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[From Houston Chronicle]
Some fearful computer codes are vulnerable
By ALAN BERNSTEIN
Johnnie German admitted he was nervous as he used high-security codes to tap into the Harris County elections computer system last week and change some of the results manually.
The system was in good hands as the votes were counted from the sprawling Nov. 6 contests. German [...]

[From: Read/Write Web]
In May 2006, eBay quietly acquired a microfinance company called MicroPlace, which it said was part of an “ongoing initiative … focused on maximizing our corporate resources to continue to drive social good through a variety of innovative programs.” A year and a half later, MicroPlace has finally officially opened its doors to [...]

[From: telecomasia.net]
(Associated Press via NewsEdge) Google is expanding into alternative energy in its most ambitious effort yet to ease the environmental strain caused by the company’s voracious appetite for power to run its massive computing centers.
As part of a project, the internet search leader and its philanthropic arm will pour hundreds of millions of dollars [...]

[From: Yahoo ]
Costs, Risks Make Nuclear Power Unlikely in Oklahoma
By Tim Talley, Associated Press Writer
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma power producers said Tuesday the high cost and lengthy construction time for a nuclear power plant make it unlikely they will turn to nuclear energy to meet rising consumer demand for power in the state.
John [...]

[From: BBC NEWS]
By Chris Mason
BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour
Environmental issues have moved to the top of the political agenda
What’s the best way for a political party – or indeed any organisation – to be led?

The Liberal Democrats appear to be faring better in the polls now, without a proper leader, than they did a few [...]

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