"Hackers are a skeptical bunch, but that doesn't bother Dan Kaminsky, who got a lot of flack from his colleagues in the security research community after claiming to have discovered a critical bug in the Internet's infrastructure.Kaminsky made headlines on Tuesday by talking...
"A mother mistakenly branded a violent junkie must have her fingerprints checked against every unsolved crime in Britain to clear her name. Amanda Hodgson had a routine criminal record check for a job looking after youngsters during breaktimes at her children's school....
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OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorSoldiers fighting and dying in Iraq must be feeling cold comfort in knowing what they thought was making a difference to a people suffering, will now know what was rumoured...
This tabloid take on the credit crunch has more than a ring of truth to it. That a whole country's - well the the whole world's - economy might be controlled not by governments but drug snorting city slickers is...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorLast week's prison escape in Kandahar by Taliban forces it is said are regrouping for a major attack to get their stronghold back, a stronghold held by Canadian Troops does...
Chris Pirillo uncovers some potential monkey business in Seattle."I use Tivo, and I am getting tired of paying $13 a month just for a program guide. So I’ve been looking into some computer-based alternatives. Windows Media Center had been on my radar until some shows were...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWow, and the government only figured this out now?This report misses the mark a tad, it is not the slots Criminals play, they know the house wins on that one. My...
UPDATE: 6:38PM ESTIt is now confirmed that the gunman has been killed." It is believed officers may have used stun grenades as they forced their way inside. An ambulance drew up to the scene and several specially...
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Two British Airways passengers have hit back at Terminal 5 after they had a horrible experience at the airport, by making a video on YouTube that is fast becoming a hit. "Tim Soong turned to satire after BA managed...
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"Hillary Clinton has won the Nevada caucus, which means a few things about the Democratic race are now coming into focus. For example, mark on your calendar Jan. 25 for an outburst by Bill Clinton somewhere in South Carolina. He has launched a tirade the day before each of...
"British officials are set to question Facebook over its data retention methods after a user complained that personal information remained on its severs after he deactivated his account.
Facebook's current system still retains some data even after an account is deleted. So...
This has got to be a shock to the Clinton camp:"DES MOINES, Iowa - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton, claiming to be unbowed by a third-place finish in the Iowa Democratic caucuses, hailed a "great night for Democrats"...
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"IT MAY only be the eighth day of Christmas, but Easter eggs are already being stocked in shops across Wales.
Nutritionists yesterday warned that selling eggs and other Easter-related confectionery throughout the...
"A US driving instructor who appeared in the Borat movie has taken legal action against its makers, claiming he thought he was taking part in a documentary."
"A Texas judge ruled to prohibit an unrecognized American Indian tribe and its self-proclaimed chief from selling tribal memberships, thus falsely claiming the documents would provide protection from deportation.
American Indian...
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