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11 May 2009 22:21

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Tech: What could possibly be offensive about this Jesus iPhone app?

Me So Holy iPhone App from Benjamin Margolis on Vimeo.

  • Apple turned down Me So Holy, which allows you to take any photo in your library and put an iconic religious figure’s frame around it. Catholics (and 2 Live Crew) must be up in arms.source
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24 Mar 2009 22:00

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Tech, World: Yo China, why are you blocking YouTube?

  • China’s Internet is open enough, but also needs to be regulated by law in order to prevent the spread of harmful information and for national security.
  • Qin Gang • A Chinese Foreign Ministry official, on the Internet, which he says they’re not scared of. Despite this, China blocked video-sharing site YouTube Monday night. Because Chinese people need to be protected from a capella singing of Animal Collective songs. • source
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24 Mar 2009 10:18

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U.S., World: South Africa has some pretty lame people in charge of visas

  • A group in South Africa wants to hold a peace conference, and they invited Tibetian spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to come. source
  • South Africa denies him a visa out of fear that his visit might overshadow the 2010 World Cup, which they’re hosting. WTF? source
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04 Feb 2009 10:17

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Tech: Myspace says sayonara to sex offenders en masse

  • 50,000+ accounts were deleted source
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06 Jan 2009 13:13

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U.S.: The scene as Roland Burris was turned away

He wanted to sit. They wouldn’t let him. So now, he goes away. Maybe he’ll try later. source
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