If you've been following the news on the Twitter denial of service attack then you are likely aware that it wasn't just Twitter that was the target. Facebook, LiveJournal, and other social networks were affected too. The reason, says a Russian blogger, is because the Kremlin wanted to shut him up . It does make sense that only someone with a huge amount of resources could accomplish such a feat, but the amazing thing is that Facebook, LiveJournal,

The Google Voice team has enhanced its automatic voicemail transcription feature to recognize natural pauses in speaking by putting periods at the end of spoken sentences. Voicemail transcription is a balky feature in Voice that lets users peruse a transcript of a new voicemail sent via e-mail or SMS. The feature is valuable to people who prefer to read their Voice messages instead of listen to them. Reading them is also faster,

If you've been following the news on the Twitter denial of service attack then you are likely aware that it wasn't just Twitter that was the target. Facebook, LiveJournal, and other social networks were affected too. The reason, says a Russian blogger, is because the Kremlin wanted to shut him up . It does make sense that only someone with a huge amount of resources could accomplish such a feat, but the amazing thing is that Facebook, LiveJournal,

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Anil Dash gives a rundown of the type of technology approaches he thinks have a chance to become popular on the web. Anil believes that the Google Wave framework of technologies may be too complicated to be adopted by many. "I hope that Wave succeeds, because I love to see ambition and innovation rewarded.

by Claudine Zap Public humiliation. It's no fun. But hey, some would say: You put yourself out there, expect what's coming. This week: A major talk-show host gets taken down on his own turf. A swimmer gets his golden mojo back after getting his come-uppance. And Kelly Clarkson is OK just the way she is...isn't she? These stories and more in the Buzz Week in Review.

I am going to be speaking at SES San Jose Tuesday of next week on SEO Tools stuff. My wife and I should be there for most of the conference roaming around. If you see us please say hi. :) I am also hoping to be up in time to catch the Clay Shirky keynote on Tuesday. He has been right about the direction of the web on so many fronts including newspapers , micropayments , and communities . While his new book Here Comes Everybody book might be a bit idealistic,