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How To Tag People In Facebook @You
2009-09-15 15:33:00
Facebook has rolled out its much awaited new feature of tagging people. Lets just say Twitter is happy with this and just to make it a tad different from them, Facebook has removed the mention of ‘@’ symbol. Otherwise, its all the same. Instead of you having to remember the person’s name (like in Twitter), here ...
Google introduces Chrome browser
2008-09-02 04:02:00
News is rolling in of Google launching it?s own browser, called Google Chrome. Google has chosen a cool way to announce the project: through a comic book. It is little things like this that endears Google as a brand to so many of us - solid science delivered in a user-friendly way. At a time when ...
U.S. Sues Maker of Body-Armor Material
2008-06-09 20:58:00
From DefenseNews.com, by Antonie Boessenkool (via Blackwater Newswletter) Honeywell International is facing a lawsuit by the United States claiming that the company knew Zylon Shield, which Honeywell made and sold as the as the key ballistic material in bullet-proof vests, degraded in hot and humid conditions but didn’t tell the maker of the vests, Armor Holdings, ...
Presidential Race Boils Down to 15 States
2008-06-09 17:12:00
From AOL.com, by Charles Babington (AP)While many people will work on their tans this summer, or on summer reading lists or on not working too hard, two exceptions - John McCain and Barack Obama - and their underlings will be working. Working industriously on an election that only one can win. With 11 weeks to the start ...
DHS to Upgrade Homeland Security Network
2008-06-09 04:17:00
From DHS Release Washington ? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it is taking steps to enhance its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN). Known as HSIN Next Generation (NextGen), the enhancement will provide a secure and trusted national platform for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information sharing and collaboration between federal, state, local, ...
Mozilla Firefox 3 final June 2008
2008-06-08 20:57:00
We’ve all just updated to Firefox 3 RC2, just a matter of days ago thanks to the Firefox Download Day. Mozilla announced a while ago that the final version will be released during June 2008, so it’s almost here and after testing RC2, I’m sure everyone’s excited! The Mozilla team announced a number of exciting functions, which ...
Nokia, then RIM, then Apple in World Smartphone Rankings
2008-06-08 07:42:00
Apple is a far number two in the U.S. and takes a dive to number three in the world smartphone market where Nokia reigns. For an ordinary manufacturer, Apple is making a good show after only a year in the cellphone industry but, then, Apple is no ordinary manufacturer. The Apple iPhone may be the ...
By: PMP Today
Hometown Grieves Loss of FBI Agent Killed on Duty
2008-06-07 17:53:00
  From NYTimes.com, by Richard G. Jones, photo: Robert Stolarik  POTTSTOWN, Pa., April 12 ? A bagpipe wailed. A siren droned. Police motorcycles revved. And within moments a procession was under way to carry Barry Lee Bush ? the F.B.I. agent who was killed last week while staking out bank robbers in central New Jersey ? to ...
Gmail introduces Superstars for organising your emails!
2008-06-06 17:21:00
Gmail Labs have been working hard to initiating some changes to Gmail. The latest addition is Superstars, Superstars allows users to mark emails with up to 12 different coloured shaped icons.   Click on the star button on a message repeatedly to cycle through all the Superstar choices. Looks like Superstars is more a visual indicator than ...
?eBill of Rights? Proposed by Liberty Coalition
2008-06-06 09:12:00
From Liberty Coalition Release   Transpartisan Alliance Seeks Internet Privacy/Security Guarantees; Demands Government and Business ?Stand Up and Play Right? (Washington, DC) … A broad range of advocacy organizations, ranging from the Rutherford Institute and the Equal Justice Alliance to the International Association of Whistleblowers, are uniting in support of a newly drafted eBill of Rights, created to ...
GO MEGAPIXEL - 10% Off All Megapixel IP Cameras
2008-06-05 12:28:00
During June and July, Network Webcams will be offering all Megapixel IP cameras with a Mega 10% off in the UK and Europe. With prices now starting at just £258 / ?338 + vat, it’s never been a better time to take advantage of the benefits Megapixel IP cameras have to offer. So, why Megapixel? Megapixel cameras ...
