Monthly Archives: September 2007

China Bans Voting

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Darin

I always thought it was funny when I would see a poll to vote to decide something on the Chinese internet. China slaps curbs on talent shows The curbs include a ban on public voting via the internet, telephone or … Continue reading →

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Are These Analysts Crazy?

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Darin

He [James Wolfensohn, former boss of the World Bank] predicted that China will grab the crown from the US as the world’s richest country by 2040, with India close behind.(source) If trends continue, India’s economy may then surpass the US … Continue reading →

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Angry Priviledged White Man In a First World Country Rant, “I’ve Got It So Tough Listen To Me Complain”: iPod Touch

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Darin

Hot on the heels of my recent First World Problems rant that over half of the people on this earth would kill to have the same problem, here is another privileged white man in a first world country rant. The … Continue reading →

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Who do you call to protect you from the police

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Darin

So a kid goes over on his time asking Kerry questions that really aren’t that legit. The police try and make him shut up, but he doesn’t want to. He squirms. So they taser him! They want to press charges … Continue reading →

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Capped Internet

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Darin

A while ago everyone at slashdot was up in arms because the one cable company that controls the entire cable internet market in the whole of the United States put a limit on the amount of data one could transfer … Continue reading →