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China secretly requires real names to post comments

How do you...secretly require something that every user has to go through? That makes no sense as anyone registering will know immediately.........They're behind the times.South Korea has been doing that for while now. It's all about security, so they say. Google has had problems with the Korean Govt. over...

Tags: Biotechnology, Dietrich T. Schmitz, DNA, Obama

Discussion threads 2009-09-05

Google reveals identify of Cohen 'skank' blogger

Welcome to the Internet only AOL ex/users give real info.Welcome to the internet everyone. It is amazing how many dummies give out real information to services that should not be given real information. This is a product of AOL where dummies who shouldn't have been on the internet got onto...

Tags: Blogging, INTERNET, Cohen, blogger, defamation, real name, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Are trolls missing a couple of things?

Are trolls missing a couple of things?Are you expecting a large number of talkbacks here?I fear you will be disappointed, because AFAICT almost [b]everyone[/b] here uses a fake name. Not that I can confirm that those [i]very[/i] few people who post under credible-sounding names are using their [u]real[/u] names, either.And...

Tags: Linux, troll, real name

Discussion threads 2008-04-07

China stepping back from proposed blog rules

China stepping back from proposed blog rulesBush Solution Was a Good OneThe current US President Bush solved the slander via blog problem by applying existing laws involving voice communication. If you think of a divorce, the solution is easy to understand. Say a person wants to for legal strategy discredit...

Tags: Blogging, Litigation, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SAY IT, real name, harassment, husband

Discussion threads 2007-05-22

China moves toward 'real name system' for blogs

China moves toward 'real name system' for blogsIt's about time!Now China has to play by the rules of the world.Pig Wars, Blind Pigs, Flying PigsIn the pacific northwest there was a dispute over an Englishman owned pig which was shot by an American who was frustrated at the animal eating...

Tags: Blogging, blog, Now China, real name, ballot

Discussion threads 2006-10-23

'Guilty' plea in largest-ever piracy case

'Guilty' plea in largest-ever piracy casefunny[i]"The pair, Ye Teng Wen, 30, and Hao He, 30.."[/i]When are these guys going to finally adopt more American sounding names, like Bob or George?When I attempt to say these dudes' names I feel like I'm attempting to speak while laughing and having a mild...

Tags: Sales strategy, music industry, largest-ever piracy case, CD, piracy case, real name, plea, music, piracy

Discussion threads 2006-04-03

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Salesforce Chatter: what a clanger!

Running Cover-it-Live has produced some interesting commentary about this morning's announcement of Salesforce.com Chatter. Best summed up by Nenshad Bardoliwalla: The length of this keynote has turned "Chatter" into "Splatter" IMHO A three and a quarter hour keynote marathon, laced with the kind of hyperbole we've come to...

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Marc Benioff, Running Cover-it-Live, Saesforce.com, Sales Force Management, Sales, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Rumored HTC 'Dragon' Google phone to spar with iPhone, Droid

The problem for competitors is that Google could throw a billion or more atmobile OS market including Android and ChromeOS. They just want a flood of cheap, very functional, very powerful mobile internet devices. They do not need ANY profits on the OS itself.Hardware manufactures like Palm, Blackberry, and Nokia...

Tags: Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Smart phones, Handhelds, phone, keyboard, Google Inc., physical keyboard, High Tech Computer Corp., iPhone Droid, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Adding a Wizard to your Magic Mouse

you're nuts.Multi touch on a laptop trackpad is IMO the single best thing about apple hardware. It is not illogical that this tech should show up in a mouse as well. Clearly, you haven't tried it. It works quite well and there is no "contortion" needed.Dumbest... mouse... everJust because something...

Tags: Mice, mouse, Magic Mouse

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Dell shuns paper for bamboo in some packaging

Bamboo, wood, paper ....I dun't see the problem, but then again, us simpletons will do stuff we don't know cannot be done.RE: Dell shuns paper for bamboo in some packagingpoor panda bears are going to starve... ;)bamboo grows plenty fast to feed the pandas too, dummy nt.WOW!!I could see...

