News Topic: Online

Wednesday September 23 2009

Web Wednesday: Free Speech May Not Be So Free

The Internet can seem like an open forum for people to rant and rave. But more and more, individuals are being held to account for what they write. more »
Comment by rmseek1234: I agree XcCity!lol Personally, I’m not seeing as what these people said was defamatory. I can say it is a nice change not to be at someone’s… 7 Responses »
Friday July 17 2009

China’s Online Population Swells

China's "online" users outnumber U.S. population. more »
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Tuesday July 14 2009

Free Microsoft Office… For Some

Company lets select group of testers check out new version of Microsoft Office before big release. more »
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Thursday July 09 2009

Computer Kids

New study shows kids from 2-11 spending more time online. more »
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Comment by FastFred: I really don’t know any children that are two yrs. of age that can type or spell well enough to “surf the net"and I believe “Nielsen”… 3 Responses »
Wednesday June 24 2009

Web Wednesday: Teenagers And Sexting

Do you know what messages your teenager is sending on his or her cell phone? A new report in Wednesday's edition of USA Today finds that the messages that are being sent and received are a little risque. more »
Comment by mynetshepherd: It is not only our right as parents to monitor our kids online and cell phone activity, it is our responsibility. How much of this news does it take before… 10 Responses »
Tuesday June 16 2009

File-Sharing Trial Begins… Again

Minnesota woman again ready to take on the recording industry in court. more »
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Comment by claycitymadness: she is just stalling, she could have setteled early on and avoided all this. she is guilty, they proved it in the first case, and probably will the second… view »

Families Spend Less Time Together

New study doesn't blame internet, but notes decline in family time coincides with rising popularity of social networks. more »
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Comment by BamaBob: Completely understandable to me.  You can’t put family members on ignore or delete their PM’s.  view »
Thursday April 30 2009

Reading Newspapers Online

Recent study finds 22 percent of Internet users canceled print subscription and instead read newspapers online. more »
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Friday April 24 2009

Facebook Vote

Facebook users asked to look at the site's governing documents. more »
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Thursday March 26 2009

President Obama Online

President to answer questions submitted via the internet during online town hall meeting this morning. more »
Comment by Wait4Me: I know lets build a 2 million dollar animal shelter. Will that help the teachers? I dont think so but our elected officials must because they built in… 1 Responses »
Monday March 16 2009

Web Milestone

World Wide Web turns 20 years old. more »
Comment by DEW26M:   What’s the World Wide Web??????  view »
Wednesday February 25 2009

Watching TV Online May Cost You

Cable companies want to find a way to get computer users to pay for programs they can watch online. more »
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Comment by Krickkett: Me too….not only that I don’t have to worry about my children watching SKIN-E-MAX at night on the weekends. 5 Responses »
Tuesday January 27 2009

Alabama Watersheds On The Web

Statistics on the 707 watersheds in Alabama are now available online, providing a look at water quality issues that officials say are vital in forming a state water policy. more »
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Friday January 16 2009

Online Universities Becoming More Popular

Economic recession forcing many college students to earn degrees over the internet and at online universities more »
Friday December 26 2008

New Online Court In Hattiesburg

Motorists ticketed for traffic violations can now pay fines online to the Forrest County Justice Court. more »
Wednesday December 03 2008

Scientists Ask: Is Technology Rewiring our Brains?

What does a teenage brain on Google look like? Do all those hours spent online rewire the circuitry? Could these kids even relate better to emoticons than to real people? more »
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Monday December 01 2008

Cyber Monday

If you're looking for a holiday deal, chances are good you'll find one today. more »
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Thursday September 18 2008

Search For Sex Offenders Where You Live

Mobile Police launch a new website that allows you to search for sex offenders living in your neighborhood. more »
Comment by Opinionwriter: Great!  Everyone should register their e-mail address for notifications. view »
Thursday July 10 2008

Cross Country Sex Trip

A federal judge has ordered an Alabama man, who's accused of driving to Idaho to have sex with a teenager, to be held without bail for a man more »
Comment by igotbanned83: ugh view »
Thursday May 22 2008

Apply Online For Jobs At Steel Mill

People who want to train for jobs at the $3.7 billion ThyssenKrupp steel mill can apply online starting Friday at 12 Noon. more »
Thursday May 15 2008

Mom Indicted In MySpace Suicide Case

A Los Angeles federal grand jury indicted a Missouri woman on Thursday over an alleged role in a MySpace online hoax played on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. more »
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Comment by mremann83: Or a combo of the two! 4 Responses »
Thursday April 10 2008

Blog About Hockey

Celebrity hockey fans are showing their team spirit online, as the NHL heads into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. more »
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Tuesday April 08 2008

Internet Shopping Increase

People aren't going in-store to do their shopping these days, it seems they're going online instead. more »
Comment by Opinionwriter: Shopping online makes sense because I can sit down, make my purchases and keep going with my daily routine instead of spending the extra time and gas money… view »
Wednesday February 27 2008

Encyclopedia Site Overloaded

Internet-based Encyclopedia of Life proving to be very popular, maybe too popular. Computers supporting the site have been overwhelmed. more »
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