Monthly Archives: July 2009
Local laws and customs in Sri Lanka
· You are subject to local laws in Sri Lanka and violating them may result in a jail sentence. · There are severe penalties for all drug offences and crimes related to the abuse of children. In …
Breathtaking Ella Gap
Ella is described as one of the most breathtaking locations in Sri Lanka. Ella is surrounded by high mountains in the central hills and through a gap in the mountains you can see all the way to the ocean off …
AMD still in the red on shrinking margins, PC downturn
AMD posted its 11th straight quarterly loss yesterday, on the back of shrinking margins and a still-moribund PC market. But as with rival Intel’s recent earnings call, AMD expects a return to seasonal demand patterns this year. With the release …
Microsoft: Windows 7 is done, on its way to manufacturers
Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have hit the Release to Manufacturing milestone. OEMs can get their hands on it this Friday, while MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be able to get it on August …
Apple drops legal threats against wiki operator—for now
Apple has decided that it no longer has an issue with some of its iTunesDB code being discussed on BluWiki and has decided to withdraw its legal threats. However, it’s not as much of a First Amendment victory as some …
Intel tells EU court antitrust fine violated its human rights
Intel tells EU court antitrust fine violated its human rights It’s no surprise that Intel is appealing the over €1 billion antitrust fine from the European Commission. One of the grounds for appeal is a bit unusual, however. Intel has …
Disney puts toll on format shifting, rolls out microSD films
This fall, Disney Japan will sell DVDs that include copies of the film on microSD cards for use in mobile devices. This extra format will cost $11 more, exactly the sort of premium that rightsholders would love to see from …
IT admins: users' online antics greatest threat to security
A majority of sysadmins are concerned about employees sharing too much information online. This could not only result in personal identity theft, but corporate data theft or worse. Security firm Sophos says this fear is justified; users are just plain …
Dengue fever
In the near recent past,this beautiful island has been plagued by a hemorrhagic fever that has gripped the nation with fear, and untold sorrow with many deaths being reported in many parts of the island.This has prompted the whole issue …
Walking Tips for Seniors
Walking may be the best fitness activity for many seniors given the relatively low physical risks and the enormous long-term health benefits. These ‘Walking Tips for Seniors’ are designed to reduce the risk of often preventable foot and ankle injuries …
