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Will Free Anti-Virus Software Replace Paid Ones?People are downloading free anti-virus software at a rapid rate, and are almost just as good as the paid ones. In fact, AVG, who is developed by Grisoft, has received more than one million downloads from CNET for their Free edition anti-virus software, all within one week. -
Myspace, FunkySexyCool and Google to Take Social Networking MobileWell it seems that the ever so popular social networking trend is making its way to the mobile phone, according to a TV broadcast in which MySpace, Google and FunkySexyCool were interviewed.
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Windows Vista Gets the Boot from British SchoolsAn educational agency, called the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta), in the United Kingdom has told schools to keep both Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 out of the country's schools. -
McDonald's CEO Says Video Games Are to Blame for Childhood ObesityThe CEO of McDonald's in the UK, Steve Easterbrook, does admit that fast food restaurants play a role in childhood obesity; however, he says that the main reason is due to video games.
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FCC to Investigate Comcast for Interfering with BitTorrent File-Sharing TrafficThe FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that they will be investigating Comcast to see whether or not they interfere with BitTorrent, or any other type of file-sharing, traffic on their network. -
World's First Wireless HD Audio and Video Transmission SystemPanasonic, along with partner SiBeam, has developed the world's first high definition audio and video transmission system, which is based on the WirelessHD standard. This product will debut at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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Are Electronic Companies Starting to Go Green?According to an announcement released today Panasonic Corporation, Sharp Electronics and Toshiba America have joined forces to create a new recycling company, called the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM).
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HD DVD Group Responds to Warner's Exclusive Blu-Ray DecisionIn response to Warner Bros.' decision to exclusively back the Blu-ray format, the companies of the HD DVD Promotional Group issued a short, modest statement.
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Google to Bring Advertising to Small and Medium-Sized BusinessesGoogle posted today that their AdWords Local Markets Team has partnered up with different companies, including Yellow Pages directories, media businesses and website developers in order to come up with search-based ad strategies and products. -
Too Much Information is 2008 Problem of the YearBasex Inc. has announced that "information overload" will be the problem of the year in 2008. They say that too much information is being shared, and as a result workers are getting less done.
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Presidential Candidates Fight to the Death in New Online Video GameDo you have any political anger built up? If so, then AtomFilms has created the perfect online game for you. The game is called "Kung-Fu Election," and it allows players to select from one of the presidential candidates and battle them against their political foes.
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Ask.com Adds Voice-Activated Capabilities to Mobile Directions ServiceAccording to a recent news release, Ask.com has added speech-activated capabilities to their Mobile Directions service, called "Click to Speak." This feature allows people to say their location and ending destination on their mobile device to receive directions. -
New Passport Card Could Weaken Security and PrivacyThis new passport technology was originally intended for use with tracking inventory, not people, and could result in personal privacy threats including identity theft and location tracking. -
Former Air Force Pilot Plans to Recreate John Glenn's 1962 Mercury MissionAccording to The Huntsville Times in Alabama, Craig Russell, who is a former Air Force pilot, has proposed a plan to recreate John Glenn's 1962 Mercury Mission. -
Online Holiday Spending in 2007 Nears $28 BillioncomScore, who is a leader in "measuring the digital world," released a holiday spending update that shows nearly $28 Billion were spent during the 2007 holiday season -
FTC Releases Report on Fraudulent Phishing and SpamThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a report on their findings of "malicious spam and phishing", and has proposed actions that can be taken in order to mitigate the harmful affects that are caused by fraudulent phishing and spam. -
Egypt to Copyright Pyramids and Other Ancient MonumentsAll places and resorts will have to start paying royalties to the Egyptian government for using any object in any museum. This includes monuments such as the pyramids, sphinx, etc.
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CDT Warns of Unlicensed Music DownloadsThe Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has put together a warning list for consumers of sites that are illegally distributing mainstream music. A lot of people received mp3 players for Christmas and are eager to download music, but they need to be cautious. -
FTC Announces Not to Block Google's Buyout of DoubleClickToday the Federal Trade Commission, FTC, announced that they will not block Google Inc.'s proposition to buy DoubleClick Inc., which ends an eight-month long investigation.
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Need $500, Report a Software Piracy ScamTurn in a software pirate and you could receive $500. The Software and Information Industry Association is trying to put a halt on software piracy, and this is just one approach to try and achieve that goal.
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People Allowed to Use YouTube to Answer Davos QuestionThe 2008 World Economic Forum is just around the corner, and if you would like your own personal answer to the "Davos Question" heard, then all you have to do is submit a video of your answer. The top rated videos will be shown to the world's leaders at the end of January.
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Surgeries Soon to Be "Incision Free"Doctors are now testing a surgery procedure that, instead of cutting you open, would go through the body's orifices, such as the mouth, anus, vaginal cavity and urethra. -
Amniotic Fluid Stem Cell: Breakthrough Research Without Destroying EmbryosThis new scientific breakthrough of extracting stem cells from amniotic fluid, supports the baby in the mother's womb, could finally put a stop to the controversy of destroying embryos to obtain stem cells. -
Finally, FCC Approves AT&T - Bellsouth MergeThe FCC has approved the merger between AT&T and Bellsouth, but they also are requiring AT&T to adhere to certain conditions. Two of the main are to provide net neutrality for 2 years and to have internet access to everyone in the AT&T - Bellsouth region by the end of 2007. -
Oil Companies Take Hit from CongressOil companies currently do not have to pay royalties for using government land and they also have tax breaks because the oil is produced in the US. These benefits alone are saving oil companies billions of dollars every year. -
Embryo Screening to Create Babies with DisabilitiesParents who want their babies to have the same disabilities they have(such as being a dwarf, deaf, etc.)can now do so with embryo screening. This procedure is immoral and does not truly benefit the child! -
Polymer Gel to Help Protect Against HIV/AIDSThis new gel, once applied to the vaginal area, will solidify into a thin protective layer that when in contact with semen will deliver anit-HIV chemicals.
