[act-ma] Verizon Admits DSL/FiOS Security Doesn't Work ... and more at Open Media Boston (week of 5/22/09)

[Jason Pramas]

[please forward widely]

Hi folks! Check out this week's top stories from Open Media Boston:

OUR FIRST INVESTIGATIVE REPORT!
News: Verizon Admits Its Default DSL and FiOS Wireless Security "Does 
Not Provide Good Protection Against a Hacker"
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/706

Editorial: Sales Tax Fiasco Should Put the Idea of a Progressive 
Political Party Back on the Front Burner
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/707

Opinion: 7th District Health Care Reformers Vow Stepped-Up Campaign to 
Convince Rep. Markey to Co-Sponsor HR 676
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/705

Opinion: Building a Union-Community Alliance that Lasts
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/698

Arts: Currier Museum Family Day Celebrates "The Making of a Book"
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/709

More coming soon in our Tech section ...


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