Google Protects Healthcare From Michael Moore

June 30th, 2007 by kdawson
An anonymous reader suggests we stop over to ZDNet for a case where Google may be stepping on the wrong side of that famous Don't Be Evil line. A Google staffer is offering to help the healthcare industry contain the damage that Michael Moore's film is about to do. (Here is the original Google Health Advertisement blog post by Lauren Turner; in case it disappears, it is reproduced in full in the ZDNet post.) Quoting from the Google post: "Many of our clients face these issues; companies come to us hoping we can help them better manage their reputations through 'Get the Facts' or issue management campaigns. Your brand or corporate site may already have these informational assets, but can users easily find them? We can place text ads, video ads, and rich media ads in paid search results or in relevant websites within our ever-expanding content network. Whatever the problem, Google can act as a platform for educating the public and promoting your message. We help you connect your company's assets while helping users find the information they seek."

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Galapagos Islands Environment “In Danger”

June 30th, 2007 by kdawson

cagrin writes “On Tuesday the UN’s World Heritage Committee added the Galapagos Islands to the list of sites in danger from environmental threats or overuse. From the article: ‘The Galapagos Islands, an Ecuadorian territory situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 kilometers (625 miles) from South America, helped shape Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and in 1978 was the first site placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.’ Here is some background from Sea Shepherd on the insults facing the Galapagos.”

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Tough to find instant iPhone gratification at AT&T stores

June 30th, 2007 by CNET News.com
Blog: An informal survey of AT&T stores across the country suggests each store had no more than 100 iPhones prior to launch--many with far less--while Apple stores had plenty.

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iPhone: The wait is over

June 30th, 2007 by CNET News.com
Apple's much-hyped iPhone is finally hitting the market. So, is it worth the wait?

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Big iPhone headache: Waiting for AT&T activation

June 30th, 2007 by CNET News.com
Blog: Buying an iPhone was the easy part. After nine hours, AT&T has yet to activate my iPhone, and it can't be used even for playing music or movies until that happens.

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Photos: Apple iPhone

June 30th, 2007 by CNET News.com

It’s finally here in our hands! Take a look at this much-hyped gadget from all angles in our CNET photo gallery.

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