Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog » Politics http://tech.gaeatimes.com News and views from a Software Architect and Web Entrepreneur on Java, PHP and Web 2.0 Technologies. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:51:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Loscocco says he quit as Cahill’s running mate after he began to hurt Baker and help Patrick Original source  : Loscocco says he quit as Cahill’s running mate after he began to hurt Baker and help Patrick.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/loscocco-says-he-quit-as-cahills-running-mate-after-he-began-to-hurt-baker-and-help-patrick/ Obama signs bill to help blind, deaf people use smart phones, other emerging technologies Obama signs bill to help blind, deaf people use smart phones, other emerging technologies.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/obama-signs-bill-to-help-blind-deaf-people-use-smart-phones-other-emerging-technologies/ UAE says it won’t implement loooming BlackBerry service ban after agreement with phone maker UAE says it won’t implement loooming BlackBerry service ban after agreement with phone maker.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/uae-says-it-wont-implement-loooming-blackberry-service-ban-after-agreement-with-phone-maker/ UAE state news agency says Gulf state won’t go ahead with BlackBerry service ban on Monday Source article  : UAE state news agency says Gulf state won’t go ahead with BlackBerry service ban on Monday.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/uae-state-news-agency-says-gulf-state-wont-go-ahead-with-blackberry-service-ban-on-monday/ Senate report: US hires Afghan warlords and thugs, military defends hiring locally Original source  : Senate report: US hires Afghan warlords and thugs, military defends hiring locally.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/senate-report-us-hires-afghan-warlords-and-thugs-military-defends-hiring-locally/ Draft trade agreement drops several provisions that alarmed technology companies Source article on Gaea Times at  : Draft trade agreement drops several provisions that alarmed technology companies.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/draft-trade-agreement-drops-several-provisions-that-alarmed-technology-companies/ Raytheon gets $112.3 million Navy contract for radar technology >>>.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/raytheon-gets-1123-million-navy-contract-for-radar-technology/ Obama’s ex-chief of staff Rahm Emanuel hits Chicago streets to make his case for mayor Read the original article: here.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/obamas-ex-chief-of-staff-rahm-emanuel-hits-chicago-streets-to-make-his-case-for-mayor/ Nations seeking to break China’s monopoloy on rare earths used in advanced manufacturing Read the original article  : Nations seeking to break China’s monopoloy on rare earths used in advanced manufacturing.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/nations-seeking-to-break-chinas-monopoloy-on-rare-earths-used-in-advanced-manufacturing/ Candidates using gimmicks, giveaways to build cell phone number lists for text messages Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Candidates using gimmicks, giveaways to build cell phone number lists for text messages.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/candidates-using-gimmicks-giveaways-to-build-cell-phone-number-lists-for-text-messages/ Board of SC Research Authority approves 6.5 percent pay raises for workers Read more : Board of SC Research Authority approves 6.5 percent pay raises for workers.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/board-of-sc-research-authority-approves-65-percent-pay-raises-for-workers/ House Democrats shelve network neutrality proposal in face of Republican opposition Read more : House Democrats shelve network neutrality proposal in face of Republican opposition.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/house-democrats-shelve-network-neutrality-proposal-in-face-of-republican-opposition/ Congress sends Obama bill to ensure the blind can access the Internet on smart phones Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Congress sends Obama bill to ensure the blind can access the Internet on smart phones.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/congress-sends-obama-bill-to-ensure-the-blind-can-access-the-internet-on-smart-phones/ India bans bulk text messaging amid fears of unrest ahead of court ruling on holy site Source  : Gaea News Network.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/india-bans-bulk-text-messaging-amid-fears-of-unrest-ahead-of-court-ruling-on-holy-site/ Study finds texting while driving laws haven’t reduced crashes; reasons for that not clear Source  : Study finds texting while driving laws haven’t reduced crashes; reasons for that not clear.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/study-finds-texting-while-driving-laws-havent-reduced-crashes-reasons-for-that-not-clear/ Study finds texting while driving laws don’t reduce crashes; Might actually increase risks Study finds texting while driving laws don’t reduce crashes; Might actually increase risks.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/study-finds-texting-while-driving-laws-dont-reduce-crashes-might-actually-increase-risks/ Obama signs bill creating $30B government fund to encourage small business lending, cut taxes Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama signs bill creating $30B government fund to encourage small business lending, cut taxes.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/obama-signs-bill-creating-30b-government-fund-to-encourage-small-business-lending-cut-taxes/ Report: White House wants to give law enforcers easier access to Internet, e-mail wiretaps Read more »».]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/report-white-house-wants-to-give-law-enforcers-easier-access-to-internet-e-mail-wiretaps/ Experts: Computer attacks on industrial facilities created by well-funded group or nation »»».]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/experts-computer-attacks-on-industrial-facilities-created-by-well-funded-group-or-nation/ Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports, and they’re legal Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports, and they’re legal.