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Computer hacking is a hobby for Cumbrian children
As many as one in four of Cumbrian schoolchildren may have tried their hand at computer hacking, according to new research from security firm Tufin Technologies.
The survey involved 1,000 youngsters from London and another 100 from Cumbria.
Nearly half thought that hacking was fun an... [more]
Published: March 19, 2010
Google Street View hoax
A friend of mine was mortified to find herself pictured on Google Street View walking along with her daughter to school so I thought it would be a good idea to play a little practical joke.
I rang her up and the converstation went something like this:
Me (in rather silly voi... [more]
Published: March 18, 2010
Google Street View is a great way to promote Cumbria
So Google Street View has finally arrived in Cumbria and every highway and byway can be scanned with incredible detail with this "controversial" service.
Over 95 per cent of the Uk's roads have been added to Google Street View and Cumbria was included last week, allowing people to see our c... [more]
Published: March 17, 2010
Whoops! BBC misplaces Hexham Abbey
The Antiques Roadtrip has provided some welcome publicity to local traders, but managed to put historic Hexham in the wrong town.
Presenters Anita Manning and David Barby were seen visiting antiques shops in Brampton as well as selling items at a Carlisle auction.
The ideas is ... [more]
Published: March 14, 2010
Google Street View shows Cumbria in a good light
Now that Google Streetiview has gone live in Cumbria perhaps we can admit that is a rather clever thing that actually might do some good.
Carlisle City Council were among those who threw their hands up in horrow when Google Street View cameras were spotted in the county.
But now it'... [more]
Published: March 14, 2010
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