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UK Minister Backs ‘Two-Speed’ Internet
By admin on November 17, 2010 | Comments Off
Darkon writes “UK Culture minister Ed Vaizey has backed a ‘two-speed internet’, letting service providers charging content makers and customers for ‘fast lane’ access. It paves the way for an end to ‘net neutrality’ — with heavy bandwidth users like Google and the BBC likely to face a bill for the pipes they use.”
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McDowell backs Harrington for CupBy admin on September 27, 2010 | Comments Off
Graeme McDowell backs European team-mate Padraig Harrington to respond in style to those who reckon he does not deserve his 2010 Ryder Cup chance.
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Hodgson backs Reina after blunderBy admin on August 16, 2010 | Comments Off
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson refuses to blame Pepe Reina after the keeper’s error gifts Arsenal a 90th-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Anfield.
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Blizzard Backs Down On Real Names For ForumsBy admin on July 9, 2010 | Comments Off
Ashe Tyrael writes “Earlier this week, Blizzard announced that they were going to be implementing changes in their official forums (for StarCraft II when it launched, and for WoW prior to Cataclysm) that would require users to post under their real names, as part of the Real
ID system. After perusing nearly 14,000 European and 50,000 US forum posts, the majority of which decried this move with various levels of vehemence, it looks like Blizzard has (more…) -
12 NFL Running Backs Who Hit the “30-Year-Old Wall” (Pics)By admin on February 28, 2010 | Comments Off
A look at some of the NFL’s greatest running backs before and after their 30th birthdays. After passing 30, their production decreased dramatically due to wear, tear and a boatload of NFL hits.
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Vaughan backs ‘brave’ TrescothickBy admin on October 16, 2009 | Comments Off
Michael Vaughan says he has no doubt Marcus Trescothick will get back to his best despite the recurrence of his stress-related illness.
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T-Mobile Backs Off Plan To Charge $1.50 For Paper BillsBy admin on September 17, 2009 | Comments Off
netbuzz writes “Following a torrent of customer complaints, bad publicity and the threat of a class-action lawsuit, T-Mobile has abandoned a plan announced this summer to charge any customer wanting a paper bill $1.50 per month. While the news is being cheered by many T-Mobile customers, it’s not going to be as popular with others who praised the extra fee as an environmentally sound inducement to reduce paper use.”
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