Archive for February 23rd, 2012

Is Airtel Cheating Customers on Billing?

Posted on February 23rd, 2012

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The 2 G scam in India has been attracting global attention and indicates how some companies might have benefited by corruption in the licensing system . The overall value of the scam benefit was estimated at Rs 176000 crores. This benefit is deemed to have been enjoyed by the mobile companies and it is surmised [...]

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419 Nigerian Scam â€“ Or Something Different?

Posted on February 23rd, 2012

by Simon Barrett in crime

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If you are an email user you are probably very familiar with the overall scheme. Someone from another country has a problem. They have lots of money, and for one reason or another they need your help to get it out of country. All you have to do is set up a bank account, keep [...]

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Bullhead â€“ Michael Roskam â€“ And Stuff You May Not Know

Posted on February 23rd, 2012

by Simon Barrett in All News

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It was my great pleasure to have an opportunity to sit down with Oscar nominated director Michael Roskam yesterday. Also joining the discussion were Tim League od Alamo Drafthouse, and Charlie Boswell of AMD. In a way it is the work of Tim and Charlie that has brought the Belgium film Bullhead to the notice [...]

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The Strawbs Weave Forward With Blue Weaver

Posted on February 23rd, 2012

by Simon Barrett in All News, Music News

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The departure of Rick Wakeman from the band following the release of From The Witchwood left a gaping hole in the line up. The band had become known for its strong use of keyboards so a replacement needed to be located. I for one was amazed at how quickly this was seemingly achieved. The history [...]

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