Monthly Archives: December 2005

ESPN.com: Message boards spark fundraising campaign

Posted on 12/18/2005 by Matt Luria

The “Drehs: Web links” story is located at http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls05/news/story?id=2261066 I think this article shows the benefits of online communities and how they can raise more awareness than more conventional means like the newspaper and TV.

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Poll: Clinton vs. Giuliani in 2008

Posted on 12/16/2005 by Matt Luria

So who would you vote for? Leave a comment on who you would vote for in 2008. I can guarantee that I would vote for Guiliani in 2008. Not only is he a respectful person but he doesn’t play the … Continue reading →

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Tulsa is bowl bound!

Posted on 12/03/2005 by Matt Luria

Tulsa is bowl bound! Continue reading →

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WP.com – New Orleans’s New Connection

Posted on 12/02/2005 by Matt Luria

Washingtonpost.com New Orleans’s New Connection By Jonathan Krim Hurricane-ravaged New Orleans will deploy the nation’s first municipally owned wireless Internet system that will be free for all users, part of an effort to jump-start recovery by making living and doing … Continue reading →

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Top open source lawyer blesses new terms on Microsoft’s XML file format

Posted on 12/02/2005 by Matt Luria

Top open source lawyer blesses new terms on Microsoft’s XML file format http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=3D2192″ rel=3D”bookmark” title=3D”Permalink”> Top open source lawyer blesses new terms on Microsoft’s XML file formatt;a David Berlind — Last week, just before the Thanksgiving holiday got underway in … Continue reading →

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Sony BMG’s Costly Silence

Posted on 12/02/2005 by Matt Luria

Business Week Online Story Sony BMG’s Costly Silence The label was alerted to the secret, virus-vulnerable software on its CDs long before the scandal broke. Trouble is, it didn’t act immediately to alert consumers who were victimized. Update:  Links broken … Continue reading →

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MSNBC.com Article: N.C. judge refuses to shield voting machines

Posted on 12/01/2005 by Matt Luria

MSNBC.com Article: N.C. judge refuses to shield voting = machines N.C. judge refuses to shield voting = machines Diebold may stop selling its = electronic voting machines in North Carolina after a judge declined to = protect it from prosecution … Continue reading →

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New FCC report advocates a la carte TV pricing

Posted on 12/01/2005 by Matt Luria

CNET News.com (http://www.news.com/) New FCC report advocates a la carte TV pricing By Marguerite Reardon A la carte TV could be on way for cable, satellite subscribers, as FCC changes mind about economic feasibility of new business model. New FCC … Continue reading →

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Vote for Enhanced 911 service

Posted on 12/01/2005 by Matt Luria

Tulsa, please vote yes on this! It will save our lives. Enhanced 911 service depends on Dec. 13 vote By Greg Elwell The Oklahoman “I need the police here at my house right now,” the cell phone caller pleaded as … Continue reading →

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TiVo tunes into online services

Posted on 12/01/2005 by Matt Luria

CNET News.com (http://www.news.com/) TiVo tunes into online services By Dawn Kawamoto Customers can now order movie tickets, listen to podcasts, and share digital photos via their television sets. TiVo tunes into online services Read all technology news from this week: … Continue reading →

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