Queen’s granddaughter declares she’s single and available on Facebook

LONDON – The younger daughter of the Duke of York and the Queen’s granddaughter, who is sixth in line to the throne, has never been a traditional princess.

Princess Eugenie knows how to live it up, royal style. The pictures show her drinking and dancing with pals on a variety of nights out, often clutching a …. Source article  : Queen’s granddaughter declares she’s single and available on Facebook.

Facebook’s Zuckerberg Donates $100 million for Newark School

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg gives huge donation of $100 million to Newark Public schools to improve the public education on the eve of the release of the new movie “The Social Network”. The donation will be announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday with appearances by Zuckerberg, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and …. Read the original article  : Facebook’s Zuckerberg Donates $100 million for Newark School.

Researchers Look for the Extent of Cyberstalking

Recently, there is a survey to find out the actual level of cyberstalking in UK. According to the British crime survey, more than one million women and 900,000 men are stalked in the UK every year. But, there was no research until now to find out how many people are stalked or harassed every … Read more : Researchers Look for the Extent of Cyberstalking.

Stocks jump, sending Dow up 200, as better economic news snaps market out of doldrums

Stocks reignite a rally as economic woes fade

NEW YORK – Stocks rose sharply on Friday, giving the market its fourth straight week of gains, after a big increase in orders for manufactured goods allowed investors to shake off several days of doldrums.
The Dow Jones industrial average jumped nearly 200 points, its first gain in three …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Stocks jump, sending Dow up 200, as better economic news snaps market out of doldrums.

Petrobras, Target, Tibco Software among those companies making big stock market moves

Petrobras, Target, Tibco among big market movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, down 67 cents at $34.92
Brazil’s state-run energy company, known as Petrobras, raised $70 billion in the world’s largest share offering ever.
Target Corp., up $1.28 at $55.05
The …. Original source  : Petrobras, Target, Tibco Software among those companies making big stock market moves.

Silicon Valley tech companies settle Justice Department inquiry into hiring practices

Tech companies settle DOJ hiring inquiry
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies over employee recruiting practices.

Friday’s settlement ends allegations that the companies colluded to keep salaries from skyrocketing by agreeing not to poach employees from each other.
The settlement names Google Inc., Apple Inc., Intel Corp., Adobe Systems …. Original source  : Silicon Valley tech companies settle Justice Department inquiry into hiring practices.

Air Force rebuts GAO report raising questions about Global Positioning System

Air Force rebuts GAO questions about GPS system

DENVER – The Air Force says a government report raising questions about the Global Positioning System is “overly pessimistic.”
The report from the investigative arm of Congress says the Air Force faces obstacles in launching next-generation GPS satellites.
The Government Accountability Office report says the latest GPS satellite was almost …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Air Force rebuts GAO report raising questions about Global Positioning System.

Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports, and they’re legal

Fantasy sports become a gambling reality
LAS VEGAS – Sports fans are betting online each night on athletes’ performances – and it’s all legal.

The bets are an exception to laws banning online gambling because they take the form of fantasy sports – where participants pick a team of real-life players in baseball, football or other sports …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports world

Daily fantasy sports become a gambling reality

LAS VEGAS – Sports fans are betting online each night on athletes’ performances – and it’s all legal.
The bets are an exception to laws banning online gambling because they take the form of fantasy sports – where participants pick a team of real-life players in baseball, football or other …. Read the original article  : here.

AP president: Enforcement method needed to curb Web use of stories, plans to name offenders

AP president: Need to curb unlicensed use of news

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – An enforcement mechanism needs to be created to help curb unlicensed use of news on the Internet, Associated Press President and CEO Tom Curley said Thursday.
Curley said an effort is under way to track websites engaged in content “scraping,” and planned to name 18 … Read more : AP president: Enforcement method needed to curb Web use of stories, plans to name offenders.

Pulsating with timeliness, ‘The Social Network’ paints a Web-connected generation, bit by bit

A generation seen through ‘The Social Network’

NEW YORK – “The Social Network” is a stylish, hyper-speed portrait of a Web-connected generation made by two men with scant love for the Internet who wouldn’t be caught dead “friending” anybody.
Director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s film is about Mark Zuckerberg and the contentious creation of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pulsating with timeliness, ‘The Social Network’ paints a Web-connected generation, bit by bit.

