Computer glitch hits US flights Nov 20, 2009
Last August a similar computer failure affected hundreds of flights across the US.. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays Nov 20, 2009
The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem was fixed around 10 a.m., but it was unclear how long flights would continue to be affected. Doug Church, a spokesman for the National Air Traffic Controllers Union, said controllers were still entering flight plans manually in some locations. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Midway, O'Hare flights resume schedule after FAA glitch Nov 20, 2009
The air traffic controllers union says the computer failure involved the FAAs computer centers in Salt Lake City and Atlanta that handle flight plans for air traffic throughout the country. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest, was particularly affected. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Prepare for disaster Nov 1, 2009
It could be weather related, a natural disaster, a power disruption, computer failure, employee related or even inventory not being delivered in a timely manner. The first step to avoid a devastating effect is to prepare a plan. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Prepare for disaster Oct 31, 2009
It could be weather related, a natural disaster, a power disruption, computer failure, employee related or even inventory not being delivered in a timely manner. The first step to avoid a devastating effect is to prepare a plan. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Incidents raise questions about future of cloud computing Oct 30, 2009
This month, a computer failure cut off many users of the Sidekick mobile device from large amounts of personal data, including contacts, calendars, and notes, that were stored on Microsoft servers. Microsoft and T-Mobile Inc. are the respective maker and carrier of the device. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Dave Landahl Oct 30, 2009
In case of computer failure, neighbors and waterside residents are encouraged to report any "suspicious" fishing activity to the local Fish-stapo or Brown-bass shirts. Rewards abound for snitches. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Microsoft says most Sidekick phone data recovered Oct 16, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) Microsoft said Thursday it has recovered most of the data feared lost by users of its Sidekick mobile phone, following a Microsoft server computer failure. Data such as contacts, photos and calendar entries saved on the phones and remotely at Microsoft's servers was originally thought to be destroyed, according to , a unit of , the U.S. carrier for the handset. (USA Today -- Tech)
Water Discovery on Moon Surface Spurs India's $2.5 Billion Lunar Ambition Oct 9, 2009
Scientists at ISROs Bangalore headquarters lost contact with Chandrayaan I on Aug. 29, less than halfway through a two- year mission, as higher-than-expected temperatures on the moons surface, 100 kilometers below the probes orbit, triggered a computer failure, Nair said. Chandrayaan II, slated for launch before March 2013 at a cost of $87. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Conditions combined for devastating tsunami Oct 2, 2009
And it didn't help that an international computerized system, designed for relief agencies to figure out if they needed to respond, had a computer failure that caused it to pooh-pooh the tsunami's wrath initially. "This is the kind of earthquake one would expect to be very destructive in the areas close to the epicenter, and unfortunately it was," said Stuart Weinstein, deputy director at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Earthquake's magnitude influenced by type, location Oct 2, 2009
And it didn't help that an international computerized system, designed for relief agencies to figure out if they needed to respond, had a computer failure that caused it to pooh-pooh the tsunami's wrath initially ... And it didn't help that an international computerized system, designed for relief agencies to figure out if they needed to respond, had a computer failure that caused it to pooh-pooh the tsunami's wrath initially. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Toshiba Introduces High-Capacity 640GB Portable Hard Drive for Backing Up Digital Memories and Valuable Personal Data Sep 2, 2009
"But, most people are not taking steps to ensure this valuable content is protected against computer failure. Without a backup solution, consumers have the potential for that crushing moment when they realize all of their memories, entertainment and personal data files are gone. An easy-to-use, high-capacity product such as the Toshiba Portable Hard Drive acts like an insurance policy against the loss of cherished and valuable digital memories.". Toshiba's personal storage solutions are ideal... (PR Newswire)
A Texas Judge on Trial: Closed to a Death-Row Appeal? Aug 14, 2009
