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China's human rights situation is far from OK, and the Olympics impede action near and far Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 6:36AMEarly this year, it was cold with heavy smog and I was feeling depressed after having learned that my one-year contract in Beijing with the Czech Cultural Centers would not be extended.
Xinjiang militants don’t have the Olympics in their sights Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 11:39PMTHE Olympics will open tomorrow inside a triple ring of steel. Anti-terrorism precautions have been an unavoidable feature of the Games since the PLO massacre of Israeli athletes at Munich in 1972, but China has taken things to extremes.
Sunnyvale's new art institute attracts growing audience Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 6:21PMThe exterior of the Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale doesn't look any different than the other office buildings along Kifer Road.
NASA Hubble Space Telescope Daily Report #4667 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 4:23PMNASA Hubble Space Telescope Daily Report #4667
Astaro controls new Flash spam outbreak Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 2:11PMBURLINGTON, USA: Astaro Corp., a leading vendor of security appliances, announced that Astaro Security Gateway's email protection blocks newly invented Macromedia Flash spam.
President Bush to Urge More Personal Freedoms in China Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 9:57AMPresident Bush plans to speak in opposition to China's detention of political dissidents and urge expansion of personal freedoms during a speech Thursday before he heads to Beijing for the Olympics and private meetings with Chinese President Hu Jintao.
China Rolls Out Security Crackdown Ahead of Olympics Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 7:42PMIn preparation for the Olympics, China has mobilized thousands of police and military and enacted unusual security masures to protect Beijing during the Games. Analysts examine how Beijing has sought to hone its image and tighten its security.
Answers to your small biz questions Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 5:00PM Question: How can I attract more customers to my retail boutique without spending a lot of money? - Tony Gim, Naples, Fla.
China is story of these Games Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 1:43AMB EIJING - The e-mail arrives with regrets that are no doubt sincere, since it is rude to refuse a visitor in China. But what can Zhou Qing do with the security agent outside his door?
China's Hu speaks out on Olympics Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 7:23AMWith one week to go to the Beijing Olympics, Chinese President Hu Jintao urges people not to politicise the Games.
A photo that can steal your online credentials Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 7:10AM At the Black Hat computer security conference in Las Vegas next week, researchers will demonstrate software they've developed that could steal online credentials from users of popular Web sites such as Facebook, eBay, and Google. The attack relies on a new type of hybrid file that looks like different things to different programs. By placing these files on Web sites that allow users to ...
Researchers show new way to hack social networking sites Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 3:01AM Hybrid file could be exploited by cyber-criminals. Researchers have found a new technique that cycber-criminals could exploit to steal users' credentials.
Crafting a web business Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 12:11AMWeb retailers and home builders have a number of traits in common, although thankfully the condition of their respective markets isn’t one of them. Both rely on skilled craftsmen who know how to wield the tools of their trade to create safe and secure domains.
A Photo That Can Steal Your Facebook Account Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 10:07PMResearchers have developed a new hybrid image-and-applet file that could be used to hack sites like Facebook or Google.
A photo that can steal your Facebook account Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 8:01PMAt the Black Hat computer security conference in Las Vegas next week, researchers will demonstrate software they've developed that could steal online credentials from users of popular Web sites such as Facebook, eBay and Google.
Dominic Lawson: The clash of civilisations at Beijing Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 6:13PM For a country which is frequently described as "immune to criticism", the People's Republic of China – or rather, its governing elite – is remarkably sensitive. This week, for example, it emerged that the head of the BBC's Cantonese- and Mandarin-language service has suddenly had her invitation to next week's Beijing Olympics opening ceremony withdrawn.
Find The Writing On The Wall With Streetartlocator.com Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 10:15AMStreet art has undergone a dramatic image change in recent years, with work by its finest practitioners as likely to be found gracing galleries as ...
How to design a successful website Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 2:35AMIt has become very easy to have a website nowadays. All you need is software and a host. For the former, practically all software has the capability of converting your work into a web page. There is also software specifically designed for this purpose, which saves your work straight on a web page.
