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    Call centres  Nov 23, 2009
    Your call is important to us. Illustration: Michael Mucci. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    The Sims 3: World Adventures Review  Nov 22, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. A vacation well worth taking. (IGN PC Games)

    Supreme Commander 2 Dated  Nov 22, 2009
    SECTIONS; Editors' Choice CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. The latest battle between UEF, Cybran and Illuminate coming soon. (IGN PC Games)

    U.S., Mexico take on brutal foe  Nov 22, 2009
    When the facility opens next week, the network will connect Mexican authorities with U.S. law enforcement databases. The most useful information, such as traces of weapons used in crimes, is being translated into Spanish. (MSNBC -- International)

    The Stronghold Collection  Nov 22, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. An experience that you won't necessarily find anywhere else. (IGN PC Games)

    MAG Beta to be Extended  Nov 21, 2009
    Chris Roper More time leads to more killing, so lock and load. Nov 20th, 2009 - Thehas just been updated to announce that the current beta will be extended for a little bit longer than the current November 20th end date. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    PS2 Arrives in Brazil  Nov 21, 2009
    IGN: Sony Computer Entertainment America Launches PlayStation in Brazil. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PS2)

    Law enforcement plan to get SMART  Nov 21, 2009
    "We had some complications that arose and kept pushing the date back." Problems came up when technicians tried to connect the system with other statewide law enforcement databases, such as the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, the California Department of Justice and the National Crime Information Center. "The company installing the program really underestimated the complications they would have installing the software," Assistant Sheriff Brian Wheat said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Should Web Search Data Be Stored?  Nov 21, 2009
    His work centers on issues involving the application of criminal and civil laws to the Internet, the legal uses of databases on the Web, the privacy of users' information and copyright matters. Mr. Erickson also is a partner at Holch & Erickson LLP, a law firm specializing in federal administrative and legislative law. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    New TV Energy Standards  Nov 21, 2009
    IGN: California Establishes TV Energy Standards. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Gear)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy  Nov 21, 2009
    Focusing public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues. Hot Topics and New Resources. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    No 'Backdoor' in Windows 7  Nov 21, 2009
    IGN: Microsoft Denies Windows 7 'Backdoor. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Gear)

    Modern Warfare 2 PC  Nov 21, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Perhaps it was just all talk. (IGN PC Games)

    Left 4 Dead 2 Review  Nov 21, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. A bloodier, more entertaining, and more complete version of Valve's brutal co-operative shooter. (IGN PC Games)

    Doubling Storage Network Performance With Defrag  Nov 21, 2009
    "Our servers are able to search the databases for images much easier and more fluently.". A lot of data at the hospital is moving constantly. (EnterpriseStorageForum)

    Command and Conquer 4 Multiplayer Hands-on  Nov 21, 2009
    IGN: Command er 4: Tiberian Twilight Preview. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PC Games)

    Spooky Spirits Hits iPhone  Nov 21, 2009
    IGN: Spooky Spirits: Puzzle Drop. Available Now On the AppStore. (IGN Wireless Games)

    LEGO Indiana Jones 2  Nov 21, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Better yet, just give me back the original game. (IGN PC Games)

    Tony Hawk: Ride Review  Nov 21, 2009
    Erik Brudvig One bumpy ride. Nov 20th, 2009 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater put the alternative sport videogame in the spotlight. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Review  Nov 21, 2009
    Jeff Haynes The blobs return with even harder challenges. Nov 20th, 2009 - Earlier this year, SCEA and Sony Studios Japan released LocoRoco 2, an engaging puzzler where players controlled blobs with incredibly accessible controls through a variety of environments. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Hasbro Family Game Night Review  Nov 21, 2009
    Ryan Geddes Hatfield Board games or bored games. Nov 20th, 2009 - Hasbro Family Game Night is a collection of seven of Hasbro's board games, all of them already available as individual downloads on Xbox Live Arcade. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5 Review  Nov 20, 2009
    Greg Miller Pump the brakes. Nov 19th, 2009 - When I was a little guy, I used to put Hot Wheels in my mouth; we all did, right. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Squeeballs Party Review  Nov 20, 2009
    Charles Onyett The paper plates and napkins are there, but somebody forgot to order the pizza. Nov 19th, 2009 - If you're unfamiliar with Squeeballs, as I was before heading into this review, it might be a little disturbing to find out the various ways in which they can be manipulated. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Google Chrome OS Detailed  Nov 20, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. An updated look at the new web-centric operating system. (IGN Gear)

