Archive for June, 2006



Alaska Senator Explains Internet

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Ted Stevens enlightens his colleagues in Congress as to how the internet works (at least his own personal internet) and why net neutrality is bad, prior to casting his vote against it. In 27B Stroke 6.
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A Geek’s Guide to Fireworks

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Take the perfect fireworks photo, build your own electronic detonator, and learn how specialized software ups the “wow” factor on July 4th. Your comprehensive roundup of pyrotechnic hypertext. In Monkey Bites.
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Scoble, the Exit Interview

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Ex-Microsoftie and blogger Robert Scoble discusses blogs, blogs and more blogs. Oh, and podcasting. The bye-bye Microsoft interview. By Kathleen Craig.
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Google Denies ISP Rumors

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Rumors persist, but Google says it doesn’t want to be your internet service provider. At least, not right now. By Eli Milchman.
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If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fjax it

Friday, June 30th, 2006
In this week’s mailbox, our readers suggest alternatives to Fjax and Ajax. Plus, we get some more advice about developing Firefox extensions. In Webmonkey.
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Office 2007 Delayed Again

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Performance problems force Microsoft to postpone again. Plus: Brazil chooses Japanese technology for its digital television standard…. Verizon sues a Maryland county over its cable franchising law…. and more.
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Study: Talkers as Bad as Drinkers

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Talking on a cell phone while driving is as likely to cause an accident as driving drunk, a study concludes.
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French Pass ‘ITunes’ Law

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Legislation that could force Apple to make its iPod and music store compatible with other music players passes both houses, although there appear to be sufficient loopholes to allow the company to circumvent more unpleasant aspects of the law.
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U.S. Cars Unappealing

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Foreign autos nearly sweep a survey of Americans who recently purchased vehicles. Plus: Volume production of ethanol from agricultural waste is on the horizon. In Autopia. . In Autopia.
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Sleep Monitor on Your Wrist

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Home diagnostic devices like the PulseOx 7500 help apnea patients screen symptoms overnight in their own homes, cutting a costly stay at a sleep clinic. In Gear Factor.
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