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RIAA chief hits new heights of hypocrisy in pro-SOPA NYT op-ed

Posted February 9, 2012 - 12:43 pm

Confusing censorship of digital content with import of fake pharmaceuticals? Saying site owners wouldn't be responsible for policing copyrights even though they could lose their sites because of it? RIAA's CEO twists reality in sour-grapes parting shot at lost SOPA/PIPA fight.
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SOPA and PIPA video cheat sheet

Posted January 18, 2012 - 10:16 am

In case you've been too watching cat videos or playing Skyrim, here are some quick videos that explain SOPA and PIPA so you can sound smarter at the water cooler.
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How to access Wikipedia and other blacked-out pages today

Posted January 18, 2012 - 7:49 am

Your phone, or your desktop browser imitating your phone, can get at a lot of pages blacked out today in opposition to the Stop Online Privacy Act. Here's how.
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Wikipedia, Craigslist, other sites black out against SOPA at midnight

Posted January 18, 2012 - 2:58 am

Wikipedia and some other Internet companies blacked out their websites in one way or the other early Wednesday in protest against controversial legislation in the U.S.
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Wikipedia test showes Americans' ubility too spel is detereeorating

Posted December 23, 2011 - 4:31 pm

An MBA student's content analysis/data mining study of Wikipedia showed a steady deterioration in the ability of contributors to spell. Examination of Internet shows ability of Americans to shop in person has virtually disappeared.O well. Mry Xmas!
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The Web vs. the world: 10 epic battles

Posted September 20, 2011 - 7:00 am

Is the Internet ruining our lives or making them better? When you consider epic struggles like these, it's hard to say for sure.
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Wikipedia wars: 10 biggest edit battles

Posted August 4, 2011 - 7:00 am

We round up the most heated, most bitterly contested, and most pointless confrontations over facts in Wikipedia’s 10-year history. What makes people leap into these frays will amaze and amuse you.
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Wikipedia looking for 'love' to lure volunteer editors

Posted June 27, 2011 - 9:03 am

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia believes a little love will go a long way toward encouraging volunteer editors to update entries more often.
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Sarah Palin fans try to rewrite history on Wikipedia

Posted June 6, 2011 - 5:02 pm

A battle is in full swing on Wikipedia over Sarah Palin and her recent take on Paul Revere's historical ride.
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The State of Wikipedia [video]

Posted January 20, 2011 - 12:48 pm

The State of Wikipedia from JESS3 on Vimeo.
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Wikipedia marks tenth anniversary

Posted January 20, 2011 - 12:37 pm

Wikipedia is marking its tenth anniversary this Saturday (15 January) with a series of events around the world.
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The 10 biggest hoaxes in Wikipedia's first 10 years

Posted January 14, 2011 - 1:29 pm

The online encyclopedia that anyone can edit has had its share of hoaxes of the years. Here are the top 10.
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Wikipedia celebrates a decade of edit wars, controversy and Internet dominance

Posted January 11, 2011 - 9:31 am

Wikipedia and its users are planning more than 300 celebration events across six continents for the 10th anniversary of the free, online encyclopedia that has become an Internet juggernaut by spreading access to information with a model that lets anyone edit its articles.
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Jimmy Wales' photo Helps Wikipedia set record

Posted January 4, 2011 - 2:25 pm

No longer will an image of Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales stare intensely back at you when browsing the free encyclopedia, for the site has reached its latest fund-raising goal in record time.
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Indie musician borrows Wikipedia text for lyrics

Posted August 31, 2010 - 5:51 am

The wisdom of crowds in action!
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Wikipedia Makes Changes, Wants You to Edit More

Posted May 17, 2010 - 11:50 am

Wikipedia calls new changes to its site "the first major initiative the Wikimedia Foundation and its volunteers have ever undertaken for Wikipedia's interface," but there's a good chance you won't notice them.
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10 Things the Internet Has Ruined and Five Things It Hasn't

Posted April 15, 2010 - 1:46 pm

For some people, the Internet is the killer app--literally. From newspapers and the yellow pages to personal privacy and personal contact, the Net has been accused of murdering, eviscerating, ruining, and obliterating more things than the Amazing Hulk. Some claims are more true than others, but the Net certainly has claimed its share of scalps.
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The Internet. Who says you can't take it with you?

Posted October 13, 2009 - 12:25 pm

My first reaction to the new WikiReader device, which houses the entire Wikipedia on disk and enables you to browse it, was "huh?" My second reaction was "wow." Let's face it. If you travel, you'll find yourself with long stretches of un-connected time. If you had only one Internet resource available to you, the Wikipedia would probably be it.
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Why is Wikipedia such a men's club?

Posted September 7, 2009 - 7:37 pm

You say you don't trust Wikipedia? Well, you can blame your lack of confidence on men, at least for the most part.
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Wikipedia stops users editing Michael Jackson page

Posted June 29, 2009 - 8:36 am

War brakes out between fans over confirmation of singer's death
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Wikipedia drops GNU in favor of Creative Commons license

Posted May 21, 2009 - 9:00 pm

By adopting the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License (CC-BY-SA), Wikimedia expects to make it easier for others to re-use the content on Wikipedia and its other sites.
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Wikipedia hoaxer reveals journalistic gullibility

Posted May 11, 2009 - 9:17 am

Fake quote in Wikipedia article shockingly makes its way into reputable newspapers worldwide.
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Must-Bookmark Web Sites From Hassle-Free PC

Posted May 5, 2009 - 8:12 pm

In one of my first Hassle-Free PC how-tos I talked about some terrific Web sites offering free tech support and toll-free support numbers that companies don't want you to know. Fast forward a half year or so, and I'm back with even more must-have Web sites for your bookmarks list.
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Wikipedia gets backing from mobile phone operator Orange

Posted April 23, 2009 - 9:10 am

The Wikimedia Foundation has signed a deal with French operator Orange to bring online encyclopedia Wikipedia to mobile phone users in France, the U.K., Spain and Poland.
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University offers course in Twitter

Posted March 31, 2009 - 4:31 pm

Hot on the heels of the proposed change to the curriculum that will see Primary school children learning to use Twitter and Wikipedia, Birmingham City University has unveiled a one year Masters degree course that will look at blogging and social networks.
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