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Court Filing Confirms Spy Docs
A once-sealed affidavit by AT&T whistle-blower Mark Klein is released in a redacted form. Its contents support the authenticity of the papers Wired News published this week. By Ryan Singel. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Making the IPod More Sensitive
Apple installs acceleration sensors in laptops and sneakers. What if it were to add movement sensors to the iPod? Commentary by Leander Kahney. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Diary of a Spam-Hungry Madman
How many reckless days does it take to ruin a computer with spyware, viruses and worms? By Steve Knopper from Wired magazine. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Don't Forget the Amazing Doll Man
When it comes to summertime superhero flicks, one's cup does indeed runneth over. Which is why it's important to remember those unlucky few superheroes, such as Ant-Man and Batroc the Leaper, who have yet to grace the multiplex screens. Commentary by Lore Sjöberg. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Neutral Net? Who Are You Kidding?
Despite appearances, the internet is a desperate, Hobbesian place. Can it stay that way and keep working the way it's supposed to? Michael Grebb reports from Washington, D.C. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Don't Touch That Dial!
Major networks sue a truck-stop chain for using a device that automatically changes channels during commercials and subbing in its own ads. By Quinn Norton. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Stupid Engineering Mistakes
Technical marvels don't come about without their fair share of broken eggs. Wired magazine picks 10 of the most flagrant engineering oversights in recent history. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Make Vendors Liable for Bugs
Security is at its best when those with the capability to fix security holes are also the ones who get hurt by them. Surprisingly, this isn't the way it works now. Commentary by Bruce Schneier. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

A Radical Let Loose on Science
Harold Varmus won a Nobel Prize for changing how we think about cancer. Then he overhauled the National Institutes of Health. Now he's battling to make all scientific research free and universally available. From Wired magazine. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Crashing the Wiretapper's Ball
They come from all over the world to hobnob with fellow snoops and learn the latest tradecraft for intercepting your phone calls and internet traffic. The press isn't invited, but they can't keep us out of the hotel bar. Thomas Greene reports from Crystal City, Virginia. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Rants 'n' Raves: Open-Source PD
Readers call for law enforcement transparency, question Wired's security and accuse Microsoft of profiting from insecurity. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Yahoo Punished for China Policy
An Anglo-Irish journalists' union boycotts Yahoo for caving in to the Chinese government. Plus: JetBlue will offer internet on its flights.... Microsoft braces for a suit from Adobe.... and more. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Delicious Discoveries
Ever wonder how your interests compare to those of others within an online community? A San Francisco designer builds a graphing tool that shows us how we stack up. In Monkey Bites. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Songs Without Borders
Readers speak out against restrictions on transferring songs across borders, praise Russian download site AllofMP3.com and explain why renting songs just doesn't work. In Webmonkey Mailbox. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

No Bailout for America's Beaches
The United States throws billions of dollars -- not to mention tons of sand -- into a futile fight to protect and replenish damaged shoreline. By Stephen Leahy. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Requiem for a Meme
Ah, the tech jargon of yesteryear. Take a stroll down memory lane, where "telecosms" and "electronic herds" abound. By Lucas Graves from Wired magazine. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Lies, Damned Lies and Résumés
Fudging the truth -- whether it be a fictitious interest in reading or a made-up degree -- could scuttle your job search. Employers are beginning to ferret out the facts. From Forbes.com. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Companies Read Employee E-Mail
Watch what you send from work -- a new study says about a third of large U.S. and British companies hire people to read and analyze outbound e-mails. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Feds Press for Data Retention
Internet companies are being asked to retain customer records for at least two years, just in case the federal government decides to go looking for a child pornographer or potential terrorist. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Build a Great Blog With WordPress
Want to create a professional-looking blog? In this beginner-level tutorial, Tim Ziegler shows how easy it is to set up a custom WordPress blog using templates, tags and a little bit of code. In Webmonkey. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Cheap Russian MP3s Raise a Ruckus
Bargain-hunting downloaders head to a site that U.S. officials claim is a pirate operation. Now, AllofMP3.com's success is causing an international uproar. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Sex Trumps Game
Racy content is an increasingly popular feature of many video games. Now, developers are making sex not just an add-on, but the central theme of their adult diversions. Commentary by Regina Lynn. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Prime Time for High-Def
Gorgeous movies. Eye-popping sports. Hyper-real crime dramas. HDTV arrives at last. By Frank Rose from Wired magazine. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Searching for Parking? Try Online
Forget about looping the block searching for a spot. Soon, motorists will be able to swoop in and snag choice parking spaces using cell phones or handheld devices. By Dan Orzech. From Wired News on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

The Next Market Crash
I think the market downturn I talked about a few months ago is finally underway. And while I won't get into the technical reasons for it (uh...stocks have been priced too high?) I think this crash might be exacerbated by the new investment vehicles that have been made available over the past few years, like ETF's and other more highly leveraged funds that can create great momentum in or out of a market. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the see-saw stock market we've seen over the past few years was really something of a "stealth" bear market, and that increasing hom From rushkoff.blog on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Nice Diss
I keep seeing negative headlines on stories that don't really have bad news. And I keep seeing people on TV say mean things that are framed as being nice things. For instance, Katie Couric does her fond farewell bit on the Today Show, and says to co-host Matt Lauer "I know I'll never have a partner like you..." and then adds the reason: "...because I won't be working with a partner." So what has she said, really?Or this headline on a story about an album release: "Dixie Chicks Bush-whacked at record stores" - even though the article itself goes on to say From rushkoff.blog on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

I'm going to Comic-Con
To celebrate the release of the first collected edition of the first five issues of Testament, I'll be appearing and signing at Comic-Con in San Diego this summer (July 20-23). I'm looking forward to my first true Comic-Con - though the idea of being away from my baby for more than a night for the first time is actually challenging. I'll have more to post about exactly what I'll be doing there once I know. In the meantime, I'd appreciate it more than I can say if you&a From rushkoff.blog on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Four Librarians Finally Break Silence in Records Case
Four Connecticut librarians had been barred from revealing that they had received a request for patrons' records from the government. From New York Times: Education on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

On Education: It's a Tough Life, to Live It and to Write It, but It Just Got a Little Better
A teacher with a writer's eye for detail noticed talent in one of her students, leading to a major prize. From New York Times: Education on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

For Many, Education Is Another Storm Victim
Experts and advocates are worried that thousands of children who fled Hurricane Katrina could become permanent dropouts. From New York Times: Education on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

She and Her Graduation Robe Had to Come a Long Way
A Hunter College graduate wore a special tribal cloak to mark her achievements but the cloak almost didn't make it past inspectors at Kennedy International Airport. From New York Times: Education on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

British Lecturers Protest Over Pay
After months of failed negotiations, hundreds of British college lecturers are protesting for higher pay, which may prohibit seniors from graduating. From New York Times: Education on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Harlem, a Test Lab, Splits Over Charter Schools
School choices in Harlem are emblematic of the inequities and opportunity that define education across the borough. From New York Times: Education on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

There's one born every minute…
I don't know these guys, so I am not attacking their expertise or reputation. I am questioning the form of their service. This appears to be a for-fee listserv. Information wants to be free, and list servs deserve to be free. I've gotten wonderful things from participating in list servs, but I'm accustomed [...] From Internet Time Blog on June 2, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Broadband Market Still Poised for Growth
Broadband now services 60 percent of U.S. online households with signs of continued growth. From ClickZ Stats on June 2, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..