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Comcast Faces FCC Sanctions for Blocking Web Traffic
Comcast, the nation's largest cable company, violated federal guidelines when it blocked and degraded Web traffic, the head of the Federal Communications Commission will announce Friday." The sanctions would be the first time the commission has come down on an internet... Wall-E angers fat pride groups
I just saw 'Wall-E' last week and I absolutely loved it. I liked how it provided such a commentary on consumer culture and what could be the fate of our planet if we continue down the same road.But for the same...Recycling fee Tacked Onto Every TV or Computer Sold in Ontario
Anyone buying a computer or Television in Ontario after april 1st, 2009 will be paying more after a recycling levy goes into effect. It's not an April Fools joke, it's an attempt to offset the processing costs associated with transporting and recycling used electronic goods....Canadian Industry Minister Calls Telco's out on Text Message Costs
It is Industry Minister Jim Prentice's family use of cell phones that has brought the latest telco debacle to Ottawa. Earlier this week, Bell and Telus both announced they would start charging $0.15 for every...UK confidence 'near all-time low'
Grim times ahead in the UK."UK confidence 'near all-time low' Rising prices have been blamed for falling confidence Confidence among UK...Eighteen killed in China coal mine collapse
China seems to having all kinds of problems this year. In this latest incident more than 18 people have been killed. " Eighteen people were confirmed dead after a coal shaft collapsed in northwest China, the official Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday. At...Consumers Favor Hybrid Technologies
"Americans, to quote JFK, seem willing to "pay any price" to achieve better gas mileage. As gasoline prices pass $4 a gallon, consumers remain high on hybrids. That holds true both before and after the average market price -- $5,000 -- is revealed, according to the J.D....Bloggers’ Influence on Consumers Continues to Rise
"Forrester Research highlights the growing importance of bloggers in influencing consumer behavior in a new report advising businesses on How to Connect With Bloggers. Forrester analyst Peter Kim notes that “Marketers no longer dismiss blogs as irrelevant ramblings of... MIT Students Develop Revolutionary Solar Dish That is Hot Enough to Melt Steel
Interesting news on the alternative energy front ... " New solar dish from MIT concentrates sunlight intensely enough to melt steel ... The results are staggering -- the completed mirror focuses enough solar energy at its focal point to melt solid steel. The energy of... Traffic Jams On The Information Superhighway Explained :: Symblogogy
"The Harbor Freeway Interchange is the largest and tallest freeway interchange in Southern California. This massive 5-stack interchange connects the Century Freeway (I-105) with the Harbor Freeway (I-110). Nestled...
created by Edmund Jenks | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Consumer inflation in the UK 'could top 4%'
It was announced today that rising food and energy prices could push UK consumer inflation above 4% this year.I have many friends in the UK and they are already feeling the strain on their income - let alone if... Top Prizes for non GMO Crops are offered to Japan's Farmer!
More and more this year Farmers are being offered prime rates for their crops if those are GMO free. Even better are the prizes paid for Organic Soya beans and vegetables.The Japanese consumer seems to be ready...
created by Uwe Paschen | 4 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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HP Unveils New Touch-Screen Desktops
This looks pretty cool." YORK, Pa. (AdAge.com) -- Following the wave of awe and acclaim over the iPhone's distinctive touch-screen, PCs are joining the latest "hands-on" revolution in tech, led by Hewlett-Packard. The question is whether the innovation will catch on as well...Oil to fall, underpinning growth: Credit Suisse
"By Jeremy Gaunt, European Investment CorrespondentLONDON (Reuters) - Credit Suisse's investment arm is banking on commodity prices to fall over the rest of this year, with the price of crude oil dropping back to between $100 and $120 a barrel, one of its top executives said...Cost Of Being Canadian Calculated as 24% Higher
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCanadians have always paid through the nose for goods from the US one only has to look at US Magazines and Greeting card prices where both Canada and US prices show a...
created by Barry ORegan | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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