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S. 4108, the APRIL Act, and the Realities Behind It

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:54 +0000

Mark wrote an interesting post today on
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OK. Hopefully you all realized that S. 4108, the APRIL Act of 2008, was a joke. After all, there were a few excesses in there that would indicate how ludicrous the bill is. read more.

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A Rare Desktop Computer I Would Want

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:54 +0000

unknown wrote an interesting post today on
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I don’t need a new computer right now. I have a really cool Sony Vaio laptop running Ubuntu Linux and I’m really happy with it. Still, if I was going to buy another PC, I would seriously look into a little black box from Enano Computers …

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Yahoo Multi Messenger & Advertisement remover!

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:54 +0000

Shawn wrote an interesting post today on
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Yahoo Multi Messenger & Advertisement remover comes in form of A-Patch. This yahoo multi messenger can also remove the advertisements in your Yahoo! Messenger and open more than one Messenger at a time (polygamy). What it does is, …

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The Next Wave Action Summit–this weekend

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:54 +0000

Gigi Sohn wrote an interesting post today on
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For those in the DC Area who want to become change agents in their community…this event is for you. Visit the website to register and to see the summit agenda. Big shout out Tambra Stevenson founder of Creative Cause and everyone …

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Cut and Run

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:54 +0000

Tricia wrote an interesting post today on
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Today, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin announced at the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) conference that he is circulating an order at the FCC that would dismiss the petition (pdf) filed by Skype that sought an FCC …

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Ok Mr. Refrigerator…I Hope You Are Pulling an April Fool’s Joke

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:54 +0000

Manas wrote an interesting post today on
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If you happen to be driving down the street and see a cooler outside of a house sitting in the snow…you’ll know where we live. Mr. Refrigerator decided to pull a little “joke” on us today and seek out some warmer temps. Thankfully, Mr. …

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Peter Bolt's Living with the Underworld

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:54 +0000

Neil wrote an interesting post today on
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I have just received my copy of my former teacher and colleague’s new book, Living with the Underworld (available to British readers here). I will be writing a review for The Briefing. But, can I say how excited I am by the book thus …

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What Cigar Are You Smoking Today?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:53 +0000

Mirsulzhan Namazaliev wrote an interesting post today on
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Its been a while since I’ve posted about cigars, so I thought it might be interesting to discuss my latest adventures. I enjoy the full-bodied cigars, I’m talking along the lines of the Ashton VSGs. Is it just me or do the bigger sizes …

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Kyrgyz Singer: My songs are native Kyrgyz ones

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:53 +0000

Blogging About the Bookmobile wrote an interesting post today on
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Gulsali talked to Orunbasar Kyzalakov, a newer singer, who is known after his extraordinary songs and voice (KYR).

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2009 A DROWNED MAIDEN'S HAIR by Laura Amy Schlitz

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:53 +0000

tom wrote an interesting post today on
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1. Why did the Hawthorne sisters adopt Maude? 2. What was the Hawthorne sister’s family business? 3. What were some of the tricks the Hawthorne sister’s used in their work? 4. Did Maude’s experienced with the Hawthorne sisters shape her …

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