Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 24, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Share Files Over the Web with Weezo Oct 24, 2009
Weezo lets you easily create photo, video, or music libraries that are automatically updated, set up text or video chat rooms, host your own site, and more. Basically it lets you start your own social networking site. (Datamation)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 23, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
FBI outlines case against Tarek Mehanna in terror plot Oct 23, 2009
Among other things, Mehanna translated and published online an English translation of "39 Ways to Serve and Participate in Jihad" such activities as fundraising or "electronic jihad" by participating in online chat rooms and cyber attacks on enemy websites, the affidavit alleges. A copy of "39 Ways" was found on Mehanna's laptop computer along with files showing he had "translated and distributed materials which promoted Jihad," including Al Qaeda propaganda. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
How FBI traced Tarek Mehanna in his quest to become a jihadi Oct 23, 2009
May 8, 2008 A report from the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs notes that "39 Ways to Serve and Participate in Jihad" in English (which FBI contends Mehanna translated) is a popular text on the Internet that describes ways to support violent Islamist ideology and aid the movement with fundraising and electronic jihad, including chat rooms, disseminating propaganda, and attacking enemy websites. Nov. 8, 2008 JTTF obtains consent from a Mehanna family... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Privacy Tips Oct 23, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Ohio high court hears online communications case Oct 22, 2009
A coalition led by the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression has challenged laws throughout the country aimed at protecting children from online pornography and predators that they claim jeopardize protected speech among adults that might be linked to private chat rooms, listservs or e-mail ... It excludes public chat rooms and other online spots accessible by anyone but could apply to instant messages and text messages. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Panel: Sex assault reporting inadequate Oct 22, 2009
The report also urges lawmakers to expand the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which targets online predators dealing in child porn or seeking out kids in chat rooms. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 22, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 22, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
China Secretly Detained Uighur men, Group Says Oct 21, 2009
A 20-minute documentary by China Central Television's news channel that aired last week and has been posted online claims overseas activists used chat rooms, Web sites, fake news and fake video to fan Uighur anger against Han Chinese in the days and weeks before the riot. The film accused Dilxat Raxit, a spokesman for the Germany-based World Uyghur Congress, of passing off a video of a Kurdish teenager being beaten to death in Iraq as footage allegedly showing Han Chinese men killing a young... (Time.com)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 21, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 21, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Booksellers: Law Shielding Kids Goes Too Far Oct 21, 2009
"People that engage in visiting the chat rooms and soliciting minors for sex, part of the process whereby they solicit is they move through this progression of 'Hi, how are you?' to an exchange of photos and videocams and other means via computers," he said ... He gave as examples instances in which Web site owners could be prosecuted when minors access illegal content or adult participants in chat rooms or on listservs would be forced to tone down the discussion or exit if a minor joined them. (Newsmax)
Are we due a wave of book piracy? Oct 20, 2009
Page last updated at 18:36 GMT, Monday, 19 October 2009 19:36 UK. Are we due a wave of book piracy. (BBC News -- UK)
Tracking of sex assaults in Alaska 'inadequate,' Senate committee says Oct 20, 2009
The report also urges lawmakers to expand the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which targets online predators dealing in child porn or seeking out kids in chat rooms. "We know that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people out there who are doing this and we also know from the studies that a large percentage of people who use child pornography commit crimes against children," Wielechowski said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Privacy Tips Oct 20, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 20, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 19, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 19, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 18, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 18, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 17, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 17, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 16, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 16, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Online scammers target Christians Oct 16, 2009
"They go into Christian chat rooms and a lot of the time when they ask for money, there's a Christian element to the [scammer's] story," Queensland police Fraud Squad chief Detective Inspector Brian Hay said ... Police revealed two out of three victims of romance fraud are women, who scammers target on social networking pages, dating sites and Christian chat rooms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Alexander Interactive Launches the New AirAmerica.com Oct 16, 2009
Community-centric features include chat rooms, DRM-free downloadable audio clips, interactive polls and interaction with talent and producers through Twitter feeds. Three live streaming audio channels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shriver Apologizes Over Cell Phone Use While Driving Oct 15, 2009
The photos -- one said to be from July and one snapped last week -- created a stir on blogs, chat rooms and Twitter after they were posted online. Retribution for the violation seemed to be coming from no less than the state's top elected official: her husband. (ABC News)
Thou shalt not fleece: scammers target Christians Oct 15, 2009
