2012
DarthVader.com Given by Tucows to Rightful Owner, LucasFilm
LucasFilm brought us Darth Vader in 1977. Now, Darth Vader (as in the domain name DarthVader.com) is now owned by its rightful owner, LucasFilm. Tucows Domain Portfolio Vice President Bill Sweetman commandeered the domain name when it was not renewed by its current owner–and promptly arranged for the domain name to be given to LucasFilm.
2011
First VP candidate Geraldine Ferraro dies at 75
Geraldine Ferraro, who in 1984 became the first woman to run for vice president on a major party ticket, only to lose in a landslide, died Saturday. She was 75.
2010
Feds Make Changes to Crack Cocaine Laws
President Obama recently signed legislation reducing, but not eliminating, the disparate ways in which federal criminal law penalizes those involved with crack cocaine and those involved with powder cocaine. This becomes the second small step in an attempt to eliminate the unjust fashion in which the federal drug laws distinguish between crack coc
Will Your Facebook Store Help with Search Engine Optimization
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we ask ecommerce experts questions from online merchants. For this installment, we address a question about the search engine implications from selling on Facebook. The question comes from Brian M. Almashie, vice president of ecommerce for Shopwildplanet.com, a retailer for Wild Planet toys.
2009
Senate Bill Would Allow Obama to Shut Down Internet Traffic
In provision 18.2, the President of the United States is given the authority to declare a cybersecurity emergency and order the limitation or shutdown of Internet traffic to and from any compromised Federal Government or United States critical infrastructure information system or network. Are we ready for federal authority over the Internet?
Student Who Asked Obama to Help School Gets Donations
TySheoma pleaded to President Barack Obama to improve the condition of her 113-year old school. Obama invited her to his Feb. 24 address to Congress, where she sat next to First Lady Michelle Obama and listened as the President read aloud from her letter. Now companies are stepping up to the plate and donating school furniture to the school.
Privacy Watchdog Condemns Google For Effort To Defund It
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court wrote Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt today questioning the company’s priorities following efforts by one of Google’s top executives to dissuade a charitable foundation from supporting the nonpartisan group’s privacy efforts.
Check out Obama s New Smart Phone
You have to have a security clearance to request one, but here are the General Dynamics Sectera Edge Product Shots and Specs, the same phone that President Obama uses now.
2008
Vice president, former AG, state senator indicted
A South Texas grand jury has indicted Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on charges related to the alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County s federal detention centers.
Isiah Thomas Overdoses on Sleeping Pills
Harrison police were sent to the home of former Knicks president Isiah Thomas early Friday morning in response to a call that he had overdosed on sleeping pills, a source confirmed to CBS station WCBS-TV in New York City.
Report Says Barack Obama Born in Kenya
According to a report today, Barack Obama, the Senator from Illinois who is seeking to be President of the United States, was born in Kenya.
How McCain can beat Obama
John McCain should be elected the next President of the United States. It is really his election to lose. How he handles himself in terms of setting the agenda and delivering his message to the country will make the difference.
Bark Bite ponders the 2009 Presidential Inauguration
Pondering the presidential campaign this year, we have been inundated and hit with questions about what our next president will do once he (or she) gets into office next January.
Voxant Inverviews Ashkan Karbasfrooshan from Watchmojo
We talked with the president of Watchmojo, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and asked him some questions about his company, the blogosphere and the internet in general.
Telecommunications Executive Appointed to Head Sigma Systems EMEA Sales Organization
Sigma Systems, the premier provider and leader in the design, development and deployment of OSS service management solutions, announced the appointment of Nick Hewitt as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales in the EMEA region. Before joining Sigma, Nick was with IBM (formerly Vallent Software Systems).
President George Bush Off to Africa
President Bush must be getting itchy feet. First, he headed out to the Mideast earlier this year for a tour of the area.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure s CEO Earns Recognition at 2008 Trumpet Awards
Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the global leader in the fight to end breast cancer forever, has been recognized for her leadership in business at the 16th annual Trumpet Awards event in Atlanta with a ‘High Heels in High Places’ award.
Granite State Blues (and Reds) It s Voting Day
In case you haven t noticed, it s Primary Day in New Hampshire. You know what that means - half of half of the people in tiny, insignificant state are currently deciding who the next president is going to be. Ain t democracy grand?
What Hair Color Will the Next President Have?
More than 1,000 women nationwide (aged 18 and above) were recently asked these and other questions by the Clairol hair color team to gauge the influence of hair color on personality perceptions. Blondes were shown by the survey’s results to be overwhelmingly perceived as fun and flirty, brunettes as smart and serious, and redheads as strong.
Eugene McCord Joins Martin Group as Vice President of Operations · Telecom Billing OSS News Review
Martin Group, the nationwide leader of Software, Business Services, and Engineering for communications providers, has appointed Eugene McCord to the position of Vice President of Operations. Mr. McCord will be responsible for managing the company’s customer-facing operations including activations, software support, business services, IT, quality assurance, and training.
2007
Triad Guaranty Applauds Passage of an Extended Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Bill · Mortgage News Review
Triad Guaranty Inc. (NASDAQ:TGIC) is applauding the Congressional passage of new legislation that will allow low-and moderate-income homebuyers and homeowners to continue to deduct mortgage insurance premiums from their federal income tax returns. The new legislation, which President Bush is expected to sign, extends this deduction to loans closed in 2007 through 2010. The previous law was to expire at the end of 2007.
Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation
The following is President Bush’s radio address to the nation on December 15, 2007
SEIU Executive Vice President Calls on Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care to Come Clean
In response to a recent letter from Alan Rosenbloom from the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care, SEIU Executive Vice President for Long Term Care Gerry Hudson sent the following open letter to Alan Rosenbloom.
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