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Another Chinese Cyber-Dissident Jailed
Not to brag as much as give thanks: it's nice to live in a place where you won't go to jail for…
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NCAA Hoops, Celebrity Deaths Top Google Searches
The top Google searches from the past week carry a sobering dichotomy of elation and sorrow as information seekers sought to join in the celebration of March Madness as well as take part in mourning the suicides of actor/comedian Richard Jeni and former Boston frontman Brad Delp.
AOL Plugin About Location
Skyhook Wireless is powering a location-based plugin for users of AOL's AIM service. The Wi-Fi based AIM Location plugin lets users set and share their location with other users who have the plugin.
Beyond the Hurdles to the Digital Natives
The CeBIT technology fair in Hanover, Germany, started last week and runs until March 21. CeBIT is the world’s largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work.
Receptive Minds & Great Conversations
One of the neatest things about speaking at conferences on topics you’re passionate about is connecting with like-minded people. And one of the best things is meeting those who are yet to be wholly convinced but are willing to engage in discussion. That means you have to work quite hard to present some persuasive arguments for your point of view.
Pet Food Scare Sends Searchers Chasing Answers
When news of a major pet food recall got out, pet owners hit the search engines over the weekend worried about their furry best friends. One dog, nine cats. That's the death toll so far in a mysterious outbreak of kidney failure linked to Menu Foods, Inc.'s various pet foods distributed by well-known grocers like Kroger, Safeway, Wal-Mart, and PetSmart.
