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Spammer Ralsky Pleads Guilty, Faces Jail
Alan Ralsky, a man believed at one time to be one of the world’s most prolific spammers, pleaded guilty to felony charges relating to a stock pump-and-dump scheme yesterday and faces up to 87 months in prison and a $1 million fine as a result, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
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SORBS Blacklist on the Ropes
The proprietor of controversial anti-spam blacklisting concern SORBS, or Spam and Open Relay Blocking System, has posted a note on her site claiming the Australia-based service is likely soon to shut down.
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Listline e-Newsletter 6/23
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Southwest Airlines Opens Porch in Bryant Park
Southwest Airlines has set up an outdoor porch in New York’s Bryant Park to get the word out that it will begin offering service out of LaGuardia Airport on June 28
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Twitter Use Goes into Orbit, But Growth is Slowing: Nielsen
The amount of time people spend on social networking and blog sites continues to climb, with the total minutes jumping 82% year-over-year in May 2009
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What in the World Is in Jones Jumble?
Jones Soda—the people who brought you Fufu Berry soda and the much-coveted Thanksgiving Dinner four-pack with flavors like Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
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Coupons.com Downloads in 2009 So Far Beat All of 2008
In the first five months of 2009, digital coupon provider Coupons Inc. has already seen more downloads of its discount offers than in all of 2008
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News Briefs
BURGER KING: has sealed a licensing deal with Crunch Pak, to market its BK Fresh Apple Fries, fresh-cut, skinless red apples sliced that resemble real french fries, in supermarkets beginning this fall
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Experian CheetahMail Opens New Zealand Office
E-mail marketing services provides Experian CheetahMail has opened a new office in New Zealand.
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Muscle Flex To Use DRTV
Muscle Flex Inc. has scheduled the release of three new consumer products which will be marketed via direct response TV.