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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Why we like crying at the movies
As Paige emerges from her comatose state, she mistakes the man at her bedside, her husband Leo, for a doctor.
Taiwan's HTC sees demand from Asia, Europe
Taiwan's leading smartphone maker HTC said Tuesday it has high hopes for Asia and Europe, arguing continued growth there was likely to offset lost market shares in the US.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/taiwans-htc-sees-demand-asia-europe-101943920--finance.html
Twitter trying to end patent wars
Twitter announced an internal patent agreement on Tuesday that it says will empower designers and engineers -- as well as hopefully begin a movement to quell the tech world's rash of patent infringement lawsuits.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~3/83roYq5Y4n8/index.html
Phones to replace cash by 2020?
Most Internet users and tech experts think cash and credit cards will become things of the past in the next decade as people turn to their mobile phones to make payments, results from a newly released survey suggest.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~3/ggcNBqtN7HI/index.html
Virginia Tech fires basketball coach Greenberg
Seth Greenberg was fired as the men's basketball coach at Virginia Tech on Monday, a decision athletic director Jim Weaver said he and basketball administrator Tom Gabbard arrived at last week as they assessed the state of the program.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/virginia-tech-fires-basketball-coach-greenberg-201132373--spt.html
Monday, April 23, 2012
Snap, Snap: Scientists create a basic, crab-powered computer
We're prepared for all sorts of nightmare scenarios of the end of modern society, from�hordes of marauding zombies to a�Terminator-like robot apocalypse. But mankind's downfall may instead be caused by trillions of crabs, lashing out at humanity because they've been ? Continue reading
Sudan warplanes 'strike in South Sudan'
As Sudanese warplanes cross a disputed border to conduct airstrikes on the South, one military commander says more than 1,200 South Sudanese have been killed.
Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/23/world/africa/sudans-conflict/index.html?eref=edition
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Adler on Rose: 'I'm done with him'
When we spoke to former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler in December he was still hoping that Axl Rose would come to his senses and agree to perform with the group at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_entertainment/~3/bfHYyoUTLqc/index.html
Secret Service prostitution scandal: White House clears advance staff
The White House has investigated, and cleared, presidential advance staff of any misconduct in the Colombia prostitution scandal, spokesman Jay Carney said Monday, three days after stating that such an internal probe was unnecessary.
'Think Like a Man' beats 'Hunger Games'
It had to happen. After four weeks of dominance, The Hunger Games finally didn't finish first at the box office.
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Kemp homers again as Dodgers beat Astros 5-1
Matt Kemp wants to make the Los Angeles Dodgers known as a dangerous team.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/kemp-homers-again-dodgers-beat-astros-5-1-034259454--mlb.html
Nets' 35-year run in New Jersey ends tonight
For the past 45 years, Herb Turetzky has had the best seat in the house to watch the Nets play basketball.It was front row, center court. between the benches, every night.Turetzky, the team's official ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nets-35-run-nj-end-141942619.html
Air Force Two carrying Biden struck by birds, lands safely
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Air Force Two plane carrying Vice President Joe Biden was struck by birds in California on Thursday, a spokeswoman for his office said, but it landed without problem and the vice president, passengers and crew were safe at all times. The incident occurred on Thursday night as Air Force Two was landing in Santa Barbara, California. A person familiar with the situation said the landing felt normal to people on board. "The vice president left Santa Barbara this afternoon as scheduled, aboard an alternate U.S. Air Force aircraft," the spokeswoman said. ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/air-force-two-carrying-biden-struck-birds-lands-231754654.html
Golf-American Curtis extends Texas Open lead to three strokes
April 21 (Reuters) - American Ben Curtis overcame twodouble-bogeys on the front nine on a windy day at the Texas Opento extend his lead to three strokes heading into Sunday's finalround in San Antonio. Curtis, the 2003 British Open champion who has struggled toregain his form after a dismal 2011 season, registered threebirdies on the back nine in posting a one-over-par 73 for anine-under 207 total at TPC San Antonio. ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/golf-american-curtis-extends-texas-open-lead-three-232326809--golf.html
Police: 4 kids die in La. home fire, mom charged
Four unattended children died in a mobile home fire in Louisiana and their mother was charged Sunday with four counts of negligent homicide for allegedly leaving them alone, authorities said.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/police-4-kids-die-la-home-fire-mom-215903912.html
Kenyan remittances jump 71 pct in Feb: cbank
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyans abroad sent home the equivalent of $104 million in February, higher than any month in 2011 and up 71 percent from the same month last year, the central bank said on Monday. Remittances are one of the main sources of foreign exchange in east Africa's biggest economy, alongside tea, horticulture and tourism. Kenyans abroad sent cash worth $60.8 million in February 2011 and $89.8 million in January. North America remained the top source of remittances, followed by Europe. ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/kenyan-remittances-jump-71-pct-feb-cbank-055705987--sector.html
Sunday, April 22, 2012
American author Doris Betts dies at 79 of lung cancer
Doris Betts, who wrote novels set in her native South and taught creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has died, her son said Sunday. She was 79.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/southern-us-author-doris-betts-dies-79-lung-002235279.html
How to kill time without your phone
Here's a challenge: Make like our forefathers (or, you know, us, five years ago) when they had a spare moment and take a look at the whole damn world around you -- instead of where your ex just checked in on Foursquare.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~3/qMH2N0F26xA/index.html
Mean girls: Fighting on reality TV
Table flipping. Hair pulling. Name calling. Glass chucking. Fist throwing.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_entertainment/~3/V6DSgrzLarc/index.html
