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ebay’s fiasco: bought Skype, but ermmm… not quite
It's astonishing that eBay forked over $3 billion for Skype and forgot to actually buy Skype’s underlying technology. I still find it hard to explain how they didn’t realise the fact that they didn’t get a perpetual, exclusive license. I guess someone will have their heads chopped pretty... »
One of Michael Jackson’s last videos
Michael Jackson Exclusive Video from This is It Rehearsals, watching dancers perform for what would be "This is It". Can't help but notice how he looks a bit bored? RIP... »
Freedom of Information Act and the Jubilee line, part 2
Long overdue, and after some to and fro between myself and TfL, here is their response to my previous request under the Freedom of Information Act: Thank you for youremail regarding services on the Jubilee line.Having lookedat our records, I cannot find a copy of the final response sent to you and for this reason I am resending the data requested. Question... »
Mr Bob Quick was too quick
From the BBC: Twelve men have been arrested in the north west of England after Britain's most senior counter-terrorism police officer sparked a security alert. Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick said he "deeply regretted" revealing a secret document to photographers when he arrived for a briefing at No 10. Mr Quick was apparently in such a rush to get out of his car, that... »
Jacqui Smith’s husband sorry over films
The Home Secretary's husband has said sorry for embarrassing his wife after two adult films were viewed at their home, then claimed for on expenses, according to the BBC. Oh, well, thanks! A human mistake no doubt, but what was the guy thinking? Especially being her parliamentary aide - jeez! Go download some free porn man, not over pay-per-view! I really wonder what... »
Meet Tata Nano - the world’s cheapest car
Tata Nano - the world's cheapest car According to the BBC it costs just 100,000 rupees ($1,979 or £1,366) and will go on sale next month... across India only! Maybe this is an oppurtunity big players like GM, BMW, Audi and the likes should start thinking about more seriously, with the credit crunch/credit crisis/credit call-it-whatever-you-want and everything... »