Topic: Enviroment

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Birds of prey keep Mother Nature healthy

Posted by Admin on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 06:35 AM

WHILE birds of prey (raptors) are very useful in keeping the environment healthy, they are facing a very serious risk of poisons used by farmers.

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Throughout the world, vultures are useful to people for purposes ranging from clairvoyance in Africa and the disposal of human corpses by the Parsees in India, writes Ann Scott in the April newsletter of the Vulture Working Group in Namibia.

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Read full article: 'Birds of prey keep Mother Nature healthy'

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Articles: Malware 'hijacks Windows Updates'

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 09:25 AM

	Virus writers may be able to smuggle malicious files onto a computer using Microsoft's security patch updates, experts say. Read full article: 'Malware 'hijacks Windows Updates''

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Articles: Students create 'sensual' phones

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 09:18 AM

	Devices hailed as the next generation of mobile phones have been put on display at the University of Dundee. Read full article: 'Students create 'sensual' phones'

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Articles: Software giants move in on SMEs

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 09:16 AM

It's not quite David v Goliath, but it's pretty close.

Small firms used to dominate the lucrative market for software that helps small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) run their businesses.

Read full article: 'Software giants move in on SMEs'

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Articles: From Africa to Germany, Blogs Reflect a Globalized World

Posted by Admin on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 09:14 AM

	As the number of blogs around the world continues to climb, many blogs focusing on local issues are gaining a global audience in this hyper-connected media landscape. Read full article: 'From Africa to Germany, Blogs Reflect a Globalized World'

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Articles: Google searches web's dark side

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 03:18 PM

	One in 10 web pages scrutinised by search giant Google contained malicious code that could infect a user's PC. Read full article: 'Google searches web's dark side'

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Articles: Sounds bring Google Earth to life

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 08:56 AM

	As well as homing in on visual feasts around the globe, users of Google Earth may soon be able to listen to the sounds that accompany them. Read full article: 'Sounds bring Google Earth to life'

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Articles: MP3 players could boast sat-nav

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 08:46 AM

	Computer scientists are hoping to add GPS satellite navigation technology to hand-held music devices like MP3s, to help guide pedestrians around cities. Read full article: 'MP3 players could boast sat-nav'

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Articles: Linux evolves for mobile devices

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 09:21 PM

	A version of the increasingly popular Linux operating system Ubuntu will be developed for use on net-enabled phones and devices. Read full article: 'Linux evolves for mobile devices'

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Articles: IT Confidential: National Cybersecurity: It's, Like, A Vested Interest

Posted by Admin on Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 09:50 AM

	Hey, Homeland Security CIO Scott Charbo, cybersecurity is a real good idea. If you need some help, I know some people who know some people... Read full article: 'IT Confidential: National Cybersecurity: It's, Like, A Vested Interest'

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Topic: Enviroment

As the number of blogs around the world continues to climb, many blogs focusing o­n local issues are gaining a global audience in this hyper-connected media landscape.

As the number of blogs around the world continues to climb, many blogs focusing on local issues are gaining a global audience in this hyper-connected media landscape.