Nuclear industry in crisis: France Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 3:12PMFrench nuclear companies are hoping to play a central role in the government's plan to build a new generation of reactors. At home, however, the industry has been buffeted by a series of accidents.
Gold Coast Transit's New Web Site Goes Live Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 2:01AM As companies look to update their sites due to dated designs, they are also considering content management systems (CMS) allowing staff without HTML/programming experience to edit and add content in-house.
Top Headlines Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 1:16AMPeople today in pursuit of the best of the best - be it the highest rated car, appliance or even nearby restaurant - have all turned to the utility of the World Wide Web to find it.
China Set To Protect Olympics Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 9:13AMBEIJING, July 24 -- China's public security minister told paramilitary police at a pre-Olympic rally that they must "resolutely" prevent political protests as well as terrorist attacks during next month's Beijing Games, the official press reported Thursday.
Venue maps and the last round of Olympic tickets Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 4:09AM BOCOG (Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games) is giving you one more shot at getting Olympic tickets . Friday, July 25, at 9 a.m., Phase 4 tickets go on sale at box offices around Beijing. BOCOG says there are 820,000 tickets left, 250,000 of which are for competitions taking place in the capital. There will be a two-ticket per person purchase limit. A list of ticket booths ...
China Cracking Down On Online Dissidents Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 4:25PM Chinese police have arrested a well-known online dissident for violating his terms of probation, as the country seeks to crackdown on critics in the run up to the Olympic Games. Du Daobin, from the central province of Hebei, received a suspended sentence for what the Chinese government says was subversion in 2004 and was detained by police for posting online essays in support of another ...
Whitehaven News Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 8:20AMWhy has the National Park done a U-turn on disposal of nuclear waste? SIR – So the National Park Authority now supports dumping nuclear waste in Cumbria (The Whitehaven News, April 24).
No Olympic hangover for Chinese economy Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 2:15AMCHINA'S robust economy is unlikely to hit the skids after the Olympics, unlike most host nations who have endured post-Games downturns, experts say.
The Clanton Advertiser Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 9:12PMFor many outside the imposing gates of this picturesque and secluded golf and country club, the name still conjures memories of the racial tempest that swirled around the 1990 PGA Championship. For others, the exclusive club has faded from golf's national consciousness altogether.
Pittsburgh forges ahead Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 11:11PMThis city is often overlooked and underrated as a travel destination but it has more in the way of diversions than many cities twice its size.
Top Scoops Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 8:58PMOn 8 August 2008, the Beijing Olympics will commence. Regretfully, these Olympics are not likely to only be about excellence in sportsmanship and the coming together of all nations in a spirit of good will.
Hongmei Li: The Transformation of the Beijing Olympics from National Pride into Beijing Anxiety Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 2:27PMHu Jintao, at many occasions stressed the importance of hosting a successful Olympics in Beijing. The Chinese government sees the Games as a war that must be won.
Rights like free speech don't always extend online Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 11:43AMRant all you want in a public park. A police officer generally won't eject you for your remarks alone, however unpopular or provocative. Say it on the Internet, and you'll find that free speech and other constitutional rights are anything but guaranteed. Companies in charge of seemingly public spaces online wipe out content that's controversial but otherwise legal.
Easy Street turning into a rocky road Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 12:23AM'All communities go through some difficult times.'
From a Long March to quicksteps and games Saturday, July 12, 2008 @ 6:17PMIn Yan'an, China, growing economic and social divisions are being submerged by sporting passion and political pride
Spammers exploit tension in Iran Friday, July 11, 2008 @ 5:49AM Clement James, vnunet.com , Friday 11 July 2008 at 11:32:00 Fake news sites hosting malware Security researchers have identified a second wave of spam claiming that the US Army has attacked Iran. The scam is designed to trick users into downloading and installing malicious software....
