| Security Suite Smackdown, Part I
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Fuel Tank Issue Delays Shuttle Flight Until at Least January
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Dec. 9 NASA on Sunday delayed the launching of the space shuttle Atlantis until at least Jan. 2 to give engineers time to diagnose and fix its balky fuel tank sensors. The flight, originally scheduled for Thursday and then rescheduled for Sunday, was given its latest postponement when one of four critical sensors in the liquid hydrogen section of the external tank malfunctioned during early morning fueling. National Aeronautics and Space Administration officials said at a news conference that technicians would try to isolate and repair the problem while the Atlantis stayed on its launching pad here at the Kennedy Space Center. If the issue requires a rolling back of the shuttle to its hangar for repairs, the new launching date probably would slip later into January, said LeRoy Cain, head of the mission management team.
Failure was an option!
Immigrant Bill Hurts Martinez at Poll": Senate GOP Grand Bargaineer Mel Martinez's approval ratings have "plunged" from 48 to 37 percent approval in his state, Florida--an all-time low for him, reports the Orlando Sentinel. ... P.S.: Isn't Florida, with its large Hispanic population, supposed to be one of the more comprehensive-friendly states? Could a Democratic presidential candidate actually use the Bush immigration bill's unpopularity to win Florida's toss-up electoral votes in 2008? .. . [Thanks to emailer P.S.] 9:40 P.M. Balzbusters! Politico's Roger Simon joins the backlash against pompous Dan Balz CW! Like Jacob Weisberg, Simon argues that, when it comes to "comprehensive immigration reform," failure is a pretty good option. ... P.S.: DNC chair Howard Dean says that in the recent midterms Republican "anti-immigrant fervor ...
Apple stores raise bar with 'geniuses'
The store, Apple's second-biggest in the United States, has an entire floor dedicated to customer service and technical help, a key focus for the company and one that has helped drive sales growth.
“What the Apple stores do is give customers a place to come and feel and touch the products, and more importantly, talk to someone who knows the products intimately," said Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies, a consultancy. “That just does not exist well in the PC side. You can't get a similar experience at Best Buy or Circuit City," Bajarin said.
Apple met widespread scepticism when it opened its first stores in 2001, as many analysts scratched their heads at the company's entry into an unfamiliar business. But the strategy has paid off in a big way.
Roanoke County races feature diverse candidates
Election Day: Nov. 6, 2007 Voting Find out where to vote, who's on the ballot and get directions to your local polling place. Find out if you are registered to vote on the Virginia State Board of Elections website Money Search campaign finance contributions through the Virginia Public Access Project Candidates See video and read coverage of candidates in the New River Valley Coverage Read more Roanoke Times political coverage Political coverage from the New River Valley Current .
Identity theft to be discussed at TSTC forum
Identity theft is a growing problem and it can happen even in Sweetwater.Texas National Bank and Texas State Technical College are teaming up to help local residents learn just a little bit about the problems of identity theft and fraud. On Tuesday, Dec. 4, a "Fraud Awareness Forum" will be held at The Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. in order for residents to learn just a little bit about the growing problem. An expert will lead the forum, which is free to the public, and will discuss some of the current scams that are taking place, not only in West Texas, but the world. "It is really easy to get wrapped into," said Texas National Bank spokesman Chris Casto. Casto, who spoke to the Sweetwater Lions Club recently about identity theft concerns, said he hopes the forum will turn into a classic discussion of what people are concerned about.
'Tis the Season for Financial Crimes Against Seniors
Not everyone is full of goodwill during the holidays. Unfortunately, the holidays are a prime time for financial crimes like identity theft, robbery and fraud -- and seniors are often the target."Consumers are reminded to shred, sign up, suppress and be sensitive," says Steve J. Bernas, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois. To safeguard against financial crimes this holiday season the Chicago Better Business Bureau offers these timely tips for seniors and those who care for them:-- Hang on to your personal information. Do not give any personal information over the phone or Internet to an unfamiliar company or caller. This includes your credit card numbers, but also the credit card expiration date, your Social Security number, driver's license number, bank account numbers, and personal information, such as your mother's maiden name.
DataPlay Takes Leadership Role in TCG's New Optical Storage Subgroup
LONGMONT, Colo., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- DPHI, Inc. / DataPlay, a leader in advanced optical storage solutions, announced today its leadership of the Optical Storage Subgroup (OSS) within Trusted Computing Group's Storage Work Group (SWG). In this role, DataPlay will help set the design for the world's first optical burner to support Trusted Computing Group's storage specification. "We are pleased to contribute to the Trusted Computing Group and its Storage Work Group. There is a large market opportunity for a 'trusted optical drive,' which will serve as a remedy for data loss and identity theft. In a 2006 study conducted by Ponemon Institute LLC, 81% of companies it surveyed had lost one or more laptop computers containing sensitive information. A related study by the same group found 74% of organizations that experienced a data breach lost customers.
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