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Reliable and Trusted Lists of Funeral Directors - 1 views

When my father died, my mom and I were so depressed. We were so broken hearted that we cannot think clearly what to do or how to arrange a decent funeral for my father. So my aunt told me to get a...

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started by funeral director on 22 Jul 11 no follow-up yet
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A Big Uplifting Hand in Time of Distress - 2 views

At a time of loss and grief, having a trusted funeral director is really a big help. That is why I greatly appreciated Funeral Director UK's practical and timely service. We were able to find a fun...

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started by funeral director on 24 Nov 11 no follow-up yet
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Professional UK Funeral Directors For You - 1 views

My friend's brother recently passed away and she wanted to give a good funeral for the beloved deceased. We thought of asking for professional help regarding this matter. We were able to find Funer...

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started by funeral director on 16 Sep 11 no follow-up yet
Chalana Perera

BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | UK surveillance plan to go ahead - 2 views

  • asking firms to retain information on how people use social networks such as Facebook.
  • More communication via computers rather than phones Companies won't always keep all data all the time Anonymity online masks criminal identities More online services provided from abroad Data held in many locations and difficult to find
  • recognition of the role of data in protecting the public
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  • Communications data is crucial to the fight against crime and in keeping people safe. It is a highly technical area and one which demands a fine balance between privacy and maintaining the capabilities of the police and security services
  • The Home Office says it wants to change the law to compel communication service providers (CSPs) to collect and retain records of communications from a wider range of internet sources, from social networks through to chatrooms and unorthodox methods, suc
  • ecret security services have legal powers in the UK to intercept communications in the interests of combating crime or threats to national security.
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Faster Search of Funeral Director in Glasgow Online - 1 views

It was heartbreaking to learn that my father died almost five months ago. I immediately rushed to the hospital to see my father. Although nothing could be done to bring back his life, I did everyth...

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started by funeral director on 16 Dec 11 no follow-up yet
Risa Yokoi

Switching TV signal from analogue to digital - 0 views

  • The process of turning off the analogue television signal in Wales begins
  • It means that viewers who do not have digital will not be able to see BBC Two from Wednesday, and then they will lose all channels within a month
  • Digital UK said 90% of homes in Wales already had digital TV
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  • process of turning off traditional analogue TV signals
  • "The UK is going digital, the US has already gone digital, some European countries as well.
  • It helps people of my age and it helps people who are very lonely," she said. "It brings life into the home when I can't get out. I couldn't be without it if I tried. I love my TV, I always have.
  • confusion leading to people being overcharged when changing
ajay tambay

Shocker: Windows 7 to sell in UK for half the US price! - 0 views

  • In the UK, full versions of Windows 7 Home Premium -- not an upgrade edition -- are going to cost around £65. That's less than the price the Yanks have to pay just for an upgrade version -- $120 (£72) -- and half what they'll have to cough up for a full version -- $200 (£122).
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      Social - People
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      IT systems - Applications
  • Anyway: good news, everyone! For once, we can sit back and watch Americans shafting Americans, instead of us. Over pricing, that is. Is this the end of rip-off Britain, or a glorious one-off? Sadly, we suspect the latter, but let us know what you think in the comments.
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      Impact - Business
Elvira Russ

BBC NEWS | Business | Is Google really flouting copyright law? - 0 views

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    This article discusses mostly the copyright issue within the US and the UK and their deals with libraries. It gives an explanation of the scanning process and the problems with authors, different companies and libraries.
samaraad

UK copyright laws to be reviewed, announces Cameron - 0 views

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    Britain's intellectual property laws are to be reviewed to "make them fit for the internet age," Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.
Chalana Perera

AirScript Wireless Translator for Live Theater (Article Base) - 0 views

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    This article is similar to my stimulus and describes the details of the exact technology being used and how it affects/impacts that theatre industry in the UK. It also discusses its impact on tourism.
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    This article is similar to my stimulus and describes the details of the exact technology being used and how it affects/impacts that theatre industry in the UK.
Eunice Vincent

Phishing: 5 ways to protect yourself - 0 views

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    Phishing is a type of e-mail scam designed to steal your identity. Learn five ways to help avoid getting your identity and personal information stolen in a phishing scam.">/uk/mnp_utility.mspx/templatecss?template=%2fbusiness%2fomniture%2ftemplates%2fMNP2.GenericArticle&shell=%2fuk%2fsecurity%2fConfiguration.xml&locale=en-gb
anonymous

Facebook Lead to Sexual Violence (BBC) - 0 views

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    18 years of sexual assaults and rapes on different parts of the UK, Chapman has now been sentenced to life in prison after admitting her kidnap, rape and murder.
Maliha Rahman

BBC NEWS | Technology | Anger at UK file-sharing policy - 0 views

  • The government is proposing a tougher stance which would include cutting off repeat offenders from the net.
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      Areas of Impact > Government
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      Areas of Impact > Government
  • There are many families whose children, unbeknown to them, might be illegally downloading but now their own access could be put in jeopardy by Lord Mandelson's proposals."
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      Social > Authenticity
  • 'Digital piracy is a serious problem and a real threat to the UK's creative industries," it said in a statement.
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      IT systems > Networking
Sung Won Kwak

BBC NEWS | Technology | Sony cuts price of PS3 consoles - 0 views

  • Sony Entertainment has announced it is reducing the price of its PlayStation 3 games consoles.In Europe the price has been lowered to 299 euros, in the US to $299 and in the UK to £249.99.
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      area of impact-business
  • new slim-line PS3 would be available from the first week of September. "It has the same features and functionality [as the old PS3], but now it is 32% smaller, 36% lighter and consumes 34% less power," he said.
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      it systems-Basics:hardware
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      socialðnical issue-people&machines
  • a new digital reader for the PSP - called Digital Comics - that will allow users to read Spiderman, Fantastic 4 and other DC comics on their portable, along with a range of graphic novels.
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      it systems-basics:software
anonymous

BBC NEWS | Technology | Web tool oversees Afghan election - 0 views

  • Their reports feature alongside those of full-time Afghan journalists to ensure the election and reporting of it is as "free
  • The Alive in Afghanistan project plots the SMS reports on an online map.
  • The text messages are collected via a free-platform known as FrontlineSMS, developed by UK programmer Ken Banks.
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  • Any attempt to rig or interfere with Afghanistan's election could be caught out by a system that allows anyone to record incidents via text message.
  • authenticity.
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      stakeholder 2
  • Ushahidi
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      stakeholder 1
  • National Security Council
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      Stakeholder 3
  • "We hope to enable people to report on what is going on in the country
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      Stalkholder 4, the people create the impact, and are going to use the SMS technology.
  • of Afghanistan has asked all domestic and international media agencies to "refrain form broadcasting any incidence of violence during the election process".
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      Areas of Impact>Politics and Government
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    Any attempt to rig or interfere with Afghanistan's election could be caught out by a system that allows anyone to record incidents via text message.
Bhumika Regmi

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Spot kicks - 0 views

  • Music is everywhere online, but mostly subject to one huge caveat - it costs. Those who don't pay tend to steal it using one of the numerous unofficial file-sharing download sites.
Alex David

BBC NEWS | Technology | Green domain sparks war of words - 0 views

  • Both groups are hoping to win the right to sell .eco "top-level domain names", which are similar to .com or .uk.
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      Social & Ethical Issues- control & intellectual property
  • Big Room also would like to see companies use .eco sites to publish all of their green information.
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      IT Systems- Communication systems
  • Big Room, which is endorsed by WWF International and Green Cross, also plans to generate money from the sale of .eco domain names to fund "sustainability projects".
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      Areas of Impact- Environment & business
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