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Congressional leaders reach spending deal to avoid government shutdown
Security Fix Tech Blog on Washington Post &bull Dec 16, 2011
Tea Party activists gather on Capitol Hill April 6, 2011 in Washington, DC. Congressional negotiators signed off Thursday evening on a $1 trillion spending agreement for federal agencies, just 28 hours before a deadline that would have led to a… Full Story »
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US formally ends Iraq war with little fanfare
PC Answer Computer News on CBS News &bull Dec 16, 2011
The US Forces Iraq colors are lowered before being encased in a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Dec., 15, 2011. The ceremonies mark the official end of the US military mission in Iraq. And will Iraq be able to defend itself and remain independent in a region fraught with turmoil and still steeped in insurgent threats.Stark reminders of the fragile and often violent nature of the situation in Iraq engulfed the 45-minute ceremony. It was tucked into fortified corner of the airport, ringed with concrete blast walls. And on the chairs - nearly empty of Iraqis - were tags that… Full Story »
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3 people shot, wounded in Minn. courthouse attack
PC Answer Computer News on CBS News &bull Dec 16, 2011
Neville also didn't immediately know what may have led to the shootings.He says two of victims are being treated at a local hospital, while the third has been taken to Duluth.Grand Marais is a town of about 1,300 residents along… Full Story »
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3 people shot in Minn. courthouse attack
GameCore Video Game News on CBS News &bull Dec 16, 2011
State Public Safety spokesman Doug Neville says the three were shot Thursday afternoon at the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais (muh-RAY'), a town about 110 miles northeast of Duluth. Neville says a suspect has been arrested, though no details… Full Story »
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Kickstarter in-depth QA: Wakawaka solar LED light
Digital Trends &bull Dec 16, 2011
Get an inside look at what it takes to be an tech entrepreneur in the age of Kickstarter crowdfunding with our new in-depth interview series. This week: Camille van Gestel and Kim van der Leeuw, co-creators of the Wakawaka solar LED light. Welcome to the first installation of our new Kickstarter in-depth interview series. Here, we take an inside look at cool, new technology coming out of the hot world of crowdfunding, and learn what it takes to launch a successful Kickstarter project by speaking with the people behind the project. This week, we sat down with Camille van Gestel… Full Story »
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Kickstarter in-dept QA: Wakawaka solar LED light
Digital Trends &bull Dec 16, 2011
Get an inside look at what it takes to be an tech entrepreneur in the age of Kickstarter crowdfunding with our new in-depth interview series. This week: Camille van Gestel and Kim van der Leeuw, co-creators of the Wakawaka solar LED light. Welcome to the first installation of our new Kickstarter in-depth interview series. Here, we take an inside look at cool, new technology coming out of the hot world of crowdfunding, and learn what it takes to launch a successful Kickstarter project by speaking with the people behind the project. This week, we sat down with Camille van Gestel… Full Story »
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Group behind millionaire's tax presses on
Technology News on San Jose Mercury News &bull Dec 16, 2011SACRAMENTO -- A group touting a populist tax on millionaires is not backing down from Gov. Jerry Brown's pleas to clear the field for his own tax initiative. Organizers for the liberal Restoring California boasted Thursday that their tax measure has the best chance of winning among the four submitted to the attorney general. The group says an internal poll shows 67 percent of likely voters are in favor of a tax on those with an annual income of $1 million or more.… Full Story »
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Chrome 15 Takes Top Spot for Browsers (NewsFactor)
Gadgets News on Yahoo! News &bull Dec 16, 2011
There's a new top dog among browser versions. Recent statistics show Google's latest Chrome browser has taken the No. 1 spot, bumping out the most popular version of Internet Explorer from Microsoft. According to StatCounter.com data released Thursday, Chrome 15 now captures 24.55 percent of the… Full Story »
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Zynga Said to Raise $1 Billion Pricing IPO at Top of Range
Electronics News on Business Week &bull Dec 16, 2011
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Zynga Inc., the largest maker of games for Facebook Inc.' The developer of games such as "CityVille," "FarmVille" and "Mafia Wars" sold 100 million shares for $10 each, according to the person, who declined to be identified because the details haven't been released. Zynga had offered the stock for $8.50 to $10 apiece. It will start… Full Story »
