Although there is fear of being arrested after the sentencing, security researchers Barrett Brown researchers releases 10 million passwords. Brown, who is a journalist, explained his reasoning for releasing more than 10 million passwords combined with user names, but then goes on to talk about why the US government should not have him arrested for […]
Coca-Cola Expects to Face Challenges in 2015
Profits of Coca-Cola took a huge 55% hit in the fourth fiscal quarter due to a combination of issues in Venezuela and weakened foreign exchange rates. Even with this, the ultimate results were higher than what analysts anticipated. During the fourth quarter, the company reported $10.87 billion in revenue, which was 2% less that reported […]
Home Depot Announces Opening of 80,000 Part-Time Jobs
Home Depot just made an announcement that 80,000 permanent part-time jobs are opening, as well as additional seasonal workers prior to the busiest time of the year for home improvement stores. While spring has not yet arrived, the company anticipates a significant jump in store traffic. According to a company spokesperson, the increased traffic will […]
Duke Energy Agrees To Purchase Stake in REC Solar
Duke Energy Renewables has reached an agreement with REC Solar of San Luis Obispo to invest $225 million over the next several years and solar projects for commercial customers after consummating a deal for a majority stake in the Southern California solar company. Duke Energy has explored investments in solar energy in the past. Duke Energy […]
Is the Samsung SmartTV Eavesdropping on Conversations?
Information has been circulating that the Samsung SmartTV has the capability of eavesdropping on conversations but even worse, that the information is actually being shared with various third-parties, which would consist of any hosting arrangement or cloud service. Although there may be a small amount of truth to the claims, according to Samsung the story […]
Inherited Jewelry Facebook Posts Prompts Robbery
Facebook is not only one of the biggest social media platforms where friends and family members share photos, information, and stories, but also a key tool for law enforcement in tracking down criminals. Now, it has become a tool used criminals themselves following a post about inherited jewelry. On both Facebook and Instagram, a 19-year-old […]
Virginia Plans to Expand DNA Databank
In the case of Morgan Harrington who was murdered in 2009, several opportunities to match DNA found at the crime scene were missed. While authorities were able to connect Jesse Matthew, Jr. from a forensic standpoint, even though he had been accused of sexually assaulting two other women dating back to 2002 and 2003, they […]
The Future of Brian Williams Remains Uncertain
Following Brian Williams’ giving misleading information about his experiences while reporting on the Iraq War, as well as Hurricane Katrina, the NBC Nightly News anchor’s future remains uncertain. Last Wednesday, Williams provided an apology on air. Since that time, Deborah Turness, president with NBC News, has not made any type of public comment. In a […]
Scientists’ Swabs of NYC Subway Disturbing
The subways of New York City were swabbed by scientists and what they discovered is disturbing. In addition to some interesting substances like mozzarella cheese and Kimchi rise were more critical things to include staph and Bubonic plague. As part of a comprehensive new study scientists went looking for a DNA using the subways of […]
