Scientists Find Black Hole's
Point of No Return
By a score of 135 to zero, scientists at MIT and Harvard have
found that a certain type of X-ray explosion common on neutron stars is never
seen around black holes, as if the gas that fuels these explosions has vanished
into a void.
How Important
Is Wikipedia In
The Grand Scheme Of Things?
Wikipedia is the center of the online encyclopedia universe. Millions of entries
on every conceivable topic makes this website an authority source that many young
students and adults turn to from all corners of the globe.
The Problem of Internet Piracy
Gains Attention
Movies, music, software programs, video games, and other content can be accessed
for free through many file-sharing networks and sites. However, the vast majority
of this shared content is protected under copyright laws, and unauthorized distribution,
also known as piracy, is illegal.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos
Exposure
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous)
cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of
the body’s internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have
worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
Online U.S.
Hispanics Are Internet
Trend Setters, Study Shows
Online Hispanics in the U.S. are "media mavens," consuming and adopting
media and technology at a higher rate than the general population, according
to new research released by Yahoo! Telemundo and Experian Simmons Research.
Computer News at ContactoMagazine.com
ContactoMagazine.com features a new channel named Computer News, where you will
find news articles on how to buy your next laptop, how to avoid spam, scams and
cookie hunters, how to protect your child from Internet predators, and much more.
Linksys Announces iPhone
Family
Of Voice Over IP Solutions
Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, unveiled its iPhone family of voice over
IP (VoIP) solutions. The iPhone family of handheld devices harnesses the power
of the Internet to enhance voice communications, integrate compelling information
services, and deliver access to multimedia. In short, Linksys iPhones voice solutions
and products give consumers the ability to do more with their phone than talk.
Internet
Safety: A Growing Concern
The exploitation of children through the Internet is an increasing concern worldwide.
In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is part of a major
effort supported by the government, schools, parents and companies to do something
about it.
Debate
Simmering in US Over Regulation of Internet
A heated debate is shaping up in Washington about
a concept some activists are calling Internet network neutrality, known more
popularly as net neutrality. At issue are calls for the U.S. government to
regulate the Internet, and, in effect, opponents say, determine which companies
get bigger shares of the profits.
Spam
and Phishing
More than a year after the CAN-SPAM Act became law, email users
say they are receiving slightly more spam in their inboxes than before, but
they are minding it less.
B2 Networks
Chooses JetPay Merchant
Services for Payments Processing
JetPay Merchant Services, LLC, an affiliate of Dallas-based payments services
company Transactional Technologies, LLC and the nation's leading provider of
the JetPay™ suite of payment transaction processing solutions, has been
retained as the exclusive provider of payment transaction processing services
for B2 Networks, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, JetPay will process all
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover card payments for event purchases
distributed by B2 Networks.
Netopia Announces Merchant Success
Bundle
Netopia, Inc., a market leader in broadband gateways and service delivery software,
today announced its Merchant Success bundle, the first solution that allows independent
sales organizations (ISOs), which act as sales agents for financial institutions
and deliver POS and credit card processing solutions, to market and sell broadband
merchant IP networks to retailers.
Infonox Launches Modular Version
of TranSending Solution
Infonox, a leading software provider of front-office and back-office automation
products, unveiled at the 2005 Electronic Transaction Association (ETA) annual
meeting and expo in Las Vegas, a modular version of its premiere back-office
automation suite, TranSending(TM).
Word Game Added to Mobile Dictionary
AcroDesign Technologies released the newest
member of its Palm OS software line, Webster’s New World™ Mobile
Dictionary. The Webster’s New World Mobile dictionary goes beyond reference
and learning with the inclusion of the classic Word Search word game.
"Freelance
Contracts in 48 Hours," a New e-Book
Paz Internet Media Ltd. has announced the immediate
release of the new e-book “Freelance Contracts in 48 Hours”,
by Itay Paz. Within its pages, freelancers of all business types will be
rewarded with the secrets that guarantee them the opportunity to generate
contracts in 48 hours.
Blogger
Brings More Voices to the Web
Google Inc. has introduced a newly designed Blogger™ that now offers
its users a suite of enhancements, including a clean, easy-to-use interface,
shared comments, author profiles, and posting via email.
Yahoo! and AT&T Wireless Announce
Launch of Yahoo! Mobile Photos
Yahoo! Inc. and AT&T Wireless have announced the launch of Yahoo! Mobile
Photos for AT&T Wireless mMode™ subscribers nationwide. AT&T Wireless
mMode customers can use the downloadable Yahoo! Mobile Photos client application
to view and share the pictures in their Yahoo! Photos account while on the go.
Mars Rover Finds Rock Resembling
Meteorites That Fell to Earth
NASA's Opportunity rover has examined an odd volcanic rock on the plains of Mars'
Meridiani Planum region with a composition unlike anything seen on Mars before,
but scientists have found similarities to meteorites that fell to Earth.
JPL Open House Takes Visitors
to the Planets
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., will hold an open house
on Sat. and Sun., May 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., taking visitors on a
virtual ride through the solar system with this year's theme, "The Spirit
of Exploration."
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