Archive for September 2008

Are global carbon emissions on the rise?

Sep 29th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Science

Despite the efforts by many organizations that have been educating businesses and people about the dangers of global emissions and despite the valiant efforts of those businesses who have sought to reduce its reduction according to a recent report put out by the Global Carbon Project, global emissions is on the rise.



Are companies disclosing security breaches to its clients?

Sep 28th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article

news_logo.pngImagine for a moment that you’ve been doing business with a company for a while. You trust them, enjoy their service, you might even have recommended them to your friends. The company goes out of its way to look afters its customers, or so it may seem.



Blizzard: WOTLK hits stores on November 13th; Will Australians get their own server?

Sep 23rd, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Announcements, Lead article

Wrath-of-the-Lich-King.jpgRecently, Blizzard announced that Wrath of the Lich King would be available in stores on November 13, 2008. WOTLK marks the third expansion in the extremely popular MMORPG, World of Warcraft.



Why did Qantas postpone in-flight internet access?

Sep 19th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article

qantas.jpgTravelers looking forward to live internet service while flying on Qantas’ A380 flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles are in for a disappointment. Qantas has decided to delay internet access.



Best Buy to acquire Napster for $121 million

Sep 17th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Announcements, Apple, Lead article

napster_logo.jpgBest Buy recently announced that it would be purchasing Napster for $121 million dollars. It has some speculating whether it has its eyes set on knocking out the music giant, iTunes. Apple’s iTunes said bye bye to Best Buy when its spot as the #2 music retailer in the USA. iTunes wasn’t finished they came back a few months later to knock Wal-Mart out of the top position. Currently Apple’s iTunes is the #1 music retailer in the United States.