Windows 8

A preview to the new Windows operating system has been released. Using a similar look to the Windows Mobile phones, the new operating system is, "Fast and fluid." The operating system was built around the idea of using touch screens rather than the now, "old fashion" mouse and keyboard.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/windows-8-consumer-preview-a-melding-of-the-experience-of-laptops-mobile-devices/2012/03/02/gIQAI6pvmR_gallery.html#photo=1

Supreme court reconsiders the use of race in college admission

On Tuesday, the supreme court decided that it will reconsider a decision made in 2003 that allows college admission boards to use race in their selection process. There are states, such as California, that still don't allow college admission boards to use race as a distinguishing characteristic when admitting students. I think that race should be completely taken of any college boards deciding factors. America isn't like what it was during the civil rights movement. Minorities are equally represented now in everything. Just because someone might not belong to a minority doesn't mean that they should have a harder time getting into college. Why is it fair that someone who might have a diverse ancestry should be accepted over an identical person who might not be considered a minority? Just about everyone in America has ancestors that immigrated her from another country.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-agrees-to-reconsider-use-of-race-in-college-admission-decisions/2012/02/21/gIQA2viJRR_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop

Did irritated dad go to far?

This viral video about a father who was angry at his ungrateful daughter has caught some flak as overreacting about the situation. In the video he reads a note his daughter posted on Facebook that talks about how hard her life is and how she should be paid for chores. Towards the end of the video he says, "That right there is your laptop.... This right here is my .45" and proceeds to shoot the laptop. Now, did the this dad overreact or did his ungrateful daughter have it coming? (watch the video before you answer)

Anonymous records FBI confrence call to Scotland Yard

On Friday, the FBI called Scotland Yard to discuss recent cyber crimes. Little did they know someone recorded their conversation and posted it on the internet a little while after it took place. In the conversation, they spoke of an alleged 15 year old hacker who supposedly took credit for an attack on Steam, the large computer gaming application. The hacker reportedly stole account names, passwords, and billing information from over 2,000 accounts. There was also talk about two British hackers who were already arrested and being tried for their crimes.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/03/us-britain-hackers-idUSTRE81216E20120203

ACTA - Worse than SOPA?

ACTA, or Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, is a bill much like SOPA and PIPA that will attempt to put a halt to piracy. The bill forces customs agents to search all laptops, MP3 players, and CDs for pirated material. It also allows big media companies to demand the personal information, given by the ISP, of anyone suspected of hosting illegal material. This is also an international bill that has already gained signatures from over 20 countries, the US being one of the first.

http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/19127/acta-threatens-free-and-open-internet