post these articles on your website(s) I ask that you kindly include a reference to this post. Thanks Read more » »
Economy dominated in 2009Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 11:01AMThe economy was the biggest story everywhere in 2009, and Eagan was no exception. The impact was seen in stalled development, crunched budgets, job losses and decreasing home values.
Concern at Funding Scheme for Giant Tajik DamWednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 9:51AMCampaign to raise money to finish hydroelectric project not as voluntary as it seems. As the Tajik authorities prepare to issue shares in a giant hydroelectric scheme which could eliminate power shortages for good, there are concerns that people are being coerced into contributing funds for the dam.
Build a Website for Less Than $500Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 9:05AMYou don't have to delay launch because you can't afford a web developer. Do it yourself!
NXDOMAIN Substitution: Good or Evil?Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 3:16PMSometimes its not just the words that create meaning in a conversation, but the gaps in between the words, or the white spaces that can also convey meaning. Sometimes it's not just what is said, but also the manner of what is not said that conveys meaning and has value.
Apple's 'iSlate' and other rumors that have given its stock a holiday boostSaturday, December 26, 2009 @ 12:47PMThe Apple tablet rumors are at a fever pitch , yet again. Depending on what you've read, it's all but confirmed that the company's got a January 26th event scheduled at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco, CA. All this, of course, with nary a word or comment from Cupertino HQ, and without the context that this trend has come and gone ad nauseam, both with the tablet and ...
Twitter domain hijacking highlights DNS security weaknessesThursday, December 24, 2009 @ 8:28AMWhile some security experts call the Twitter incident a non-issue, others say it is a reminder of DNS weaknesses and the need for better authentication.
Forcing people to vote is a good ideaWednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 4:28AMThe arguments against making voting compulsory do not hold water, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.
'A Christmas Carol' by Charles DickensMonday, December 21, 2009 @ 8:29AMAs a special treat to parents and young readers, the Winchester Star presents “A Christmas Carol,” written by Charles Dickens, now in the public domain and just as he penned it in December 1843.
Keeping track of web site visitors with IP geolocationMonday, December 21, 2009 @ 1:31AMHave you ever wondered why, when you visit some web sites, they seem to magically know something about where you actually are? This is achieved using IP geolocation services.
Amazon.comSunday, December 20, 2009 @ 11:34PMLed the charge in bringing electronic books into the mainstream with its Kindle e- readers. Is facing challenges from competitors such as Sony and Barnes and Noble, which recently introduced its Nook e-reader.
THE WRAP: LTE begins as the Google phone loomsThursday, December 17, 2009 @ 7:22PMThis week a series of firsts – LTE, a Google phone and a spot market for cloud services. TeliaSonera kicked off the first commercial LTE services in Oslo and Stockholm with bargain basement prices.
Yiwu, the Christmas capital of ChinaTuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 10:44PMWith only nine short days before Christmas, it's time to start shopping for gifts, if you haven't already. If you've got a long list of things to buy, and a little bit of extra time on your hands, it might be a good idea to skip the already crowded fake markets and head for the city of Yiwu . CnnGo has a great pictorial on the small market town just two hours outside of Shanghai which sells just ...
Online-Only Q&A: Chris Wyatt on ComStar Media's StrategyMonday, December 14, 2009 @ 11:20AMComStar Media Fund CEO Chris Wyatt spoke with Multichannel News executive editor Kent Gibbons last week after ComStar bought its second cable network this year, FamilyNet, after earlier buying AmericanLife Television Network.
RetailMeNot.com Releases November Report on Consumer Coupon UsageMonday, December 14, 2009 @ 7:00AMMELBOURNE, Australia----RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for coupons, discounts and promotional codes for merchandise, groceries, travel and services, today announced the release of the November Consumer Coupon Report, which offers a comprehensive look at consumer coupon usage for both online coupon codes and printable coupons.
Lin Dan beaten in East Asian Games finalSunday, December 13, 2009 @ 3:52AMHONG KONG: China’s world number two Lin “Super” Dan was a surprise loser to little-known South Korean Choi Ho-Jin in the men’s badminton final at the East Asian Games in Hong Kong today.
Letters: 'truth and transparency can foster trust'Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 5:50PMGRF MeetingI have lived in the 'Village' for 14 years and never before have I witnessed a meeting of GRF as I did on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The Grundke's RVoice filled the room with their 'soldiers;' a bunch of ill-informed, disgruntled group like I've...
Leaked agreement rocks CopenhagenTuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 2:58PMCopenhagen climate talks rocked by leak of draft final agreement which sidelines developing countries.