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19 May 2009 21:37

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Biz, U.S.: The Senate puts their foot down when it comes to credit cards

  • 90-5 the Senate vote for credit card regulation. Whoa. source

20 Feb 2009 14:34

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U.S., World: The Hilary Clinton quote that set off a ton of human rights activists

  • But our pressing on those issues can’t interfere on the global economic crisis, the global climate change crisis and the security crisis.
  • Secretary of State Hilary Clinton • talking about China and their human rights record, and how they fit in with U.S. economic interests. As you might guess, activists aren’t happy about this policy stance, especially when it comes to Tibet. • source

19 Feb 2009 11:11

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Culture, U.S.: “Rent” got cancelled because it might spread teh gay

  • We went to a lunch meeting for drama class and our teacher told us the show was canceled. He said it was because Ms. Asrani did not want homosexual characters portrayed on stage — but that’s kind of the point of ‘Rent.’
  • Ryan Willison • senior at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California, regarding principal Fal Asrani’s cancellation of a performance of “Rent.” It’s led to an uproar among the student body and alumni. • source

18 Feb 2009 02:13

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Tech: TOS reverted: Facebook gives into user pressure

  • Because of the feedback we received, we have decided to return to our previous Terms of Use while we resolve the issues that people have raised.
  • Facebook • in a message to its users, labeled “Terms of Use Update” posted today. After much controversy, the service backed down publicly. • source

16 Feb 2009 23:10

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Tech: That Facebook TOS thing is turning into a real dramabomb

  • Users respond … … by creating a group critical of the changed terms of service. As of right now, the page has over 12,000 users, but give it 12 hours and it’ll probably be triple that. Unlike other times people have criticized the service (like the redesign and the news feed), this Facebook-owns-your-life brouhaha might be harder to forget about.
  • Mark Zuckerberg responds … … by claiming that Facebook believes that the license is “necessary” to provide users with the service. However, he says that they’ve been refining the language of the terms of service over time. Says Zuckerberg: “Our philosophy that people own their information and control who they share it with has remained constant.” Your users certainly hope so, dude. source

16 Feb 2009 10:42

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Tech: Facebook’s new Terms of Service? Not so friendly

  • They can do what they want when they want, forever. Know those photos of you partying that you don’t want your employers to see? Or that message in your Inbox to your ex-girlfriend where you got all whiny and depressing? Bet you thought you were sharing it with just your friends, right? Well, thanks to a chance in the terms of service, you’re also sharing it with Facebook, which can use your content as they want, says The Consumerist. source