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Washington Post Cracks Down On Journalists' Social Media Activities Syndicate content

What is probably most ironic about the story that you are about to read is the fact that an journalistic icon, the Washington Post, is trying to maintain control of its staff while it can’t even keep an internal memo from going public. Having made that observation from the start you can see that this is not going to get any better for them. 

U.S. Gets First Internet Addiction Center Syndicate content

A new Internet addiction center has opened in Fall City, Washington, that claims it is the first of its kind in the U.S. The center called reStart is a 45-day program costing $14,500 and is located near Microsoft's Redmond headquarters. reStart says its program is specifically designed to help Internet and video game addicts overcome their dependence on gaming, gambling, chatting, texting and other aspects of Internet addiction.

Google Testifies About Privacy in Washington Syndicate content

Today a joint hearing on online advertising between two subcommittees of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is being held. Google's Deputy General Counsel Nicole Wong is giving a testimony about advertising products and the company's commitment to protecting user privacy.

Google's Mayer Testifies on Future of Journalism Syndicate content

Marissa Mayer, Vice President of Search and User Experience at Google is testifying on Capitol Hill today before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

Attorney General Sues A Washington SEO Firm Syndicate content

An attorney general is suing a Redmond-based e-commerce service providing company, which had faltered on its promises of bringing up Web Traffic for a number of small businesses, driving many customers to file complaints. Attorney General Rob McKenna reportedly stated that, “When it comes to Internet search results, every small business wants to pull a high ranking. Merchants hoping to increase their online sales paid thousands of dollars to Visible.net and Captures.com but didn’t always receive the top listings and other services they were promised.”

Internet Radio Is Saved By Congress Syndicate content

There is new hope for Pandora and other webcasters, but any deal is far from done.

Washington Online Sales Tax Now Law Syndicate content

Online shoppers who are residents of the state of Washington will now have to start paying sales tax on purchases made on the Internet.Starting today Washington joins 18 other states that require some online retailers to collect sales tax. About 1,100 ecommerce retailers have agreed to collect taxes in exchange for the state not going after them for back taxes.

Dell Accuses Domain Tasters Of Counterfeiting Syndicate content

Forget about trademark infringement; computer manufacturer Dell wants to make a statement in its lawsuit against domain registrars.

Stars Of Poker Lobby Washington To Play Online Syndicate content

A group of about 100 people arrived in Washington this week to lobby for the legalization of online poker.  And considering that many of the 100 people are among America’s top poker players, it wouldn’t be wise to bet against them.

Google Celebrates Anniversary, Opens New Office Syndicate content

Some companies don’t celebrate anniversaries.  Some merely put a few grocery-store cupcakes near the water cooler.  But Google knows how to handle an anniversary - the search giant recently made a big cake and opened a new office in Fremont, Washington.
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