    Digital Medical Records' Privacy a Problem  Nov 20, 2009
    Mauro said that kind of sharing is "quite common" in large databases of patients. The University of North Carolina breach, Ashton said, helped fuel a broader debate over medical privacy and importance of protecting of patient information, as paper files become digital data. (CBS News)

    PlayStation 3 to Receive 3D Firmware Upgrade  Nov 20, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Update available to all versions by 2011, 3D games coming. (IGN Gear)

    Vampires Suck  Nov 20, 2009
    You'll see vampires who manage nightclubs, build computer databases, work as private investigators, go to prep school, lobby Congress, chat with humans, live near humans, have sex with humans, and pine over humans, but the one thing you won't see them do is suck the blood of humans. No, bloodsucking is so yesterday. (Slate)

    Pitt Enters Dark Void  Nov 20, 2009
    SECTIONS MOVIES CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Capcom game picked up by Mr. Jolie. (IGN FilmForce)

    Common Herbal Medicine May Prevent Acetaminophen-Related Liver Damage, Says Researcher  Nov 19, 2009
    They identified 224 candidate genes that might explain the resistant strain's ability to ward off liver damage, and then plumbed computer databases to identify those involved in metabolizing acetaminophen's dangerous byproducts. One, an enzyme called Bhmt2, fit the bill: It helped generate more glutathione, and its sequence varied between the resistant and non-resistant strains of mice. (Science Daily)

    Vilgax Attacks Review  Nov 19, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Wield the power of the Omnitrix. (IGN PS2)

    Tibia Gets An Update  Nov 19, 2009
    IGN: Update Time for Tibia and TibiaME. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Best of Trek: TNG  Nov 19, 2009
    IGN: The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series - Volume 2 Review. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN FilmForce)

    Robot Rescue Review  Nov 19, 2009
    Lucas M. Thomas Finally, a full game at DSiWare's two dollar price point. Nov 18th, 2009 - Now this is a little more like it. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    iPhone apps run background checks on your date  Nov 19, 2009
    When asked about privacy issues PeopleFinders' two apps could raise, Lane says the company will take anyone out of its databases who requests to be deleted. However, he says people should be aware that this information is all public and that anyone can find it if they're really determined. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Justice needs better IT approach to gang intell, IG says  Nov 19, 2009
    In addition, NGIC also has not yet deployed electronic bridges to link disparate state and federal gang databases as the department said it would, according to the. Unless NGIC can obtain a technical solution for bridging these databases, NGICs ability to use existing gang information will be very limited, the OIG concluded. (FCW.com)

    Making History II First Look  Nov 19, 2009
    com - Making History II: The War of the World preview. Jeff Haynes Redefining the World War II strategy experience. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Assassin's Creed II: Discovery Review  Nov 19, 2009
    Craig Harris Such a strange combination of designs to make the DS sequel. But it works, for the most part. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Black Market Gear  Nov 19, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Mega TVs, laptops, night vision and more. (IGN Gear)

    Feds: False congressional districts removed from stimulus site  Nov 19, 2009
    Money that was reported as having been spent in a nonexistent district would be moved, in databases on the site, to the correct one in cases where the recipient reported a ZIP code, the RATB said Wednesday evening. Recipients who didn't submit a ZIP code will need to make corrections "during the next reporting period, which begins on January 1, 2010," the board said in a news release. (CNN -- US)

    Guitar Hero 5 Review  Nov 19, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Less like "Live from Madison Square Garden," and more like "Live from Six Flags.". (IGN PS2)

    FIFA 10 Review  Nov 19, 2009
    IGN: FIFA Soccer 10 Review. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PS2)

    New Trek Aliens  Nov 18, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. J.J. Abrams' versions of classic creatures on home vid featurette. (IGN FilmForce)