Greatest golfers' greatest years
When Arnold Palmer drove up Magnolia Drive on the eve of the 1962 Masters, he was in a confident mood. He'd already won it twice, as well as the U.S. and British Opens, but this was to be his "Annus Mirabilis" -- the year he became a global sporting superstar.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_golf/~3/zdArDromw-k/index.html
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Just Show Me: How to read Microsoft Office files on your Kindle Fire
Welcome to�Just Show Me on�Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the�gadgets in your life. In today's episode we'll show you how to read Microsoft Office documents on your�Kindle Fire. You can ? Continue reading
Wal-Mart silenced Mexican bribe inquiry
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retailer, squelched an internal investigation into allegations of bribery at its Mexican subsidiary instead of broadening the probe, the New York Times reported on Saturday. The Times said that in September 2005, a senior Wal-Mart lawyer received an e-mail from Sergio Cicero Zapata, a former executive at the company's largest foreign unit, Wal-Mart de Mexico, describing how the subsidiary had paid bribes to obtain permits to build stores in the country. ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/wal-mart-silenced-mexican-bribe-inquiry-ny-times-020339438.html
Bubba Watson's wacky world
Masters champ Bubba Watson turns trick shots and sings in a boy band. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_golf/~3/4zmlBOn-Jyc/
Rage boils in Bahrain's streets but Grand Prix still on
(Reuters) - Formula One drivers race in Bahrain on Sunday while rage boils on the streets outside, among protesters who denounce the Grand Prix as a gaudy spectacle by a ruling family that crushed Arab Spring demonstrations last year. In the Shi'ite villages dotted around the capital, demonstrators hurling petrol bombs have clashed nightly with police during the past week, and security forces responded with teargas, rubber bullets and birdshot. Black smoke from burning tyres wafted over Budaiya, a village outside the capital that saw mass protests this week. ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/f1-teams-race-while-rage-boils-bahrain-streets-061015613--spt.html
Lawyer: Zimmerman may remain in jail until middle of next week
The neighborhood watch volunteer who fatally shot Trayvon Martin could remain behind bars until the middle of next week due to concerns about collecting enough funds for his $150,000 bond, his lawyer said Saturday. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/zB8sf-6Qycg/index.html
The Geeks Who Saved Prince of Persia's Source Code From Digital Death - Wired News
 Wired News | The Geeks Who Saved <cite>Prince of Persia</cite>'s Source Code From Digital Death Wired News By Gus Mastrapa Jordan Mechner, center, takes a photo of the source code of Prince of Persia as Jason Scott (L) and Tony Diaz (R) look on. Photo: Dan Krauss/Wired Wired correspondent Gus Mastrapa was on the scene in Los Angeles to witness the recovery ... Prince Of Persia creator uploads 'lost' source code to the 'net Here, Waste The Evening: Prince Of Persia Source Code Posted To Github Prince of Persia: Original Game's Source Code Released to the Public |
Obama to appear on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon"
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - President Barack Obama will trade the jokers in Washington for another funnyman next Tuesday. The commander-in-chief will make his maiden appearance on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on April 24, NBC said Friday. The episode will be taped earlier in the day at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Fallon's house band The Roots will also be on hand for the taping. Dave Matthews will be the musical guest. No word on whether Obama plans to bust out his considerable vocal skills for the performance. ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/obama-appear-night-jimmy-fallon-215913464.html
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Curtis extends Texas Open lead to three strokes
(Reuters) - American Ben Curtis overcame two front nine double-bogeys on a difficult, windy day at the Texas Open to extend his lead to three shots heading into Sunday's final round in San Antonio. Curtis, the 2003 British Open champion who has struggled to regain his form after a dismal 2011 season, registered three birdies on the back nine in posting a one-over-par 73 for a nine-under 207 total at TPC San Antonio. ...
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/curtis-extends-texas-open-lead-015812364--spt.html
Utah senator Orrin Hatch forced into primary fight
By a hair, Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch was narrowly pushed into a Republican primary race against former state Sen. Dan Liljenquist Saturday after failing to capture the 60 percent necessary to win the nomination outright. Hatch received 59.19 percent on a second-round ballot vote against Liljenquist, who received 40.81 percent. "There will be a [...]
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/orrin-hatch-narrowly-forced-utah-senate-primary-190616799.html
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A Quixotic Quest to Mine Asteroids - Wall Street Journal
 Wall Street Journal | A Quixotic Quest to Mine Asteroids Wall Street Journal By AMIR EFRATI A new company backed by two Google Inc. billionaires, film director James Cameron and other space exploration proponents is aiming high in the hunt for natural resources?with mining asteroids the possible target. Mystery company backed by James Cameron and Google executives may be an ... James Cameron, Google Duo Back Asteroid-Mining Venture Planetary Resources Co-Founder Aims To Create Space 'Gold Rush' |
Below par start for record-breaking Guan
He became the youngest player in European Tour golf history after teeing off at the China Open and Guan Tian-Lang's record-breaking round was below par -- but not in the way he would have wanted.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_golf/~3/sNVozYs1Tnk/index.html
The War on Aging: Could buckyballs let us live to 150?
Any high school science student could probably tell you what�Buckminsterfullerine is: A molecule made up of sixty carbon atoms, bonded together in a spherical shape. The naturally occurring substance is a scientific curiosity, with potential applications ranging from�cancer treatment to�creating ? Continue reading
Just Show Me: How to use your iPhone as a stopwatch
Welcome to�Just Show Me on�Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the�gadgets in your life. In today's episode we'll show you how to use your�iPhone as a stopwatch. You can time your ? Continue reading
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/just-show-iphone-stopwatch-025423222.html
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