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Comment Re:Is there anything they won't mock? (Score 2, Informative) 1131

That said, have they ever refused to parody or ridicule someone or something? Is there anything that is "sacred" to them?

I suspect not. They seem consistent.

Remember Chef/Isaac Hayes - despite being a great character, they were happy to let him protest and walk, in the name of freedom of expression.

Submission + - ID madness hits Orange UK

norfolkboy writes: This evening, my partner's Orange UK mobile account was suspended without notice or warning.

He telephoned as to enquire why, and was told that they didn't have "ID" for him on file. This is despite Orange having been presented with ID at the time of contract setup. Orange say the reason for this abundance of caution is that without ID, they cannot be sure the account wasn't set up fraudulently.

Peter suggested that if they believe the account is fraudulent, Orange must cease the account and terminate the contract. Unfortunately, Orange want to both have their cake and eat it. Orange refuse to cancel the contract, stating that "they have proof that he signed up for it". Apparently though, this isn't sufficient proof to allow him to use the contract for which he pays.

Submission + - Verizon CEO: US #1 in Broadband; Because I say so (cfr.org)

jandrese writes: "Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg went on the record with the Council of Foreign relations to say that the US has far and away the best Broadband in the world, and that the European model has not served its customers nearly as well as the US model. Also how the FCC is making a big mistake if it starts regulating broadband and wireless.

Murray: So on the measures that matter most to you, where does the United States rank in terms of

Seidenberg: One. Not even close.

Seidenberg then goes on to explain how Verizon has laid more fiber than all of the telecom companies in Europe combined, and how Europeans have to carry multiple cell phones if they want to avoid roaming fees. He also promises to go after wireless bandwidth hogs."

Games

Submission + - Electronic Arts Launches New Tiger Woods Game (zacks.com) 2

rexjoec writes: Electronic Arts Inc. released a new online game named Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11, providing an enhanced golf video game experience via a web browser to on-the-go golf enthusiasts. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online has high resolution 3D graphics capabilities, but requires no game installation, disc and additional peripherals.

Comment Great for us travellers! (Score 1) 114

I often visit the USA for several weeks at a time.

With this device, I'll simply be able to plug the cell into my broadband in the US and have access as if I was home in the UK, without any worries!

I do begrudge the idea of paying Vodafone for traffic in the UK, but outside, this sounds ideal!

Spam

Submission + - Reducing Spam (Postal) Mail

#Z100 writes: I'm going to be moving into a new home within the next few months and I want to get some feedback on this idea. Although the house is a single-family dwelling, when I give out my new address to organizations I want to append a fake, but unique, apartment number, like #A100, #101, etc. Then when I start to get spam to my house #A115, I can lookup in my database who sold my info (then complain and get free stuff). Will the (US) post office care? Is this legal? Will FedEx/UPS/DHL get confused? Yeah, yeah I know. slownewsday.

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