"They go into Christian chat rooms and a lot of the time when they ask for money, there's a Christian element to the [scammer's] story," Queensland police Fraud Squad chief Detective Inspector Brian Hay said ... Police revealed two out of three victims of romance fraud are women, who scammers target on social networking pages, dating sites and Christian chat rooms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 15, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 15, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 13, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
How Much Are You Worth to Facebook? Oct 13, 2009
Search, the thinking went, was good only for attracting users who would stay to sample a variety of other services like news, horoscopes, financial information, chat rooms, and so forth. Then Google's founders flipped over the conventional wisdom. (FastCompany)
Privacy Tips Oct 13, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 12, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 12, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Bowden needs home win against Yellow Jackets Oct 11, 2009
It has been the lead story on the Democrats front page all week as well as the focus of radio talk shows across Florida and Internet Web sites and chat rooms. Athletics Director Randy Spetman acknowledged most e-mail coming to his office were not supportive of the venerable coach. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 11, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 11, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Back-to-school tips to keep your family safe online Oct 11, 2009
Likewise, cybercriminals are online targeting them through e-mail, IM and phishing scams, and even trying to make contact on social networking sites, blogs and chat rooms. What's a parent to do. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Privacy Tips Oct 10, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Embattled Bowden needs win over No. 22 Ga. Tech Oct 10, 2009
It has been the lead story on the Democrat's front page all week as well as the focus of radio talk shows across Florida and Internet Web sites and chat rooms. Athletics Director Randy Spetman acknowledged most e-mails coming to his office were not supportive of the venerable coach. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 10, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 9, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 9, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 8, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 8, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 7, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 7, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Fans being too rash after rough start Oct 6, 2009
The vocal minority that controls Internet chat rooms wants Swinney run out of Clemson, and they would just as soon see him take his coaching staff with him. A 2-3 start that includes an inexcusable loss to lowly Maryland on Saturday has Clemson fans longing for the return of, dare we say it, Tommy Bowden. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Battleforge to Support D... Oct 6, 2009
With co-op play, chat rooms, and a robust marketplace featuring direct trade, an auction hall and in-game mail, BattleForge is the first RTS to combine the social and community aspects of an MMO with an exciting RTS.. To download BattleForge, players can visit www. (IGN PC Games)
Back-to-school tips to keep your family safe online Oct 5, 2009
Likewise, cybercriminals are online targeting them through e-mail, IM and phishing scams, and even trying to make contact on social networking sites, blogs and chat rooms. What's a parent to do. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Find Chat Rooms to Discuss Almost Anything Oct 5, 2009
There are chat rooms for you ... There are chat rooms for you as well ... To find a room for your interest, you can launch PaltalkScene and browse all the chat rooms by category, then drill down to find the specific room you want. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Privacy Tips Oct 5, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 5, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Keeping a lid on homegrown terror Oct 5, 2009
A search of jihadist chat rooms and even of subgroups in benign social network sites reveal the presence of many American-born youngsters who glorify Al Qaeda s ideology ... Policing the Web is obviously impossible, but authorities in various Muslim countries have begun infiltrating known jihadist chat rooms in order to undermine their radical views and influence their less-hardened visitors. (Boston Globe)
Report: Bozeman policy wasn't voluntary Oct 5, 2009
According to a city form, applicants were asked to list "any and all current personal or business Web sites, Web pages or memberships on any Internet-based chat rooms, social clubs or forums," including Facebook and MySpace. The practice started for police and fire department job applicants, but eventually applicants in other departments were also asked to sign a waiver giving permission to check social networking sites. (Montana Standard, MT)
Report: Bozeman policy wasn't voluntary Oct 4, 2009
According to a city form, applicants were asked to list "any and all current personal or business Web sites, Web pages or memberships on any Internet-based chat rooms, social clubs or forums," including Facebook and MySpace. The practice started for police and fire department job applicants, but eventually applicants in other departments were also asked to sign a waiver giving permission to check social networking sites. (Montana Standard, MT)
Privacy Tips Oct 4, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 4, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Report: Bozeman hiring policy wasn't voluntary Oct 3, 2009
According to a city form, applicants were asked to list "any and all current personal or business Web sites, web pages or memberships on any Internet-based chat rooms, social clubs or forums," including Facebook and MySpace. The practice started for police and fire department job applicants, but eventually applicants in other departments were also asked to sign a waiver giving permission to check social networking sites. (Montana Standard, MT)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 3, 2009
The Monitor's View The hot debate over "Net neutrality" has spilled beyond Internet chat rooms and into Congress. The concept that those who own the "pipes" can't dictate what goes through them has made the Internet an engine for individual and economic growth. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 3, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Oct 2, 2009
Chat rooms are for chatting, not for dating. When possible, avoid using your actual name or primary e-mail account and instead use a second alternate online account or screen name as an "alias" when taking part in online discussions. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)