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Scrabble ownership and the public domain: As reported recently, Facebook has been asked by Hasbro and Mattel to remove the "Scrabulous" game from its web site. Hasbro and Mattel jointly own the rights to the "Scrabble" game, something that most people have at some point in their lives played at least once. Scrabulous was a software...; Tags: Hasbro Inc., Mattel Inc., Domain, Scrabble, Games, Personal Technology, John Carroll; Blog posts 2008-01-17

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Scrabble-Scrabulous standoff spells L-A-W-S-U-I-T: Hasbro said it has filed suit in the Southern District of New York against Rajat Agarwalla, Jayant Agarwalla, and RJ Softwares, better known as the creators of the popular Facebook application Scrabulous. It was only a matter of time before the Scrabble-Scrabulous feud came to a head, and that...; Tags: Facebook, Hasbro Inc., Games, Intellectual Property, Personal Technology, Research & Development, Business Operations, lawsuit, Scrabulous, Hasbro, Tom Magrino, GameSpot; News items 2008-07-25
BossJoker (zip): BossJoker is a software that hides in the background of your computer, and pops up after a predetermined time with a joke about your boss, teacher, father, bigger brother, or even your self. For example your boss's name is Mr. Jack your jokes will be like: If you spell Mr....; Tags: Software, Mr., Joke, Bossjoker, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2008-06-18
Zeno Systems Omnibus (exe): JZeno Systems Omnibus is a comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus housed in an easy to use package. Featuring a corpus gleaned from several sources, this is truly a massive tome comprising very nearly 3 million cross-linked definitions, synonyms, and all manner of related terms. Writers, Students, Crossword, and Scrabble players will...; Tags: Zeno Systems, JZeno Systems Omnibus; Software downloads 2008-06-12
Scrabble New Edition (exe): The classic crossword game spells word-forming fun for the whole family. Play against 1 of 8 computer opponents or take on friends and family in 4 fun game modes. Innovative features and The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary allow Scrablle fans of all skill levels to join in the fun. This...; Tags: SpinTop Games, Games, Productivity, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-21

8 tips to avoid being an IT scapegoat: 8 tips to avoid being an IT scapegoatProject Manager Usually Ends up "Holding the Bag"The project manager is often not the one who sets the mission. That is usually done several layers up the management chain. The project manager is often not in a position to question the mission either.With...; Tags: Strategy, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
ScrabBot (zip): ScrabBot is a Scrabble aide that can find all possible words, using the letters on the rack and the letters already on the board.ScrabBot searches for words in SOWPODS or TWL dictionaries containing all 2 to 15-letters words. ScrabBot can also find the definition of words with an online dictionary.; Tags: Word, Dictionary, ScrabBot; Software downloads 2008-01-28
Week in review: Apple goes into thin 'Air': Week in review: Apple goes into thin 'Air'bring on the trollsto tell us this is nothing new!!i do wish the air weighed less tho...being slim is cool, but being lighter would be cooler! Why not make an apple tablet for crying out loud!RE: Week in review: Apple goes into thin...; Tags: Notebooks, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-18
Scrabble ownership and the public domain: Scrabble ownership and the public domainBe careful JohnYou're starting to channel Lawrence Lessig.Is "2067" a typo?1993 + 70 = 2063Or is it not as simple as that?Incentives to CreateGood post, John. Modern copyright law is simply ludicrous. When originally enacted, copyrights were intended to give incentives to creators and balance...; Tags: Sales force management, grandchildren, incentive; Discussion threads 2008-01-17
Crazy Pug Word Checker (zip): Crazy Pug Word Checker gives you the ability to perform wildcard / anagram searches of either of the standard scrabble wordlists. The program is both fast and compact, and should prove very useful to any scrabble fans. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Compact; Software downloads 2008-01-09
Tempo Game Clock (msi): Tempo Game Clock is a board game clock and game record keeper. It supports Chess, Checkers, Go, Scrabble, Boggle or a generic Board Game. A control panel window operates the program and a Game Display window shows the clocks and other game information. Place your laptop computer on the table...; Tags: Board, Breakthru Software, Tempo Game Clock, Control Panel Window, Games, Corporate Governance, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law; Software downloads 2007-12-10
Ten threat predictions for 2008: It is that time of year again. Time to publish my predictions for 2008. ThreatChaos Predictions for 2008 1. Facebook widgets will be used to distribute malware. Facebook, the hugely popular social networking site with millions of users has recently...; Tags: Game, Google Inc., Facebook, Console, Network, Stock, Google OpenSocial, Game Console, Storm Trojan, Game Console Industry, Games, Social Networking, Game Players, Networking, Security, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Richard Stiennon; Blog posts 2007-12-04
AnyKey MaxTilez (exe): Scrabble on Steroids? MaxTilez helps the savvy player search for all the possible word combinations available with your tiles plus the tiles you want to build on. Take advantage of all the plays you can, without cheating!; Tags: Tile, MaxTilez; Software downloads 2007-11-22
Scribble (jar): Scribble is a word game approximating Scrabble, in which you play intersecting words on a board to score points. You play against the robot, which computes every possible play using a large dictionary. This game may be used as training for competition players. Version 1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements,...; Tags: Consultant, Scribble, Games, Robots, Corporate Governance, Personal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Business Operations, Corporate Law; Software downloads 2007-07-24
Facebook feeds and search mashups: Facebook feeds and search mashupsFacebookI am a Facebook Enthusiast www.facebookenthusiast.com. I had a very interesting thing happen, within 48 hours of joining Facebook, I was actually communicating with people whom I had only exchanged e-mails and actually had a sense of there personality...One of my "friends" noted she was riding...; Tags: Facebook, mashup; Discussion threads 2007-07-08
LexiPuzz (widget): A highly addictive word puzzle game in English and French. Create words by connecting adjacent tiles. Anyone familiar with Scrabble or Bookworm will feel right at home. Features include huge dictionaries of 100,000 plus words, recording of high scores online, and replay of all recorded games. This version is the...; Tags: Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-06-19
DBNS Word Finder Pro (zip): Word Finder Pro has four different search modes Scrabble, Crossword, Countdown and Word Checker each mode can be used respectively of one another. Each mode can use a different dictionary file. WordFinder Pro comes with a dictionary file of 172,000 words. Word Finder Pro also comes with a wordlist editor...; Tags: Word Finder Pro, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software; Software downloads 2007-05-28
Snake Sentence (exe): Snake Sentence is a new sort of letters game: Do you like the games of letters, words and grammar? Do you like Scrabble, Crosswords or Sudoku? Then this new game is for you! Play with Nina to find the secret sentence! Use your logic to complete the grid, use your...; Tags: Sentence, Snake Sentence, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-05-28
Best of Show -- Video-On-The-Net: Best of Show -- Video-On-The-NetQoofI agree with you that is a very interesting name. Wonder how they came up with that. Soon any word can be used in scrabble. "Are we playing by web 2.0 rules?"; Tags: Web 2.0, Video-on-the-Net, Best-of-Show; Discussion threads 2007-03-23
Best of Show -- Video-On-The-Net: Here are my best-of-show awards from this weeks Video-on-the-Net event in San Jose. I admit they are a little subjective. They dont reflect the wisdom of the crowd. Nor will they win me any friends or money unfortunately I have been unable to find a sponsor for these awards. They...; Tags: showBubbe Prize, QOOF, video; Blog posts 2007-03-23