The Lunch Box - 28/04

One day down, three to go. And it's already hump day. So here's all the news you need to know and some you probably don't - but which will be good for dropping over lunch or dinner.

Channel News

• Former shareholders in IT reseller, TLC IT, have called for further investigations into its fall.
• IT distie, Synnex, and Logitech have called it quits after nearly a decade of business together.
• IT salaries are on the up along with job numbers, with NSW, WA and Victoria looking good.

State of the market

• The markets have fallen sharply after very negative data from Europe. At 11:38am, the S&P/ASX200 was down 78.6 points.
• The Aussie dollar has slipped overnight to $US0.9188. Gold is higher at $US1166.5 an ounce while oil prices are down to $US81.9 a barrel.

Technology

• Problems highlighted: Kate's Party hoax takes aim at Facebook privacy
• 'Evil and sick' game: Facebook attack-a-hooker shame
• Banned: YouTube pulls MIA's Born Free
• iPad: Software update is malicious fake
• iCan't remember: So busy recording life they're at risk of missing it

General News

• Here we go again?: World markets plunge as Greece junked
• Environment: Shelving ETS blamed on 'political realities'
• Politics: MPs fear Rudd losing control
• Urban planning: Melbourne set to overtake Sydney as biggest metropolis
• Education: Queensland is second state to admit extra BER fees
• Property: Housing shortfall locking out thousands
• No compassion: Pedestrians ignore New York hero as he lies dying
• Hanson's home sale: Muslim's need not apply
• '99.9% certainty': Noah's Ark discovered on Mount Ararat?
• Tough as nails: Max the miracle wonder dog survives being shot in head
• Jessica Watson: Forecast not swell for lone teen sailor

Sport

• NRL/Rugby union: Waldron receives huge golden handshake from Rebels
• NRL: Storm not the only cheats, say chiefs
• NRL (2): Coming to a TV near you ... 3D Origin
• NRL (3): News Ltd demands Storm player sale
• T20 cricket: Australia shocked by Zimbabwe in practice match
• AFL: Cousins 'baffled' by retirement rumours
• Football: Thorpe eager to make a splash for World Cup
• Football (2): Socceroos' new World Cup look really rubbish but not that bad
• Rugby union: Referee Walsh replaced for Brumbies clash
• Rugby union (2): Deans backs Super Reds to go all the way

Entertainment

• Afghanistan's only rockers : After the Taliban, indie dreams do come true
• Traumatised: Peter Andre reveals psych ward stay
• Booby trap: Slash invites Beiber to strip club
• Nothing to Crowe about: Claims Russell threatened to kill producer
• Sydney Writers' Festival: Eat, Pray, Cancel
• What a boob: Amy Winehouse's topless chaos
• Operator Please: Gloves - album review
• Harry Potter: Stars top young rich list
• Travel: Bali 'beach boys' rounded up after gigolo film
• First gay kiss: Bollywood film breaks taboos

Tomorrow's weather:

• Sydney: Fine. Sunny. Min: 13, Max: 24
• Melbourne: Few showers. Min: 14, Max: 20
• Brisbane: Fine. Min: 17, Max: 28
• Perth: Partly cloudy. Min: 14, Max: 27
• Adelaide: Morning shower or two. Partly cloudy. Min: 14, Max: 22
• Hobart: Shower or two. Windy. Windy . Min: 10, Max: 16
• Canberra: Mostly sunny. Min: 07, Max: 19
• Darwin: One or two showers. Min: 24, Max: 33

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