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Demand for data puts engineers in spotlight
Engineers who run data centers are in high demand as the growth in such facilities struggles to keep up with the increasing demands of internet-era computing, the New York Times…
Mom in MySpace hoax pleads not guilty
A Missouri woman accused of contributing to a teenager's suicide by creating a fake MySpace account to taunt the girl pleaded not guilty in federal court June 16, CNET reports.…
Charging by the byte to curb internet traffic
Three of the country's largest internet service providers are threatening to clamp down on their most active subscribers by placing monthly limits on their online activity, the New York Times…
Santa Fe OKs plan for wireless, despite objections
The Santa Fe, N.M., city council has unanimously approved a plan to provide wireless internet service in libraries and other city buildings, over the objections of those who say they…
Federal trial begins in DISD technology case
The former technology chief for the Dallas Independent School District goes to trial today on charges ranging from bribery and money laundering to conspiracy, the Dallas Morning News reports. …
Yahoo seeks Google’s aid after Microsoft talks die
Yahoo Inc. became Microsoft Corp.'s takeover prey largely because Google Inc. established such a commanding lead in the Internet's lucrative search advertising market, the Associated Press reports.…
How to block cell phone spam
David Pogue, technology columnist for the New York Times, asks: "If I told you that today's eColumn would change your life, would you mind that it's sort of short?"…
Damage at Kansas State may cost $20 million
Damage from Wednesday night storms and a tornado that hit Kansas State University could exceed $20 million, the school estimates, reports U.S. News and World Report. …
Democrats offer plans to revamp schools law
Democrats are dividing into camps as they debate a new course for education policy after President Bush leaves office, reports The New York Times.…
Technology joins with tradition in teaching English
Staff members with the Ventura Unified School District's Adult and Continuing Education program and the founders of Open English share a vision, says The Ventura County Star. Both see a…