Here are the shownotes for episode #54 for the Global Geek News Podcast:

Stories:

* Bans on phones and texting while driving shown ineffective

* 70% of employers have rejected applicants over online information

* 3 Strikes coming to the US via the back door?

* RIAA to appeal Thomas ruling

* Microsoft sues prominent bittorrent tracker for $43 million

* Microsoft sued over Xbox Live points

* IFPI loses deep-linking case against Baidu

* CompTIA backs down, old certs still good for life

* War of words between Apple and Adobe heats up

* Amazon caves to Macmillans eBook pricing demands

Tips of the Week:

* 64 things every geek should know

* How to write a viral blog post: 7 real examples

* Reminder: Windows 7 RC shutdowns begin in a month

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Host: Jeremy Bray

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