    Tiburon council vote on license plate recorders  Nov 18, 2009
    The plates would immediately be compared to police databases of stolen or wanted cars. If a match was made, officers would be alerted. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    T-Mobile staff sold personal data  Nov 18, 2009
    In August a civilian worker at Essex Police was fined for accessing police intelligence databases 800 times and passing on mobile phone records ... It's about private investigators, it's about blagging information from databases for use to put the frighteners on witnesses, attempt to knobble juries, pursue 'nasty neighbour' disputes, interfere in the family courts, difficult divorce settlements. (BBC News -- Technology)

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    IGN: Borderlands the Fastest Selling New Title of 2009. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PC Games)

    Disease-Matching Software Could Save Children  Nov 18, 2009
    The Health-e-Child system, protected by high security, links anonymised databases of patient information at hospitals in Paris, Genoa, Rome and London. There are plans to extend the network to 25 hospitals. (Science Daily)

    Kin's DNA cracks crime, raises concerns  Nov 18, 2009
    Police found blood at both scenes and ran the samples through DNA databases but couldn't find a match. Then, as part of a study being conducted by the district attorney's office, investigators used new software to see whether the DNA in the blood was close enough to potentially be from a family member of someone in the criminal DNA database. (CNN)

    Car Vandal Nabbed Thanks To Brother's DNA  Nov 18, 2009
    ACLU of Colorado Legal Director Mark Silverstein says, "The use of so-called familial DNA matches dramatically expands the potential for invasion of privacy posed by law enforcement's ever-growing DNA databases.". Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy  Nov 18, 2009
    Focusing public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues. Hot Topics and New Resources. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Pandemic Studios Closes  Nov 18, 2009
    IGN: Electronic Arts Confirms Pandemic Studios Closure. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PC Games)

    Ubisoft's Uplay Program  Nov 18, 2009
    IGN: Ubisoft Launches Uplay Rewards Program. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PC Games)

    Leader says he was in dark on bonuses  Nov 18, 2009
    He said those around him led him to believe computer contracts were for legitimate legislative work, not for databases and equipment to run campaigns. "If what is alleged is accurate, it bears out that I was given misleading information as to what those contracts were all about," Mr. Smith told reporters yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    New Mass Effect 2 Boxart  Nov 18, 2009
    IGN: BioWare Gives Mass Effect 2 Boxart a Makeover. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PC Games)

    Steps to Obtaining a Government Int...  Nov 18, 2009
    Be in Two Formats a paper format for submitting by fax or mail for some agencies and an electronic format for submitting to the various resume builders and databases. Each agency has its own application system and instructions, so be ready to copy and paste. (Suite101.com)

    Who Should Direct Metal Gear Solid?  Nov 18, 2009
    IGN: Who Should Direct Metal Gear Solid. SECTIONS MOVIES CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN FilmForce)

    Armada Retroview  Nov 18, 2009
    Most-watched on IGN: Secret coins and intel inside: New reviews and more: Most popular: ; GET GAMES. Multiplayer to the rescue. (IGN Dreamcast)

    Star Wars: Trench Run Live  Nov 17, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. THQ falls in with Red Squadron. (IGN Wireless Games)

    5,000 deaths a year can be stopped  Nov 17, 2009
    The new laws will enhance pilot training requirements, strengthen background checks, upgrade pilot records databases and take other important steps including measures to reduce pilot fatigue and provide better pay. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood also deserves kudos for convening a conference in Washington to address safety lapses inherent in texting by drivers of heavy commercial vehicles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    OnLive Works with iPhone  Nov 17, 2009
    IGN: OnLive Will Stream Games to iPhones. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Should Web Search Data Be Stored?  Nov 17, 2009
    His work centers on issues involving the application of criminal and civil laws to the Internet, the legal uses of databases on the Web, the privacy of users' information and copyright matters. Mr. Erickson also is a partner at Holch & Erickson LLP, a law firm specializing in federal administrative and legislative law. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Mad Catz's Wireless N Console Adapter  Nov 17, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Company unveils WiFi adapter alternative for PS3 and Xbox 360. (IGN Gear)

    Weekend News Roundup (11/16/09)  Nov 17, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Verizon's new termination fees, Apple court cases, Crunchpad details and more. (IGN Gear)

    BlackBerry Bold 9700  Nov 17, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. RIM's latest smartphone available now through T-Mobile, ATollow next week. (IGN Gear)

