Thursday, May 7, 2009

Job hunting? Use social networks to make crucial connections; DHS secretary says 'top obligation' is to U.S. workers

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May 07, 2009
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In this issue:


1. Job hunting? Use social networks to make crucial connections
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188866/0/

2. DHS secretary, asked about H-1B, says 'top obligation' is to U.S. workers
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3. Interest high in Kindle DX, but business model questionable
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4. IBM, Microsoft quibble over Office 2007's new ODF support
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188869/0/

5. State AG ultimatum to Craigslist: Pull racy ads or face prosecution
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188870/0/

6. 15 great uses for GPS on the iPhone
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188871/0/

7. Update: WiGig Alliance to push for fast wireless streaming
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188872/0/

8. AMD merges graphics, microprocessor operations
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188873/0/

9. Cisco Q3 revenue, earnings fall
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188874/0/

10. Senator calls for new net neutrality rules
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188875/0/

11. Preston Gralla: Four things Mac OS X can learn from Windows 7
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188876/0/

12. Lisa Hoover: New features will give Ning its turn at the altar
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4970902/283856148/188877/0/


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The Tripwire HIPAA Solution: Meeting the Security Standards Set Forth in Section 164
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IDC White Paper: Preventing Enterprise Data Leaks at the Source
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