Monthly Archives: October 2010

AFP – Malaysians are the most popular people on the Internet, while Japanese are the least, according to a global survey which shows how national cultures are reflected in online behaviour. Original story here.

AFP – The Online News Association (ONA) handed out awards for excellence in Web journalism on Saturday with MSNBC.com winning a top honor. Original story here.

AFP – The creation of Wikimedia’s first overseas office outside the United States could lead to the increased use of Indian languages online, the company’s co-founder said on Sunday. Original story here.

DirecTV pulls G4 from lineupVarietyThe satellite provider announced the move Sunday afternoon after it failed to strike a new carriage deal with G4 owner Comcast …and more » Original story here.

CSNwashington.com Scrimmage Shows What Terps Could BeCSNwashington.comFor the few hundred Maryland fans that wandered into Comcast Center to watch the Maryland men's basketball team in an open scrimmage it had …College BasketballWashington PostMosley leads Terp workoutAnnapolis Capitalall 9 news articles » … Continue reading →

AFP – Asian and Pacific countries agreed on Sunday to help establish next-generation high-speed broadband networks in their region by 2020, overcoming the “digital divide” between rich and poor nations. Original story here.

Competition in television services unlikely for regionScranton Times-TribuneSave for satellite services, Comcast is likely to remain the only television service provider in region for the foreseeable future. …and more » Original story here.

Comcast offers programs onlineCentre Daily TimesComcast customers take note: You can now watch TV online. Xfinity, Comcast's version of Hulu.com, is now available to every digital customer, regardless of …The scoop: Cox rolls out revamped DVR, On Demand systemArizona Daily … Continue reading →

EarthLink Releases Third Quarter 2010 ResultsTrading Markets (press release)Clearly, the diligence and discipline with which we have run EarthLink over the last several years have optimized cash generation. … Original story here.

Terps Fast, Fleet in ScrimmageWashington PostWilliams said he hopes to hone in on his eight- or nine-man rotation after Monday's exhibition against Florida Southern at Comcast Center. …and more » Original story here.

AFP – A Turkish court on Saturday ordered the lifting of a three-year ban on Internet video website YouTube, media reports said, but thousands of other sites are still blocked. Original story here.

AFP – Facebook took more steps to stop third-party applications from sharing identifying information about users with advertising and Internet tracking companies. Original story here.

Orlando Sentinel Dying Grandmother's Emergency Call 'Outsourced"CBS 4Cable giant Comcast says the operator who couldn't find the address of a dying Boynton Beach grandmother who called "O" for help wasn't an employee with the …Family Sues After Outsourced Operator Answers … Continue reading →

Zatz Not Funny Where Are All The Cord Cutters?Zatz Not FunnyA few days ago TechCrunch proclaimed that, “275000 Comcast subscribers cut the cord last quarter.” And, indeed, a ton of customers fired Comcast. …Thursday Open Thread: Are Cord Cutters Hip … Continue reading →

The Money Times Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Internet BacklashStock BriefingsComcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has lost high numbers of subscribers, as the internet takes its toll. The company declared last week a loss of 275000 basic cable TV …Comcast posts 8 percent decline in 3Q … Continue reading →