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Can a no-star movie move the stem cell debate?: Can a no-star movie move the stem cell debate?"Hope" a movie around stem cell controversyI actually liked the trailer and I think it sends an important message across. Many Independent movies are low budget movies...why are you surprised at that. I think it is a creditable that a lone doctor...; Tags: stem-cell, embryonic stem cell, movie, embryonic stem, activist, cell; Discussion threads 2008-01-08
Backpacker turns Myanmar activist via Facebook: Backpacker turns Myanmar activist via FacebookAre you talking about Burma?If so, why don't you say so?RE: Backpacker turns Myanmar activist via FacebookIt would've been nice if the author would've bothered to include a link to Alex's campaign on FaceBook, instead of making people search for it.; Tags: Myanmar activist, Facebook, Myanmar, Backpacker; Discussion threads 2007-09-30
Photo: Lawrence Lessig at LinuxWorld: Prominent lawyer and activist takes the stage to say what content creators can learn from open-source programmers.; Tags: open-source programmer, activist, LinuxWorld, lawyer, photograph; Image galleries 2006-08-15
Photo: Chinese activists protest Yahoo: Members of a political party decry passing of information to Beijing that led to a journalist's jailing.; Tags: activist, Beijing, photograph, Yahoo! Inc.; Image galleries 2005-10-19
Photo: Chinese activists protest Yahoo: Members of a political party decry passing of information to Beijing that led to a journalist's jailing.; Tags: activist, Beijing, photograph, Yahoo! Inc.; Image galleries 2005-10-19

Homeland Security calls for tech industry involvement: Homeland Security calls for tech industry involvementCould that be becausethere is no credible threat to us!? Naw, not possible. Homeland security is a nothing more than smoke and mirrors to buffalo the free people into giving up thier freedoms. To allow themselves to be tagged and tracked at will.Did homeland...; Tags: Stealing Idea, homeland security, activist, security; Discussion threads 2005-08-01
Microsoft reverses position on gay rights: Microsoft reverses position on gay rightsJust a different capitulationSo, instead of caving to conservaitve pastors, MS caves to liberal homosexual activists.I think MS is just taking the path of least resistance, here. Conservative activists ten to hold prayer vigils. Liberal activists tend to riot.Alright all you conservatives ...Time for you...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Corp., activist, gay; Discussion threads 2005-05-06

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2016: "You're watching the Linux Channel.": 2016: "You're watching the Linux Channel."My ViewFirst, no one hates Microsoft more than I do - for both practical and ethical reasons. After dealing with Microshaft's endless parade of crap for nearly two decades, I finally abandoned my PC for a Mac. It was one of the best moves of...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
At Netroots, relations warming with Obama: The netroots are still pissed over Sen. Barack Obama's vote for the FISA capitulation compromise legislation, but relations are warming up again. At the Netroots Nation conference in Austin, bloggers were lining up to do their part for an Obama victory, the Washington Post reports. Said...; Tags: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Netroot, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Yahoo and Icahn Reach Agreement: The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Yahoo has reached an agreement with Carl Icahn, the activist investor who has been waging a proxy contest to unseat the board and push Yahoo closer to a deal with Microsoft. Yahoo said Mr. Icahn will join the board himself. The board...; Tags: Board, Yahoo! Inc., Agreement, Carl Icahn, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-07-21
AOL talks with Microsoft, Yahoo heat up: source: Sources said a deal with Yahoo would likely involve merging AOL--with Time Warner keeping a share, and a deal with Microsoft would have Redmond completely taking over AOL. NEW YORK--Time Warner's discussions to merge or sell its AOL Internet division with Microsoft or Yahoo have taken on new...; Tags: Time Warner Inc., America Online Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Internet, Search, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Reuters, AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo, mergers; News items 2008-07-16
Icahn: Ballmer would do a deal if Yahoo's board goes; Microsoft confirms: Icahn: Ballmer would do a deal if Yahoo's board goes; Microsoft confirmsThe only way Icahn could "save" GM would be to buy up shares cheap, andthen sell them to Toyota for double the money.... matchnow which one is the Match and who is the striker They are both very incendiary...; Tags: Corporate governance, Micro$oft, board, Yahoo! Inc., Icahn, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Confirms, Steve Ballmer; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
Icahn, Ballmer pair up, talk Microhoo; Push to boot Yang and Yahoo's board: Updated: Activist investor Carl Icahn and Microsoft are now in cahoots to toss Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang and the company's board of directors. Icahn says in a letter that he has been chatting up Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer along with other key executives about how the two...; Tags: Transaction, Steve Ballmer, Board, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Icahn, Steve, Search, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-07
Yahoo posts Icahn scoreboard; Touts Google pact to shareholders: Yahoo on Monday filed its shareholder pitch with the Securities and Exchange Commission as its proxy fight with activist investor Carl Icahn gathers steam. Much of the presentation was designed to "correct the record" on everything from the company's compensation plan to how the Microsoft bid went down. But Yahoo...; Tags: Shareholder, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Carl Icahn, Reorg, Financial Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-30
diversITy: can being gay hold your career back?: diversITy: can being gay hold your career back?thank uGood article and great research. Somthing different from usual posts. It is very sad that not all people are treated the same at work.Free will...Orientation may or may not exist in terms of genetic factors, but that does not take away the...; Tags: Professional development, career; Discussion threads 2008-06-23
Yahoo's Google ad deal: Savior or mistake?: Yahoo has made it official: It is teaming up with Google on search advertising, but the ripple effects--both short-term and long-term--are just beginning. The two companies have announced a broad agreement where Yahoo uses Google's text advertising, but stops short of completely outsourcing search. Among the key...; Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Yahoo! Inc., Termination Fee, Text Advertising Business, Carl, Strategy, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-12
Dignan's Memo: What's the plan, Carl?: ZDNet's Larry Dignan ponders whether activist shareholder Carl Icahn has a grand plan when it comes to turning Yahoo around. Dignan says that although Icahn wants to sell the company to Microsoft, it’s unclear if the software giant even wants to buy Yahoo anymore.; Tags: Larry Dignan, Yahoo! Inc., Dignan, Financial Accounting, Tools & Techniques, Finance, Management, Microhoo; Videos 2008-06-12
Yahoo: Our poison pill isn't 'nuts'; Icahn guessing at plan costs: Yahoo in an SEC filing fired its latest volley at billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn and defended its employee compensation plan. The company, embroiled in a proxy war with Icahn, outlined an FAQ that it sent employees. The key excerpts: Mr. Icahn says this Plan costs...; Tags: Poison Pill, Yahoo! Inc., Mr., Plan, Benefits, Investment, Vertical Industries, Financial Services, Human Resources, Finance, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-10
Icahn miffed at Yahoo response; Has Google envy too: Another day another Carl Icahn to Roy Bostock letter. In this installment, our activist billionaire is annoyed by the Yahoo chairman's terse response to his previous letter. Hmm. Maybe these folks should just pick up the damn phone. Anyway, here's the letter. You can...; Tags: Shareholder, Google Inc., Eric Schmidt, Board, Yahoo! Inc., Plan, Carl Icahn, Corporate Governance, Financial Accounting, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-09
Icahn on Yahoo: I'd hire a 'talented and experienced' CEO: In his latest missive to Yahoo's board of directors, activist shareholder Carl Icahn blasts chairman Roy Bostock and outlines what he'd do if he gets control of the company's board. Right after he ditched Yahoo's poison pill, Icahn said he would "ask our new board to hire a talented...; Tags: Poison Pill, Shareholder, Board, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Plan, CEO, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-06