Betting On Tech

October 11, 2008

Artists need Internet service (The Derrick)

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Artists need Internet service (The Derrick)
Delays in service are bedeviling artists eyeing to set up businesses in Oil City. Delays in getting high-speed Internet service and correcting a heating and cooling problem in a downtown artists’ complex are bedeviling artists eyeing to set up businesses in Oil City.

Idaho officials say Internet hookups led to HIV (KTVB Boise)
POCATELLO — Health officials in southeastern Idaho say about half of the nearly 20 HIV cases reported this year involved couples who met over the Internet.

Midday Glance: Internet companies (Boston Globe)
Shares of some top internet companies are mixed at noon: Akamai Technologies rose $.17 or 1.3 percent, to $13.70.

October 10, 2008

Chinese Internet companies buck global downturn (China Daily)

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Chinese Internet companies buck global downturn (China Daily)
When the Internet bubble burst on the NASDAQ in 2001, numerous Chinese dotcom companies failed to stay standing till the end of the winter. This time round however, they may be finding firmer ground as China’s IT recruiting climbs.

Final Glance: Internet companies (Boston Globe)

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Final Glance: Internet companies (Boston Globe)
Shares of some top internet companies were down at the close of trading: Akamai Technologies fell $.50 or 3.6 percent, to $13.53.

Turn Off the Violence Month: Much about the Internet is positive, but it can be dangerous for kids (Crookston Daily Times)
What does your child do with all the technology in their lives? Think about all the advancements in Internet technology over the past 5-10 years. Your child and other children use a wide variety of different technological devices on a regular basis.

The Internet Cure (Jewish World Review)
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | When one of those morning "news" shows recently featured a story about people using the internet to get medical information on the same day that the "New York Times" dealt with that subject, I knew that this medical surfing had become an epidemic.

Library offering wireless Internet for patrons (Deer Park Broadcaster & Progress)
The Deer Park Public Library started offering wireless Internet access through a Wi-Fi hot-spot two weeks ago. People can access the Internet using their library card number.

UAE: ‘Shia hackers’ hit the Internet (Adnkronos)
UAE: ‘Shia hackers’ hit the Internet (AKI) - The news website of Dubai-based TV network al-Arabiya was attacked by alleged Shia hackers on Friday.The site displayed a burning Israeli flag and a message in both Arabic and English that read: ‘Serious Warning: if attacks on Shia websites continue, none of your websites will be safe’.Both the Arabic and English sections of the website …

Before TV and the Internet When Radio Was the First Electronic Medium (US News & World Report)
Before TV and the Internet, radio revolutionized American politics, writes Anthony Rudel.

Internet safety not for adults only (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
WORCESTER - There is nothing wrong with prying into your kids’ lives, especially concerning the Internet.

October 8, 2008

ThinkSecret Creator Returns to theInternet, Still Talking About Apple

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ThinkSecret Creator Returns to theInternet, Still Talking About Apple

John Herrman

Can theInternetrestore Congressional power?

Bruce Etling

EU plans uniform protections for Internet shoppers (International Herald Tribune)

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EU plans uniform protections for Internet shoppers (International Herald Tribune)
An estimated 150 million Europeans use the Internet to shop, but just one in five attempts to make purchases outside the home country, according to the European Commission.

Internet ad sales dropped slightly from previous quarter, a possible ripple from bad economy (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
NEW YORK - U.S. Internet advertising revenue dipped slightly in the second quarter from the previous three-month period, which likely is a ripple effect from the bad economy given that prior to 2008 the market had seen several consecutive quarters of increases.

Airline to Filter Internet Service (New York Times)
American Airlines took the decision after complaints from flight attendants and passengers that users were visiting pornography Web sites.

October 6, 2008

Lords renew calls for tighter internet security (VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

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Lords renew calls for tighter internet security (VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The House of Lords will question the government on the subject of internet security in a debate on Friday.

Midday Glance: Internet companies (Boston Globe)
Shares of some top internet companies are down at noon: Akamai Technologies fell $1.15 or 7.7 percent, to $13.70.

Experts Warn Against Posting Family Trees On Internet (KIDK TV Idaho Falls)
REXBURG - Security experts warn that posting your family information on the internet could result in identity theft.

The Blind Leading the Blind: All Those Not Responsible for Automotive Innovation on the Internet to Meet at JD Powers … (The Auto Channel)
LAS VEGAS - October 6, 2008: In an event that’s billed as the most important "ever" of it’s kind, a group of Internet companies will get together at a JD Powers conference this week to discuss what’s wrong with the automotive business and how more cars can be sold on or because of the Internet.

Internet meeting led to sexual abuse, court told (Stuff)
A solo mother used an internet chat room to form a relationship with a man now accused of violent and sexual abuse against her and her two-year-old daughter.

