A Chinese YouTube Disappears, Along With Millions Of Western Dollars. Next?

There is speculation that the Chinese government is starting to crack down on what they see as unofficial media.  We'll have to see how this develops as the Olympics starts up.   My guess is that...

YouTube-era crime and punishment

"Here’s a novel punishment: A Florida judge has sentenced two pranksters to one minute of YouTube shame.With the popularity of Google’s video sharing site has come an unfortunate rise in pranks from people chasing their 15 minutes of web fame. Kids plot, film, and proudly...

Parts of Australia get best rain in 7 years

The best rain in seven years - it sounds great, but look at the figures....only up to 2 inches of rain. The best in seven years......For this drought to end we need perhaps 20 inches over three months, that should...

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