School Districts Ponder Using Bond Funds for Tech Buys
Using construction funds to buy iPads
Science & Technology
Lanza's Computer Found Smashed to Pieces
Could make it difficult to find data that might explain reasons for shootings
America's War on Children Abroad
176 dead in Pakistan, while children with "hostile intent" targeted in Afghanistan
Toyota Fined $17 Million by Feds
Accused of not promptly recalling vehicles over issue with floor mats jamming accelerators
Merck, GE to Collaborate on Alzheimer's Drug
Will work together to identify patients who might benefit from experimental treatment
No Link Between Autism and Planned Violence
Keep in mind during the alleged "discussion" of mental health reform
Swedish Students Riot Over Instagram Rumors
Anonymous account asked for tips on the sexual activities of 13 and 14 year-old girls
Toyota Fined Over Failure to Promptly Report Safety Issues
Given the maximum penalty of $17.4 million
British Court to Rule on Whether Young Boy Should Have Radiation Treatment For Cancer
The boy's mother objects to further treatment
Judge Denies Apple's Request For Injunction Against Samsung Smartphones
Apple has already been awarded $1.05 billion in damages
Instagram Wants the Rights to Sell Users' Photos Without Notification
Users have until January 16 to opt out
Michigan School Official Apologizes to State Reps
Insulted the two politicians on twitter, calling one a "mental midget" and the other a "moron"
NASA Slams Spacecraft Into Moon
You'd do it, too, if you had a few billion to burn
Snoopy Joe Biden Accidentally Inspired PGP Encryption
He so creeped out Phil Zimmerman that the developer dropped business plans and gave the software away for free
China Seeks To Block Communications Encryption
Governments don't like privacy any more than they like freedom
Hollywood Hacker Sentenced to 10 Years
Broke into e-mail accounts of several female celebrities and posted revealing photos on the Internet
Study: We Have All the Farmland We Need
Conflicting with other population studies, says we could actually reduce the amount of land the world takes up for agriculture
Canadian Child Denied Medical Treatment over Alternative Care
Mother took him for "unapproved" treatment in the United States
Morgan Stanley Fined $5 Million over Facebook IPO Leaks
Accused of telling some insiders about revenue problems at social media company, but not the general public
SLAPP Law Invoked in Attempt to Dismiss Climate Change Libel Suit
Claims lawsuit attempt to stifle opinions
Philippine Congress Approves Birth Control Bill
Intended to approve access for the poor, has been tied up in battle with Catholic church
Iran's Supreme Leader Joins Facebook
Even though Facebook and other social media outlets are technically blocked in the country
Google Close to Deal on Patent Dispute
Deal with regulators would also shut down anti-trust investigation
Progress Falters in Battle Against Malaria
Death rate has fallen, but so have use of nets, pesticides to stop spread
Ten-Nation Study Shows No Relationship Between Video Games and Murder
Nations who sell more video games per capita actually see less violence
iPhone 5 Sales To Top 2 Million in China Over Weekend
Device launched Friday on the mainland
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Anthrax Exposure
Maybe it will stop cranks from mailing white powder to people
Misidentification of School Shooter Led to Social Media Harassment
Twitter spam, angry Facebook pages, et cetera
Climate Change Skeptics Find Extreme Weather More Convincing than Scientists
Experience trumps expertise
CDC: Secondhand Smoke from Nearby Apartments a Hazard
Sounds like more Nanny State regulations incoming
