VIRAL ADVERTISING

The folks responsible for promoting Windows Vista are trying hard to be hip – check out http://clearification.com. Microsoft is footing the bill for Demetri Martin, a Daily Show regular, to film short episodes of a random and mildly amusing story that features...

DISCLAIMER FOR THE INTERNET

A particularly thorough disclaimer for a rock climbing site inspired attorney David Canton to adapt it into a disclaimer for the Internet.WARNINGBusiness is unpredictable and unsafe. The Internet is dangerous. Many blogs have been written about these dangers, and...

TRACKING SANTA

If you have Google Earth installed, then clicking on this link will allow you to track Santa Claus as he delivers presents around the world. at 3:00pm PST, he’s travelling from city to city in India. Click here:...

RIAA BANS TELLING FRIENDS ABOUT SONGS

In the news today: “LOS ANGELES-The Recording Industry Association of America announced Tuesday that it will be taking legal action against anyone discovered telling friends, acquaintances, or associates about new songs, artists, or albums. “We are merely...

PANEXA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF READING SAFETY INFORMATION

The web can be a valuable resource for researching heavily advertised pharmaceuticals. Case in point: the ads for Panexa may look tempting, but it’s a clear example of how important it is to read the safety information and possible side effects before deciding...

GOOGLE PURGE

The hard-working reporters at The Onion bring us news of the latest step in Google’s expansion effort.Google has announced Google Purge, a far-reaching plan to destroy all the information it can’t index. “As a part of Purge’s first phase,...