Monthly Archives: March 2011

Reuters – An Internet privacy group that prodded U.S. regulators to scrutinize Google Inc is miffed about getting cut out of a class action settlement over the search behemoth’s Buzz social network. Original story here.

AFP – Google on Thursday began providing searches and results localized for Internet users in Iraq and Tunisia. Original story here.

AP – Microsoft Corp. escalated its attack on Google Inc. by complaining to European regulators Thursday that its fiercest rival is an Internet bully that abuses its dominance of online search and advertising. Original story here.

NewsFactor – Google, which knows and remembers a lot about a lot of faceless users, may be about to start knowing faces. According to a new report, the search giant reportedly is about to introduce a facial-recognition app for mobile … Continue reading →

Comcast Announces Dates for First Quarter 2011 Financial Results and …Business Wire (press release)PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast Corporation will issue a press release reporting its first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Comcast will host a … Continue reading →

AFP – The founder of website domain hosting firm Go Daddy was under fire on Thursday for an online video showing him proudly killing an elephant in Zimbabwe. Original story here.

Mulberry Construction Office Helps AFIThe Ledger… (41), Tuesday; Melissa Dormer (41), Sean Swonger, Melissa Bannon (35), Andy Life, Wednesday; Curtis Fabrizi (20), Thursday. [ Send community news to Paula Stuart at pstuart@peoplepc.com or to The Ledger, 455 Sixth St. NW, … Continue reading →

Reuters – A Memphis county official has opened an online museum of case files, personal correspondence and little-seen black-and-white images chronicling the jail time of James Earl Ray, who killed civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. 43 years ago … Continue reading →

Comcast Corporation will issue a press release reporting its first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Comcast will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss its results on Wednesday, May 4, … Continue reading →

Baltimore Sun (blog) TidalTV, Baltimore video ad startup, raises $30 millionBaltimore Sun (blog)The investment round was led by New Enterprise Associates, with involvement from existing investors Comcast Interactive Capital and Valhalla Partners. TidalTV said in a statement today that it … Continue reading →

PC World – Google’s latest attempt to infuse its search engine with social networking elements appears underwhelming and its success is questionable, as the company struggles to respond to the increasingly serious threat posed by the Facebook and Microsoft search … Continue reading →

Reuters – Microsoft Corp stepped up its rivalry with Google Inc, claiming in its first-ever complaint to antitrust regulators that Google systematically thwarts Internet search competition. Original story here.

Comcast Stock Hits New 52-Week High (CMCSK)TheStreet.com (blog)By TheStreet Wire 03/31/11 – 02:21 PM EDT NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSK) hit a new 52-week high Thursday as it traded at $24.65 compared with its previous 52-Week high of … Continue reading →

The Comcast Foundation announced the 2011 recipients of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program on Thursday. “Comcast is proud of its Leaders & Achievers scholarship recipients. Original story here.

Macworld – Have you ever suddenly realized that you’re sitting at your desk, working away, but yet something’s missing? At some point, you paused iTunes, and now all you’re hearing is the sound of silence—and I don’t mean Simon and … Continue reading →