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August 25th, 2009 UK Chinook choppers languish after software errorLONDON — A British newspaper says eight high-tech military helicopters have been out of service for eight years because defense officials tried to save money by installing homemade software in the aircraft. The Times of London reported Tuesday that the eight Chinook Mk3s cost 259 million pounds but have been in storage since they were delivered to Britain in 2001.

January 8th, 2009 KATHMANDU - As skeletons began tumbling out of the cupboards of India's IT bellwether company Satyam and the infrastructure company associated with it, Maytas Infra, there is also growing doubt about the latter's bid to foray into Nepal's hydropower sector. Maytas Infra - whose chairman resigned this week after one of its chief promoters, Satyam chief B.

May 12th, 2009 Arlington (Virginia,US),M - The U.S. military's response to a cyber attack would not necessarily be limited to cyberspace, the head of the U.S.

May 4th, 2009 Lawyer: Probation recommended in MySpace hoax case LOS ANGELES — A defense lawyer says officials have recommended probation and a $5,000 fine for a Missouri woman involved in a MySpace hoax on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. Attorney Dean Steward said Monday that the punishment for Lori Drew was outlined in a presentencing report filed by probation officials.

August 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An unemployed Arkansas woman, who was thwarted every time she tried to sell the naming rights to her seventh child on eBay, is hoping that her fifth attempt will bring her success. Lavonne Drummond, 36, revealed that her fourth bidding hit 26,100 dollars before eBay removed it on August 17, which was considerably more than the 15,000 dollars she lost when eBay shut down her first auction because the company ruled the mother of six was soliciting donations.

July 7th, 2009 A look at Palin's postings on Twitter A look at some of Sarah Palin's postings on Twitter since she announced she was stepping down as Alaska governor: "We'll soon attach info on decision to not seek re-election... this is in Alaska's best interest, my family's happy...

January 26th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services has received several proposals from corporate entities and private equity (PE) firms to evaluate it as an integrated company, the IT bellwether said here Tuesday but ruled out selling 'parts' of its business. 'Appropriate, fair and transparent measures for enabling open bids will be devised by the board in consultation with market regulator (SEBI) and the government, as adequate number of bidding interests have been evinced,' board member T.N.

January 27th, 2009 BANGALORE - The Karnataka government Wednesday decided to remove the beleaguered Maytas Infra - a firm associated with the fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services - from the two greenfield airport projects at Shimoga and Gulbarga. 'We have decided to call for fresh tenders for the airport projects at Shimoga and Gulbarga.

May 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Computer hacking is becoming a growing threat and the US Department of Homeland Security sees it as a future battleground. To counter this new menace, the department has instructed the Air Force Office of Special Investigations to launch a cyber war against hackers seeking to disrupt and destroy vital U.S.

March 9th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services Monday said it had started the process to sell 51-percent majority stake in the company by way of a global auction after India's market regulator gave it the go-ahead last week to do so. 'Commencing today (Monday), all interested bidders should register their interest in participating in the bidding process,' the company said in a regulatory filing.

July 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Only three telecom operators can roll out third generation (3G) services in Delhi due to a spectrum crunch, Communications and IT Minister A. Raja said Monday.

July 8th, 2009 S. Korean Web sites hit by suspected cyber attackSEOUL, South Korea — Suspected cyber attacks paralyzed Web sites of major South Korean government agencies, banks and Internet sites in a barrage that appeared linked to similar attacks in the U.S., South Korean officials said Tuesday. The sites of 11 organizations including the presidential Blue House, the Defense Ministry, the National Assembly, Shinhan Bank, Korea Exchange Bank and top Internet portal Naver went down or had access problems since late Tuesday, said Ahn Jeong-eun, a spokeswoman at Korea Information Security Agency.

August 14th, 2009 Suspension lifted for contractor tied to MurthaWASHINGTON — Despite a growing corruption investigation, the Navy has allowed a defense contractor in the middle of a federal contracts-for-cash probe to keep working with the government. Under an agreement between the Navy and Kuchera Defense Systems of Windber, Pa., the company has made changes in its accounting practices in exchange for authority to seek government contracts again, Kuchera's lawyer said Thursday night.

May 5th, 2009 Report: NKorea operating cyber warfare unitSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea runs a cyber warfare unit that tries to hack into U.S. and South Korean military networks to gather confidential information and disrupt service, a news report said Tuesday.

June 5th, 2009 LONDON - A new software program can provide a better means of communications for children who are suffering from cerebral palsy. Scientists claim that the 'How was school today?' software is the first technology of its kind to allow children with communication problems to converse in a better manner.