Updates

FCC Responds to a Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Takeover

Posted by insidmal on August 9, 2010 at 11:29 pm

FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps responded tersely to the joint net neutrality statement issued earlier today by Google and Verizon. Copps crafted a one paragraph statement that re-asserted FCC authority over telecommunications and emphasized consumer rights over corporate interests.

Relief well drilling ahead of schedule

Posted by insidmal on July 8, 2010 at 3:50 pm

The first relief well BP is drilling in the Gulf of Mexico could intercept the leaking Deepwater Horizon well in seven to 10 days, the man heading the federal response to the oil crisis said Thursday.

Apple Bans Gay Culture

Posted by insidmal on June 14, 2010 at 3:19 pm

Apple has proclaimed an iPad “revolution,” and has already picked the winners and losers. Banned in its cultural shift are literary illustrations of gay couples making out, and of Ulysses. Allowed are heterosexual couples making out and swimsuit editions.

Down to raisins: The greatest environmental disaster in U.S. history

Posted by insidmal on June 8, 2010 at 1:58 am

We have all become so sickened by the events surrounding the collapse of the Deepwater Horizon and the broad-spectrum, oil-soaked destruction, which has not even begun to sink its teeth in, that we are all down to raisins.

Apple’s iOS 4 (iPhone OS 4) boasts over 100 new features

Posted by insidmal on June 7, 2010 at 4:12 pm

With over 100 new features, the free iOS 4 Software Update lets you do some amazing things.

CSS3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now

Posted by insidmal on June 4, 2010 at 2:01 pm

For designers and developers, CSS has long been a powerful part of the web design process, but with the emergence of CSS3and the growth of both the spec and the number of browsers that support it, amazing options are being opened up for designers.

Facebook “Like” Buttons Breaking Down

Posted by insidmal on June 1, 2010 at 5:22 pm

Is your website experiencing problems with Facebook’s Like buttons? Don’t worry, it’s not just you and Facebook is working on a solution.

Gulf oil spill: Bill Nye discusses top kill open Q&A

Posted by insidmal on May 31, 2010 at 8:04 pm

Bill Nye, the Science Guy, was online Friday, May 28, at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the Gulf oil spill and the latest efforts to cap the well, including the “top kill” maneuver.