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July 31, 2008 Hot Trends

Digging a Hole Under the Great Firewall of China

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:08:04 PDT
With news that hotels in Beijing will be spying on internet users during the Olympics, Zach Honig (pop photo blogger) gives real world tips about hacking the firewall and dodging spyware while at the games.

The Guardian:Improbable Research, May 6 2008, "Last words"

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:24:06 PDT
"Short book titles that start with 'The End of ...' began to appear long ago. George Waring's The End of Time, published in 1790, set a good, clean standard for title pithiness. In 1795, Thomas Spence followed suit with The End of Oppression. The trend was set...Here are some (titles), but by no means all.... Together they almost tell a story."

Thinking Ahead About Our Immigrant Future: New Trends And Mutual Benefits In Our Aging Society (Immigration Portal)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:57:36 PDT
There are two stories now being told about immigration and the future of America. Each has some basis in fact, although one is based on newer trends and is more optimistic than the other.

Now with a great new taste

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:37 PDT
Today we are flipping the switch on a new and improved Delicious, making our social bookmarking site faster, easier to use and learn, and a little easier on the eyes. So what’s changed? It’s still the same del.icio.us, with a few great changes. Since we’ve grown from 300,000 to 5 million users since being acquired by Yahoo! two and a half years ago, a new platform was in order. It’s now faster, more reliable, and will enable us to keep up with our rapid growth. We’ve also retooled our search

Top Tips for Spa Professionals: Before the Appointment

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:09:19 PDT
There are plenty of places that list ‘Spa Etiquette’ for customers, but never for the professionals - The good news is that there is trend to the feedback, so spas & wellness professionals can be heartened by the fact that small changes can make a big difference. And these small changes will lead to better customer service and repeat business

Why is Florida Real Estate so Attractive to European Buyers?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:44:16 PDT
For much of the world, the United States is now on sale at discount prices. No, it’s not global warming though it’s also a global matter: it’s the “Buy America” trend. Foreign investment in Florida is flourishing.

Celebrity & Entertainment News

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:49:40 PDT
Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Movie News, Music News, TV News - AOL News,World News

MP calls for new law to remove religious discrimination from public services

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:43:36 PDT
Ambulance Trust joins Stonewall workplace scheme The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SECAmb) is the latest organisation to join forces with Stonewall to improve workplace equality. Last chance to apply for a job with London's BNP member There are only two days left to get your application in for a job with the BNP's lone London Assembly member. Push to increase minority representation excludes gays The government is to set new targets for the appointment of women

Gay sex scandal politician dropped from McCain website

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:59:56 PDT
Haggard rent boy refuses second lie detector test He’s already failed one lie detector test, and Mike Jones, the escort who claims to have had a three year business relationship with Ted Haggard, says he’s not going to go down that road again. Republican politician named in gay sex scandal Alabama Attorney General Troy King, a conservative Republican Christian who has called homosexuality the 'downfall of society,' has been caught with his pants down. Italian awarded £80,000 aft

Almost Good News - 170 Diggers Buried

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:09:09 PDT
I was delighted that 170 Diggers all met their just fate at the same time yet disappointed anyone would bother burying Liberal Digg users with honours; after all, the majority of Diggers are still in denial that a Muslim threat exists, that it's just a power-grabbing ploy by George Bush who will probably remain President for the rest of his life.

California at the front of education trends (New York Daily News)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:37:03 PDT
When it comes to education, California likes to be ahead of most trends. But sometimes state lawmakers get a little carried away.

PC Gamer Releasing New Age of Conan In-Game Item

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:08:24 PDT
September 2nd a special Age of Conan issue will hit news stands and its full of goodies!

Machu Picchu: Threatened by Tourism?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:40:06 PDT
News from Ethical Traveler: Machu Picchu: Threatened by Tourism?


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