Sony expands its 360° Dome SNC-RX Series
2008-06-04 12:37:00
Sony have recently announced two new cameras for their 360° IP dome camera SNC-RX series. Joining the original Sony SNC-RX550 is the new SNC-RX530 and SNC-RX570. These will offer the same key features as all cameras in the SNC-RX series: Highly sensitive 1/4 type Exwave HAD CCD imaging sensor DEPA Intelligent video analytics providing intelligent motion and ...
Microsoft and HP Join Hands. Live Search Toolbar to be Released Soon!
2008-06-03 12:14:00
According to Microsoft, it has reached a deal with HP (Hewlett Packard) under which the latter will be installing Live Search Toolbar on all HP Consumer PCs starting in 2009. (...)
Fire nukes 9000 servers!
2008-06-02 21:32:00
A good mate of mine posted this link to me early this morning while I was getting ready for work. I really wanted to post it right then, but unfortunately didn’t have the time, so here it is now. Houston, TX (AHN) — An explosion Saturday evening at a Texas-based, privately held server hosting provider has ...
How Controls-Intelligent is your company?
2008-06-02 21:10:00
My friends in the governance, risk and compliance world tell me that this year?s major industry conferences like SAP GRC 2008, COLLABORATE-08 and ASUG 2008 all point in one direction as far as continuous controls monitoring goes ? companies are hungry for an end-to-end approach that goes beyond separation of duties (SoD) and Sarbanes Oxley ...
IP Camera Finder Tool Launches
2008-06-02 16:11:00
Network Webcams today launched its new Camera Finder Tool which makes it easier than ever to locate and choose the most appropriate camera depending on your needs. The IP Camera Finder, available now both in the UK and Europe, and in the United States, makes choosing an IP camera as simple as a few mouse clicks. Our ...
Google Servers Estimated to Cross more than 200,000 Mark. 'Behemoth' Indeed
2008-06-02 11:30:00
At the Google I/O Conference, according to news.com, Google lifted the iron curtains and gave a sneak peak of the Google Data Center Operations. (...)
Firefox Download Day
2008-06-01 09:34:00
The folks over at Mozilla are trying to set a Guinness World Record for the most software downloads in a 24 hour period. At the time of writing, the date for D-Day had not been announced. I quite like the idea, millions of people download Firefox 3 in one day (so far there are just under ...
Google AdSense Finally Now in FeedBurner!
2008-05-31 14:26:00
Since the day, Google acquired FeedBurner, there had been rumors floating all around that AdSense units might be provided on FeedBurner. (...)
The Security Breakfast Series NY - June 9
2008-05-29 22:04:00
Securing Energy & Chemical Infrastructure Solutions to Fortify Production and Transport June 9, 2008 8am-8:30am Breakfast and Networking 8:30-9:30am Panel Discussion The Harvard Club 35 West 44th Street New York Please RSVP to Gordon Platt gplatt@gothammediaventures.com- Join the Security Breakfast Linkedin Network Link to http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1-00508/4A0F035EC21E Moderator Scott Greiper Managing Director Legend Merchant Group Panelists Gianni Arcaini CEO Duos Technologies Skip Elliott Vice President of Public Safety and Environment CSX Transportation Brian Noone Chief Security Officer Keyspan Corporation Joe Tadrick Protective Security Advisory Department ...
Reality Show Will Document Homeland Security
2008-05-29 07:36:00
From HollywoodReporter.com, by James Hibberd A new ABC unscripted series will take an unprecedented look behind the scenes at the government’s fight against terrorism. The network has ordered 11 hours of “Border Security USA” from executive producer Arnold Shapiro (”Big Brother”). Shot on location throughout the United States, the series will focus on the efforts of border ...
Wordpress turns 5 years old today!
2008-05-27 01:52:00
Happy Birthday Wordpress! Today sees Wordpress turning 5 years old, it’s amazing to see how things has progressed since the first origonal release of version 0.7. In celebration, they are throwing a party in San Francisco, you’re able to see the full details on Facebook. We’re having a Cape Town meet for Wordpress on Wednesday and on ...
Microsoft Shutting Down Live Search Books and Live Search Academic projects
2008-05-26 12:09:00
According to the MSN Live Search Blog, the Live Search Books service from Microsoft is shutting down. (...)
