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Dataviz, makers of the popular Documents to Go application, have reportedly been acquired by RIM, makers of the BlackBerry. The news has been unconfirmed by either company, but CrackBerry reported it has been told of the acquuisition by multiple sources.

Additionally, CrackBerry points out that those who go to LinkedIn can find that a number of DataViz employees are now reported to be working for RIM. CrackBerry says the acquisition cost RIM about $50 million.

Due to their long relationship with Palm and PalmOS, the announcement is disappointing on many levels. On the other hand, the acquisition by RIM probably had something to do with it, as well. However, if that's the case, one has to wonder if the iOS and Android versions of DocsToGo will be canned, also.

On Sunday, Craigslist removed the Adult Services section from its U.S. sites, replacing it with a stark black-and-white "censored" message. However, many believe that the fact that the site didn't remove the section, but instead replaced it with a message, means that the battle over Adult Services is not completely over.

As we noted before, if Craigslist really wanted to remove the section, why not just do that: remove it? Instead, by labeling it as "censored" and making it stand out so much, Craigslist looks to be making a point, that the removal of the section is more about censorship than any real attempt at halting prostitution ads.

After all, it's easy to find escort services and call girls if one just searches a little. Indeed, you can find them with a Google search, and even on that paragon of cleanliness (Steve Jobs has repeatedly said that the App Store's approval process is a way to keep porn out of the App Store, among other things), the iPhone using its Safari browser.

The Adult Services section could bring Craigslist as much as $44 million a year, annually, it's been estimated. Meanwhile, the federal Communications Decency Act protects Web sites against liability for what their users post on the sites, so it seems that Craigslist would be protected against legal action.

Thomas R. Burke, a First Amendment lawyer at Davis Wright Tremaine who specializes in Internet law, said, “It certainly appears to be a statement about how they feel about being judged in the court of public opinion. It’s certainly the law that they’re not liable for it, but it’s another matter if the attorneys general are saying change your ways.”

Recently a large group of State Attorneys General (Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) sent a letter to Craigslist stating that the site is not sufficiently blocking potentially illegal ads promoting prostitution and child trafficking. A number of those weighed in with statements regarding the recent "closure" of Craigslist's Adult Services.

Connecticut attorney general Richard Blumenthal: “If this announcement is a stunt or a ploy, it will only redouble our determination to pursue this issue with Craigslist, because they would be in a sense be thumbing their nose at the public interest. Raising public awareness is extraordinarily important, because it increases support for changes in the law that will hold them accountable. Their view of the law, which is blanket immunity for every site on the Internet, never has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court, and I think there is some serious doubt.”

Richard Cordray, the Ohio attorney general, said on Sunday: “We’re taking it at face value. I think it’s a step forward, maybe grudging, in response to the efforts of the attorneys general.”

Lisa Madigan, the attorney general of Illinois, took note of just how Craigslist accomplished their closure: “Certainly because of the way they did it. it leaves an open question as to whether this is truly the end of adult services on Craigslist or if this is just a continuing battle.”

To this point, Craigslist has made no official statement on the closure of the section. Only time will tell if the closure is permanent, or if the battle over Adult Services is still raging.

This story was first posted as "Is the Craigslist 'Censored' Section Just a Stunt?" at HULIQ.com, by the same author.

Coleen Rooney betrayed now expected to throw from his home in Cheshire 5,000,000 and begin the movement for a divorce bombings. He told a friend yesterday: My life in ruins, I was so stupid. Custom Coleen forgive me this time. It would lose me.As driver with the case of golf legend Tiger Woods, Rooney for sponsorship contracts worth 6 million euros per year, it depends on maintaining its reputation as a family.

A couple of high profile Nokia devices are set to launch soon, according to two different reports. It makes perfect sense, consider that Nokia World is being held next week, Sept. 14-17 in London.

First, Reuters said that the Nokia will unveil its new flagship model E7, which comes with a large touchscreen and full keyboard, at the show in London. Reportedly, two anonymous sources with "direct knowledge of Nokia's plans" confirmed the event to Reuters. Many believe the E7 is the slider-keyboard version of the N8.

Speaking of the Nokia N8, which was unveiled in April, we apparently now have a hard date for the release of that device. That smartphone will reportedly begin shipping on the 30th of September, according to Tapani Kaskinen who is Nokia's Senior Communications Manager. He made the statement when speaking to Finnish newspaper Kauppalehti, saying that advance orders of the N8 will "begin shipping 30 September."

On the other hand, the Nokia blog Nok Nok, has previously said those in the UK will be able to snagthe device begininng September 27th from Nokia Online.

These new smartphones will be the first sporting Nokia's nwe Symbian 3 OS. Symbian 3 is hoped to bring Nokia phones back in-line with the capabilities of Android and iOS devices. While the Finland-based company continues to hold sway over the highest market share globally, it's been on a steady decline of late. The company hopes the N8 and other Symbian 3 devices will halt Nokia's slide.

One thing we can say with certainty: the Nokia N8 has a heck of a camera, spec-wise. It's 12-megapixels, though much as Apple asserted when comparing the iPhone 4's 5-megapixel camera against others with higher resolution cameras, it's not just about specs when it comes to photos.

This story was first published as "Nokia N8 Set to Launch at End of September: Nokia Exec" at HULIQ.com, by the same author.

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Ranvir Shorey and Konkona Sen Sharma have confirmed their marriage by tweeting about it on twitter. It was reported that they didn’t want media to get involved in their marriage that is the reason why they kept their marriage a secret affair.

A close friend was reported saying that they will announce their official relationship only after their marriage ceremony. The couple did the same. Konkona tweeted saying, “Hey guys. Ranvir and I got married on the 3rd. Thanks for all the good wishes! Goodnight.”

Ranvir and Konkona were in the relationship for more than three years and on 3rd September they walked into a married life in a traditional manner at their Goregaon residence. Ranvir was dressed as a Punjabi Groom and arrived at the venue in a horse drawn carriage, while, Konkona adorned her grandmother’s jewellery for the ceremony.

Ranvir tweeted expressing happiness in his humorous way , “We wanted you to read it here first but… We got married! Yay! The best wish/advice I’ve received on marriage so far: ‘Congratulations! Don’t do it again.’ Thank you all for the wishes It’s been a long week. G’nite…”

We at Oneindia, congratulate the newly wed couple and wish a ‘Happy Married Life’ for them.