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All-in Wrestling: It’s a Human Rights Olympic Knockout

One sport that the Chinese Olympic Torch Escorts seem to excel at is All-in-Wrestling with members of the public.

Definition: What is IP Television (IPTV)

Definition: What is IP Television (IPTV)

(This definition is summarised from Wikipedia.)

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is a system where a digital television service is delivered using the Internet Protocol over a network infrastructure, which may include delivery by a broadband connection.

FUD (Definition): Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt

Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) is a tactic of rhetoric used in sales, marketing and public relations.[1][2] FUD is generally a strategic attempt to influence public perception by disseminating negative (and vague) information. An individual firm, for example, might use FUD to invite unfavorable opinions and speculation about a competitor’s product; to increase the general estimation of switching costs among current customers; or to maintain leverage over a current business partner who could potentially become a rival.

The term originated to describe disinformation tactics in the computer hardware industry and has since been used more broadly. FUD is a manifestation of the appeal to fear.

What is a pillar article

Briefly, a pillar article is an authoritative reference article that other bloggers will link to.
It is designed as a resource, and will keep people coming back to your blog for months or years to come.
It may take half a day or more to write.
Daily Blog Tips has a good list of pillar article characteristics:
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Definition of Phishing: fraudulently acquire sensitive information

In computing, phishing is an attempt to criminally and fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. eBay, PayPal and online banks are common targets.