Breaking News Bulletin Board

Day after day we are bombarded with news items on the computer. Now it’s time to put them to use. Whether it’s something you saw or heard about, post your findings here. This’ll be a good way to stay informed on the lastest.

A couple things to note: (Revised)

  1. All news articles for submission should be kept current. Article date required in the post.
  2. Fake news will not be allowed.
  3. If the news item is short enough you may post it in its entirety. :arrow_left: No longer allowed.


You’ve probably heard of this one.

AT+T iPad hackers arrested, facing federal charges.

http://www.scmagazineus.com/att-ipad-hackers-arrested-facing-federal-charges/article/194448/

There’s been lots of breaking news lately so I’ll share some of the latest headlines.

HP reshuffles top management; names 5 new directors
http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/229001035/hp-reshuffles-board-names-five-new-directors.htm;jsessionid=iIRiWriRyVGLZQ1ANmfFuQ**.ecappj03

Google CEO shakeup; Page replaces Schmidt (effective April 4)

Wal-Mart Getting Healthy?

The Dark Knight Rises Casting News

FCC approves merger of Comcast/NBC Universal (it’s done)

TERRORIST: Bomb found on Spokane’s MLK parade route
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/01/18/1331693/bomb-fbi-says-bomb-found-on-mlk.html?storylink=addthis

This has me worried as I have family in Spokane and the whole thing is just plain disturbing.

Yikes! o.O

Taco Bell Meat Lawsuit: 35% Real Beef
http://www.healthrelatedinfos.com/taco-bell-meat-lawsuit-35-real-beef-2809/

Verizon confirms iPhone will get $30 unlimited data plan (temporarily)

Snowy, you got your wish - a day late.

http://money.cnn.com/2011/01/26/markets/markets_newyork/index.htm?hpt=T1

Slowhand wrote:

[quote]Snowy, you got your wish - a day late.

http://money.cnn.com/2011/01/26/markets/markets_newyork/index.htm?hpt=T1[/quote]

Yes I did. Hooray!!! It’s to bad though it only hit it intraday and couldn’t finish above but maybe due to strong earnings last night from Starbucks, Qualcomm and Netflix, hopefully that’ll give the Dow a little boost as well.
Now it’s really all about the S&P hitting 1300 and getting above it.

Amazon Security Flaw Alert

Huck Finn Censored

Froggy wrote:

[quote]Huck Finn Censored

I saw this, and this is very disturbing. It used to be the conservative side that wanted censorship, but now, it’s the liberal side. What’s even more disturbing is the fact that Twain used those words as a tool against racism. You can’t change history, and the PC police should be ashamed that they are destroying this masterpiece.

slickwolfie wrote:

[quote]Froggy wrote:

http://articles.courant.com/2011-01-05/news/hc-mark-twain-censored-books0106-20110105_1_mark-twain-house-twain-scholar-n-word
I saw this, and this is very disturbing. It used to be the conservative side that wanted censorship, but now, it’s the liberal side. What’s even more disturbing is the fact that Twain used those words as a tool against racism. You can’t change history, and the PC police should be ashamed that they are destroying this masterpiece.[/quote]

Yeah, I was pretty perplexed by this.

I remember hearing something about that myself on Sirius. The N-bomb being messed with and this and that.

Violent Clashes Erupt in Cairo

What the United States has at stake in Egypt

Nice, Snowy. Very interesting addition.

fillet wrote:

Thank you. :slight_smile:

**Americans advised to leave Egypt amid protests
**
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41334512/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa

Google says Microsoft Caught Cheating

NFL, AEG Unveil Plans for Proposed Los Angeles Football Stadium

Heads up to all IE users! (myself included)
I think it’s about time I switched…

Serious security flaw found in IE
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7784908.stm

sbitzer wrote:

[quote]Heads up to all IE users! (myself included)
I think it’s about time I switched…

Serious security flaw found in IE
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7784908.stm[/quote]

You do realize that article is dated December 2008, don’t you?

If you’ve kept up on your updates, you should be fine.

Shows how much I read… :blush: Either there’s a new one I haven’t found yet, or the news that I watch is WAY behind! I’ll see if I can find the right one.

EDIT - OK, I can’t find it. Lesson learned - NEVER rely solely on your local news!
With that said, I need to redeem myself, so I’ll throw this up here:

World leaders denounce attacks on Egyptian protesters
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/02/egypt.world.reaction/index.html?hpt=T1#

EDIT EDIT - Finally found a link for the IE issue:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2501696.mspx

Heads up everyone.

AT+T sued for iPhone data overbilling

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ mystery role for Joseph Gordon-Levitt
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/02/02/joseph-gordon-levitt-dark-knight-rises-character/

sbitzer wrote:

[quote]EDIT EDIT - Finally found a link for the IE issue:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2501696.mspx[/quote]

Read my PM.