Saturday, November 21, 2009

internet

Hackers Leak E-mails, Stoke Climate Debate

Servers at a major UK climate change research center were hacked, stoking furor over leaked emails. more >>

Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online

Banned products are readily available, researchers say more >>

Your Prying Eyes: Switzerland Vs. Google Street View

Strict rules on personal privacy have pitted the country against Google's visual street cataloging. more >>

The Great Rebalancing Debate

One website says it can provide clarity. more >>

The Internet and Americans' Resistance to Leadership

Americans have always been reluctant to grant anyone the right to tell us what to do. more >>

Chinese Agencies Fight for Control of "World of Warcraft"

Regulators from competing government agencies struggle for control over a popular online game. more >>

Internet Believers: Pastors Open Online Churches

Online congregations offer sermons, private prayer chats with pastors and virtual gathering places. more >>

The Internet Could Produce More Financially Equal Societies

Technology is found to play a large role in wealth inheritance. more >>

Butler University Drops Suit Against Student Blogger

Jess Zimmerman was sued for allegedly making libelous statements about school officials on his blog. more >>

Health Buzz: House Plan May Tackle Long-Term Care for Seniors and Other Health News

Visiting your doctor online to save time and money; making tough decisions on breast cancer surgery more >>

Visiting Your Doctor Online Is a Virtual Reality

Technologies that let patients consult with physicians via the Web are spreading rapidly. more >>

Internet Set for Change With Non-English Addresses

Out of 1.6 billion Internet users, more than half use languages based on alphabets other than Latin. more >>

Looking for Online Privacy in the Clouds

How to Profit From Your Passion

A new book demystifies Facebook and Twitter and explains how to cash in on what you love. more >>

University of Nevada Cuts E-Mail System

With so many free E-mail providers on the Web, the university eliminates its free service for students. more >>

How Would Einstein Use E-mail?

Letter writers of yore had same correspondence patterns as E-mail users today. more >>

ACORN Story Shows How Internet Reporting Is Beating the New York Times

ACORN story shows how new media is trumping the mainstream press. more >>

Health Buzz: Skin Cancer Drug Shows Promise and Other Health News

7 things to know before logging on for counseling; kids under 10 will need two swine flu shots. more >>

7 Things To Know Before Logging on for Counseling

Websites offering counseling are springing up, but ask some questions before signing on. more >>

Med Students Posting Unprofessional Messages: Survey

Patient privacy was violated in some instances, schools admit more >>

3 Ways to Keep Kids From Texting While Driving

Setting a good example—and setting rules—may save lives. more >>

Health Buzz: Sugary Drink Tax and Other Health News

Abortion and the healthcare debate; the pros and cons of online personal health records. more >>

Time to Switch to an Online Personal Health Record?

Google, Microsoft, and others are offering Internet-based records to help you manage your health. more >>

Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet

Study found 138 sites that sold them illegally, without a prescription more >>

Study Finds Prime Time On the Internet is 11 P.M.

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