Study finds weakness in security systemANN ARBOR, Mich., March 4 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered a weakness in the most common digital security algorithm used to protect media copyright and Internet communications.Council members excited about Austin expansion plans of Facebook , YingliCouncil members excited about Austin expansion plans of Facebook , YingliMySpace Founders Buy MindJolt Social Game PlatformThree MySpace founders, including former CEO Chris DeWolfe, have acquired San Francisco-based casual/social gaming platform MindJolt, installing themselves as the studio's new heads and announcing plans to expand the platform's online footprint. VC firm Austin Ventures partnered with DeWolfe, MySpace's former monetization head Colin Digiaro, and MySpace's former CTO Aber Whitcomb for the ...WebWars WebLords Storms the Internet, Enters Phase One Closed Beta TestingWebLords: Shattered Domains (Web) Innovative developer's fantasy-themed parallel universe game accepting Beta applications for future testing stages.MySpace founders acquire MindJolt to create online social gamesAfter leaving the chief executive post at MySpace, the social network co-founder Chris DeWolfe has re-surfaced as CEO of Mindjolt, an online social gaming start-up. Together with fellow MySpace founders Colin Digiaro and Aber Whitcomb, DeWolfe announced the team's partnership with Austin Ventures and the acquisition in a press release on Thursday.Trail Ride Begins Trip Here SaturdayThe Original Texas Star Trail Ride begins its annual trek from Fredericksburg to Austin this weekend when travelers gather at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds Friday afternoon and evening.Georgetown's Austin Freeman diagnosed with diabetesGeorgetown's leading scorer Austin Freeman has been diagnosed with diabetes. His status for the team's upcoming games is uncertain. Freeman disclosed his condition in an interview with The Washington Post. He and coach John Thompson III told the Post that the junior guard's long-term playing career should not be affected, but Thompson wouldn't say whether Freeman will be able to play in Saturday ...Austin teen charged with possession of child pornAn Austin teenager is accused of having child porn on his computer.Jim Leyland happy with Austin Jackson's debutDUNEDIN, Fla. -- Austin Jackson and Daniel Schlereth, two of the four players the Tigers acquired in an off-season trade, made their spring debuts Wednesday. Jackson singled to centerfield to lead off the game. He finished 1-for-2 with a walk. Manager Jim Leyland liked what he saw of Jackson in center.Austin area jobless rate jumps in JanuaryAUSTIN – Unemployment figures for the Austin area show a jump in unemployment claims in January. According to statistics released Thursday by the Texas Workforce Commission, the jobless rate was 7.6 percent in January 2010, up from 7 percent in December 2009. The previous January, the rate was 6.5 percent. In contrast, the Texas Workforce Commission says the state's unemployment rate held steady ...Austin officials plan prescribed burnDon't be alarmed if you see fire or rising smoke just across the Hays-Travis County line Thursday afternoon. The Austin Water Utility is conducting a prescribed burn on the Lower Bear Creek management unit southeast of FM 1826 in Hays County. The burn will be conducted between noon and 5 p.m. It's part of the water quality protection lands program which seeks to protect the quality and quantity ...
