Archive for May, 2008

EUROPEANS PRACTICE COURTESY WHEN USING THEIR CELL PHONES (Dear Abby)

Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: On a recent trip to Europe I learned firsthand the meaning of the term “ugly American,” which stems partly from the loud, obnoxious voices we sometimes use in public.

Canada launches privacy probe into Facebook (AP)

AP - Canada’s federal privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into Facebook after four students complained that the popular Web site violates Canadian law by disclosing personal information to advertisers without proper consent.

Students skip slime, stink with virtual dissection (AP)

In this handout photo provided by Digital Frog International,  a screen shot is shown of a frog dissection image from a virtual dissection program that includes the frog and instructions to the student. This is part of a virtual dissection program, which could save schools money. It's also an alternative to students who find live dissection repulsive. (AP photo/Digital Frog International)AP - It’s not just concern for the squeamish biology students who wince at the feel and smell of cutting into a formaldehyde-soaked animal.

Canada students file complaint against Facebook: media (AFP)

The logo of social networking website 'Facebook' is displayed on a computer screen. Students at the University of Ottawa have filed an official complaint against Facebook, accusing the social networking website of violating Canada's privacy laws, Radio-Canada reported Saturday.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Students at the University of Ottawa have filed an official complaint against Facebook, accusing the social networking website of violating Canada’s privacy laws, Radio-Canada reported Saturday.

Hacker changes Phoenix Mars Lander Web site (AP)

AP - A spokeswoman for the Phoenix Mars Lander mission says a hacker took over the mission’s public Web site during the night and changed its lead news story.