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/payouts-for-players-websites-go-from-long-term-to-daily-in-fantasy-sports-and-theyre-legal/ Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports world Source  : Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports world.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/payouts-for-players-websites-go-from-long-term-to-daily-in-fantasy-sports-world/ Text of Obama’s remarks to the UN General Assembly Text of Obama’s remarks to the UN General Assembly.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/text-of-obamas-remarks-to-the-un-general-assembly/ NY town joins growing effort to limit placement of cell phone towers Source article  : NY town joins growing effort to limit placement of cell phone towers.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/ny-town-joins-growing-effort-to-limit-placement-of-cell-phone-towers/ Troubled school system in NJ’s biggest city to receive $100M donation from Facebook founder Troubled school system in NJ’s biggest city to receive $100M donation from Facebook founder.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/troubled-school-system-in-njs-biggest-city-to-receive-100m-donation-from-facebook-founder/ Thai court upholds injunction against 3G bidding auction, stalling high-speed Internet Gaea News Network.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/thai-court-upholds-injunction-against-3g-bidding-auction-stalling-high-speed-internet/ EU aims to comply with WTO ruling in dispute over monitors, cable boxes with US, Japan, Taiwan Source article on Gaea Times at  : EU aims to comply with WTO ruling in dispute over monitors, cable boxes with US, Japan, Taiwan.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/eu-aims-to-comply-with-wto-ruling-in-dispute-over-monitors-cable-boxes-with-us-japan-taiwan/ US appeals court revives SEC insider-trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban Source  : US appeals court revives SEC insider-trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/us-appeals-court-revives-sec-insider-trading-lawsuit-against-dallas-mavericks-owner-mark-cuban/ Obama administration urges states, law enforcement to crack down on driver distraction here.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/obama-administration-urges-states-law-enforcement-to-crack-down-on-driver-distraction/ Transportation Dept. proposes ban on texting by truck drivers hauling hazardous materials Read the original article  : Transportation Dept. proposes ban on texting by truck drivers hauling hazardous materials.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/transportation-dept-proposes-ban-on-texting-by-truck-drivers-hauling-hazardous-materials/ Major Silicon Valley employers talking to DOJ about settling inquiry into hiring practices Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Major Silicon Valley employers talking to DOJ about settling inquiry into hiring practices.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/major-silicon-valley-employers-talking-to-doj-about-settling-inquiry-into-hiring-practices/ Lawsuit says exclusive licensing deal for hot new SweeTango apple isn’t so sweet Lawsuit says exclusive licensing deal for hot new SweeTango apple isn’t so sweet.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/lawsuit-says-exclusive-licensing-deal-for-hot-new-sweetango-apple-isnt-so-sweet/ Air Force to base advanced drones on Guam; planes to assist intelligence gathering near Asia >>>.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/air-force-to-base-advanced-drones-on-guam-planes-to-assist-intelligence-gathering-near-asia/ Seattle cartoonist who started “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” goes into hiding on advice of FBI Read : Seattle cartoonist who started “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” goes into hiding on advice of FBI.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/seattle-cartoonist-who-started-everybody-draw-mohammed-day-goes-into-hiding-on-advice-of-fbi/ Homeland Security still wasting money on flawed nuclear detection plan Source  : Gaea News Network.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/homeland-security-still-wasting-money-on-flawed-nuclear-detection-plan/ West Virginia tech workers seek legislative help amid fears their jobs will be outsourced West Virginia tech workers seek legislative help amid fears their jobs will be outsourced.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/west-virginia-tech-workers-seek-legislative-help-amid-fears-their-jobs-will-be-outsourced/ Schwarzenegger urges Congress to ratify free trade deals at end of Asian tour Read more : Schwarzenegger urges Congress to ratify free trade deals at end of Asian tour.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/schwarzenegger-urges-congress-to-ratify-free-trade-deals-at-end-of-asian-tour/ In Japan, Schwarzenegger hawks California wine and technology, test rides bullet train In Japan, Schwarzenegger hawks California wine and technology, test rides bullet train.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/in-japan-schwarzenegger-hawks-california-wine-and-technology-test-rides-bullet-train/ GOP congressional candidate’s Ind. campaign manager resigns after making anti-gay tweets Source  : Gaea News Network.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/gop-congressional-candidates-ind-campaign-manager-resigns-after-making-anti-gay-tweets/ Buffett says no double-dip, Microsoft’s Ballmer enthusiastic about future at Montana summit Buffett says no double-dip, Microsoft’s Ballmer enthusiastic about future at Montana summit.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/buffett-says-no-double-dip-microsofts-ballmer-enthusiastic-about-future-at-montana-summit/ Stocks extend rally after regulators approve banking reform; China continues growth Stocks extend rally after regulators approve banking reform; China continues growth.]]> http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/stocks-extend-rally-after-regulators-approve-banking-reform-china-continues-growth/