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Google Is No. 1 on List Of Desired Employers

Joe Light, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on March 21, 2011 at 12:00 am PT

One in four young professionals wants to work at Google Inc., according to a survey by Universum, a consulting firm that helps companies improve their attractiveness to prospective employees.

What Tech Companies Are Spending in Washington

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on December 23, 2010 at 7:46 am PT

The latest round of disclosures on what companies spend on lobbying efforts in Washington is out. Here are some highlights from tech companies.

Fears of Electronic Travel Restrictions Spook the Blogosphere

Marisa Taylor, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on December 29, 2009 at 1:00 am PT

As if removing one’s shoes for the sake of airline security wasn’t already hassle enough, the attempted bombing on Northwest Airlines on Friday prompted worries about new security measures, including the unthinkable: could in-flight use of electronic devices be banned?

Dude, Where's My Czar?

John Paczkowski in News on August 4, 2009 at 5:01 am PT

Add Melissa Hathaway to the list of cybersecurity experts who don’t want the job of White House cybersecurity czar. Hathaway, a former Bush administration official who led President Obama’s recent 60-day review of the federal government’s cybersecurity efforts, was thought to be a leading contender for the position. But according to The Wall Street Journal, she asked not to be considered for that post about two weeks ago, citing personal reasons. And now she’s resigned her current post as well.

Dude, Where’s My Czar?

John Paczkowski in News on August 4, 2009 at 5:01 am PT

Add Melissa Hathaway to the list of cybersecurity experts who don’t want the job of White House cybersecurity czar. Hathaway, a former Bush administration official who led President Obama’s recent 60-day review of the federal government’s cybersecurity efforts, was thought to be a leading contender for the position. But according to The Wall Street Journal, she asked not to be considered for that post about two weeks ago, citing personal reasons. And now she’s resigned her current post as well.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mice

John Paczkowski in News on October 23, 2008 at 8:50 am PT

Targeted memory erasure may soon be more than just a plot device in romantic comedies like “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” By manipulating a single protein called alpha-CaM kinase II, researchers have managed to eliminate traumatic memories from the brains of mice without impacting their ability to recall other memories.