What and when MI5 knew about tortureWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:59AMDame Eliza Manningham-Buller, the head of MI5 throughout most of the years of the so-called war on terror, insisted yesterday that she had not known that Khalid Shiekh Mohammed was being waterboarded.
Bysiewicz's List, With 'Special Notes' Beside Many Names, Has Whiff Of PoliticsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:58AMSecretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, a Democratic candidate for state attorney general, denies that her office's computer database of more than 36,000 citizens' names has been misused as a tool for her political advancement. She calls it an "essential" resource for serving the public.
New crime scene vehicle aiding state police in BGWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:58AMKentucky State Police Post 3 is able to fit its investigative capabilities into the bed of a truck, with the arrival of a new Crime Scene Response Vehicle.
Citrix XenApp 6 launchesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:53AMCitrix upgrade lets users access applications on Android phones Citrix Systems has launched version 6 of XenApp, its platform for centralised application delivery that features centralized management and access to Windows applications from Android-based smartphones and Apple computers, the company said on Wednesday.
Jazzmutant MU jetzt verfügbarWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:53AMJazzmutants MU , die ziemlich überzeugende Ableton-Fernsteuerung (Video gibts hier ) ist jetzt als erste Beta erschienen und für alle glücklichen Lemur-Besitzer (die allerdings auch Max4Live brauchen) zum Download bereit. Sagt uns, wie ihr sie findet!
Ortega: Legislation giving school districts more financial flexibiltyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:51AMAccording to State House of Representatives Charles Ortega (R) of Altus, State Legislation is giving school dDistricts more financial flexibility. Several state education mandates would be temporar...
Michael Brenner: Upstairs, Downstairs -- A Tale of Two ContinentsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:45AMEurope and America form a classic dominant/subordinate relationship. The attitudes of each party reinforce the other. Hence, they have become enablers of each other's dysfunctional conduct.
Google CEO: Development in China dispute 'soon'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:45AMGoogle Inc.'s CEO said Wednesday the Internet search company is in active negotiations with the Chinese government and expects some resolution in its dispute with Beijing soon.
Fifty years of the 'light fantastic:' Laser advances spark scientific progressWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:43AMFifty years after the first laser sparked a technological revolution, the "light fantastic" continues to impact people's daily lives -- by playing DVDs, speeding Internet connections, and performing intricate surgery. As the golden anniversary of the announcement of the first laser approaches on July 7th, Chemical & Engineering News, ACS' weekly newsmagazine, takes a special look at the past ...
Downtown parking likely to stay at reduced post-flood rateTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:57PMRates in the city’s downtown parking ramps likely will stay at reduced flood-recovery levels for the foreseeable future instead of jumping to $60 a month on July 1 as had been planned many months ago.
21st Century Learning Initiative being expandedTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:56PMTALLADEGA COUNTY — Talladega County Schools is moving forward with its quest to implement the 21st Century Learning Initiative as a system-wide learning tool.
Video Chat Website Opens Door To 'Stranger Danger'Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:52PMCBS 11 News previously reported that the Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued a warning to parents about a new video chat website called "Chatroulette". CBS 11 News is taking a closer look at the controversial social networking website that's becoming increasingly popular.
Twitter to begin screening some links for phishingTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:51PMTwitter launched a new link-screening service on Tuesday aimed at preventing phishing and other malicious attacks against users of the popular microblogging service.
City looks at tax tool to spur growthTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:48PMA special tax increment financing district designation could be employed to encourage improvements along Old Corvallis Road in Hamilton. The district is now supported by two entities along the road - Ravalli County Economic Development Authority and the Council on Aging.
Preparing for Severe Weather In the OzarksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:43PMI know it seems like we just were talking about winter weather and freezing temperatures but now extreme weather is the hot topic.
Dealing with vacant homesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:37PMMore cities are adopting registration programs and annual fees to maintain neighborhood safety and stability.
Foreman, Shelton earn football showcase invitesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:34PMLewis Cass football coach Scott Mannering sees a nod to the Grange Insurance North-South All-Star Classic as the crowning achievement for senior prep football players in Indiana.
Federal Report Sheds Light On VA Hospital ConcernsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:30PMFORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - A federal investigation substantiates reports of resource mismanagement at the VA hospital.
Be sure to knock next timeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:05PMA Bossier City man was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly entering another person’s residence without permission and then getting into an argument with his wife that led to minor injuries.
Digitas and MediaMob Debut Miller Lite "Tip 'n Spin" iPhone AppTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:04PMBOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Miller Lite is launching a new iPhone application called Tip 'n Spin in time for March Madness. The new application provides a unique, fun experience for legal-drinking-age basketball fans by allowing them to compete and earn points by balancing a basketball on a Miller Lite bottle with their iPhone. The application was created by leading digital agency ...
My Dream International Content Management SystemTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMContent management systems (CMS) have evolved over the last decade to become core tools of the SEO trade—or at least platforms on which much SEO work must be based. Sadly, this isn’t so true in the international space, particularly when different languages are involved.
Bursa, China hail competition from JakartaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:02PMBURSA Malaysia Derivatives Sdn Bhd and its Chinese counterpart, Dalian Commodities Exchange, said they see Jakarta's impending launch of the rupiah-based crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract next month as healthy competition.
