Posts Tagged ‘Europe’
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Online pirates may have rights too!
Sunday, April 13th, 2008
At least that is what the European Parliament is saying according to this article. MEPs say shutting off or suspending Internet access of those who are persistently sharing copyrighted files online is too harsh a measure which could be violating human rights and civil liberties… If only I could have seen the jaws dropping at [...]
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Attack of the Giant Scorpion
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Well, I cannot say these news came as a surprise… Besides, the planet’s past has already revealed some amazing sea monsters among other things. I wonder if whatever life form prevails a million years from now will look back on people fossils and say “this terrible creature almost destroyed the planet”, - insert evil laughter [...]
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Eurovision Song Contest - pop vs ethnic
Saturday, May 12th, 2007
I’m watching the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest as I moblog this post. And, I cannot help but wonder - how can so different songs compete under one contest.
Songs of different languages, cultures, and of course genres. More of a celebration for cultural diversity than a competition really.
I don’t have a favorite song. May the best [...] -
Microsoft might delay Vista in Europe
Friday, September 8th, 2006
Shortly after Sony’s announcement of a delay to the release of PlayStation 3 in Europe until later in 2007, Microsoft has hinted they may have to delay the release of their new operating system, Vista, in Europe as well.
Which leaves me wondering - is there an international plot to send Europe back to the dark [...] -
iTrip up for legalization in the UK
Sunday, July 16th, 2006
iTrip is an accessory for iPod, which acts as an FM transmitter, allowing you to listen to your iPod music through your car radio.
This kind of technology, featured by iTrip and other similar gadgets is still “illegal” in some European countries, including the UK. Since FM bands are only available to legal radio stations and [...]
