Yahoo asks court to block French judgment in US enforcement
Yahoo seeks a federal ruling that a French court order against Nazi related material on its sites cannot be enforced in the United States. The French ruling from November ordered Yahoo to block material in France or face fines, arguing the First Amendment and practical limits of blocking French viewers from yahoo.co.uk.
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NetZero to charge heavy users $995 monthly fee
NetZero will cap free access with NetZero Professional, charging $995 to customers using more than 40 hours a month beginning January. CEO Mark Goldston says the plan balances load between light and heavy users as 12 percent of customers account for half of telecommunications costs.
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Star Trek Voyager Elite Force review previewed
A game reviewer examines Star Trek Voyager Elite Force the first computer game based on the Star Trek series. It places players on a commando mission to save the USS Voyager from a mysterious alien force with favorable notes on play and immersion.
Exploring Christmas legends through centuries
The passage links Christmas legends across eras from Macy’s late hours in the 1860s to Martin Luther's tree lighting in the 16th century and the fourth century bishop of Myra famed for generosity. It notes festive history and poses a reflective remark on Christmas.
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Internet Insider COLUMN reads no AOL needed to connect
In this week's column the author explains adults only rule number one for online access. The piece emphasizes that a simple Internet Service Provider is enough and warns against overreliance on major portals. It frames practical steps for choosing an ISP and starting online activity.
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Singing Bass Takes Pop Culture Center Stage
Engineer Ken Caldwell sparked a gag at Cymbol ic Sciences in Bellingham by placing a 13 inch singing bass on desks. The novelty fish, activated by motion, moved its head and mouth while singing Don t Worry Be Happy or Take Me to the River. It became a nationwide fad, selling hundreds at Bass Pro Shops and appearing in Walmart, Kmart, Toys R Us, Spencer Gifts, and on talk shows.
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Web pioneer Berners-Lee wary of next wave of innovation
Cambridge historian profile notes Tim Berners-Lee in a cluttered office at the World Wide Web Consortium recalls his 1990 unsanctioned project at CERN. He warned that rapid commercialization could clutter the Web while stressing simplicity that kept the system viable. He recounts early rivals, Gopher and Mosaic, and the birth of the first browser.
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