Chinese Cellphone Makers on the Rise
2008-05-24 04:29:00
Handset makers from China are increasing their market share and topped other countries in growth from 2006 to 2007. Haier and ZTE were the fasting growing handset makers, both based in China. Another Chinese company, Huawei was fifth. Next year, you can expect Apple to be in the top list. Haier is now the number ...
By: PMP Today
Being Part of a Global Discussion
2008-05-23 21:06:00
Faithful readers will know we aren?t terribly shy about singing our own praises as appropriate ? but that we?d much rather talk about best practices for businesses trying to manage myriad risks and operate efficiently in a global economy. Luckily for us, today we get to do both. As some of you probably know, ...
Microsoft Eying to Introduce Advertising in Live Search Mobile!
2008-05-23 13:32:00
Last week I had informed our readers about the new features Microsoft had rolled out for its 'Live Search for Mobile'. (...)
Anti-Trust Scrutiny Looms Over Google-Yahoo! Partnership!
2008-05-23 10:24:00
Our readers would probably remember that I had informed them about a possible partnership between Google and Yahoo! where Google was supposed to let Yahoo! (...)
Broadcast Software Demos, Tutorial Videos, Online-help videos with Youtube
2008-05-23 08:47:00
YouTube generation has been coined as the group of internet users who are making use of today?s technology of video sharing with the ease of personal video uploading. Its strong traffic and intuitive video could help you to promote your products in a quick way. May 23, 2008 ? Wondershare Software, the ...
Save a bundle of cash with Shopping Notes
2008-05-21 11:45:00
Never miss a sale again, get alerts when prices drop! Shopping Notes is shopping bookmark powered with price watch engine. Enjoy these benefits that your browser’s bookmark can’t offer: Bookmark any products with image and price View and organize bookmarks all on one page Get alerts whenever price changes Refresh prices instantly with one click The process is simple, find your ...
Google All Set To Accept Third-Party Tags On Content Network!
2008-05-20 12:08:00
Google is finally ready to open up and accept third-party advertising tags. (...)
After-ASUG Analysis
2008-05-19 21:49:00
As many of you no doubt know, SAP just hosted its Americas User Group, ASUG-SAPPHIRE in Orlando. Several of our client companies were in attendance ? along with some little birdies who?ve been good enough to share on-the-ground reports with us on just what went on. It?s been energizing for us to hear about ...
Microsoft Opens Talks WithYahoo! Again, Perhaps With an Eye on Search Techn
2008-05-19 10:54:00
Microsoft is at it again! In a statement released on Sunday, May 18, it put before Yahoo! a new deal that does not seek to acquire all of Yahoo. (...)
Google Becomes a Broadcaster! Will Webcast Google Factory Tour of Search!
2008-05-17 15:06:00
This time Google goes a step further and is all set to broadcast the "Google Factory Tour of Search" live on Monday, May 19, 2008. (...)
Top Mexican Cops Being Assassinated
2008-05-17 06:14:00
Officer Down: Mexican Federal Police Chief Edgar Millan Gomez Mexico: Examining Cartel War Violence Through a Protective Intelligence Lens (STRATFOR) By Fred Burton and Scott Stewart Mexico?s long and violent drug cartel war has recently intensified. The past week witnessed the killings of no fewer than six senior police officials. One of those killed was Edgar Millan Gomez, ...
The Future of GRC
2008-05-17 00:52:00
Is GRC a market category, or a set of features & functions within other existing market categories? That?s a debate for Industry analysts, which is what they do best. Frankly, I?m not sure Global 2000 companies are that worried about it. I think what they are concerned about is how to better ...
DHS Awards $844 Million to Secure Critical Infrastructure
2008-05-16 20:08:00
From DHS Release  WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today more than $844 million in grant awards as part of its Infrastructure Protection Activities (IPA) grant program.  Grant awards will strengthen security at ports and enhance transit, trucking and intercity bus systems.  Funds provided will be used to prevent, protect against, respond ...
Google Adds 10 more languages to 'Google Translate'
2008-05-16 15:55:00
Last week I had informed my readers about the launch of Google' translation service known as Google Translate. (...)
Osama Cutting Message on Israel?s 60th
2008-05-16 08:04:00
From ABCnews.com  An radical jihadist Web site has announced that a new message from al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is forthcoming. A banner announcing the message says he will address the 60th anniversary of Israel. His message is titled, “The reasons for the struggle in the remembrance of the 60th anniversary of the rising of the ...
