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1. Comment - China delays Green Dam filter rollout after failed beta test

   (Jul 1, 2009 - 7:45 AM)

   the us government seems to have been applying pressue in an interesting way
   http://www.theregister.c.../06/30/green_dam_canned/

2. Comment - 2010 will be the breakthrough year for Micro USB

   (Jul 1, 2009 - 7:36 AM)

   Some reality behind today's "news"
   http://www.theregister.c...9/eu_commends_micro_usb/

3. Comment - Jammie Thomas-Rasset infringed, says jury; fined $80,000 / song

   (Jun 19, 2009 - 2:32 AM)

   ... or ship them to the colonies ;)

4. Comment - The winner by knockout: Los Alamos claims the Top 500 throne

   (Jun 19, 2008 - 7:21 AM)

   http://en.wikipedia.org/...mation_%28Roman_army%29
   Deci = tenth
   231% doesn't seem to relate to a 'mathematical' decimation.

5. Comment - US House to Debate Resolution Against Radio Performance Royalties

   (Nov 5, 2007 - 12:34 PM)

   I'm no expert, but the mention of London drags me into the discussion, as I live here.
   There may be only 19 official FM stations in London, but that seems very low. If you include all the local BBC stations, it's probably more than that. On top of that, there are dozens more pirate stations, plus AM and Long wave. Most of the new stuff is going onto terrestrial digital radio, also available to any aDSL or cable TV user.
   The big issue is that all venues who play CD or Radio (including the smallest cafe or jazz club) must register with and pay money to the PRS (Performing Rights Society). This money goes to rights holders.
   I assume that if the 80-year holiday enjoyed by US radio stations is only part of the struggle that's now underway. As ever, follow the money trail.