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Patients Beware: Your Doctor May Be Suffering from Lack of SleepA study has been conducted that shows residents that work extended hours cause more errors are work, and some have even led to patients' death.
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Beware of These Internet Hacker Scams in 2007Security experts expect that in 2007 internet hackers will target cell phones, instant messaging and online community websites!
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Early Release for Prison Inmates in California - A Solution to the Overcrowded Prison System?California has 70% more inmates than their prison system is designed to hold, so a federal court is giving officials 6 months to come up with a solution.
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Are TV Ads Really Influencing Young Children?Though TV ads are not solely responsible for the choices children make, they do influence them to some extent due to the fact these ads are so common, even in children programs.
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FBI Brings Whole New Meaning to the Phrase "Can You Hear Me Now"The FBI with a court order can, according to the US Department of Justice, use cell phones to listen in on conversations without the consent of the cell phone owner.
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The Solution for Bad Customer Service: Cell PhonesAs in the case with Michael Richards, bad customer service can be addressed. All you need is a cell phone with a camera and access to the internet!
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Heba Kotb: Arab Talk Show Discussing Islam and SexSex is a topic not normally discussed in the Arab world, but a Muslim woman has created a talk show that mainly talks about sex in Islam and how their religion encourages women to enjoy sex.
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North Korea's New Source of Revenue: Reinsurance FraudFrom a country known for its criminal dealings, it comes as no surprise they would use reinsurance fraud as a new source of income. They are filing false claims to insurers from other countries that has given North Korea an estimated $150 million.
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New Hampshire First to Offer Free Cervical Cancer VaccineA new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, the number 2 cause of cancer deaths in women, and other HPV diseases was approved by the FDA in June. New Hampshire, and hopefully other states will join soon, is offering this vaccine to girls for free!
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Will a New Pill Be Able to Block Painful Memories?Propranolol, which is currently used for high blood pressure and unofficially stage fright, has the capabililty to weaken or even block painful memories. Adrenaline is the source that defines the strength of the memory, & propranolol is used to block it.
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Number of Spam Emails on the RiseComputer programs used to send these spam emails are now being written by professionals, not teenagers. This makes it very difficult for spam software and filters to determine which emails are spam and which ones are not spam.
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Will the Military Draft Return?As of right now there is not enough support to reinstate the military draft, but Rep. Charles Rangel is seriously trying to push for it. Also, the Selective Service says it is ready for the military draft if it does get reinstated.
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Microsoft to Achieve New Standards with Microsoft Office 2007Microsoft Office 2007 should prove to be everything you would expect from Microsoft products and more. The new user interface and added features will help Microsoft Office to be a quick and efficient software for any application.
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Scientists Research Temporary Global Warming SolutionScientists have proposed a temporary solution to global warming which involves releasing air pollution in the stratosphere to help cool the planet. This temporary fix will give us time to reduce the dependence on fossile fuels, main source of pollution.
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President Bush's New Threat: Black MagicA man in Indonesia says he dislikes President Bush and so is putting black magic spells on him to cause chaos. So along with the Democrats, War in Iraq and War on Terror he now has to worry about Black Magic. Or just do as I did and laugh about it!!
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Immigrants Son Fights to Keep His Mother in the US!Saul Arellano, a US citizen, goes to Mexico & asks the Mexican government to help his mother stay in the US. The Mexican government asks the Bush to suspend deportation of his mother & any other illegal immigrants with children who are now US citizens.
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What Will Happen to Cuba After Fidel Castro Dies?The Cuban dictator Fidel Castro is suspected of having terminal cancer and is not expected to live more than 18 months. What will happen to Cuba once Castro dies, and will the goal of the US be to make Cuba a democracy?
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Windows Vista: The New Sound of Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft's new operating system, Windows Vista, is defined by a four second log on sound clip that took 18 months to decide on. Microsoft debated over several different sounds and four weeks finally made a decision.
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Finally: Internet for Your CarInternet service to access e-mail or other online features can now be used in your car. This system uses EVDO cellular service to turn the vehicle into a WiFi Hotspot to allow passengers to access the internet anywhere in the vehicle.
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The US and Global WarmingThe US maintains its stand to refuse the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. This amendment is used to regulate the greenhouse gase emissions for the countries that have signed and ratified it. However, the US believes the cost outweights the benefits.
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Unemployment Rate at Lowest in 5 YearsEven though the unemployment rate in manufacturing, auto and housing companies have continued to have increased layoffs, there has been an increase in hiring for education, goverment and health care jobs.
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Rules for Flying the US Flag?We are living in a time of constant criticism and attacks both verbally and physically towards the United States, and I think the US flag gives US citizens the hope and strength needed to keep fighting for our Freedom!
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Truth Behind the Military Commissions Act of 2006Bush signs the Military Commissions Act of 2006 on October 17, 2006. This act, which has caused a lot of controversy, can deny the rights of US citizens. The President and Secretary of State have too much power over military commissions now!
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Cell Phone Service Reviews from the Major Cell Phone Companies!Determining which cell phone service to choose from can be very difficult. I will provide some information on the major cell phone services to possibly help you determine which service to choose.
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2006 Elections & How the War Will Affect Them!With the substantial affect the war in Iraq has caused it will be interesting to see the outcome of the 2006 elections. According to several polls by different news companies the Democrats might win the majority this year.
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Information on How to Recognize a Scam or Over Hyped Online Money SchemeMost of the get rich schemes on the internet are scams, or at least over hyped, and the people running these businesses are very persuasive. I will attempt to provide information to help you spot them before you waste your hard earned money!