Cyber Host Pro Repatriates Servers for Better UK Search Results Thursday, July 10, 2008 @ 2:01AM Cyber Host Pro, winner of the Webhostingdirectory.com award as best Web hosting provider for June 2008, has moved its servers from Texas to the UK. The move gives better search results for Europe and UK based companies. The company has also upgraded it servers and operating system to Dell Poweredge 1950s with Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.
Getty Images to Pay Amateur Photogs for Flickr's Slickest Pix Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 2:34PMYahoo-owned Flickr and Getty Images have inked a deal that could help photographers with pictures posted on the photo sharing site hook their work up with the largest media licensing company in the world. The effort, dubbed "The Flickr Collection on Getty Images" is the culmination of a longterm desire to create a way for consumers in the digital publishing industry to use photos on the site.
NewspaperDirect Surpasses 700 Publications on Its Global Digital Network Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 8:00AM NewspaperDirect Inc., the world leader in multi-channel newspaper and magazine content distribution and monetization, has surpassed the 700 publication mark with the addition of Greater China's leading English language newspaper -- South China Morning Post.
Bulletin board Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 6:19AM Check out classes, fundraisers, groups, volunteer opportunities and more.
Moscow slams Prague missile defence deal Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 12:55AMPRAGUE: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday signed what she called a “landmark” missile defence deal with the Czech Republic that drew immediate fire from Russia.
Russia threatens to 'react' against US missile shield Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 12:55AMRussia threatened Tuesday to react militarily if Washington erects defence installations on its Cold War turf, hours after US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed a deal with the Czech Republic.
Funny findings, fascinating add-ons and much more to discover on Google Earth and Google Maps Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 11:50PM3D Google Earth views A large collection of amazing 3D views, including Alcatraz, Mount St Helens and the Olympic stadium in Beijing. http://www.kmlwiki.de
Give It Up Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 3:22PM This is conference coverage of the Search Marketing Expo Advanced 2008 event. There was an "embargo" on releasing these session notes until this time. Enjoy these outstanding SEO tips. Give It Up! - No more secrets time. In this session, our panel of noted SEOs all share some of their favorite and largely overlooked SEO tips. Then we turn to the audience for more sharing. Attendees vow ...
Brendan O'Neill: The internet's traffic jam Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 9:46AM Did it take your browser a little bit longer than normal to open this article? Have you found yourself twiddling your thumbs recently as you wait two or three seconds (rather than the usual millisecond) for an email to send? Perhaps you've even found yourself making a cup of tea while waiting for the homepage of a particularly image-heavy website to download. Using the web, do you sometimes ...
Brendan O'Neill: The internet's traffic jam Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 9:19AMBrendan O'Neill: As more and more people download albums and watch movies via the web, are we heading for an 'internet crunch'?
Mayor Iorio declares her independence Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 12:07PMMayor Pam Iorio sits down for an "Influencers" interview on governing, party politics and the future -- her own, as well as Tampa's.... By Wayne Garcia.Spend a half hour with Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio and you're likely to hear the word "methodical" several times. Her approach to getting light rail transit? "Methodical." Her efforts to institute green initiatives? "Methodical." What kind of person ...
eBay Watch: Agreements, Visibiltiy and Trust Top the News Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 10:02AMEBay Updates User Agreement Policy This week, eBay has made several changes to its User Agreement and Privacy Policy . In a public announcement, Scott Shipman, eBay's Legal Team Senior Counsel, said that the changes are minor and that eBay members will find their rights and responsibilities have changed very little.
News briefs Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 7:24AM See what's happening in and around Onset and Wareham.
: Iraqi president launches lawsuit against Kurdish weekly : Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 4:51AMNew York - The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the criminal defamation lawsuit filed by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani on Tuesday against the editor-in-chief of the independent Kurdish weekly Hawlati for translating and publishing a report written by a U.S. scholar.
ICANN and IANA hijacked by hackers Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 3:20AM Critical web bodies targeted by NetDevilz group The websites of the international organisations that oversee the internet's critical routing infrastructure and regulate domain names were defaced by Turkish hackers last week, according to researchers.
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