A new web and graphic design directory offers huge discounts for companies willing to be first into the listings. The directory focuses on US graphic and web design firms. Free directory listings are available as well.

The directory was re-launched with a country wide focus after being halted in project development for quite some time. Now the site was re-launched with a wider focus and more interactive features for B to B listings.

Visit: Web design portal for the US

From privacy activists to even some members of Congress, Facebook has lost a significant level of trust with users following a change it made to it’s privacy policy and it’s approach to information sharing. CNET called the recent changes “audacious.” The changes would provide detailed information collected from Facebook to be shared with partner websites or potentially sold.It essentially removed it’s users ability to control information about themselves that exists in the social website.

How do I delete my Facebook account?

1. Go to “Account” in the top upper left menu
2. Scroll down on “Settings”
3. Go to “Deactivate Account” and click “deactivate”

The United States recently changed course and began open talks with Russia regarding the role of the United Nations arms control committee towards strengthening Internet security and limiting the use of cyberspace as a military platform. Although Russia and the US have engaged in dialogue about the subject, their interpretations vary. There has been a growing concern in the Obama Administration over the increasing development of cyberweapons and their use. The goal of the US is to increase international cooperation regarding cybercrime.

An NYU researcher received grant funding to rewrite all 438 sentences Herman Melville’s Moby Dick using Japanese emoticons. Fred Berenson, the researcher, plans to use Amazon’s Mechanical Turk to obtain three different interpretations from each sentence. From there, each sentence will be voted on and one will be chosen.

When asked why he chose Moby Dick as the book to be translated, Mr. Berenson stated that he needed a public domain book and one that was fairly long in order to demonstrate the the capability of Amazon’s Mechanical Turk.