Archive for May, 2006



Microsoft Hopes to Immunize

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Microsoft introduces new security software to protect its virus riddled Windows system. Plus: Disney sells movies online…. The FCC forces XM to suspend radio sales…. and more.
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Ballmer Plays for Time

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Microsoft’s CEO asks investors to be patient, saying the products that make the company successful don’t simply materialize overnight and are the result of considerable R&D. The market being the market, Microsoft stock takes a dive.
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Map your way to greener travel

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

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Neutral Net? Who Are You Kidding?

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Despite appearances, the internet is a desperate, Hobbesian place. Can it stay that way and keep working the way it’s supposed to? Michael Grebb reports from Washington, D.C.
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Schmear Campaign

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
It’s smooth and spreadable — but it’s got researchers whipped up. How a Wisconsin lab is hacking the chemical code of cream cheese. By Joshua Davis from Wired magazine.
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Don’t Forget the Amazing Doll Man

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
When it comes to summertime superhero flicks, one’s cup does indeed runneth over. Which is why it’s important to remember those unlucky few superheroes, such as Ant-Man and Batroc the Leaper, who have yet to grace the multiplex screens. Commentary by Lore Sjöberg.
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Diary of a Spam-Hungry Madman

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
How many reckless days does it take to ruin a computer with spyware, viruses and worms? By Steve Knopper from Wired magazine.
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New Orleans’ Free Wi-Fi Is Scarce

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Local officials tout the city’s wireless network, but few prospective users can get online. Debbi Gardiner reports from New Orleans.
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Designing for Dough in Vegas

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Separating gamblers from their money has become more science than art. Contrary to prevailing beliefs, it’s all about well-marked exits and generously spaced tables. From Forbes.com.
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New Orleans’ Free Wi-Fi Is Scarce

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Local officials tout the city’s wireless network, but few prospective users can get online. Debbi Gardiner reports from New Orleans.
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