Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for April 3, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
EPIC: Google Violated Federal Wire Tap Laws
San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – EPIC or Electronic Privacy Information Center is reported to have filed a complaint against Google stating that its latest social networking related service Google Buzz may have violated the federal wiretap laws. Allegedly, the complaint with FTC claims that Google’s real time collaboration tool is engaged in unfair and deceptive … Original article on : EPIC: Google Violated Federal Wire Tap Laws.
Russia offering to help Venezuela’s government set up nuclear power plant, Chavez says
Russia offers Venezuela nuclear help, Chavez says
CARACAS, Venezuela – Russia has agreed to help Venezuela draw up plans for a nuclear power plant, President Hugo Chavez said Friday.
Atomic energy was one of many areas of cooperation discussed as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the South American country.
“We’re ready to start … Read : Russia offering to help Venezuela’s government set up nuclear power plant, Chavez says.
Facebook buys Divvyshot to create more ways for users to share their online photos
Facebook snaps up photo sharing site Divvyshot
SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook has acquired a startup called Divvyshot to create more ways for its 400 million users to share their photos online.
Terms of the deal announced Friday weren’t disclosed.
Divvyshot, a year-old startup based in San Francisco, runs a service that makes it easier for more … Original source on Gaea Times at : Facebook buys Divvyshot to create more ways for users to share their online photos.
Google snaps up another startup to bring in more help for YouTube as shopping spree continues
Google gets Episodic in fifth acquisition of year
SAN FRANCISCO – Google is bringing in some extra help for its YouTube video service with the acquisition of another startup.
The purchase of Episodic marks Google’s fifth acquisition so far this year. Terms of the deal announced Friday weren’t disclosed.
Episodic, based in San Francisco, provides a … Read : Google snaps up another startup to bring in more help for YouTube as shopping spree continues.
Wisconsin Supreme Court says Racine County can continue lawsuit against computer contractor
Wisconsin Supreme Court backs county in IT dispute
MADISON, Wis. – Racine County can continue to sue a computer contractor that failed to deliver a new human resources and payroll program on time, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday.
In a 7-0 ruling, the court ordered the case back to the circuit court for a trial on … Read more »»».
Dell says some former employees may face civil action over past accounting practices
Former Dell employees may face civil action
NEW YORK – Dell Inc. said some of its former employees may face civil or administrative action related to an ongoing regulatory probe into the computer maker’s accounting and financial practices dating back to 2001.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday, Dell said … Read more : Dell says some former employees may face civil action over past accounting practices.
EBay unveils new fashion strategies as it aims to shed image as site for castoffs
EBay makes a big play for fashion
NEW YORK – EBay Inc. may be the biggest online clothing seller, but it’s still known for selling other people’s castoffs. Now it wants shoppers to think of it when looking for trendy duds like hipster jeans and red ballerina flats.
EBay will launch a new fashion microsite Monday. It’s … Read this article on Gaea Times at : EBay unveils new fashion strategies as it aims to shed image as site for castoffs.
Topeka Google Logo Gone From Homepage
CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Google decided to pull off an amazing tricks on its users all over the world to commemorate April Fool’s Day. On the morning of Apr 1, it was found that the logo on the homepage of Google had changed, to Topeka. Needless to say, it created quite an extensive amount of confusion, …. Read the original article : here.
Russia offers to help Venezuela set up space industry as Putin deepens ties with Chavez
Putin deepens ties with Chavez on Venezuela visit
CARACAS, Venezuela – Russia has offered to help Venezuela set up its own space industry, including a satellite launch site, as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the South American country on Friday.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the offer by Russia hours before Putin arrived, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Russia offers to help Venezuela set up space industry as Putin deepens ties with Chavez.
Crimes involving Facebook up by 346pc in less than a year, claim UK cops
LONDON – Crimes involving Facebook have surged by nearly 346 percent in less than a year, according to Nottinghamshire Police.he force said they recorded 13 such reports between April 2008 and March 2009.
But this number rose to 58 between … Read more : Crimes involving Facebook up by 346pc in less than a year, claim UK cops.
High-tech ferrets, a French Shakespeare: British media revels in April Fools’ tradition
British media revels in April Fools’ tradition
LONDON – In today’s headlines: flavored newsprint, high-tech ferrets and the revelation that Britain’s greatest writer was – quelle horreur! – half French.
The stories in Thursday’s press aren’t true, but examples of the British media’s proud tradition of April Fools’ Day spoofs – the unofficial April 1 … Read : High-tech ferrets, a French Shakespeare: British media revels in April Fools’ tradition.
High-tech ferrets and a French Shakespeare: British media continues April Fool’s tradition
British media continues April Fool’s tradition
LONDON – In today’s headlines: flavored newsprint, high-tech ferrets and the revelation that Britain’s greatest writer was – quelle horreur! – French.
The stories in Thursday’s press aren’t true, but examples of the British media continuing its tradition of April Fool’s Day spoofs.
Every April 1, media outlets engage in an unofficial … Read : High-tech ferrets and a French Shakespeare: British media continues April Fool’s tradition.
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