Obama Twitter account hacker released by French police

LONDON – The hacker who broke into US President Barack Obama’s Twitter account has been released by the French police.

The unemployed 25-year-old was taken into custody after being chased by both French officials and FBI agents, according to a foreign news agency.
The suspect, who used the pseudonym “Hacker Croll”, was said to have had no [..] Read the original article: here.

Facebook Accused of Syphilis Rise in Britain

For those who feel social networking sites are safe heaven for hook ups, here’s an eye-opener.?? According to Health experts at NHS Hartlepool in Britain, Facebook is partly responsible for the rise in cases of Syphilis in three areas Sunderland, Durham and Teesside, where the site is immensely popular. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

What should be Your Job Search Tool during Recession?

It is very difficult to find decent job listing now a days. So, it is crucial that you hand in your resume to the right headhunting firms. Executive search firms pick up their good candidates for many jobs that are never advertised. So, you may loose the opportunity if you are not in recruiter’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : What should be Your Job Search Tool during Recession?.

In parts of New England, warm weather is stunting maple sap yield, shortening sugaring season

Balmy spring shortens maple syrup season for some

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Spring has sprung in northern New England – and that’s bad news for maple syrup makers, who say warm weather is stunting sugaring season in some places.
“The weather affects every single season in a different way,” said Peter Thomson, president of the New Hampshire Maple … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In parts of New England, warm weather is stunting maple sap yield, shortening sugaring season.

Your Next Facebook Friend may be An FBI Agent

According to the revelation by Electronic Frontier Foundation last week, an FBI or Federal Agent can make friendship with you at Twitter or Facebook to gather more information about crime investigations. The report further described that?? fed agents pose as “friends” and get connected?? with ordinary citizens on Facebook and other sites … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Your Next Facebook Friend may be An FBI Agent.

Software firm Red Hat 4Q profit rises 44 percent on subscription revenue gains

Software firm Red Hat 4Q profit rises 44 percent
RALEIGH, N.C. – Red Hat Inc. on Wednesday reported a 44 percent increase in its fiscal fourth-quarter profit on the back of a strong gain in subscription revenue.
The developer of Linux operating systems software earned $23.4 million, or 12 cents per share, compared with $16.2 … Read more »».

No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix: a ‘femtocell’ that relays calls through the Internet

No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix
NEW YORK – AT&T Inc. wireless subscribers who have poor reception at home will soon be able fix that, for $150.
The carrier said Wednesday that it is rolling out “femtocells,” little boxes that work much like Wi-Fi routers, except that they send out cellular signals. … Original source on Gaea Times at : No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix: a ‘femtocell’ that relays calls through the Internet.

The last shall be the first: MetroPCS to launch 4G phone this fall, ahead of Verizon Wireless

MetroPCS to launch 4G phone before Verizon
NEW YORK – MetroPCS Communications Inc. plans to be the first wireless carrier to introduce a phone using a new network technology that provides faster data access. It’s beating Verizon Wireless, the country’s largest carrier.
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it’s supplying a phone for MetroPCS’ rollout …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : The last shall be the first: MetroPCS to launch 4G phone this fall, ahead of Verizon Wireless.

Adobe Systems spent $70,000 lobbying federal government in 4th quarter

Adobe spent $70,000 lobbying in 4Q
WASHINGTON – Adobe Systems Inc. spent $70,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby federal officials on cyber-security, government procurement policy and other issues, according to a disclosure report.

That was less than the $80,000 it spent in the same period a year earlier. The San Jose, Calif., software company also spent …. Source  : Adobe Systems spent $70,000 lobbying federal government in 4th quarter.