Next President Must Preserve Free Speech on theInternet

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Next President Must Preserve Free Speech on theInternet

Sophia Cope

MobileInternetInsecurities

David Bradley

Chicago Cubs choked up byInternet

Lance

50 significant moments from internet history (cnet.com.au)

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50 significant moments from internet history (cnet.com.au)
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Media briefs: Fooled by the internet — you know it makes sense (Crikey)
Being fooled by the internet — you know it makes sense … Biggest VP debate audiences ever … Seven wins the week … Bath’s in demand … Nick Denton on those layoffs … Ground Hog Day journalism … Subtle SEO work … New digital book

10 Rich Internet Applications - Perfect for Web Designers (SYS-CON Media)
Adobe AIR - a cross-platform runtime environment for rich Internet and desktop applications - is just starting to get popular outside of the early-adopter circles, but there s already a growing amount of tools and utilities that can help web designers with various design-related and managerial tasks. If you re a web designer that s into experimenting and trying out new applications (they don t …

Akamai Co-Founder & Chief Scientist Dr. Tom Leighton to Keynote J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Internet Roundtable (Centre Daily Times)
Dr. Tom Leighton, co-founder and chief scientist for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, will deliver the keynote presentation on the ‘Future of the Internet’ at next week’s Automotive Internet Roundtable, hosted by J.D. Power and Associates.

Nothing but the truth: Internet hoaxes (Independent)
You know something? There’s a hilarious video doing the rounds on the internet at the moment. Now, this information obviously won’t be forcing understaffed news desks across the globe to coax former reporters out of retirement; if your job involves the use of a computer, you’ll do well to get through a working day without being sent a web-link to a video someone thinks is side-splitting.

Salisbury grad has Internet game hit (The Morning Call)
Quadradius: He and Northampton native still improve features. A game born in a Salisbury High School computer class is becoming one of the Internet’s most popular time-wasters.

Uganda: Makerere Internet Cut Off Over 200 Million Debt (AllAfrica.com)
UGANDA telecom has disconnected Internet services at Makerere University for the third time in a period of less than two years.

Library offering wireless Internet for patrons (Deer Park Broadcaster & Progress)
The Deer Park Public Library started offering wireless Internet access through a Wi-Fi hot-spot two weeks ago. People can access the Internet using their library card number.

Aluratek USBInternetRadio Jukebox for Those who Want to Pay for…

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Aluratek USBInternetRadio Jukebox for Those who Want to Pay for

Ali

WCAP Professional 1.0 - AIR video

Flex Admin

Steve Job s Died on theInternet Good or Bad?

Howard Lindzon

From DIY Days Boston: Todd Dagres on Indie Film andInternetVideo

Scott Kirsner

InternetNostalgia

Chris M.’12

Web Wide World -Internetof Things (IoT)

Armin Grossenbacher

Government Plan to Spy onInternetHabits, Emails and Phone Calls

Lee Hancock

InternetOf Things: the spreading of a meme

David Orban

Lloyd Garver: TheInternetCure

Lloyd Garver

BigInternet

Alan Levine aka CogDog

October 4, 2008

Abu Dhabi Parks to Get Free Internet Access (Khaleej Times)

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Abu Dhabi Parks to Get Free Internet Access (Khaleej Times)
abu dhabi People visiting public parks in the capital would be able to access the Internet for free within two months, Abdul Aziz Al Gureishi, Director of Public Parks Department in the Abu Dhabi Municipality, told Khaleej Times.

Internet Radio Webcaster Royalty Bill Awaits Bush Signature (About.com)
Internet radio broadcasters have won a survival victory. According to The New York Times: "Internet radio services are breathing a sigh of relief after the Senate approved a bill on…

Missionaries reach out through Internet (The Springfield News-Leader)
Every day, Kiel Hobbs checks his Facebook page and enters a status update, sends a few e-mails, researches the Internet for college papers or to find products or instructions, and soon he will be reaching out to new Christians on the Web.

Vizcaya Internet caf loses P1M to burglars (GMA News)
SOLANO, Nueva Vizcaya A popular Internet caf here has been robbed by still unknown burglars who carted away at least P1 million worth of computers and other supplies, GMANews.TV learned Saturday.

Working together to serve a new breed of Internet users (Manila Bulletin)
Original equipment manufacturers and service providers, through continuous innovations, are keeping in step with the demands of a new breed of Internet users by way of a seemingly orchestrated effort to take mobile Internet experience to a new level.

Franchising and the Internet (TheStreet.com)
How the Internet has led to a franchise boom, and how your franchise can benefit from it.

Vendors fixing bug that could crash Internet systems (New York Times)
Internet infrastructure vendors are working on patches for a set of security flaws that could help hackers knock servers offline with very little effort.

Church opens Internet veranda to assist islanders (Galveston County Daily News)
GALVESTON The Trinity Episcopal pastor’s home is a source of free wireless Internet for its church members.

Chrysler dealers get Internet plan (New London Day)
Chrysler LLC will provide its dealers with an all-new set of industry-leading Internet marketing tools. The new direction was developed as a joint effort with

Residents hope for High Speed Internet (Small Town Papers News Service)
VIDA: An August decision by the Oregon Public Utility Commission that locked in prices for basic telephone service could also lead to more local access to high-speed Internet connections. In addition to freezing the price for a basic residential telephone line at today s rates, the PUC also imposed…

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