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OMNIpotusCOM writes:
For the first time in history your ticket to the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies will contain a microchip with information about you, including photograph, passport details, addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers. The stated intent is to keep trouble makers out of the 91,000-seat National Statdium so that they cannot cause disruptions while China is on world-wide television, but it brings up serious concerns for privacy and identity theft.
653962
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OMNIpotusCOM writes:
CNN is reporting an outbreak of Enterovirus 71 (or EV71), that has affected more than 3700 children and killed over 20, is creating concern for the visitors and athletes expected for the Beijing Olympics in August. The virus can cause "poliolike paralysis" according to the article.
635788
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OMNIpotusCOM writes:
Noted astrophysicist, Stephen Hawking, thinks that alien life is likely, albeit primitive, according to a lecture delivered at George Washington University in honor of NASA's 50th anniversary. It begs the question of if we need to consider a Prime Directive before exploring or sending signals too far into the depths of space.
610978
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OMNIpotusCOM writes:
As you have previously read on Slashdot, Amazon is in the process of taking the "Buy" buttons off of published on demand (POD) books that were not created by Amazon's in-house publisher, BookSurge. PODdy Mouth has been repoting reactions throughout the week (including an open letter from Amazon), culminating today in letters to Amazon and their board by the Author's Guild, Small Publishers Association of North America, and the Publishers Marketing Association. Possible lawsuits are looming... is it enough to change Amazon's mind?
