Archive for March, 2009

This computer worm is no April Fools’ joke | Tips to protect your computer (Orlando Sentinel)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Personal computers and laptops already infected with Conficker could automatically be linked to the servers operated by the hackers. Cyber security experts are warning that a new variation of Conficker, a fast-spreading computer worm also known as Downadup, could attack millions of computers on Wednesday — April Fool’s Day.

Microsoft Marketplace drops developer update fees, adds Facebook support and more (Mobile Burn)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Microsoft has announced that it will not charge developers for updates to software applications submitted to Windows Marketplace, the company’s mobile application store. Developers will be allowed to make updates throughout their software’s life-cycle for no additional charge.

US Vice President Biden Embarrassed by Daughter’s Cocaine Use (Novinite.com)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The White House has been shaken Monday by allegations that the daughter of Vice-President, Joseph Biden, is a cocaine user. The news was reported by the British “The Times.”

Pedro Zamora: from ‘Real World’ to real legend (Baltimore Sun)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

A movie about the cast member reflects reality television’s growth: Its stories are now informing scripted projects. When “The Real World” premiered in 1992 on MTV, it created a standard in reality television: It cooped up Mormons and gay people and crude bike messengers and splayed their tiny culture wars on TV.

Dubai Studio City Partners with Desert Door Productions to Host Screening of ‘Journey to Mecca’ (Zawya)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Dubai: 31 March, 2009 - Dubai Studio City Dubai Studio City , a member of TECOM Investments, today announced it will host an exclusive screening of ‘Journey to Mecca’ for media and potential sponsors in association with Desert Door Productions.

State, Federal Regulators Offer Criteria For DOE Smart Grid Stimulus Funding (ElectricNet)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

State and federal regulators recently outlined a list of criteria for the Department of Energy to consider when it starts providing grant and other funding for Smart Grid projects under the 2009 stimulus bill.

Xcel Energy continues smart-grid project (KOAA-TV Colorado Springs - Pueblo)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Xcel Energy continues to lay the foundation for what is thought to be the nation’s first “smart-grid” city. The utility has installed about 15,000 residential “smart meters” in Boulder and is looking for 10,000 more households willing to let Xcel put in more of them.

Cloris Leachman, a 6-year-old at 82 (The Record and Herald News)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Leachman will sign her autobiography in Ridgewood.

Dan Kaminsky Collaborates With Honeynet Project to Mitigate Threat From Conficker Worm (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

IOActive, a leading provider of application and smart grid security services, and The Honeynet Project, a non profit security research group, today announced the release of a scanning tool designed to detect machines infected with the Conficker Worm.

Microsoft Names Mobile Apps Store Partners (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Microsoft on Monday announced more than two dozen partners for its upcoming Windows Marketplace for Mobile, including EA Mobile, Pandora, and Netflix.