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Japan user marks Twitter's 20 billionth 'tweet'
-  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:37:00 GMT
Twitter, the social networking site that allows users to say something in 140 characters or less, passed another milestone on Saturday with the sending of tweet number 20 billion.
VA set to spend billions on IT
-  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT
The U.S. Veterans Administration is making upward of $12 billion in IT contracts available to businesses over the next five years, as part of an effort to modernize its operations.
They're (almost) here: Android tablets to rock the market
-  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT
Android isn't just for smartphones anymore. Google's mobile operating system is coming to tablets that could rival the iPad in portability and usefulness for business.
PCs can kill. Here's how to survive
-  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT
Working as a computer columnist is dangerous work. Living on the cutting edge of technology is fun, but it's an edge that cuts both ways -- it's a life-threatening lifestyle, according to new research.
How to steal corporate secrets in 20 minutes: Ask
-  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:00 GMT
A few companies in the Fortune 500 need to upgrade their Web browsers. And while they're at it, a little in-house training on social engineering wouldn't be a bad idea, either.
Terry Childs is denied motion for retrial
-  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:15:00 GMT
The former San Francisco network administrator who refused to hand over passwords for one of the city's networks was denied a new trial on Friday and is expected to be sentenced Aug. 6, a spokeswoman for the district attorney's office said.
User virtualization – the key to successful desktop virtualization
-  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:45:00 GMT
For companies deploying desktop virtualization, the main criteria for evaluating the success of the project is the end-user experience, according to a recent survey of 1,500 IT executives.

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Sophos Computer Security - Defending against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, and policy abuse
Windows Exploit and Default Passwords put Critical Infrastructure at Risk
-  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Z
Critical Infrastructure Caught Exposed by Widely Available Default Passwords and Questionable Guidance
Data protection laws too lax, Sophos survey reveals
-  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:44:50 Z
87% of survey respondents say organisations should be forced to disclose data breaches.
Zero-Day vulnerability allows USB malware to run automatically, Sophos reports
-  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:23:32 Z
Stuxnet rootkit spreads even if Windows Autoplay and Autorun are disabled.
USA extends lead as top spamming nation as European output rises, Sophos reports
-  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:32:11 Z
The UK jumps from ninth to fourth place in the 'Dirty Dozen' of spam-relaying countries.
Sophos K-12 Customers Stay Ahead of the Security Curve
-  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:13:41 Z
Sophos K-12 Customers Stay Ahead of the Security Curve

Computing security news from Symantec, a world leader in AntiVirus, Anti-Spyware, and Endpoint Security
New Lead-Safe Practices to Increase Home-Remodeling Costs
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RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—(MCT)—Local contractors say a controversial new federal safety rule will increase home-remodeling costs in Manatee County, Florida, but by how much is a matter of debate. Beginning October 1, 2010, contractors will be required to take additional…

Pricing Your Kitchen Remodel – 5 Factors to Keep in Mind
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RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—Homeowners who are looking to remodel their kitchen should keep the following factors—that can significantly affect the price of their remodel—in mind as they begin to make plans to upgrade their kitchen.

According to Kitchen Tune-Up,…

With Retirement Funds Low, Lifestyle Downgrades Ahead
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RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—(MCT)—If you’re a baby boomer, the odds are high that you’ll exhaust your retirement savings after 10 or 20 years of retirement, according to the latest Retirement Readiness Rating report released by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.…

How to Budget for Home Maintenance
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RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—New homeowners oftentimes stretch themselves financially when having to pay the initial costs that come with purchasing a home. While it is important to focus on these preliminary expenses, homeowners must be aware of the financial

Around the Home: Planning Ahead Can Trim Grocery Costs
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RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—(MCT)—Spending smarter on food is a great idea. Problem is, most supermarket-shopping strategies are overwhelming and time-consuming. Saving doesn’t have to be that hard. Start with a few techniques and watch your food spending plummet.

The…

Real Estate Incentives Out of Style among Price-Focused Shoppers
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RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—(MCT)—Government cash didn’t help John Foley and Cindy Case sell their Minneapolis house before the federal home buyer’s tax credit expired at the end of April, so the couple decided to take matters into their own hands.

75 Percent of Nation’s Top Metro Areas Post Increasing Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2010
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RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties released its Midyear 2010 Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report, which shows 154 of the 206 U.S. metropolitan areas with a population of 200,000 or more posted year-over-year increases in foreclosure…


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