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How students tracked the Virginia Tech shootings online

KLopez — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:09:55 EDT

An excellent look at how the MySpace and Facebook generation stayed on the pulse of a tragedy and conveyed messages of hope with technology and the internet.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Internet Virginia Tech MySpace Facebook Students

BlackBerry e-mail outage upsets White House, Wall St

TechnologyExpert — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:47:16 EDT

Users of the hand-held BlackBerry e-mail device, a communications lifeline for movers and shakers from the White House to Wall Street, endured hours of disrupted service before the system was restored on Wednesday. White House spokesman Tony Fratto opened a morning briefing with reporters by apologizing for missed e-mails.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Blackberrys Crackberrys Outage

Peoples I T Guy Al Gore

RedRiverJ — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:50:49 EDT

Remember: frequent computer crashes happen because people press the W key too much. Avoid it at all costs! That key had been removed from all White House keyboards on my secret orders!

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: high tech gadgets

Apple Search Engine!!!

aesculapius — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:18:42 EDT

This site is for the Apple fanboy. Bookmark it and use it as your main search engine. It has all the latest rss feeds from your favorite sites: digg, Macrumors, AppleInsider, etc. Nice layout too.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: apple search

Blackberry Blackout!

Jenhahaha — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:48:48 EDT

RIM Blackberry users suffered through a systemwide crash. Blackberry products are the predominant smartphones on Wall Stret, the entertainment industry, and for politicians. How did they ever survive?

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: blackberry crash smartphone blackout

'Stumpy' Now a Three-Legged Duck

charbarred — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:31:15 EDT

A duck who became famous after he was born with four legs has lost one of his extra limbs.

Channel: Science Tags: ducks

How Security Companies Sucker Us With Lemons

Monte G — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:20:40 EDT

On the surface, this is just another snake-oil security story. But there's a deeper question: Why are there so many bad security products out there?

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Attack Mode: Get Your Home Battle Ready Without Getting a Gun

Varadinum — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:10:40 EDT

Men, I know your pain. You devotedly protect your homes and loved ones from Federales, Branch Davidians and suitcase nukes, but the lady in your life won't let you buy a gun. You have only two options. You can sit on your fat can just waiting for the day some punk with a snub and a dream strolls into your life and takes you for everything you're

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: Attack Mode

Why are Websites Still Forcing People to Use IE?

Monte G — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:04:16 EDT

If you are a webmaster, what are your reasons for forcing IE?"

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags:

How to Write an Entry Level Resume

alexrudloff — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:32:41 EDT

So you are looking for a job? Whether you are fresh out of school or looking to change careers, seeking out an entry level position can be an intimidating task. Resumes and cover letters are a foreign concept to many entry level job seekers. We have assembled this quick and easy reference guide to help you seize the opportunity and make the most out of your transition to the work force!

Channel: Careers & Jobs Tags: resumes entry level job hunting interviewing college graduation change of careers howto

Madonna's Hubby Says Too Much

Varadinum — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:42:39 EDT

Looks like Madonna's hubby Guy Richie isn't a fan of her obsession with Malawi. The less famous half of the celebrity couple is running his mouth about Madonna's trip...and he's not playing the supportive husband role.

Channel: Family Tags: Madonna

Pamela Anderson Knows She's Looking Rough

Varadinum — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:39:33 EDT

Looks like Pamela Anderson has gotten a rude wake-up call from Mother Nature. The former every man's fanatasy has seen pictures of herself hanging on the beach in Hawaii with ex-hubby and current-who-knows-what Tommy Lee and apparently she didn't like what she saw.

Channel: Women Tags: Pamela Anderson

Students, Get Your Work Experience In!

JaneMay — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:22:56 EDT

It is very important for students to gain "real world" work experience before seeking a full-time career. Books, research and informational interviews are great for understanding the basics of a particular industry. But the reality is, it's hard to really know how well you'll take to a specific career field without actually experiencin

Channel: Careers & Jobs Tags: Internships Career Jobs Students Employment

Energy Dept. chief says gas prices may hit record

STONERS — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:43:51 EDT

The average price of gasoline in the United States might touch a record this summer because of refinery disruptions and the high cost of crude oil.

Channel: Money Tags: Energy Dept Chief Says Gas Prices May Hit Record Summer

Paul Wellstone: Deserving to be Remembered

populist — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:38:02 EDT

Have you ever met an FBI agent? I have talked to a few, while in custody, as a reporter, watching a friend be arrested by a boatload of them once in Omaha. They don't seem human. They have a non-terrestrial aura. Stay away from them if you can. Your life will be richer for it.

Channel: Books Tags: assassination conspiracy government minnesota