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European data protection agencies take aim at Google over privacy

Internet giant Google has once again come to the attention of data protection authorities across Europe as six European countries launched concerted action against Google yesterday claiming that Google had done nothing to meet privacy concerns.

In the Media by Robert Myles - 3 comments

Oreo's new holiday treat — Gingerbread Oreo

Without any fan-fair or major announcement, Nabisco has introduced a new limited edition Oreo cookie just in time for the holidays.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 1 comment

Candy corn Oreos debut at Target stores for Halloween season Special

A popular tidbit making the social media rounds was a rumor that candy-corn flavored Oreos would hit the market next week for the Halloween season.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 10 comments

Op-Ed: YouTube knows your name

YouTube has started prompting users who want to post a comment to use their real name. If a user has a gmail account connected to Google+, YouTube lets you choose to use your real name when you post. But you can also still use your YouTube name.

In the Media by Ini Augustine - 1 comment

Facebook to be sued for $15 billion in class-action privacy suit

Facebook had better do well on the stock exchange. It may need the money to pay off a class action suit on behalf of users who were tracked on the Internet by Facebook after logging out.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Fla. woman charged with assault after roommate nabbed Thin Mints

Police arrested a Florida woman after she allegedly chased her roommate with a pair of scissors, struck her with a board, bit her, and hit her with a sign. The dispute was over Girl Scout cookies.

In the Media by Kay Mathews - 7 comments

Woman charged with attacking roommate over Girl Scout cookies

Naples - A 31-year-old Florida woman is accused of attacking her sleeping roommate because she believed the woman had eaten her Girl Scout cookies.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 3 comments

The 94-year tradition continues: Girl Scout cookies are on sale Special

Bentonville - Since 1917, the Girl Scouts have been selling cookies to finance troop activities and the cookies are on sale now in neighborhoods and in front of businesses across America.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 4 comments

FBI interrogator says cookies more effective than torture

A former FBI interrogator told a Canadian radio show that cookies are more effective than torture in getting information from terrorists. Torture sessions only take longer and it get more useless information.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 7 comments

GSA is Using Smaller Cookie Cutters to Make Ends Meet

Things aren’t so sweet for the Girl Scouts of America. Customers who look forward to the organization’s yearly sale of cookies are scratching for dough just as the scouts are.

In the Media by Sandy Sand - 4 comments

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