Bob McMillan

reporter at the Wall Street Journal

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Senior reporter for Wired magazine; former senior writer for IDG News, covering computer crime

Bob McMillan on KCRW

For years in San Francisco, wetsuit-wearing members of a swim club have been shamed by those who don’t wear them. Why?

Wear a wetsuit in 49-degree water? You might be ridiculed in SF

For years in San Francisco, wetsuit-wearing members of a swim club have been shamed by those who don’t wear them. Why?

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The Federal Communications Commission is faced with a crucial decision on open access to the Internet.

Is "Net Neutrality" Essential to the American Way of Life?

The Federal Communications Commission is faced with a crucial decision on open access to the Internet.

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Mount Gox , one of the most popular exchanges for Bitcoins , has shut down for all transactions after the theft of more than 700,000 bitcoins worth $350 million.

Bitcoin Theft Halts All Transactions

Mount Gox , one of the most popular exchanges for Bitcoins , has shut down for all transactions after the theft of more than 700,000 bitcoins worth $350 million.

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