Tags: bamboo, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Real Clear Cookies 3.1.1.2 (Windows)

Real Clear Cookies, a powerful cookies cleaner, allows you to clear all browser cookies from Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, or wipe cookies from a single website or domain name, all with the click of a button. Real Clear Cookies is much helpful if a website or forum has banned...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Clear, Cookie, EasyMP3Downloader

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Cap and trade controversial in Australia

This is what happened:An Australian researcher who was critical of mainstream theories got censored.The new Inquisition: dare to raise your voice against the enviro-whackos and they get all angry.CEC FAILs againCEC claims: [i]"An Australian researcher who was critical of mainstream theories got censored."[/i]He wasn't censored for disagreeing with the global...

Tags: theory, CEC, global warming, Cap-and-Trade, carbon dioxide, tax

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Microsoft to share some details on IE 9 at PDC show this week

Tabs that dont hang and,1. HTML 5 standards compliance ahead of Chrome and FF2. Better plugins3. CSS 3 compliance4. FASTER!Trying to develop for IE8 is still a pain!Addon supportFor things like AdBlock Plus.Also, an x64 version of silverlight.Grow upso do not read this blog - OK? Prefer Firefox but...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, IE8, Mozilla Firefox, IE 9, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Dance Microsoft Store employees, dance!

RE: Dance Microsoft Store employees, dance!I for one am proud to see Microsoft employees that love their job. They are really enjoying themselves which not only makes for a better environment but also makes for better customer service. This is exactly the kind of thing the Microsoft store should...

Tags: Corporate communications, Branding, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Apple Store, video

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Apple contemplating free, ad-supported iPhone?

Apple has no tasteOh, wait, no, that was Microsoft that had no taste because there are Windows 7 desktop themes available that have images of Coke cans in them. Isn't that right tigertank? For some reason that I can't wait to hear, this move by Apple, however, is very tasteful.Cue...

Tags: advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Niacin best for raising good cholesterol

i'm a pharmacist...and this article is a rubishDO NOT trust this type of cheap propagandaI'm also a pharmacist...agree!The "study" consisted of only 300 or so "patients"...not large enough to be statistically significant. Not only that, it was funded by a competitor to Zetia/Vytorin!Now, I'm not saying niacin...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, cholesterol, Health Care professional, CEC, Costco, pharmacist, Dana, health care

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Ubercaster 1.6.3 (Mac)

Ubercaster is the first complete podcast production suite for the Mac. The days of overloaded and bulky recording environments are over. Ubercaster makes it easy for you to produce your podcast show in four simple steps. Each step has its own layer which bundles various functions in an easy to...

Tags: Audio, Apple Macintosh, Ubercaster, Podcasts, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-16

Who needs an Office app? Google Docs, Calendar & more all work on Nokia N900

I like the direction this is headingThose keys look awfully small compared to your thumbs (or maybe you have HUGE thumbs ;-) ).In any event, I like the look of the future. You need a foldable, netbook size BT keyboard the size of a cigarette pack, a little stand, all...

Tags: Nokia Corp., Google Inc., Nokia N900, Microsoft Office, Google Docs

Discussion threads 2009-11-14

Sony Vaio L117FX (Core 2 Quad Q8400s 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium)

Had Apple not introduced a 27-inch iMac for $1,699, we'd have fewer reservations about Sony asking $1,999 for its new 24-inch Vaio L117FX. Yes, HP's TouchSmart 600 expanded on some of Sony's innovations from its previous generation all-in-ones. Sony also doesn't even attempt to match HP's creative multitouch software. But...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, RAM, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., HDMI

Product reviews 2009-11-13

Google: Firms can get rid of Office in a year

In other words, Google Appsare still at that 1 to 2 percent mark.Good Riddance!It won't be missed.Man, so true, MS Office is a big hairball of baroque features to format for8.5x11. MS Office will be on a downward slide from here on out.In terms of what is need for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13