FBI Releases Preliminary Statistics for Law Enforcement Officers Killed in
2008-05-16 04:30:00
From FBI Release According to preliminary statistics released today by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 57 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty during 2007. Geographically, 31 of the victim officers were killed in the South, nine in the West, nine in the Midwest, and seven in the Northeast. One ...
Imagine: BlackBerry Thunder in Korea
2008-05-15 20:49:00
Hold your horses, the Thunder hasn’t launched yet no matter where you are in the globe, even if you were in hi-tech Korea. Koreans are known for their advanced wireless lifestyle and, finally, they will get a chance to try out being a CrackBerry. The reason is the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Korea ...
By: PMP Today
Afrigator Beta 2 makes me proudly South African
2008-05-15 02:08:00
After being contacted to beta test the release of the new Afrigator website, I decided to make a point of looking around the website for new features as well as setup my new tracking code and get under way with things. I’ve noticed a couple interesting things: In general, the home page of the site has changed ...
Congress Reports on Major Event Security
2008-05-14 23:58:00
From Congressional Release May 13, 2008 (WASHINGTON) ? Today, the Majority Staff of the Committee on Homeland Security, Chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), released a comprehensive report examining homeland security challenges for mass gatherings.  The report, entitled ?Public Health, Safety, and Security for Mass Gatherings? details 30 recommendations for what should be done by ...
Hot Career Opportunity
2008-05-14 23:46:00
Director of Sales (tactical laser company) Company              Manufacturer of military-grade laser sights for weapons             Location:               Rochest-er, NY Reports to:            CEO Salary:                    Competitive; please contact for details Contact:                 Mike Morone, mmorone@worldleadersjobs.com (585) 399-0653 Challenge We have the best products in the market. As Sales Director, how would you increase sales by double-digits? Our client manufactures weapons-mounted laser sights and tactical lighting equipment. These products save ...
Steve Ballmer?s Laptop
2008-05-13 22:03:00
Hrm, I wonder what laptop Microsoft’s CEO uses… This is a post from: iMod.co.za
Wondershre will release DemoCreator V2.1 this week!
2008-05-13 14:08:00
With many customers’ requirements, Wondershare spent about 2 months to develop the significant feature of publish to AVI format videos. This impressive feature enable end users to publish and share the videos on the most popular video websites, Youtube, Myspace and so on.     DemoCreator records the computer on-screen activities and generate to video tutorials, presentations, training materials for sharing and training. The new feature of publish ...
Amatomu rank drops, but traffic remains?
2008-05-11 12:38:00
I was interested to see that my Amatomu rank had dropped 30 or so positions over the past several days, yet my traffic has remained the same? I’m not sure if Amatomu is running a new algorithm to determine ranking positions, but it just seems rather strange that my rank would drop so much, but my ...
Gizmondo: Return of the Prodigal?
2008-05-10 20:44:00
We here at PMPToday have no idea what all the fuss was about. So a couple of Swedes ad come up with an idea of putting GPRS and GPS on a gaming console, so what? Now we hear that Carl Freer, the non-embezzling co-owner of Gizmondo’s parent company, Tiger Telemantics, will release a new version ...
By: PMP Today
Paul Bremer to Al Jazeera, ?The system was not working?
2008-05-09 08:50:00
From Al Jazeera Paul Bremer was appointed by George Bush, the US president, as head of the Coalition Provisional Authority immediately after the invasion of the country by US-led forces, taking up his position on May 11, 2003, until June 2004 when limited sovereignty was restored. As part of Al Jazeera’s special series War Without End, ...
SIMable Makes Unlocking 3G GSM Phones ?A Piece of Cake?
2008-05-08 20:04:00
Apparently a company called SIMable has come up with a little chip that they call the “10-second solution” for unlocking carrier GSM handsets(wow iPhone porn again). According to the folks with this unlocking method you won’t risk screwing with your warranty only thing you may require to do is just punch a hole in the ...
Google Launches 'Google Translate'- A translation service for Hindi! Namast
2008-05-07 17:24:00
Google has announced the launch of 'Google Translate', a translation service targeted specifically for Hindi. (...)
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