July 16, 2008
Is this what we prayed for?
IT World Canada
Howard Solomon writes just how far some University of Hawaii athletics fans will go to win a season-ticket package.
“A sponsor of the University of Hawaii athletics teams, the Pacific island telco is running a contest for subscribers to show their support for the UH football squad as the new season approaches. How? By uploading videos proving why they are ‘the best, wackiest or most rabid Warrior fans,’ then getting friends and family to vote for their favourite. First prize is a season-ticket package.”
eBay cleared on counterfeit lawsuit
Valleywag
Paul Boutin recaps the outcome of the four-year-old eBay trademark lawsuit which was brought upon by Tiffany and Company over counterfeit items.
“Judge Richard Sullivan of the Federal District Court in Manhattan ruled Monday that the online retailer does not bear a legal responsibility to prevent its users from selling counterfeit items on its marketplace.”
The value of real-world experience?
Network World
Randy Muller provides some ways for individuals new to the IT industry to gain real-world experience.
“One place is to offer your services to a non-profit agency. They are usually cash-strapped and cannot afford to pay much for an IT person to come in and work on their system(s). This also holds true for churches as well. You might also look as internships – an excellent place to get gain experience. These all can be used to enhance your current skill set and make some contacts as well.”
