Report on Ethics in Blogging SurveyJuly 21st, 2005 Report Summary:
As the prevalence and social influence of weblogs continue to increase, the issue of the ethics of bloggers is relevant not only to the blogging community, but also to people outside it. This study explored ethical beliefs and practices of two distinct groups of bloggers--personal and non-personal--through a worldwide web survey.
Microsoft Makes a Mess Out of Silly Laptops Giveaway to BloggersJanuary 13th, 2009 Watch out bloggers! Those of you with Microsoft's laptops gifts can keep them back. MIcrosoft had send Acer Ferrari laptops to 90 bloggers during pre-Vista-launch.
Apple To Pay Double The Legal Expenses ($700,000) in Landmark Ruling Where Bloggers / Online Reporters Were Equalled With Professional JournalistsFebruary 5th, 2007 In 2004 Apple had asked the courts to compel two Mac rumor sites, Apple Insider and O'Grady's PowerPage, to disclose the names of their sources for a series of stories on an unreleased Apple audio device. In its lawsuit, Apple argued that amateur websites are not eligible for the legal protections afforded to professional journalists under the First Amendment and California's shield law.
Java Blogger's in IndiaDecember 11th, 2005 I want to create a list of Java blogger's in India or of Indian origin. If you are one please state so with your url in the comment below.
Apple move against insider news bloggers challenged in courtFebruary 15th, 2005 Apple's move to issue subpoenas to PowerPage and Apple Insider brings up the thorny issue of applying the first amendment right to online publications aka blogs. Either way this will be a ground-breaking ruling to look forward to.
Eric Schmidt, Google's CEO, Joins Apple's BoardAugust 30th, 2006 Apple Computer said that Eric Schmidt, chief executive of Google, was joining its board. Eric was elected to the board at a meeting yesterday, Apple said.
Too Hot Apple MacBook With Core-Duo Chips? Shed The Plastic says AppleJune 6th, 2006 Apple admitted that "some MacBooks may have left the factory with a thin piece of clear plastic covering the rear vent". If your sparkling new MacBook is overly warm laptops and / or has constant fan operation then check if you have a thin plastic covering the vent.
Apple Warns Group of Whales From Calling Themselves Pod (Almost)August 17th, 2006 Now that I got your attention what Apple is doing is almost as bizarre as the title. Apple has sent "cease-and-desist" letters to makers of unrelated electronic devices containing the word "pod".
Close to 10, 000 Comments; Mystery Gift for 10, 000th Commenter!September 23rd, 2008 This blog is actively protected by Comment Guard Pro, WordPress Comment Spam protection plugin for pro-bloggers and semi-pro bloggers. We don't allow any spam, even apparently innocuous ones in this blog.
What Are Blogs Good For?March 30th, 2008 Pete Cashmore of Mashable interviews Robert Scoble. I liked it. Blogging is continuing to gain more traction, despite the naysaying gurus, while traditional media is suffering a rapid decline, at least in USA.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt won't resign from Apple despite threats of anti-trust lawsuitMay 8th, 2009 Google CEO to stay on Apple board despite inquiry
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New York Times Reporter has spelling blues - Blogger versus reporterApril 29th, 2005 A tale highlighting the slim differences between bloggers and reporters. After publishing the story on New York Attorney General filing a lawsuit against a California based Spyware Company, NYT reporter decided the title (New York Sues Internet Company Over use of Spyware) was gramatically dubious.
'Craigslist killing' Accused gets Support from a Facebook CommunityApril 23rd, 2009 Craigslist suspect supporters organize on Facebook
BOSTON — Police have said it was the Internet that got him in trouble, but now supporters of the man who has been accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist are going online to rally around him. A new Facebook group called "Phil Markoff is Innocent Until Proven Guilty" describes itself as a forum to rally against the media and a culture "that has forgotten that people like Phil are suspects, not killers."
Markoff, a Boston University medical student, is charged in the April 14 killing of Julissa Brisman, a 25-year-old masseuse he met through Craigslist.
San Francisco Chronicles May Close the Doors. Another Recession VictimFebruary 25th, 2009 Recession spares none. And now its time for media.
Apple sans Jobs: finger crossed over replacement January 15th, 2009 No Jobs, no Apple. For Apple - devotees were left awestruck after a wrecking announcement, Apple Inc's iconic chief Steve Jobs was to bench himself for six month.
April 12th, 2005 at 5:17 am
Look at all the talk about regulating bloggers in San Francisco! If they consider blogging to be worth regulating, then they should consider bloggers sources to be secure too!