Bill would turn Internet flamers into felons; Ubiquitous GPS coverage could get spotty soon

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Read full story Related News: News podcast: Network World 360 A little-noticed bill re-introduced in Congress last month would make the use of popular electronic communications a felony if "the intent is to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress to a person." Also, at least 340 of the estimated 500 public companies required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to begin filing financial data in the XBRL format in June have made the conversion, according to a survey from a nonprofit standards group. (6:10) Ubiquitous GPS coverage could get spotty in near future Global Positioning Systems have become ubiquitous, with support for the satellite-based system in everything from cell phones to cars. The system too has become a vital part of day-to-day activities from coordinating Coast Guard rescues and 911 calls to scheduling intercontinental flights. But don’t take it for granted too long as its ubiquity might go away in the next few years. 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