Integrated Device says International Trade Commission rules in its favor in patent case

Integrated Device says it won patent claim

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Communications chip maker Integrated Device Technology Inc. said Wednesday that the International Trade Commission ruled in its favor in a patent case brought by LSI Corp. against it and other chip companies.
Integrated said the ITC found that LSI’s patent claims were invalid and it has …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sprint Announced its First 4G Phone

Sprint unveiled its first 4G Mobile Phone at CTIA 2010 in Nevada, USA. The HTC phone has a 4.3 inch screen and it is designed for video viewing and Web browsing. The device is 30 percent bigger than the screen of the iPhone, Sprint said. The handset, has a 8 megapixel … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sprint Announced its First 4G Phone.

Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut after pricing above expectations, raising $89.6M

Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut

NEW YORK – Shares of MaxLinear are soaring in the chip maker’s IPO debut after it priced its initial public offering above expectations, raising $89.6 million.
It’s the second company this year to do so, following portfolio manager and advisory firm Financial Engines Inc. last week. Gradual improvements in …. Original article  : Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut after pricing above expectations, raising $89.6M.

Pakistan judge delays ruling on request to question disgraced nuclear scientist

Pakistan judge delays ruling on nuclear scientist

LAHORE, Pakistan – A judge on Wednesday delayed a ruling on a government petition aimed at questioning Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan over recent media reports that Islamabad arranged the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran, a lawyer said.
Naveed Inayat Malik, the deputy attorney general, said the Lahore … Read more : Pakistan judge delays ruling on request to question disgraced nuclear scientist.

Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO at top of expected range, raises $82 million

Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO

NEW YORK – Broadband communications equipment maker Calix Inc., formerly known as Calix Networks Inc., priced its initial public offering at the top of its expected range Tuesday night, raising $82 million.
The Petaluma, Calif. company’s products enable the delivery of phone, TV and Internet services, primarily through service providers with … Read more : Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO at top of expected range, raises $82 million.

Top 10 Affiliate Ad Networks

Affiliate ad networks have become the best bet for bloggers, webmaster, and people with internet business to make money online. The affiliate networks play intermediary between the affiliate programs and publishers. Majority of web publishers choose affiliate programs to generate handsome earnings. The networks make it easy for the website publishers to participate in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Top 10 Affiliate Ad Networks.

Morgan Keegan analyst downgrades NICE, says large customer to develop product internally

Ahead of the Bell: Analyst downgrades NICE

NEW YORK – A Morgan Keegan analyst downgraded shares of Israeli data recording products maker NICE Systems Ltd. on Wednesday, saying the company’s largest customer plans to develop its own software instead of relying on NICE’s.
Analyst Brian W. Ruttenbur downgraded NICE to “Market Perform” from “Outperform.”
“While we do not … Read more : Morgan Keegan analyst downgrades NICE, says large customer to develop product internally.

Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute with Interbond

Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Acacia Research Corp., a company that buys and licenses patents, said Wednesday it has entered a settlement with Interbond Corp. of America over a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology.
This resolves a dispute that was pending before the U.S. District Court for … Read : Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute with Interbond.

Uncertainty surrounds Google’s China partnerships amid censorship dispute

Google deals in doubt amid spat with Beijing
BEIJING – Google Inc.’s business ties in China unraveled a little more amid a widening backlash to the U.S. Internet company’s decision to move its Chinese search engine offshore in a challenge to the country’s online censorship laws.
While Google’s stand is winning it …. Read the original article  : here.

Cyber-attacks on Google, US companies could be China’s ploy to steal corporate secrets

WASHINGTON – An Obama administration official has revealed that the cyber attack on Google and other American companies was part of a suspected Chinese government plot to steal corporate secrets.

The Washington Times quoted the official as saying that the US …. Original article  : Cyber-attacks on Google, US companies could be China’s ploy to steal corporate secrets.

Google says its still censoring content for some of its China customers

Google still censoring for some China customers
BEIJING – Google Inc. is still censoring search content for some of its customers in China, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday, in a decision that underscores the Internet giant’s delicate effort to hold onto its mainland businesses days after moving its search engine offshore.
The decision … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Google says its still censoring content for some of its China customers.