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01.25.12

MegaUpload Alternatives: 6 Sites Still Open for Business
California, Domains, Entertainment, Everything else, Movies, Politics, Tech, Web, World News (0)
MegaUpload Alternatives: 6 Sites Still Open for Business By Jared Newman, PCWorld Jan 24, 2012 10:20 AM The U.S. government's shutdown of MegaUpload might have seemed like bad news for online file sharing, but it could be a boon for other file sharing sites -- at least those that aren't afraid to keep operating. While some MegaUpload alternatives have suspended operations or restricted U.S. visitors, others are alive and well, and remain confident about staying that way. Here are six MegaUpload alternatives, and why you might use them: Read more...
09.26.08

Bush scrambles to save $700B bailout plan
Everything else, Politics, World News (0)
Bush scrambles to save $700B bailout plan By CHARLES BABINGTON from Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush scrambled Friday to bring rebellious members of his own party behind a multibillion-dollar government bailout of the financial system amid bitter political recriminations from both Democrats and Republicans over collapsed negotiations. Bush delivered a terse statement from outside the Oval Office of the White House, acknowledging that lawmakers have a right to express their doubts and work through disagreements, but declaring they must "rise to the occasion" and approve a plan to avert an economic meltdown. "There are disagreements over aspects of the rescue plan," he said, ...
08.31.08

A look at Sarah Palin, fundraiser
Politics, Web (0)
As Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin starts her career on the national political stage -- and joins the frenzied chase for big-time bucks -- she brings a fundraising past to the table that is modest (to say the least). more: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/08/a-look-at-sarah.html Sources: LATimes.com
07.31.08

What do Ted Stevens and Olympia Snowe have in common?
Domains, Politics (0)
Olympia Snowe + Ted Stevens = Snowe Bill http://www.internetcommerce.org/Snowe_Bill_Threatens_Domain_Name_Registrants Senator Ted Stevens just recently got indicted, so what now? http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008079697_webstevens29m.html Hm. Remember Senator Ted Stevens calling the internet 'a series of tubes' Rewind back July 14, 2006, read the article below: Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, is having an interesting week on the World Wide Web, from being satirized on a MySpace.com page to being lampooned by comedian Jon Stewart in a highly circulated clip from “The Daily Show.”Stevens has been at the forefront of telecom law reform and during hearings earlier this year on net neutrality, called the Internet “a series of tubes,” saying “it’s not a truck” into which people ...
11.11.07

Video: Clinton tells audience to ‘Shut Up’
Politics (0)
http://www.townhall.com/video/FoxNews/2176_071026-103615_102607_an_clinton_F1200 -jot from from townhall.com
11.10.07

Congress Aims to Put Out Cigarettes
Politics (0)
Nov 10, 8:11 AM (ET)By CHARLES BABINGTON (AP) A Marlboro cigarette burns as it sits on a pack of cigarettes in this Jan. 31, 2007 file photo in... if (NAV_NS&&NAV_VER
11.08.07

Gates: Japan, Others Must Address NKorea
Politics (0)
TOKYO (AP) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned on Friday that Japan and its neighbors must do more to confront security problems in Asia, calling it one of the "last places on earth with the potential for a nuclear confrontation."It will take more than one or two countries to overcome the threats from North Korea and nuclear proliferation, Gates said in a speech at Sophia University that stressed the United States' continued commitment to Asia yet cautioned that other allies must step up."Japan has the opportunity—and an obligation—to take on a role that reflects its political, economic and military capacity," ...

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