Archive for June 12th, 2005

MPAA Giving Up on Broadcast Flag?

Sunday, June 12th, 2005

From Slashdot:According to the Electronic Fontier Foundation, the MPAA, which has worked hard to get a broadcast flag into US digital television, is unlikely to push for it. Previously, the US Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC didn’t have the authority to mandate the flag, and the MPAA began to strike back. Naturally, [...]

Wired News: Petroleum Joyride Almost Over?

Sunday, June 12th, 2005

Some oil industry analysts say the era of abundant oil is about to end and soaring prices of what’s left could bring on major inflation. Others say alternative tech will be in place in time, and summer vacation plans won’t be affected.
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