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 How Not to Respond to an Oil Spill (Video)
 The Rachel Maddow Show
Rachel Maddow talks with Michael Bloom, Tulane University professor of coastal marsh ecology, as they look at conditions on Caminada Bay on Grand Isle off the coast of Louisiana.
Science vs. the Bible: Reconciling Genesis and the Big Bang
 Lauren Green
God created the universe in six days. Science says it took 15 billion years. How to reconcile those numbers? If you're Gerald Schroeder, the answer is simple: Do the math. The math, however, is not so simple.
FCC Asked to Monitor "Hate Speech," "Misinformation" Online
 Matthew Lasar
Over thirty organizations want the Federal Communications Commission to open up a probe on "hate speech" and "misinformation" in media.
Microsoft's Orwellian Tracking System Goes Public
 Lawrence Latif
Developer of cute software Microsoft has publically released a tagging system that will allow users to leave a breadcrumb trail for the firm, its advertisers and just about anyone else to follow.
Proposed Bill Would Require IDs for US Prepaid Cell Phones
 Matthew Zuras
Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator John Cornyn have proposed a piece of legislation that would require consumers to present an ID before purchasing a prepaid cell phone, and would force direct providers to keep those customers' information on file for 18 months after deactivation.
Privacy Fears Mount as “Minority Report” Ad Targeting Grows
 Agence France-Presse
In the quest for better targeted advertising, marketers are using high-tech tools that can pinpoint a person's location, demographics and habits, raising the hackles of privacy activists. Online or in the shopping mall, these efforts are becoming more prevalent.
Eircom to Cut Broadband Over Illegal Downloads
 John Collins
Eircom will from today begin a process that will lead to cutting off the broadband service of customers found to be repeatedly sharing music online illegally.
Apple Passes Microsoft as No. 1 in Tech
 Miguel Helft & Ashlee Vance
Wall Street has called the end of an era and the beginning of the next one: The most important technology product no longer sits on your desk but rather fits in your hand.
RFID Chip Implanted Into Man Gets Computer Virus
 BBC
Researchers have found that implanted identity chips can pick up computer viruses.
Danger in the Internet Cafe?
 Leanne Yohemas
There's a potential threat lurking in your internet café, say University of Calgary computer science researchers. It's called Typhoid adware and works in similar fashion to Typhoid Mary, the first identified healthy carrier of typhoid fever who spread the disease to dozens of people in the New York area in the early 1900s.
Expedia Adds "Gay-Welcoming" to List of Searchable Amenities
 Sean O'Neill
Today Expedia has added a filter for gay-welcoming hotels in its main search tool. As of today, there's a new amenity to choose from: "LGBT-welcoming." It's listed along with other options, such as "air conditioning" and "fitness equipment."
Virtual Reality Used to Transfer Men's Minds Into a Woman's Body
 Ian Sample
Scientists have transferred men's minds into a virtual woman's body in an experiment that could enlighten the prejudiced and shed light on how humans distinguish themselves from others.
Facebook Founder Called Trusting Users “Dumb Fucks”
 Andrew Orlowski
Loveable Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg called his first few thousand users "dumb fucks" for trusting him with their data, published IM transcripts show. Facebook hasn't disputed the authenticity of the transcript.
Google Says It Mistakenly Collected Data on Web Usage
 Jessica E. Vascellaro
Google Inc. said an internal investigation has discovered that the roving vans the company uses to create its online mapping services were mistakenly collecting data about websites people were visiting over wireless networks.
Facebook Loses Friends as Privacy Campaign Grows
 Peter Walker
This week Facebook has experienced perhaps the closest thing to a crisis in its brief history, with reports of an emergency staff meeting at its California headquarters about privacy issues.
Is Your Web Cam Spying on You?
 Nina Sparano
Web cameras make it easy to keep in touch with far away friends and family. If you have a web cam on your home computer, laptop or even your cell phone, a hacker can be lurking, just waiting for a chance to gain control.
US Data Seizures at the Airport
 Michael Scott Moore
Be prepared for a search of what’s on your laptop as you cross into the United States these days.
Big Southern Eye in Search of Extraterrestrial Life
 Daniela Estrada
The construction of the world's largest telescope in the northern region of Antofagasta could make Chile an international leader in astronomy research and provide a launch pad for developing other scientific disciplines.
