The Internet Goes Dark: SOPA & PIPA Blackout

Over the weekend, the White House commented on the current SOPA (Stop Online Privacy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) bills that are being discussed by Congress. Both bills are attempts at policing the internet.

While we believe that online piracy by foreign websites is a serious problem that requires a serious legislative response, we will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet.

Wikipedia, Reddit, Tucows, BoingBoing and Twitpic will "go dark" tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 18th, in what's being called SOPAStrike (and similarly #BlackoutSOPA) to show solidarity against the bills that are said that if passed will strangle innovation throughout the internets. How do you feel about this movement? Will you join them? It will be interesting to see what type of effect that this will have on the bills.

How The Internet Is Changing Politics

Money is still arguably the most powerful force in American politics, but as Bob Schieffer explains, the internet is also making an equally large stamp on politics.

Bob Shieffer speaks on the immediate power of the INNANET. And, below, how negative ads from competitors like Mitt Romney destroyed Newt Gingrich's frontrunner status.

Small Business Owners Success Tips

"It's literally like having child. It's a full-time responsibility. And it's not like a full-time job. It takes absolutely everything one can give." -- Rebecca Jarvis

Are you planning on making that plunge and living out your dreams and starting your own business? I've been told that it's a great time to start one. Before you dive in head first, CBS outlined some realistic tips you to consider. I posted the clip on our facebook yesterday. This time I wrote down the tips that were expounded upon and added a few of my own. Check out the footage and tips below.

Night Bikes More Interesting Than The BlackBerry Bold 9900

Yeah new touch screen on RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9900. I'm happy to see that RIM is not giving up. However, I'm more interested in the night bikes than a RIM product at the moment! Check out latest ads for the updated Bold.

Cali Tech Jobs Leading The Way

California added more workers to the payrolls than any other state in the past year, and much of the success can be attributed to new tech jobs. Bill Whitaker reports on the promising economic news.