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November 10, 2009
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BOL 1103: No cookies for you Europe

Show summary: A new law in Europe protects all citizens from the evils of cookies. Instead of relying on people to operate their own browser, Europe now requires all websites to notify users that they will set cookies. That certainly sounds annoying. Come on over to our freedom-loving US sites, y'all! We also check in on Motorola DROID sales and find out that the MILESTONE kicks the DROID int he butt. And Google has a holiday present for you. And it's free!

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November 10, 2009
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BOL 1103: No cookies for you, Europe

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November 9, 2009
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BOL 1102: We're blocked in China! We made it!

Show summary: We received an e-mail telling us that our podcast RSS feed is being blocked in China after we talked about the dispute over World of Warcraft between two Chinese government departments. Really? That is what got us blocked? We also get a kick out of good old Grandpa Murdoch's latest ramblings. And happy birthday Firefox--you're vulnerable.

Category: Buzz Out Loud

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    BOL 1100: The Internet is a human right... in Europe

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November 10, 2009 BOL 1103: No cookies for you, Europe

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November 6, 2009 Top 5 most popular products for November

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    Journalism degree from University of Illinois ; Grad School at University of Texas, ran www.subbrilliant.com, worked at TechTV and now under the lights for CNET.
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