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Real-Name Registration Threatens the Lively World of China’s Microblogs

> > View all The timeline on Sina Weibo, China’s popular Twitter-like service, is filled with pithy comments about “Beijing Fashion Week,” chronicling the comings and goings and sartorial choices of the elite....

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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 Net News No Comments

Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Tax on Violent Video Games

Grand Theft Auto. Image: Screenshot An Oklahoma lawmaker is proposing taxing violent video games in that state to fund obesity and bullying programs. The proposal  (pdf) by House Rep. William Fourkiller comes seven...

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Friday, February 3rd, 2012 Net News No Comments

Limewire’s Settlement: $105m Paid to Record Labels

The 5 years long battle against 13 record companies puts $105m (£64m) hole into Limewire’s budget. Peace has been finally restored between Limewire and the record companies – including labels owned by the...

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Monday, May 16th, 2011 Net News No Comments

Etc: Google must filter out libelous autocomplete search suggestions in Italy after an adverse court ruling.

Google must filter out libelous autocomplete search suggestions in Italy after an adverse court ruling. Read More: CNET Read the comments on this post

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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 Net News No Comments

CRTC shackles competitive market: Teksavvy

CRTC green lights usage-based internet billing CBC Bell Canada has won concessions from the CRTC in its plan for usage-based internet billing.Bell Canada has won concessions from the CRTC in its plan for...

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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 Net News No Comments