Book Reviews
-- Comment() Scandal of 'phantom' aid money: "Global aid system results in less than 40p in every pound helping to eradicate poverty, says new report." [Guardian Unlimited]
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-- Comment() After theft, Bank of America tightens online security: "Just days after confirming that information on about 60,000 of its customers had been stolen by an identity-theft ring, Bank of America on Thursday announced plans to tighten security for its online banking customers." [IDG InfoWorld]
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-- Comment() Roommates from Hell: "Most people here have probably had a roommate or two over the years. I just recently moved out of my parent's basement and in with two friends of mine. I must say, having a roommate is a horrible thing a lot of the time. I'd like everyone to share their worst roommate experiences here." [kuro5hin.org] While living in the campus of Helsinki University of Technology I did have some interesting roommates living in the same quarters. On the other hand, some of the roommates probably didn't think too highly of me either, so perhaps it is best not to tell any stories.
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-- Comment() Intel CEO warns that Apple is the safer computer: "New Intel CEO Paul Otellini has flashed a level of marketing savvy unseen with his predecessor by making the unusual suggestion that consumers by Apple's Mac computers if they wish to avoid immediate security risks."
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