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“Unbreakable” Encryption

It is touted as a step towards ultimate security. It is an encryption system that protects a network and that allegedly is “unbreakable”:
“…In practice this means using the ultimate quantum objects: photons, the atoms of light. Incredibly faint beams of light equating to single photons fired a million times a second raced between the [...]

Iceland Nears National Bankruptcy

Iceland nears bankruptcy. The financial repercussions of the world economic crisis are placing whole nations in jeopardy:
“…The country’s top four banks now hold foreign liabilities in excess of $100 billion, debts that dwarf Iceland’s gross domestic product of $14 billion.”
link: Iceland teeters on the brink of bankruptcy
Iceland may have some unique aspect. [...]

The AIG Spa Response

In the midst of a financial crisis and massive bailout, part of the American International Group’s (AIG) response is… golf. It is a resort retreat that cost $440,000 and included spa treatments and banquets, along with the golf:
“The White House said on Wednesday it was “despicable” that American International Group Inc. executives spent [...]

The AIG Spa Response

In the midst of a financial crisis and massive bailout, part of the American International Group’s (AIG) response is… golf. It is a resort retreat that cost $440,000 and included spa treatments and banquets, along with the golf:
“The White House said on Wednesday it was “despicable” that American International Group Inc. executives spent [...]

Protection for Internet Shoppers

In Europe, legislation is being prepared to give internet shoppers more protection and to identify the better companies. The European Commission (EU) wants to implement this legislation to stimulate more competitive offerings for consumers:
“…EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva said she has proposed establishing a blacklist of unfair contract terms. She also suggested cooling off [...]

Protection for Internet Shoppers

In Europe, legislation is being prepared to give internet shoppers more protection and to identify the better companies. The European Commission (EU) wants to implement this legislation to stimulate more competitive offerings for consumers:
“…EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva said she has proposed establishing a blacklist of unfair contract terms. She also suggested cooling off [...]

A New Fare System for Air Travel

The present system of pricing air travel may be antiquated. Airlines are developing new ways to price air travel and increase profitability. American Airlines will be offering an ‘a la carte’ fare system:
“…Starting next year, American, which led a stampede by U.S. carriers to charge customers for checking even a single suitcase, plans [...]

Warning Labels on Cold Medication

It is a small concession from the drug industry. The drug manufacturers are acknowledging that children under that age of four should not be given cold medication:
“…The drug makers said they will also add a warning that parents should not give antihistamines to children to make them sleepy. These are allergy-relief medications often found [...]

Spam Visits DogReader

In the time since Chris Pirillo asked me to start posting articles here, spam has been a constant. There is not a single day during which there is a lull in the spam. Today is a milestone of sorts. DogReader has passed thirty one thousand (31,000) spam messages.
In order to put this [...]

The International Community Watches

While President Bush’s domestic poll numbers drop to new lows, the international community watches the American election process. The public image of the United States has plummeted in recent years and Americans are hoping that this will be corrected by a new administration.
The election process, however, has not booster the American image. [...]

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