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Missing SFO laptop found--where it went missing
Computer that held names, addresses, and birthdates for people applying to the Clear airport security program found in same office from which it was supposedly stolen.
CNET |
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Internet security hole getting fixed, experts say
A giant vulnerability in the internet's design is allowing criminals to silently redirect traffic to web sites under their control.
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6th August 2008
Sony Ericsson is launching a limited edition Titanium silver C902 Cyber-shot™ phone as used by James Bond in the eagerly awaited " Quantum of Solace " which will be released worldwide November 2008. The new mobile phone will make sure you are ready for any challenge, immersing you into the world of a secret agent with interactive 007 content and a spy-style game.
MI6 |
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Comcast blocked Internet, FCC rules
WASHINGTON - Stores, factories and other businesses large and small showed workers the door last month, sending unemployment to its highest rate in four years and adding to the evidence an economic recovery remains far off.
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Lawmakers demand info on web tracking
A congressional committee wants the largest US telecommunications and internet companies to explain whether they target online advertising based on consumers' search queries and web surfing habits, an Associated Press report said.
America's Network |
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Newly discovered Beatles tape sells for $23,000
A newly discovered tape of The Beatles laughing and chatting during an early recording session has sold for about $23,000, an auction house reported Tuesday. Cameo Auctioneers said the reel-to-reel tape was recorded in 1964 and had recently been discovered by a man in northern England while he was clearing out his father’s attic. The half-hour tape sold to an Internet bidder Tuesday afternoon ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Boy says he bought laptop from accused the same day of Greyhound attack
A 15-year-old Manitoba boy says he bought a laptop from the man accused in the Greyhound bus attack the same day the incident occurred, and that RCMP now have the computer as evidence.
Times & Transcript |
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In with the inn crowd
During this recent heat wave, I've spent a good portion of my time at the home computer, perusing "The American Motel" section of Jim Lileks' entertaining Web site (www.lileks.com/motels).
The Gleaner |
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Eds: UPDATES vote totals; ADDS background, Internet note. Moving on general news and political services. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Former Rep. Jim Slattery had little trouble winning the Democratic Senate nomination in Tuesday's primary.
Hays Daily News |
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New Google box that can search 10 million files
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google Inc said on Tuesday it is offering an upgraded version of the hardware appliance it sells to companies and government organizations for Google-style Web search of office documents.
CIOL |
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Broadband bill includes plan for Cape
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a $40 million bond bill to bring high-speed Internet to Western Massachusetts and other underserved areas of the state, including the Cape and islands.
The Standard-Times |
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In Beijing, is Daley taking ride to nowhere?
BEIJING -- You almost wanted to hand him an Italian beef and a White Sox cap, just so he'd be more in his element on Dong Fang Road. There was the mayor of Chicago, still pressing flesh, still flashing teeth, still schmoozing the big shooters, still working hard for the 2016 Olympics even when tense and violent surroundings suggest he abandon the bid and flee the madness.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Linked by David Adams on Wed 17th Aug 2005 17:24 UTC
Novell Inc. will open a Linux research and development center in Beijing by the end of this year, focusing on Linux on the desktop, international and localization issues and high-performance computing.
OS News |
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 15th Dec 2006 21:12 UTC
"The FSF today launched a campaign with a twofold mission of exposing the harms inflicted on computer users by the new Microsoft Windows Vista and promoting free software alternatives that respect users' security and privacy rights.
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TODAY at 10:00 EDT: Bristow Group Fiscal 2009 Q1 Earnings Conference Call
HOUSTON -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended June 30, 2008, before the market opens on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet ...
Rotorhub |
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Recent Original Stories
"Colleagues at my former outlet, PC World magazine, have told me that Editor-in-Chief Harry McCracken quit abruptly today because the company's new CEO, Colin Crawford, tried to kill a story about Apple and Steve Jobs . The piece, a whimsical article titled 'Ten Things We Hate About Apple', was still in draft form when Crawford killed it.
OS News |
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In Beijing, is Daley taking ride to nowhere?
BEIJING -- You almost wanted to hand him an Italian beef and a White Sox cap, just so he'd be more in his element on Dong Fang Road. There was the mayor of Chicago, still pressing flesh, still flashing teeth, still schmoozing the big shooters, still working hard for the 2016 Olympics even when tense and violent surroundings suggest he abandon the bid and flee the madness.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Newly discovered Beatles tape sells for $23,000
A newly discovered tape of The Beatles laughing and chatting during an early recording session has sold for about $23,000, an auction house reported Tuesday. Cameo Auctioneers said the reel-to-reel tape was recorded in 1964 and had recently been discovered by a man in northern England while he was clearing out his father’s attic. The half-hour tape sold to an Internet bidder Tuesday afternoon ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Hundreds Of Diamond Club Tickets Sold Illegally
The Cincinnati Reds say about 400 Great American Ballpark "Diamond Club" tickets were stolen and were being re-sold on the Internet. The Reds say only resold Diamond Club tickets using print-at-home delivery are affected.
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Boy says he bought laptop from accused the same day of Greyhound attack
ERICKSON, Man. - A 15-year-old Manitoba boy says he bought a laptop from the man accused in the Greyhound bus attack the same day the incident occurred, and that RCMP now have the computer as evidence.
CNews |
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Delta to Offer Wi-Fi Access on Its Entire Fleet
Delta Airlines announced today it begin a phased roll out of Wi-Fi access across its entire fleet beginning this fall. If all goes according to plan, all 330 aircraft will be outfitted by next summer. Delta claims it will be the first U.S. airline to equip its entire domestic fleet with Wi-Fi. Five other domestic carriers also have Wi-Fi projects underway. Delta said it will charge $9.95 for ...
Overclockers Club |
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Delhi: DDA new housing scheme a hit
Anticipating heavy rush of applicants for its housing scheme, DDA said the allotment will be done through a computerized process to ensure complete transparency.
The Times of India |
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Security hole found in Internet's design
A giant vulnerability in the Internet's design is allowing criminals to silently redirect traffic to websites under their control.
Independent Online |
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Microsoft supports PHP for developers
Microsoft's Expression Web development tool adds support for PHP.
Independent Online |
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Yahoo election tally reveals big protest vote
Yahoo says that a revised count of votes in the election of its board of directors has revealed a strong protest vote against four of its nine directors.
Independent Online |
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