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Submission + - blatent plagerism by anonymous coward (slashdot.org)

Submitted by jdc
jdc writes: I realize this is totally the wrong place to post this... BUT i couldn't find anywhere else to put it Comments are owned by posters, but what about anonymous cowards? See the link. Copywrited text is copied and pasted into this article. Looks like someone paid $39 for this article and posted the text on /. Sorry again for posting this here
Microsoft

Submission + - A new type of computer

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johnaobrien
johnaobrien writes: "I was perusing the web and found an article that might be enjoyable to every one who likes computing. The article talks about how a new type of computer will be used to add pictures etc. right from the camera. After they are added by putting the wireless devise onto the desk top the pictures will automatically be added. The article is at http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=93374293 0&channel=212469179 and talks about millan. Very interesting."
The Internet

Submission + - MediaDefenders caught violating copyright law?

Submitted by uglydog
uglydog writes: MediaDefenders is hosting a pdf of a Wall Street Journal article on its site in a manner that appears to violate section 6. b. of the WSJ subscriber agreement (read the disclaimer at the end of the pdf). The link to the pdf is off of MediaDefenders marketing page (mouse over "News" on the left navbar and check out link for the 2nd item on the page). This happens right after an incident where MediaDefenders was allegedly entrapping p2p users.
Quickies

Submission + - Netcraft confirms ebuyer powered by ZX Spectrum

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Internet monitoring company Netcraft today confirms that eBuyer is running an assortment of unexpected website hardware. The Apache 2.0.59 powered website using is reported to be using hardware including a CRAY, ZX Spectrum 48k (with Rubber Keys), and a Commodore C64.
Announcements

Submission + - Dreamliner Rollout to be Webcast

Submitted by roc_machine
roc_machine writes: This Sunday Boeing will unveil the highly anticipated (and fully assembled) 787 Dreamliner to the public. Boeing will have a webcast allowing fans of aviation to follow the event. Please note that this event will not be the inaugural flight, which is currently scheduled to happen next month.
Data Storage

Submission + - data recovery for katrina survivor

Submitted by
doginthewoods
doginthewoods writes: "I need some serious advice about data recovery for a friend who had two non RAID drives underwater in New Orleans' Katrina Flood. BTW, we can thanks Bush's government for the flood and for the long delay in getting our hands on the drives, but that is another rant.

Friend was in the mixdown stage of a CD when Katrina hit. All that escaped was a preliminary mix CD. The studio did not make off site back ups. F*($^&(!!!. Excuse me. And friend really wants to finish this project, not only for the music itself, but to close the door on Katrina. This is the last thing that is keeping the door open to that horror.

I have the drives (two 40 Gig), and examined them all over with a magnifying glass. The HD frame and circuit board are dirty, but not too. i can see gunk & corrosion on the PC board resistors. I carefully opened the lid to visually inspect the platter, and they platters are mirror clean. It looks like water didn't enter the platter housings at all. I am not sure how freely they spin,- I'm going to take a chance on a power-up.

The person I am helping is still putting a life back together and is pretty short of money. But is emotionally ready to finish work on the album.

I am asking the Community if there is anything that I can do before spending the money to send to drives out to a data recovery house. I am wondering about swapping the drive circuit board, maybe a bearing lubricant, if needed. I know electronics and drives well enough to be able to swap the circuit boards. But I don't want to risk losing the data, if my meddling may cause problems. But if I can save some money, and I hear data recovery can cost $1000 USD for both drives, and I understand the limits of safety, I would like to give it a try.

Thanks to any who reply, thank you for helping a gifted New Orleans singer, and I look forward to your help."
Wireless (Apple)

Submission + - iPhone battery only lasts 10 months (pcworld.com)

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Uruz 7
Uruz 7 writes: "According to a PC World article [pcworld.com] and here [washingtonpost.com], Apple has stated that the battery in the iPhone should only last 300-400 charges or 10 months. The new battery is $79 plus shipping. You would think they would have made it last at least as long as the one year warranty. Just another reason why buying the first ones out of the door is never wise."
Businesses

Submission + - Start your own online shop in 5 minutes (media-sight.net)

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Anonymous Coward
Anonymous Coward writes: "New French Web 2.0 company, has made really nice thing. that giving you the opportunity to have your own shop for free online, when they giving you also the products, then you put a small widget in your blog or web site, and start earning if someone entering the shop and ordering something. This is really great way to make money online."
Censorship

Submission + - Michael Yon-News Story The Media Refused to Print (wordpress.com)

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AlGom
AlGom writes: "Please help spread these important articles from Michael Yon all over the net. Especially the one the News Media refused to print. Help spread the truth and shake our "news"media up. Part I — Introduction — 1 of three is posted now at: PA Pundits "The Relentless Pursuit of Common Sense" http://papundits.wordpress.com/ Michael Yon — The Man Behind 'The Real News Story The Media Refused to Print!' http://papundits.wordpress.com/2007/07/07/michael- yon-the-man-behind-the-real-news-story-the-media-r efused-to-print/ Part II — The Story the Media Refused to Print (Coming Tomorrow) Part III — The Follow up Please copy from our site and repost with Photos in full or part as you see fit. Permission granted from original author Michael Yon's office. Credit and links are to be included. Please forward this email to everyone you know, including other bloggers and any news media. Thanks again for helping spread the word. Al"
Biotech

Submission + - SPAM: Chemical injections could make you slim... or fat

Submitted by
FiReaNGeL
FiReaNGeL writes: "In what they call a "stunning research advance", scientists have been able to use simple, non-toxic chemical injections to add and remove fat in targeted areas on the bodies of laboratory animals. They say the discovery could revolutionize human cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and treatment of diseases associated with human obesity. Investigators say these findings may also, over the long-term, lead to better control of metabolic syndrome, which is a collection of risk factors that increase a patient's chances of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Sixty million Americans were estimated to be affected by metabolic syndrome in 2000, according to a study funded by the Centers for Disease Control in 2004. Find details in the complete article."
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