By J. Patrick PepperPress Guide Newspapers DETROIT — The owner of BT’s Lounge Thursday admitted in federal court to cooking the books at his strip club so he didn’t have to pay as much in taxes. Nicholas J. Faranso, of Farmington Hills, faces up to five years in prison after…
Dad gets 40 years in prison for son’s death
A man convicted in the beating death of his infant son was sentenced today to a 40-year prison sentence, according to a news release from the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Travis Anderson,27, was convicted in November of manslaughter and child abuse resulting in death after his 20-day-old son, Sean, died…
Sarah Palin E-mail Hacker Sent to Prison Instead of Halfway House
The man convicted of breaking into Sarah Palin’s e-mail account during the 2008 presidential election is now serving his sentence in prison – not a halfway house as a judge recommended. According to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, David Kernell, 23, is serving his time at the Ashland Federal Correctional…
Analysis: Ambition, fear means business tongue-tied on China
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. companies want a lot out of Chinese President Hu Jintao when he visits Washington next week. They have a long list of moans and desires. But in a sign of how fearful they are about upsetting Beijing and damaging their access to one of the world’s…
US concerned by Tunisia social media crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States is concerned about demonstrations and a crackdown on social media in Tunisia, following weeks of unrest in that country. State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley urged restraint on all sides Friday, and said Tunisians should enjoy the right to protest publicly. He said the U.S….
Southeast Asian Nations Reveal ICT Masterplan, China Is of Little Help
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have revealed their “ICT Masterplan” in Malaysia this week, which includes provisions to create its own regional Internet exchange, complete with an “ASEAN broadband corridor linking key cities in the region,” Channel News Asia reports. The ICT Masterplan also lays out a framework…
Oracle issuing 66 patches
Newsletter Sign-Up Receive the latest news, reviews and trends on your favorite technology topics Article source: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/011411-oracle-issuing-66.html?source=nww_rss Tags: vulnerability alerts Category: Vulnerabilities/Exploits
Janesville School Board candidate was expelled as a student
ADVERTISEMENT Photo Kirk Henry JANESVILLE ? Kirk Henry said voters considering him for the Janesville School Board should focus on the person he has become, not the 17-year-old who four years ago crashed Craig High School’s computer system. Henry, now 21, is one of six people running for three seats…
Wilmette school gets worm bin
Wilmette Junior High School is one of eight that received a Can O’ Worms indoor composting bin as part of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County’s annual waste reduction grant program. Students and staff contribute lunchtime fruit and vegetable scraps, which are collected weekly by Spanish teachers Danielle…
Wymoo International Private Investigators Beat Estimates
SOURCE: Wymoo International JACKSONVILLE, FL–(Marketwire – January 14, 2011) – Wymoo International, a U.S.-based background check and international private investigation firm, reported today that the company beat all growth expectations for 2010. Revenue and case volume at the company rose by over 50% compared to 2009 levels, and surpassed management’s 40%…
