http://www.computershopper.co.uk/news/ Computer Shopper news en-gb Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:53:05 +0100 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:53:05 +0100 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 site.editor@computershopper.co.uk webmaster@computershopper.co.uk http://www.pcpro.co.uk/shopper/broadband/news/228855/us-warns-about-drug-use-on-net.html The US government's director for the "war on drugs" has accused websites such as MySpace for not doing enough to clamp down on the glamorising of drugs. John Walters, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, said that parents need to monitor their teens' online activities. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:34:00 +0100 http://www.pcpro.co.uk/shopper/broadband/news/228636/ebay-to-cut-10-per-cent-of-jobs.html Ebay plans to slash 10 per cent of its workforce, blaming the cuts on low expected revenues. However, the online auctioneer plans to spend £742 million buying companies to boost its performance. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:40:00 +0100 http://www.pcpro.co.uk/shopper/broadband/news/228360/uk-blogger-arrested-for-depicting-girls-aloud-porn-murder.html A man is being prosecuted for publishing a blog detailing the sexual abuse, mutilation and murder of pop band Girls Aloud. Darryn Walker, 35, was arrested by Scotland Yard's Obscene Publications Unit for posting the 12 page blog on a fantasy porn website. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:33:00 +0100 http://www.pcpro.co.uk/shopper/broadband/news/228168/voluntary-code-of-practice-to-protect-children-in-chat-rooms.html Independent chat room monitor Chat Moderators is calling on the government's newly formed internet watchdog to address children's safety in chat rooms and sites containing user generated content (UGC). Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:11:00 +0100