Internet set for non Latin domain name change
ICANN plans to approve in Seoul a historic move to allow entire Internet addresses written in non Latin scripts such as Arabic Korean Japanese Greek Hindi and Cyrillic. If approved on Friday ICANN would start accepting applications for non Latin domain names with first entries expected by mid 2010.
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Nightclubs cater to plus size party people in California
Long Beach reports on Club Bounce a coastal California trend where plus size patrons 250 to 300 pounds fill the dance floor. Club founder Lisa Marie Garbo credits the fat acceptance movement and online organizing for visibility. Activists discuss the need for more venues while noting CDC obesity figures.
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Verizon posts 30 percent drop in third quarter earnings
Verizon Communications reports a 30 percent decline in Q3 earnings as cost cuts from layoffs and an acquisition lag revenue growth. The company shifts focus from traditional landlines to wireless and FiOS services while continuing a corporate headcount reduction of over 8,000 by year end. Senate Banking chair Chris Dodd proposes an immediate interest rate freeze on about 700 million credit cards, a move unlikely to advance in Congress amid opposition from banks and some Democrats.
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Netflix streaming comes to PlayStation 3
Sony and Netflix announce PS3 streaming of movies and TV shows starting next month. Free to Netflix subscribers from $9 a month, expanding beyond Roku and Blu ray players. Netflix aims to grow its US base as PS3 sales climb to millions.
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Max & Erma's Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Pittsburgh based casual dining chain Max & Erma's Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection listing between 1 million and 10 million dollars in debts. The company operates 106 restaurants, mostly in Pennsylvania Ohio and Michigan, with a minority in Kentucky Chicago Atlanta and Washington. G R Acquisitions of Pittsburgh bought Max & Erma's for 10.2 million in April 2008 and the filing cites 200 to 999 creditors.
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