Monday, August 09, 2010

Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for August 9, 2010

Monday, August 9, 2010


Woman in Hewlett-Packard scandal reveals identity, says she’s “saddened” by CEO’s ouster

Woman in HP scandal “saddened” by CEO’s ouster

SAN FRANCISCO – The woman at the center of the sexual harassment claim that forced the resignation of Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd revealed her identity Sunday and said she is “surprised and saddened” that Hurd lost his job.
Jodie Fisher, 50, knew Hurd through her contract jobs with … Read more : Woman in Hewlett-Packard scandal reveals identity, says she’s “saddened” by CEO’s ouster.

Bahrain’s top diplomat says BlackBerry security fears don’t warrant ban in Gulf island state

Bahrain says no plans to ban BlackBerry services

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Bahrain’s foreign minister says the country has no plans to follow its Persian Gulf neighbors in banning some BlackBerry services because security fears do not outweigh the technological benefits.
Sheik Khaled bin Ahmed Al Khalifa told The Associated Press the devices raise legitimate security …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bahrain’s top diplomat says BlackBerry security fears don’t warrant ban in Gulf island state.

Ten Different Ways You can Look After the Safety of Your Socially Networked Kids Without Using Spy Software

Usually, concerned parents install spy-on-your-kids software on the kids’ computer and monitor remotely as the kids interact on Facebook, Twitter and other sites to make sure that they do not practice any irresponsible behavior. Unfortunately, these type of software doesn’t address real life scenario. There is also valid reason behind that rationale. Suppose, they …. Original article  : Ten Different Ways You can Look After the Safety of Your Socially Networked Kids Without Using Spy Software.

Saudi Arabia says phone companies have until Monday to test BlackBerry compliance, avert ban

Saudi gives firms time to test BlackBerry system

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia’s telecom regulator is giving mobile operators more time to finalize a deal to allow BlackBerry messaging to continue, staving off a ban of the service in the Arab world’s largest economy.
Officials have told The Associated Press that device maker Research in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Saudi Arabia says phone companies have until Monday to test BlackBerry compliance, avert ban.

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