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Submission + - Google logo error!

Submitted by Bobshush on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @11:28PM

Bobshush writes: As you should know by now, Google has the wonderful practice of creating custom logos for holidays and other random events throughout the year. However, it seems that they've screwed up for Valentines day by misspelling their name. Check it out at google.com. Googe?

Submission + - Microsoft Outlaws 3rd Party IM Clients

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @11:14PM

An anonymous reader writes: With the latest update to the MSN Instant Messenger client, now called Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft has required all users to sign a new contract which among other things forbids the use of 3rd party instant messenger clients to connect to the MSN messenger service, such as the AJAX Meebo client, Gaim, and Trillian among others. Worth noting, they do provide a list of authorized 3rd party clients, such as Yahoo Messenger, that are allowed access to the service.

Excerpt: "In using the service, you may not use any unauthorized third party software or service to access the Microsoft instant messaging network currently known as the .NET Messenger service."

Submission + - Open Source Wii Modchip To Come in Two Weeks

Submitted by

MBrichacek

on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @10:23PM

MBrichacek writes: "Wiip is a hardware mod for the Wii system that will allow the user to boot backup discs. This mod works by utilizing a cheap and simple micro controller that communicates with the serial port of the Wii's hybrid DVD drive and overrides certain parts of the media's data stream. The most important part of this project, is that it is open source! This chip will be much cheaper than other chips costing only $20. For the extra geeky among us, the instructions will be posted so that you can make one yourself for under $10 in parts."

Submission + - 14 HP Company Secrets from a former employee

Submitted by rob101 on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @08:50PM

rob101 writes: A former Hewlett-Packard worker could barely wait for their non-disclosure-agreement to end so they could spill 14 company secrets to The Consumerist. Full article at the Consumerist. This article details secrets about HP printers, how to get past the voice prompt system, HP cartridges and warranty information.

Submission + - Kansas abandons "intelligent design" in s

Submitted by joe90 on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @08:46PM

joe90 writes: Kansas has repealed public school science guidelines questioning the theory of evolution that brought the state international ridicule, but educators aren't sure how long it will be before the decision is overturned. The State Board of Education approved new, evolution-friendly science standards with a 6-4 vote Tuesday, replacing ones that questioned the theory and had the support of "intelligent design" advocates.

Submission + - Bill to store all ISP activity indefinitely

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @07:48PM

An anonymous reader writes: Once again government uses the boogie man of child pornography to propose the most draconian internet legislation to date. ISP's would be required to store indefinitely all user online data or face prison. http://www.infowars.com/articles/bb/internet_congr ess_wants_monitor_all_emails_ims.htm

Submission + - Why are the children of conservatives so wild?

Submitted by stabiesoft on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @05:22PM

stabiesoft writes: I've noticed over the years the more conservative a household is, the wilder the kids. Here again, we have uber-conservative Scalia's daughter driving drunk with the kids. http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/02/14/scalia.daughter. ap/index.html The Bush daughter's have been nailed, Jeb's daughter, the list goes on.

Submission + - Teacher convicted for porn pop-ups

Submitted by

jlorenzatti

on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @04:16PM

jlorenzatti writes: "A substitute teacher in Winham Connecticut was convicted of exposing her students to pornography through pop-ups occurring on her classroom computer .

This story raises an interesting discussion:

Where does the responsibility lay for spyware/adware/viruses/porn pop-ups not occuring on a network? Is it the user, the IT Department, or both?"

Submission + - The Top 12 Movies that Were Ahead of Their Time

Submitted by

Alex Billington

on Wednesday February 14, 2007 @03:37PM

Alex Billington writes: "What makes a movie years down the road be referred to as ahead of its time? It's the visual effects and technical achievements that the filmmakers implemented, from the miniatures in Star Wars to the time-freezing camera system in The Matrix, these movies were vastly ahead of their time. FirstShowing.net has comprised a comprehensive list of the top 12 movies in history that were ahead of their time, ranging from Psycho and 2001 to The Matrix."

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