February 2006

Extra Credit

Here are introductions to other interesting research information available online. Each includes keywords that, when used together in Google or Yahoo, should lead to the proper link.

The Good and Bad of Underground Markets

For billions of people worldwide, shadowy underground markets provide food, services, and income that make daily life possible. Helping countries grow out of poverty requires changing the rules of the game to shift these markets above ground, says Professor John McMillan. Search on McMillan Underground

How to Get Users to Adopt Computer Software Security Patches

The best way to get consumers on board in the war against computer viruses is for software producers to create reliable, easy-to-use programs and make them easily accessible to users, says Professor Tunay Tunca. Search on Tunca Hackers

Defense Against Phishing

Stanford researchers say they have developed a defense against online “phishing,” or attempts to obtain user passwords. The process works behind the scenes to permanently encrypt the user’s password. Search on Stanford Phishing

Wind Power Could Meet the World’s Energy Needs

Stanford researchers analyzing spots where strong winds blow argue that even if these locations were only partially harnessed, wind could generate enough power to satisfy the world’s energy demands. Search on Stanford Windpower

Study Reports on Bay Area Nonprofits

The Thorny Side of Hedge Funds

Straight Talk from Female Entrepreneurs

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