Is Face Recognition Software versus Eavesdroppers For Real?

Beware to laptop eavesdropper,  there's a new way for you not to see information displayed at your mate's computer screen. "This is how it works. Oculis Labs has PrivateEye for general use and Chameleon for extra protection. Both programs rely on the embedded cameras...

Cheney seeks to bolster Ukraine

USA is still meddling and still blaming Russia for the war Georgia started truthfully it buggers belief.  This is obvously going down the wrong path.  "US Vice-President Dick Cheney is in Ukraine on the last stop on his tour of the region aimed at showing support...

US Condemns Russia Over Georgia

Dick Cheney blasted Russia for their 'illegitimate' attempt to re-draw Georgia's borders. No real surprise there, but it's pretty chilling that the still vice-president is backing a country that was just in combat with Russia. Not to mention yesterday's news that Bush...

Mexico to dismiss 400 corrupt police officials

In a major crackdown against corruption Mexican government has decided to boot out 400 corrupt police officers. These officers were posted along the Ciudad  Juarez border which is notorious for drug trafficiking. "Some 400 corrupt police officers will be laid off in the...

BP to cut 5,000 jobs as profits fall by a fifth

"Profits at BP, the UK's largest company, fell 22 per cent to $17.29 billion (£8.7 billion) last year. The oil giant confirmed it would cut 5,000 jobs and target a 20 per cent reduction in overheads by the middle of next year. Chief Executive Tony Hayward said the...

Microsoft swipes at Google Apps

"The attack came in a statement on Monday, the same day Google signed a deal with Capgemini to promote its office-productivity software among businesses. Capgemini, a global consulting firm, is to offer desktop support and installation services to large corporations running...

Pentagon: Dubious Intelligence the Foundation of Iraq Invasion

I hesitate to call this "news", as it is something widely known and accepted by most of the world. However, this is the first time it is coming from the mouth of a Pentagon official. "Intelligence provided by former undersecretary of defense Douglas J. Feith to buttress the...

Follow-ups on birth control drugs urged

"Government advisers recommended against setting specific requirements for the reliability of new hormonal contraceptives on Wednesday, saying that might keep useful approaches off the market. The panel did recommend, however, that the Food and Drug Administration ask drug...