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AFP - The makers of a violent video game set in an ayslum for the criminally insane have suspended its release after a howl of outrage from some European nations which have already banned "Manhunt 2."There are two reasons for this: first, its a simple matter of politeness and decorum in a meeting - [Read more]

PC World - NetSuite, the other hosted CRM company, laid out version 2007.0 this week of its CRM, ERP, and PRM (partner relationship management) SaaS (software as a service) solution.Remember What Mommy Taught You - Even though youre dying to say something, you have to wait your turn and avoid the temptation to start talking - [Read more]

PC World - The leader of one of the oldest and most widely recognized Internet software piracy groups was sentenced Friday to 51 months in prison on one count of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.On a conference call, you have to specifically ask that person - such as, Paula, [...] - [Read more]

NewsFactor - Microsoft's collection of patent-protection deals with Linux providers lost another potential addition this week, when Mandriva announced that it will not sign such a pact.This cues that person to respond - [Read more]

PC World - The head of the cellular industry association sent a letter to President Bush, asking him to strike the U.S. International Trade Commission's recent ban on the import of Qualcomm Inc. phones in the U.S.Use Your Voice, Not Your Eyes - If youre in a meeting in person, its easy to look at the [...] - [Read more]

NewsFactor - As iDay approaches  when Apple's much-publicized iPhone goes on sale  AT&T Wireless is getting all hands on deck. The phone giant has added 2,000 extra salespeople to its store workforce for the June 29 launch, and its tactics sound more like those of a four-star general than a cell phone retailer.D - [Read more]

Reuters - Dow Jones & Co. delivered a proposal to safeguard its editorial independence to News Corp. on Friday, the first step in a negotiation about a possible News Corp. takeover, according to the online edition of the Wall Street Journal.Therefore, get in the habit of identifying yourself every time you speak - or at least until people tell you they [...] - [Read more]

AP - After a spat between two of the worlds largest Internet companies, online auctioneer eBay Inc. resumed running advertising through Google Inc. on Friday.Even those on the call who know you might have a hard time recognizing your voice if there is any distortion on the speaker phone or conference bridge - [Read more]

AP - Once relatively indifferent to government affairs, Google Inc. is seeking help inside the Beltway to fight the rise of Web censorship worldwide.No Guessing Games - You may think that everyone knows what your voice sounds like, but dont flatter yourself - [Read more]

AP - The decision by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. to suspend distribution of the violent video game Manhunt 23 could actually end up boosting demand from curious gamers, industry analysts said Friday.C - [Read more]

Samsungs new digital music player has an FM radio receiver that supports the radio data broadcasting system used on many European radio stations.

Gateway today recalled 14,000 batteries used in its laptops after four customers reported that their computers had overheated.

Toshiba urges customers to trade in defective laptops, saying one of its notebooks caught fire on May 24.

Sleek GPS device includes a useful media player, but lags occasionally at acquiring GPS signals.

Reuters - Electronic Arts Inc. said it will reorganize the world's biggest video game publisher into four units, in an efficiency drive by its new chief executive.Avoid boring conference calls - instead, you can mail, fax, or e-mail to send out an agenda, handouts, or other visuals in advance - [Read more]

Investors Business Daily - Grandkids and grandparents are finding social networking sites of their very own, proving that the MySpace-induced trend isn't just for teens and 20-somethings. At one end of the spectrum, sites such as clubpenguin.com aim to teach preschoolers some computer skills while providing a place to hang out. For senior Web surfers, [...] - [Read more]

PC World - Canonical chief executive Mark Shuttleworth has made it clear that Ubuntu isn't interested in forming a deal with Microsoft along the lines of those recently reached by Linspire, Xandros and Novell.Conference calls are generally an underused tool for remote work and workers - but, they have high value, low cost, and are quick [...] - [Read more]

AFP - US telecom giant AT&T is not considering a bid for British mobile phone operator Vodafone, but is likely to make smaller acquisitions to better meet the needs of multinational companies, the company's chief executive said in an interview published Tuesday.KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER A - [Read more]

AFP - Sony Corp. on Tuesday hailed US movie rental leader Blockbuster's decision to expand inventory of its Blu-ray format, giving it a new edge in the battle to set the standard for next-generation DVDs., Can I hear first from Bill, then from Elaine and Joe? 3 - [Read more]

PC World - With its empire expanding, the search giant can have an unprecedented breadth of knowledge about you. Can we trust it with so much data?g - [Read more]