Archive for August 22nd, 2006
“Microsoft on Tuesday launched a new offensive against cybersquatters who allegedly gain illegal profits from thousands of Web sites, such as WindowsLiveTutorial.com and HaloChamp.com, that include the company’s trademarked names. Redmond filed three lawsuits in federal court this week claiming that some Web site operators have registered and operate hundreds of domain names with the sole purpose of reaping “bad faith” profits and in violation of federal and state laws…” (Read full article here)
August 22nd, 2006
“Tower Records filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years Monday, weeks after word surfaced that the iconic music retailer had been cut off by major suppliers for failing to pay its bills…” (Read full article here)
August 22nd, 2006
“While many gamers are getting ready to decide whether they want to shell out as much as $600 for Sony’s PlayStation 3 this holiday season, one Electronic Arts executive thinks Nintendo’s own next-generation console offering, the Wii, will come in at a much more attractive price. According to GameIndustry.biz, EA vice president and COO David Gardner expects the Wii, Nintendo’s unfortunately named console that was previously known as the Revolution, to retail for about $170 in Japan…” (Read full article here)
August 22nd, 2006
“Scientists at Boston`s Massachusetts General Hospital say they have discovered why the immune system cannot fight the HIV virus. Bruce Walker, head of the Boston team, said the body`s virus-attacking T-cells are turned off by certain diseases including human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS, CBS News reported Tuesday…” (Read full article here)
August 22nd, 2006
“Nasa has been unable to find the footage of man’s first steps on the moon, it has been revealed. Although one of the most important artefacts of the 21st century, the only footage is that found on television broadcast tapes. Images of the event broadcast on television were filmed by pointing a low-quality camera at the monitor showing the original images being beamed back from space to stations in Australia and California. Former Nasa workers are attempting to locate the original images but their efforts have proved fruitless for several months…” (Read full article here)
August 22nd, 2006
“Microsoft on Tuesday launched a new offensive against cybersquatters who allegedly gain illegal profits from thousands of Web sites, such as WindowsLiveTutorial.com and HaloChamp.com, that include the company’s trademarked names. Redmond filed three lawsuits in federal court this week claiming that some Web site operators have registered and operate hundreds of domain names with the sole purpose of reaping “bad faith” profits and in violation of federal and state laws…” (Read full article here)