Facebook founder tells Winfrey why he’s friending Newark, NJ, schools with $100M donation

Facebook CEO makes $100M gift to NJ school

CHICAGO – Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced a $100 million donation to Newark public schools.
Zuckerberg told talk show host Oprah Winfrey on Friday that he picked Newark for the gift “because I believe in these guys.”
“These guys” are Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor …. Original article  : Facebook founder tells Winfrey why he’s friending Newark, NJ, schools with $100M donation.

Target to start carrying iPad in October; plans to sell 4 models

Target to start carrying iPad in October
MINNEAPOLIS – Target Corp. says it will begin carrying four models of Apple Inc.’s iPad, starting at $499.

The nation’s second-largest discount chain says it will start selling touchscreen tablet computer Oct. 3. The iPad will be covered under the retailer’s 5 percent discount for store credit-card holders, which rolls … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Target to start carrying iPad in October; plans to sell 4 models.

NCAA puts Chattanooga on 2-year probation for failure to monitor impermissible texts, calls

NCAA finds Chattanooga guilty of major violations

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The NCAA cited Chattanooga with major violations Thursday in its athletics program for failing to monitor phone calls and text messages by coaches to recruits.
The Division I Committee on Infractions released its findings after resolving the probe through a summary disposition that did not involve a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NCAA puts Chattanooga on 2-year probation for failure to monitor impermissible texts, calls.

Larry Ellison: Oracle not interested in buying a tech-services firm, unlike rivals

Oracle CEO: We’re not eyeing services buys

SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle CEO Larry Ellison says his company won’t follow one of the technology world’s hottest trends: buying services companies.
Ellison’s comments Thursday during the Oracle OpenWorld conference go against the grain of Oracle Corp.’s rivals’ strategies.
IBM Corp. transformed itself from a lumbering computer seller into a profitable …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Larry Ellison: Oracle not interested in buying a tech-services firm, unlike rivals.

Verizon CEO Seidenberg downplays chance of getting iPhone soon

Verizon CEO hints iPhone not coming soon
NEW YORK – Comments from Verizon Communications Inc. CEO Ivan Seidenberg leave little room for the possibility of a Verizon version of the iPhone in the near future.

Speaking to an investor conference Thursday, Seidenberg said nothing about an iPhone for the company’s current network, but said he hopes Apple … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Verizon CEO Seidenberg downplays chance of getting iPhone soon.

RIM Expected to Unveil Black Pad Tablet on Monday

RIM is supposed to have a press meet on Monday at San Frascisco before the Developer’s meet. ZDnet reports that it seems to be that they are going to unveil Black pad Tablet on that day. Although, RIM is not talking anything about the launch. The Tablet is scheduled to release in the fourth …. Source  : RIM Expected to Unveil Black Pad Tablet on Monday.

Twitter hack traces back to Japanese user trying to expose flaw

Twitter hack: Made in Japan?
TOKYO – This week’s Twitter attack that caused a widespread headache for the micro-blogging service appears to have been triggered by a Japanese computer hacker who says he was only trying to help.

The attack, which emerged and was shut down within hours Tuesday morning, involved a “cross-site scripting” flaw that allowed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter hack traces back to Japanese user trying to expose flaw.

Disney launches ‘Memories’ website where fans, park guests can upload photos, videos

Disney launches website for user-generated content

NEW YORK – Disney upped its social-media profile big-time Thursday by launching a website with the sole purpose of showcasing photos, videos and other user-generated content from park visitors and fans.
It’s part of a trend among corporations to connect with consumers, but it’s a big deal coming from a company … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Disney launches ‘Memories’ website where fans, park guests can upload photos, videos.

China May Surpass India in Outsourcing

According to the independent technology analyst, Ovum, India’s share in the outsourcing market is declining and China is providing significant competition in this arena. Chances are high that China will overtake India eventually. However, each market should be considered as a delivery location according to the individual contractual demand basis rather than broad based?? …. Source article  : China May Surpass India in Outsourcing.