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iHacked the iNecklace
Make Tech Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
OK, so maybe it was more of a mod than a hack, but the end results were the same. My iNecklace was now pulsating a beautiful purple instead of the stock white. I'm not so sure purple would have been… Full Story »
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Adobe updates mobile Flash 11 one last time for Android 4.0
Electronista &bull Dec 15, 2011
Adobe posted its last significant update to Flash 11 on Android (Market). The update is primarily to provide support with Android 4.0 phones like the Galaxy Nexus. Speed-ups and bug fixes are also part of the fix, Adobe said. Outside… Full Story »
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Corsair ships Vengeance gaming mice and keyboards, procrastinating shoppers rejoice
Engadget &bull Dec 15, 2011
Remember that Vengeance line of gaming products that Corsair outed a few months back? We'll forgive you if not, and we'll also take this opportunity to refresh your memory while affirming that the company is shipping the bulk of 'em out just in time for the holidays. The Vengeance K60 and Vengeance K90 gaming keyboards and the Vengeance M60 and Vengeance M90 laser gaming mice and… Full Story »
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Xbox 360 Console Converted Into An Aquarium [Video]
Nerd Approved &bull Dec 15, 2011
Many of us have dealt with the question of what to do with our electronics after they've become broken, boring or obsolete. Spencer Shepard of Blue World Aquariums decided the best course of action was to gut his old Xbox… Full Story »
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Breaking campaign: Govt. launches cyber security search - BT Marketing & Media
Google News - Australia [search] &bull Dec 15, 2011
The federal government has launched a search for two national ambassadors for cyber security as part of its new 'Stay smart online' campaign. Created by Porter Novelli Melbourne, the initiative aims to promote personal and financial safety online, with the… Full Story »
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Marshal's shooting, 3-hour manhunt shake Ind. town
PC Answer Computer News on CBS News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Police surround the scene where a couple was caught after a man shot a Waterloo Town Marshal's Office deputy in Waterloo, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Indiana State Police say officers have shot a man and woman suspected of shooting a northeastern Indiana officer in the face. State Police Sgt. Ron Galaviz says the man was killed about 6 a.m. Thursday and the… Full Story »
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Salesforce.com Acquires Rypple for Push Into Cloud HR Software
News on PC World &bull Dec 15, 2011
Salesforce.com announced Thursday it will acquire cloud-based performance management vendor Rypple in a bid to enter the human resources software market. The move comes shortly after SAP made a major market splash by announcing its intentions to buy cloud HR… Full Story »
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Ohio judge to rule on sale of 'MASH' hot dog diner
PC Answer Computer News on CBS News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Prosecutors say he stole more than $100,000. His lawyer has said he hasn't seen any details about what led to the charges. The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. By using this Web site you agree to… Full Story »
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Google baits potential Chromebook buyers with library lending program
Geek.com &bull Dec 15, 2011Google's had an easy time giving away Chromebooks. Selling them, however, is another matter. Neither Acer nor Samsung has seen much interest in their first Chromebook models, and recently that led to some much-needed price cuts. Even with the reduction,… Full Story »
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Jaguar XF 2.2D Premium Luxury
Pocket-Lint &bull Dec 15, 2011
Jaguars are supposed to stir the soul. But since Jag launched the XF back in 2006, fewer have made it onto our roads than the company might have hoped, because for most of the people who buy this kind of car - management-level company car drivers - the XF didn't make sense. That's because Jag has never offered a smaller capacity diesel with low emissions, so the average 40 percent tax payer was looking at a daft bill compared to the ubiquitous BMW 520d. So for company car drivers who've always wanted a Jag, this is the answer to your… Full Story »
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If You Are Searching For One Of The Best, Television's Juan Angel Could Be Just What You Are Looking For
3G Week &bull Dec 15, 2011
If you have been looking for a quality TV, I know you have found many different products. And if you're one of the individuals who want only the very best, not just any kind of TV is going to do. These are the particular folks who only want the biggest TV that they can locate. You will… Full Story »
