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Monday, March 7, 2011

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Obama to restart Guantanamo trials

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The Associated Press has learned that President Barack Obama is approving the resumption of military trials for detainees at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ending a two-year ban.

Wells Fargo says no to personal smartphones and tablets, period

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Wells Fargo imposes strict regulations on employee-owned mobile devices such as iPads and iPhones and social networking sites like Facebook because of security risks.

Carnival 2011 - In Focus [40 PICS]

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Carnival Season for 2011 is nearing its end. All over the world, celebrations are held as a final party before the fasting of Lent, as a way to usher out the winter and welcome spring. Across Europe and the Americas, parades and festivals have been taking place for nearly a month, culminating in the largest, most famous party of all: the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The festivities in Rio continue until tomorrow, March 8th. Gathered below are images from the past several weeks of carnivals around the globe. [40 photos]

Charlie Sheen's Violent Message Appears To Include Talk Of Cutting Children's Throats

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Charlie Sheen appears to have threatened to cut children's throats in the second edition of his self-produced Web series Sheen's Korner, via the interactive broadcasting Web site, USTREAM.

Subway Passes McDonald's

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The Subway sandwich chain has surpassed McDonald's as the world's largest restaurant chain in terms of units.

Charlie Sheen Officially Fired From Warner Bros

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Charlie Sheen's services on 'Two and a Half Men' have been terminated, effective immediately.

Bodies in motion: Dancing around the world - The Big Picture

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The dictionary defines it as "to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.'' People around the world, however, have their own definitions of dance, as exemplified by these images taken since the first of the year. And such expressions can celebrate a culture, win a competition, make a living, entertain a crowd, and play a role in propelling social change. Get those bodies and feet moving.

Michael Cera's (Fake) Twitter Weighs in on Important Issues

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The hilarious parody of Michael Cera on Twitter, aka "M Cera Weak Baby" weighs in on important issues in life.

Star Wars Stormtrooper copyright battle over replica helmets reaches Supreme Court

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Film-director George Lucas is attempting to take British prop designer Andrew Ainsworth, who made the first replica helmets, to court to try to stop him from continuing to make and sell them from his west London home.

Not getting enough sleep? Turn off the technology | Reuters

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dependence on televisions, cellphones and laptops may be costing Americans dearly -- in lack of sleep.The national penchant for watching television every evening before going to

Dear Sriracha Rooster Sauce - The Oatmeal

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A tribute to Sriracha Chili Hot Sauce from Mr. Oats.

Exclusive: Limbaugh’s parent company still using actors to fake radio call-ins, exec tells Raw Story

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The company responsible for syndicating big conservative radio names like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity has been using paid actors to call in to their radio shows.

Video: WTC Attack September 11, 2001 from New York Police Helicopter

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Western Digital buys Hitachi for $4.3 billion

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Western Digital said on Monday that it was buying Hitachi Global Storage Technologies for the equivalent of $4.3 billion. The move includes a combination of $3.5 billion in cash as well as shares worth about $750 million. The deal will see the WD name remain but see Hitachi GST's CEO Steve Milligan join WD as president.

Intel's Core i7-990X Extreme Desktop Processor Tested: Crazy Fast Got Faster

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What do you do when you're the fastest thing around? You just keep on WINNING. It's as if there was tiger blood coursing through your veins. Ol' Charlie needs one of these things to go with his rock-star life style...

Tech's Biggest PR Disasters

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Tech companies have had their share of public relations train wrecks. Let's take a look back at the carnage.

2 LAPD Officers Not Justified in Fatal Shooting of Autistic Man

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On March 20, 2010, 27-year-old Steven Eugene Washington was shot and killed near Koreatown by two Los Angeles Police Department officers. ABC News reports that Washington's family said that he was autistic, was not violent, and had never had any history of trouble with the police. This Sunday, the Los Angeles Police Commission ruled that the two officers were not justified in shooting Washington.

The 15 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Bootleg Toys

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Like elves in Santa's workshop, bootleg toy makers around the world are busy cranking action figures and games for all of the world's children. Only these will be sold by street vendors and dollar stores, at a fraction of the price of official toys.

There is no such thing as a safe level of alcohol consumption

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According to Professor David Nutt, "the idea that drinking small amounts of alcohol will do you no harm is a myth"

Infographic: Direct correlation of money going from Poor to Rich

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All those programs at risk? See where the money is going...
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