China Mobile Asking Apple for Crippled iPhones

China Mobile is requesting a customized version of the iPhone for official release on its network. This is the opposite of an enhanced model, though, with disabled WiFi and W_CDMA chips (The article specifies...

G8 Japan, US says no to CO2 regulation

Time for climate change at White HouseRepublican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, have endorsed variations of the approach rejected by the Senate. Others target 50% reduction CO2 2050 " ...

Afghans seize 'largest drug haul'

Afghan police have seized biggest ever drug cache of 237 tonnes along with three men. The drug was believed to be belonging  to Taleban who were intending to exchange for purchaisng lethan weapons. Estimated  to account for 90% of world's opium,  Afghanistan...

Alaska Will Sue to Block U.S. Listing of Polar Bears as 'Threatened'

Alaska's government says polar bears aren't a "threatened species," and will sue to block that designation. Gov. Sarah Palin and other officials say that listing would block prime oil and gas development in some...

UK Teachers to strike for first time in 21 years

Unless a deal is reached, UK teachers will be locking students out of school for the first time in 21 years, after they confirmed strike action today."Pupils aged five to 16 will be locked out on Thursday, April 24, after members of the National Union of Teachers voted for...

Chavez foes Rally Against Reform

"Opponents of President Hugo Chavez vowed Thursday to block his plans to radically overhaul the constitution, warning the changes would give him unlimited power and cripple democracy in Venezuela."

User Vs. Networks: VoIP Battleground

More and more users are recognizing the benefits of true WiFi-enabled handsets, though service providers continue to drag their feet in bringing such devices to market. in the UK, two major carriers introduced the...

Holiday Office Party Do's and Don'ts

"Going to the company office holiday party this year? You can take advantage of the office party to have some fun and advance your career or misbehave and cripple your career. Here are some basic rules to survive and thrive at any company-sponsored party. * Do remember...

The IIT-K letter and my comments

"I received a copy of the letter written by 125 faculty members of IIT Kanpur to the President of India and the Prime Minister of India. I respect the faculty members of IIT Kanpur. They are all accomplished individuals. However I must say that I was disappointed with the...

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