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Aviation: Air New Zealand's new safety video

2. July 2009

If you don't bother with the safety videos on board, the new one from Air New Zealand might just brighten up your day.

Public Health: A (H1N1) seen as increasing menace

1. July 2009

Recently, an American (we think) wrote to us from fake e-mail address (so we didn't publish his letter) saying his typos included) "What a load of sensationist, panic-mongering nonsense. This flu is not an issue for me or my company. The hysteria being spread in this part of the world by people like you is an issue, however." That's not the view being taken by governments or the WHO as the figures rise inexorably.

InfoTech: Firefox upgrade has record downloads

1. July 2009

With millions of downloads within hours of release, Mozilla's Firefox 3.5 has set its record for downloads. They say it's faster, more secure and generally smarter. And it keeps your secrets.

Automotive: Aston on the bonnet, Toyota underneath.

1. July 2009

If your Aston Martin Vantage is too fuel-thirsty for that trip to the shops, or the school run when it never warms up, or if it's too big to thread through the city or those ever-closer pillars in car parks, there's a solution.

Aviation: Yemenia Airlines Airbus crashes at sea

1. July 2009

Within minutes of news of a crash yesterday of a Yemenia Airbus 310-300 off Cormoros, the small airline's communications were overwhelmed. Only now is proper information slowly coming to light.

Economies: Malaysia takes the brakes off

1. July 2009

Malaysia's prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is using his honeymoon period to unravel some of the restrictions on company and property ownership that have provided - on the one hand - stability and - on the other - hampered growth and foreign investment.

Property: Malaysia relaxes foreign ownership barriers

1. July 2009

Malaysia has stolen a lead on several regional countries by removing most of the restrictions on purcase of foreign individuals and companies.

MotoGP: Rossi does the ton in Assen

29. June 2009

Assen in the Netherlands saw a remarkable feat on Saturday: the impish Valentino Rossi started the race with 106 points, equal with two other riders. He finished it with 100 victories - equal only with Agustini.

BizLawCentral: copyright in a digital age

27. June 2009

An article Copyright Laws And Fair Use Doctrine - Are The Courts Against Bloggers? in Scientific Blogging gives a balanced argument in relation to "Fair Use" under US Copyright law. It's a subject dear to my heart, as I tried to explain in a reply. But for some reason I couldn't work out, their CAPTCH image would not display for me. So I've put my reply below. I hope they find it - and of course replies via our "Contribute" section are welcome.

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