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Poker-Blog.org.uk - Poker videos and resources

published on January 25th, 2008 . by admin

Visit Poker-Blog.org.us to watch poker videos and resources. You can watch videos of World Series of Poker, tournaments, tutorial and much more.

You can also add your comments and share the stories to other people. Visit Poker-Blog.org.us now.

Protect yourself - Identity theft checklist

published on November 15th, 2007 . by Slopie

15 easy tips to avoid identity theft.

1. Avoid carrying sensitive personal data.
2. Lock your mailbox, avoid dropping off mail in unlocked boxes.
3. When asked for your SSN, ask why this is required.
4. Avoid using your SSN as an ID number at school, work, clubs.
5. Subscribe to a credit monitoring service.
6. Use a personal shredder.

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Yell if Microsoft’s Live.com Spammed You Too

published on November 13th, 2007 . by Slopie

The bot analysis continues, and this post presents evidence indicating that Microsoft is spamming websites. A big claim, I know, but I can’t find a better explanation. You’ll have to decide.

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19 Tips for Choosing the Right Preschool

published on October 12th, 2007 . by Slopie

Picking the right preschool for your child can a difficult decision. To select the school that is right for your child consider: 1. outside appearance 2. tune in to your senses 3. balance between order and chaos 4. attitude of teachers to children 5. tone of voice and the words spoken to children 6. accessibility and cleanliness 7. the floor…

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Companies leaving Second Life to concentrate on the real world

published on July 15th, 2007 . by Slopie

Surprisingly, all those companies that rushed into Second Life are now rushing out again.

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InformationWeek fabricates GPLv3 scoop - here is how

published on July 15th, 2007 . by Slopie

InformationWeek’s article on the GPLv3 is misrepresenting, or simply wrong. The title should have been “LIinus calls GPLv3 ‘a fine choice’” would have been a more appropriate article. See where the article came from, and how InformationWeek managed to twist the facts to create a scoop.

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New Low-Cost Solar Cells Invented by Korean Researchers

published on July 15th, 2007 . by Slopie

Existing solar cells that use silicon semiconductors cost around $2.30 to generate one watt of electricity, whereas this solution costs just ten cents per watt.

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How Gullible Are We?

published on July 15th, 2007 . by Slopie

A student at Eagle Rock Jr. High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical..

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WTF! BP to dump more toxins in Lake Michigan

published on July 15th, 2007 . by Slopie

An enormous BP oil refinery in Indiana is planning to pour significantly more ammonia and industrial sludge into Lake Michigan, it was reported. The move by the British Petroleum oil refinery of Whiting, Ind., runs counter to years of efforts to clean up the U.S. Great Lakes, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.

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Windows Guy Tries Ubuntu 7.04

published on July 15th, 2007 . by Slopie

A hard-core Windows lover takes on Ubuntu 7.04 for the first time and Live Blogs the whole experience. Does he love it? Hate it? Can he even get it working? Is Linux finally ready for the desktop?

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