Archive for February 9th, 2009

Google, others team up on ‘white space’ database (ZDNet UK)

The search giant and several other technology companies have united to help the FCC come up with a database for services in the unused slivers of spectrum

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Conservatives Criticize Obama’s Justice Department Picks Over Support For Abortion Rights (Medical News Today)

Christian conservative groups are challenging President Obama's selections for Department of Justice positions, saying that some nominees have "far left" views on abortion rights and other issues, the AP/Google.com reports. Although the Senate on Monday confirmed Obama nominee Eric Holder as attorney general, critics have continued to attack Obama's picks for top Justice Department aides.

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Google faces post-Fleetwood Mac comedown (The Register)

Mountain View in rehab Fail and You America loves its ballin'. Walk into the shop, ice around your neck, and twist off a hand full of cabbage to buy things - not out of necessity, but out of the joy of buying things.… Free Download - Integrating information across the enterprise

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Bushfires latest: at least 131 dead (Channel 4)

To access the Google Australia map detailing the latest situation, click here. An up-to-date map detailing the bushfires in southern Australia has been created to help the rescue operation, and families desperate to know if their loved ones are affected.

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Cameron hires Google boss for crisis team (Shropshire Star)

Conservative party leader David Cameron has unveiled a new economic recovery committee to discuss strategies to beat the financial crisis, including Eric Schmidt, Google's CEO, as international business adviser.

Monday, February 9th, 2009