    China Metal Recycling Plunges as CFO Quits, Says He Was Denied Information  Nov 17, 2009
    The former executive was unable to access the companys financial databases because a security upgrade on its servers disabled computer access, China Metal said. China Metal appointed Lam Po Kei as its chief financial officer from Nov. 16, according to its statement. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Adventures to Go Review  Nov 17, 2009
    Levi Buchanan Order up a fresh adventure every time. Nov 16th, 2009 - Natsume's Adventures to Go is a role-playing game where you never really need to leave town. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Review  Nov 17, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. The boys are back in town. (IGN PS2)

    TomTom GO 740 Live  Nov 17, 2009
    To change your newsletter settings, AskMen. Latest in Entertainment Promos. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Will Investors Find Safe Haven With Network Security Company?  Nov 17, 2009
    The firm also offers some appliances for specific technologies including e-mail, databases, Internet and so on. As of Sept. 30, Fortinet shipped 475,000 appliances to about 75,000 customers, using 5,000 channel partners. (Investors Business Daily)

    Computer Database Compresses DNA Sequences Used in Medical Research  Nov 16, 2009
    Molecular sequence databases, such as those at EMBL, GenBank, and Entrez contain millions of DNA sequences filling many thousands of gigabytes of computer storage capacity of sequences. With almost every new scientific publication in genetics and related sciences, a new sequence is added and the rate at which the data is accumulating is on the rise. (Science Daily)

    Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition Hands-On  Nov 16, 2009
    IGN: Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition Preview. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Ravensword Rejected  Nov 16, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Why was the RPG caught in Apple's net. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Romance of the Three Kin...  Nov 16, 2009
    IGN: Romance of the Three Kingdoms Touch Review. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Call of Duty 'Ghost' Game?  Nov 16, 2009
    Next Call of Duty could focus on its mysterious character. November 15, 2009 - Modern Warfare's mysterious, skull-faced character known as 'Ghost" may be starring in his own Call of Duty spin-off title. In an interview with , voice actor Craig Fairbrass, who just finished up voicing 'Ghost" in , let slip there's talk of the character getting his own game. (IGN PC Games)

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    IGN: Command er: Red Alert Review. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Reasons Not to Migrate from Oracle ...  Nov 16, 2009
    Oracle Database Better Than MySQL for Larger Enterprise Databases. With simple databases, using Oracle over MySQL is overkill ... Although many IT environments running Oracle can run fine on MySQL, those with large databases and complex architectures should think twice before attempting to leave Oracle. (Suite101.com)

    Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights Review  Nov 16, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Ghosts 'n goblins 'n microtransactions. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Final Fantasy XIII: Aussie Date Announced  Nov 16, 2009
    Coming sooner than you might have thought. Nov 15th, 2009 - Square Enix Ltd. today announced that Final Fantasy XIII will be available on both and in and New Zealand on March 9, 2010. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Catan Review  Nov 16, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. The strategy boardgame is a good fit for the iPhone. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Spooky Spirits on iPhone  Nov 16, 2009
    IGN: Spooky Spirits: Puzzle Drop. Coming to iPhone and iPod Touch this Holiday. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Eye Glasses App Updated  Nov 16, 2009
    IGN: Freeverse's Eye Glasses App Gets Its First Update. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Wireless Games)

    New DSi Details »  Nov 15, 2009
    IGN: Report: Nintendo to Release New DSi in Japan. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PS2)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy  Nov 15, 2009
    Focusing public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues. Hot Topics and New Resources. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Previ00004000ew  Nov 15, 2009
    IGN: LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Preview. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PC Games)

    Google buys S.D. startup Gizmo5; price not t...  Nov 15, 2009
    Miller, who will remain in San Diego and retain an affiliation with the university, said that he hopes to provide advanced real estate analytic solutions by tapping CoStar's databases. CoStar maintains an office in the University Towne Center area with more than 200 employees. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Software for Solving Life-Threatening Medical Puzzles  Nov 15, 2009
    The researchers' next step will be to link AITION to ontologies of medical data (exhaustive databases of facts and concepts on a particular topic) to provide even more context for AITION's probability calculations and predictions. The team also wants to expand the number of variables that can be considered in AITION's calculations of causal probability. (Science Daily)

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