Morrelli & Melvin Yachts: May Newsletter
 Morrelli & Melvin Design & Engineering
Yacht designers, Morrelli & Melvin Design & Engineering, create a wide range of racing, cruising, and commercial yachts. Our engineering has been part of the winning 2010 and 1988 America's Cup yachts, Round the World and Transatlantic records, numerous World and Continental championships, and multiple industry awards.
Facebook Glitch Brings New Privacy Worries
 Jenna Wortham
For many users of Facebook, the world’s largest social network, it was just the latest in a string of frustrations. On Wednesday, users discovered a glitch that gave them access to supposedly private information in the accounts of their Facebook friends, like chat conversations.
On Tap: High-Tech Biosecurity Lab
 The News
Speaking at a press conference, Celia Alpuche Aranda, the director general of Mexico's Institute of Epidemiological Diagnostics and Research (Indre), said that this lab will be used to prevent bioterrorism and protect public health to avoid high-risk diseases from spreading.
The ACTA Copyright Treaty and Why You Should Care
 Michael Geist
After years of secrecy, the eighth round of talks aimed at drafting an international treaty called the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) recently concluded in New Zealand — and in the face of public pressure, a version of the text was subsequently made available to the public.
Police Cameras to Flood Manhattan to Prevent Attacks
 Agence France-Presse
New York officials say they could stop attacks like the attempted Times Square car bomb by expanding a controversial surveillance system so sensitive that it will pick up even suspicious behavior.
Social Networking's Evil Twin
 Associated Press
It used to be that a potential employer would call your references to see whether you'd be a good fit. But what if you showed up for an interview and the employer already knew you blew an important project at your current job, just by checking on the Web?
The iPad Won't Save Media
 Zach Roberts
So will the iPad be the savior of the news industry? Or just another $500 down the drain for this news junkie? I'm a voracious consumer of news - everything from Truthout, the Wall Street Journal to gizmodo . . . occasionally even sports.
After Ten-Year Battle, First US Offshore Wind Farm Approved
 Renee Schoof
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Wednesday approved the nation's first offshore wind farm, the 130-turbine Cape Wind project off Cape Cod, Mass., and said that the power of strong winds over the Atlantic Ocean would be an important part of the U.S. drive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Grand Miramar Puerto Vallarta Goes "Verde"
 PR.com
Grand Miramar Resort and Spa of Puerto Vallarta has announced today the property has begun to use LED lights exclusively, in an effort to reduce electric consumption and it's environmental footprint.
Why Facebook Will Kick Google's Posterior
 Kaila Colbin
Our memories of Facebook's behavioral violations are like goldfish, and they have to be: it's a self-protective mechanism. The simple truth is that, as individuals, we're stuck there.
Internet Spreads Mexico Drug Gang Fears
 Sophie Nicholson
The Internet is playing a growing role in Mexico's drug war, spreading both information and fear, at a time when many journalists have been scared into silence.
Google Street View Logs WiFi Networks, Mac Addresses
 Andrew Orlowski
Google's roving Street View spycam may blur your face, but it's got your number. The Street View service is under fire in Germany for scanning private WLAN networks, and recording users' unique Mac (Media Access Control) addresses, as the car trundles along.
Sex Ads Seen Adding Revenue to Craigslist
 Brad Stone
Craigslist, one of the most popular Web sites in the United States, is on track to increase its revenue 22 percent this year, largely from its controversial sex advertisements. That financial success is reviving scrutiny from law-enforcement officials who say the ads are still being used for illegal ends.
Digital Photocopiers Loaded With Secrets
 Armen Keteyian
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the good, old-fashioned copy machine. But advanced technology has opened a dangerous hole in data security.
Launch Party for San Francisco Bay Area’s New Latin Website
 LatinLife.com
LatinLife.com will proudly serve as the newest Latino website for the Bay Area. This community website will primarily be in English, with sprinkles of trendy Spanglish added for spice. In addition, some articles will have the option to be read in 100% Spanish.
US Government Goes High-Tech to Redesign $100 Bills
 Jeannine Aversa And Martin Crutsinger
The folks who print America's money have designed a high-tech makeover of the $100 bill. It's part of an effort to stay ahead of counterfeiters as technology becomes more sophisticated and more dollars flow overseas, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says.
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