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Wikipedia's volunteer editors question blackout
January 18, 2012 10:13 AM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Can the world live without Wikipedia for a day? The shutdown of one of the Internet's most-visited sites is not sitting well with some of its volunteer editors, who say the protest of anti-piracy legislation could threaten the credibility of their work. "My main concern... more » -
Wikipedia goes dark for a day
January 17, 2012 10:11 AM
Wikipedia will black out the English language version of its website Wednesday to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress, the foundation behind the popular community-based online encyclopedia said in a statement Monday night. The website will go dark for 24 hours in an unprecedented move that brings added... more » -
Wikipedia may black out Wednesday in protest
January 16, 2012 8:16 PM
Wikipedia may black out its website Wednesday to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress. Founder Jimmy Wales announced on Twitter Monday that the popular site will shut down its English versions for 24 hours in protest. Wikimedia, the foundation behind the site, says it is still collecting public... more » -
Fighting pandemics like swine flu in digital age
February 15, 2010 12:21 PM
HealthMap Outbreaks Near Me is among scores of iPhone apps, along with social networks, Wikipedia and flu-tracking sites, giving consumers new ways to share information and keep tabs on swine flu and other health threats. Consumers now can help paint a fuller picture of what's happening and complement the often... more »
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