Investigators Determine Cause In Front Royal FireTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:00PMWarren County Fire and Rescue fire investigators have labeled the cause of the 3 Alarm Fire in Front Royal last Thursday evening as an electrical malfunction of a cordless power tool charger.
It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: March 2010Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:00PMJustin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's March 2010 patches in your organization.
IntriCon Reports 2009 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year ResultsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:00PMST. PAUL, Minn.----IntriCon Corporation , a designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of body-worn medical and electronics devices, today announced financial results for its 2009 fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
Western Europeans spent 12% more online last year, Forrester saysTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:59PMWestern Europeans love online shopping—at least more than they did last year, a new report from Forrester Research Inc. finds. They spent 68 billion euros ($92.5 billion) online in 2009, up 12% from 2008. And, Forrester projects the growth trend will continue over the next five years.
Grass-Based Cattlemen Converge In YanktonTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:52AMIt was blue jeans and cowboy boots last week at Stockmen’s Livestock Market in Yankton. But that’s not so unusual. A livestock market is a pretty normal stomping ground for livestock producers and buyers.
Do's and don'ts of spring cleaningTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50AMAs warmer months draw near, nagging household chores that have been swept under the rug all winter become a priority.
UniPrint Version 7.0 Simplifies Network Printing for Windows and Mac Users Working in a 32- or 64-Bit Physical or ...Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:45AMTORONTO----UniPrint , the innovative leader in printing virtualization for server-centric environments, today launched UniPrint Version 7.0. Incorporating an enhanced printer driver, UniPrint Version 7.0 significantly improves overall printing quality, speed, manageability and security for Windows and Mac users working in a 32- or 64-bit physical or virtual desktop environment.
RhizomeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:44AMEigentlich doch eine naheliegende Idee mal eine Groovebox mit einem wirklich zeitgemässen Prozessor auszustatten, denn bisher sind die ja gerne mal eher untermotorisiert.
White House tweets spread president's messageMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:18PMIf you're PressSec — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs' username on Twitter — you join the powerful social media platform and push your message across the Internet, 140 characters at a time.
AFL tightens drug codeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:15PMThe AFL has announced that it will test for human growth hormone for the first time in 2010, along with a newer form of the drug EPO, as it increases to nearly 1000 the number of tests it will conduct under its Anti-Doping Code.
Cowboys' roster features international playersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:10PMLARAMIE, Wyo. -- Khouraichi Thiam stands up, waving a flag equal parts green, yellow and red with a green star in the center. read more
10 Things Chrome OS Needs to Break into the EnterpriseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:06PMA version of Google's Chrome OS tuned for business users might be made available to enterprise customers in 2011. But if the OS is to be successful, Google needs to improve its appeal to corporate customers. Take a look at the essential features Chrome will need to make it in the business world.
10 Reasons Why Microsoft Office Faces an Uncertain FutureMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:06PMNews Analysis: Microsoft Office is a key product for the software company. It contributes heavily to its bottom line. But as the market changes and Microsoft's focus strays, Office could have a less-than stellar future ahead of it. Here are 10 reasons why Microsoft needs pay attention to the competitors that are creeping up on Office's dominant position.
Delegating any task is possible; it's all a positive attitudeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:05PMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2:03 a.m. Delegating tasks is a tough subject, particularly when trying to delegate non-work-related tasks. It's hard to do, let alone do well; it's certainly a skill cultivated over time.
Isle of Wight County approves bid for scaled-back Smithfield Volunteer Fire DepartmentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:04PMThe new Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department will only have sleeping space for 14 firefighters, not 23, as originally planned. And, as it stands now, firefighters will continue gassing up the engines at the local Sunoco gas station.
Thai-ASEAN News NetworkMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:04PMSixty-four industrial projects, mostly in Rayong's Map Ta Phut Industrial Settlement, are doing a Health Impact Assessment, in response to the new guidelines published by the National Health Commission.
Bangkok Post: OpinionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:03PMWhy should we meditate? There are tons of books out there explaining how meditation can help us cultivate equanimity so we can face external storms without losing our inner balance.
Tuesday March 09 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMMARCH 9 — All who draw the sword will die by the sword. (Yeshua Ha-Notsri, Palestinian dissident, c. 33 CE.)
Etacts Launches First Implementation of oAuth For Gmail IMAP AccountsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:45PMEarlier this week, we reported on a number of new security enhancements that we expect Gmail to launch in the next few days, including oAuth support. It looks like we were right: a small startup called Etacts , which launched last month, has just implemented oAuth for Gmail IMAP accounts, allowing Etacts to securely tap into your email without the security risks associated with handing over your ...
Guidelines important for ice axesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:42PMRemember the lucky fellow who caught a crampon and flipped over while glissading in the Gulf of Slides a decade ago? He landed squarely on his ice axe, impaling himself in the abdomen. Miraculously, he managed to hike out with the axe still firmly embedded; it had missed all his organs. The take-home lesson? An ice axe can save your life in certain situations, but it can also be very dangerous.
The 'green' map of New Orleans is growingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:40PMThe multilayered online map can include anything green-related, whether buildings or outdoor space, gardens or urban agriculture.
Save £££s with Cash Grabber 2Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:40PMTHE News of the World's amazing Cash Grabber is back - and it's even bigger and better than before.