They claimed that they were further slowed by computer failures, an issue on which experts on both sides are expected to testify ... "They did not tell us they had computer failure, and given the late request, and with no reason given, I just said, 'We close at 5.' I didn't really think of it as a decision as much as a statement," the newspaper quoted Keller as saying. (Time.com)
The Moon: Extraterrestrial Trash Can Jul 7, 2009
Shortly after the failed Soviet Luna 2, this robotic vehicle arrived successfully in lunar orbit -- only to fall victim to computer failure and eventually crash. These are only a few of over 70 spacecraft abandoned on the moon. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Air France Jet Not Destroyed In Air Jul 3, 2009
I'm expected to believe that the pilot loses control of the plane because of a storm or computer failure and as he plummets to his death with all on board,and this is his last chance to ever say anything-he chooses to be silent. Not even. (CBS News)
UPDATE: Computer failure may have caused DC subway crash... Jun 25, 2009
My Way News - Computer failure may have caused D.C. train crash. Computer failure may have caused D.C. train crash. (The Drudge Report)
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Computer failure may have caused D.C. train crash. By SARAH KARUSH and BRIAN WESTLEY. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Full Story Jun 24, 2009
Computer failure may have caused D.C. train crash - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Channel 7 News Fox WSVN-TV ... Computer failure may have caused D.C. train crash. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Click to read:Computer Failure At Fault In D.C. Crash? Jun 24, 2009
Computer Failure At Fault In D.C. Crash ... Computer Failure At Fault In D.C. Crash. (CBS News)
Brake, computer failure possible train crash causes Jun 24, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Computer Failure? Jun 24, 2009
Computer Failure May Have Caused D.C. Crash. Wednesday, June 24, 2009. (Fox News)
D.C. transit crash latest to raise safety concerns Jun 24, 2009
DRIVER IN DEADLY CRASH: COMPUTER FAILURE. In 2006, the NTSB had called on the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority to replace the aging fleet after a similar accident crumpled a car in 2004, but the system had not done so, citing cost as one reason. (USA Today)
Loss sinks in for theatre owner Jun 21, 2009
I worried about computer failure, Greene said. But I never worried about a fire. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Inexpensive plastic used in CDs could improve aircraft, computer electronics May 16, 2009
Computer failure, for instance, results from the build up of thermal and electrical charges, so developing these polymer nanotube composites into an antistatic coating or to provide a shield against electromagnetic interference would increase the lifespan of computing devices, ranging from PCs to PDAs. The next step of this research is to develop ink formulations to paint these polycarbonate nanocomposites onto various electrical components. (EurekAlert!)
Computer failure foils 'favorite grandson' scam May 14, 2009
Palo Alto Online News. Uploaded: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 12:23 AM. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Most dangerous shuttle mission... May 12, 2009
Last year a flight by the shuttle Atlantis to the telescope had to be twice rescheduled after it had a computer failure on board. NASA announced this week that the IMAX Corporation and the filmmaking Warner Bros. (The Drudge Report)
Don't scratch it! May 11, 2009
" Schmidt (near) and Watson (far) work through yet another simulation Of course, this all assumes a trouble-free passage. Problems could arise at any moment; and the teams have had to practise for all kinds of eventualities. In one simulation exercise last month, the Herschel team had to cope with a spacecraft that had a computer failure immediately after being released from the Ariane. The controllers worked through the issue and recovered the situation only to discover that Herschel was then... (BBC News -- Europe)
Friday Finishers, 2-13-09 Feb 14, 2009
It could have been a computer failure or a human error, a Soviet space expert said, It also could be that they were only paying attention to smaller debris and ignoring the defunct satellites. Why don t you watch where you re going with that heap of junk. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Scientists Keep An Eye On The Debris After Satellite Collision Feb 13, 2009
He speculates that was because of "computer failure or a human error.". NASA says it will take weeks to know the full magnitude of the collision, but both U.S. and Russian authorities say there's little risk to the international space station and its crew. (KWTX.com, TX)
Remembering How To Cope Feb 8, 2009
This stunning disruption to one of the world's busiest transportation hubs was not caused by a terrorist attack or a catastrophic computer failure. It was caused by 5 inches of wet, rapidly melting snow. (Slate)
