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Military News: Questions Raised About Royal Navy–Did They Stand By as Pirates Snatched British Yacht Couple?
Feral Jundi —
Authority: 480
Boy, thats a pretty heavy charge, and I wonder what the Royal Navy has to say about this? Thanks to David for sending me this one by the way, and we will see if there is any kind of a backlash from the public on this. Especially if the pirates execute the Chandlers because the ransom was not paid. On ...11 hours ago -
Digital Economy Bill Mentions No Broadband Tax
Cheap Broadband Internet —
Authority: 139
The Digital Economy Bill of the Labour government carries no mention of the much talked about 50 pence broadband internet tax mooted originally as part of the Digital Britain report put forward by former communications minister Lord Carter. Since the government has laid out its digital economy bill programmes ...15 hours ago -
Xboxes For Sale May Be Tainted – Caveat Emptor
Revelations From An Unwashed Brain —
Authority: 592
After hearing my son speak of many Xboxes showing up on Craigslist as “new In box” I started looking around on other places where things are sold, only to find similar results. This might be not that unusual for this time of year, with Christmas approaching, and the economy down, but I was still a bit spooked by ...19 hours ago -
This Week In The Pentagon
The Republican Temple —
Authority: 518
An interview with the new commander of USSOUTHCOM and the Navy’s continuing efforts to stop piracy of the coast of Somalia.1 day ago -
Oh! the cover is just a warm up for the movie subtitles, which are presumably written by Orang utans high on Durians.
Funny Emails —
Authority: 144
I agree. Adam Sandler’s performance in I Am Legend is much better than any of the other crap he’s pumped out in the last few years. (Pls read every word on the images below){Via} Click to enlarge… Starring Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd and Bill Boyd{Via} Click to enlargePosted in Guest Blogger, Insane, Interesting ...1 day ago -
World Briefing | Africa: Somalia: Video Plea by British Couple Held by Pirates
NYT > Theater —
Authority: 916
A retired British couple snatched from their yacht by Somali pirates said in a video broadcast Friday that they feared they could be killed within a week or handed to a terrorist group if a ransom demand was not paid.1 day ago -
Kidnapped couple make video plea
The Guardian - guardian.co.uk —
Authority: 986
The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates appeared in television footage tonight showing them surrounded by gunman and pleading for help to free them before they are killed. Looking nervous and subdued, Paul and Rachel Chandler said their captors were "losing patience" and feared they could die within a week. ...2 days ago -
British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates could be killed within a week
The Guardian - guardian.co.uk —
Authority: 986
Paul and Rachel Chandler make a statement at gunpoint which is broadcast on Channel 4 news The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates said today they could be killed within a week. Paul and Rachel Chandler were filmed for Channel 4 News on Wednesday and the footage was broadcast tonight. The Chandlers ...2 days ago -
Mininova Hits 10 Billion Torrent Downloads Milestone
ShareConnector —
Authority: 457
While The Pirate Bay tracker has recently announced its permanent retirement, Mininova made a different announcement yesterday saying that it has passed another milestone by serving (and this is indeed an impressive number) 10 billion torrent downloads! After 5 years of existence Mininova has established itself as the ...2 days ago -
Law firm asks, ‘Were you banned from Xbox Live? We want to help.’
CrunchGear —
Authority: 800
It’s safe to say that we hear at CrunchGear think you should be able to do whatever you want with hardware that you buy. Let’s take console modding. You wanna flash the drive on your 360 for whatever reason? Fine, go ahead. But don’t think that you can log onto Xbox Live with said modded console, and play your ...2 days ago -
P2P regulation in Digital Economy Bill ain’t going to work
trefor.net —
Authority: 131
Now that the Digital Economy Bill has been published we can comment on its specifics. and in particular on the aspects relating to what the Government describes as “Online infringement of copyright” or illegal filesharing/Music Piracy in every day language. It doesn’t just pertain to music, it includes ...2 days ago -
Digital divide over filesharing plans
The Guardian - guardian.co.uk —
Authority: 986
Digital economy bill proposals receive welcome from music and film, but anger from ISPs and privacy campaigners The governments planned crackdown on unlawful online filesharing has been attacked by privacy campaigners and internet service providers but welcomed by executives and artists in the music business. ...2 days ago -
Digital Economy Bill is a lesson in politics
trefor.net —
Authority: 131
It’s out, after the first reading in the Lords yesterday! The Digital Britain bill that is, now known as the Digital Economy Bill. After months of debate, lobbying and speculation the proposed detail has been published and at first sight it appears to have bits missing. Of interest to ISPs is that there is a ...2 days ago -
Banned Xbox Users Plan Class-Action Lawsuit, Claim Conspiracy
autotechie.com —
Authority: 158
Microsoft recently banned a whole lot of modded consoles. Was it to prevent piracy, or was it a conspiracy ? A new lawsuit is positing the latter theory. (more…) Read more from the original source: Banned Xbox Users Plan Class-Action Lawsuit, Claim Conspiracy2 days ago -
The Future Of Apple, According To Its Biggest Fans
autotechie.com —
Authority: 158
Also known as the entire technology press amirite? Ha? In all seriousness though — Maclife asked various bloggers, journalist and tech personalities what their dream Apple products would be and mocked them all up in detailed renders. Here’s what happened: (more…) See original here: The Future Of Apple, ...2 days ago -
ISPA slams Mandy’s copyright land grab
CyberLaw Blog —
Authority: 141
ISPA slams Mandy’s copyright land grab : “ Someone tell Lord Sith about encryption Claims from minister Stephen Timms this morning that the Digital Economy Bill has widespread support have been thrown into question, after the Internet Service Providers Association insisted it is strongly opposed to aspects of ...2 days ago -
Government defends online piracy plans
The Guardian - guardian.co.uk —
Authority: 986
Stephen Timms claims piracy powers necessary to future-proof government proposals to safeguard the UKs creative industries Read the governments statement on the bill Read the digital economy bill Stephen Timms, the Treasury secretary, has defended the governments controversial plans to give ministers sweeping ...2 days ago -
Secretary LaHood Reminds Mariners of Best Practices Following Recent Attacks on the Maersk Alabama and M/V Harriett
gCaptain.com —
Authority: 502
Washington, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today reminded mariners about the importance of taking necessary precautions and implementing best practices in the wake of recent attacks on the M/V Harriett and Maersk Alabama off the coast of Somalia. “These ships’ successful defense against ...2 days ago -
The strange death of illegal downloading
CyberLaw Blog —
Authority: 141
The strange death of illegal downloading : “(Guardian) This year is the most successful in the UK’s history for singles sales. More than 117m have been sold ? comfortably beating the previous record of 115.1m, set in 2008. It is happening because of an explosion of new companies offering tracks free, legally, ...2 days ago -
UK Anti-Piracy Plans Slammed By Liberal Democrats
Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.com —
Authority: 167
Today Lord Mandelson will present the Digital Economy Bill which will include measures aimed at reducing illicit file-sharing. Yesterday parts of the bill leaked out , revealing that the legislation could lead to jail terms for file-sharers and unprecedented powers handed to private entertainment companies. read ...2 days ago

