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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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Zuckers! Facebook Has Secretly Been Giving User Info to Cops

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A new report shows that police have secretly searched dozens of Facebook profiles since 2008. How's that Google+ invite looking?

India: 10 dead in multiple Mumbai bomb blasts

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Mumbai has been rocked by three explosions at busy locations in India's business capital with reports of at least 8 dead.

Learning Math is Like Learning a Foreign Language: The Earlier You Learn It, the Better

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We know that it's easier for children to begin learning a foreign language, playing a musical instrument or practicing gymnastics. Now researchers at the University of Missouri have found that math is like that.

Sony PlayStation Network to Invest $20 Million in Exclusive Game Portfolio

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So what does this mean for you as a gamer?

Metacritic Catches Games Reviewers Taking Bribes - gamrFeed

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Metacritic, a leading games database website, have been quoted by CVG confirming that they have scored off certain websites for 'corrupt practises,' as well as claiming that certain reviewers 'can absolutely be bought.'

Ancient algae: Genetically engineering a path to new energy sources?

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A team of researchers is making a connection between prehistoric times and the present -- ancient algae that can produce their own biofuel -- that could result in genetically creating a replacement for oil and coal shale deposits. Their discovery could have fundamental implications for the future of Earth's energy supplies.

America mourns: Four First Ladies & George W Bush attend funeral of Betty Ford (pics)

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Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Reagan and Rosalynn Carter all turned out to pay their respects to former first lady Betty Ford today. The women joined George W Bush and a host of dignitaries at the funeral in California, which focused on Ford's twin passions: politics and her world famous Betty Ford Center for substance abuse and alcohol treatment. Ford, who died at the age of 93 on Friday, had mapped out plans for today's ceremony including who would deliver her eulogies.

60,000 Murders in Rio de Janeiro Remain Unsolved

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Three years from now, Rio de Janeiro will be hosting the 2014 World Cup. Two years after that, the 2016 Summer Olympics. The city's administration knows it has some serious work to do in terms of ensuring security is at a high and threat levels are low to host the millions and millions of visitors, but a recently published statistic isn't helping morale: 60,000 murders from the last 10 years remain unsolved in the state, including 24,000 unidentified victims.

Bruce Campbell Confirms Evil Dead Remake Is Happening

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Talk of a fourth Evil Dead movie/Evil Dead remake has been around for a while, with little solid proof that the indie horror franchise would actually see new life. Bruce Campbell — Ash himself — has Tweeted confirmation that the project is on its way to fruition.

AIDS pill can stop heterosexual infection

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AIDS drugs designed to treat HIV can also be used to reduce dramatically the risk of infection among heterosexual couples, two studies conducted in Africa showed for the first time on Wednesday.

Rutgers Prof: Rep. Paul Ryan's wine choice speaks volumes

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Susan Feinberg comments on the congressman's decision to drink $700 in wine while seeking to health care cuts for many households.

How Google+ is built

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If you're curious about the technology behind Google+, you're in luck. The project's technical lead, Google engineer Joseph Smarr, is currently hosting an online question and answer session about the service, sharing details about the social platform's development, technology, and plans for the future.

Awesome Games Made By One Person

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Some are free, some are cheap -- they're all awesome. Check out our list of games made entirely by a single person, including art, music, and coding.

Anti-Piracy Lawyer Has Been A Very Bad Boy

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Imagine that....

Guy is Actually Walking 1,000 Miles So His Proclaimers-Loving Girlfriend Will Marry Him

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Her response? "He's such a fruitcake. I would have married him anyway."

19 Awesome Old School Video Games (That Should Have Existed)

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The first 25 years of any art form are going to be riddled with embarrassing missteps, and frustrating missed opportunities. A look back through the early days of gaming knowing what we know now, and show us the games we would have been playing if they'd gotten everything right the first time around.

Rosie Jones Posts the Sexiest Twitpic Ever (PIC)

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Rosie Jones takes a huge lead in the race for best model Twitpic of 2011 with the help of Emma Glover and Rhian Sugden.

Dear Netflix, It's Time to Get Your Shit Together

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You probably know Netflix raised its prices. And, like everyone else, you're probably outraged at the death of $10 1 disc + streaming plan. But the $6 price hike doesn't have to be the end of the world.

Debt talks reveal the Republicans’ apocalyptic war on government

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Obama falls victim to the GOP war on government.

Running wild: San Fermin festival 2011 [The Big Picture]

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Those mad adrenaline- (and sometimes alcohol-) infused half-mile dashes dodging 1,800-pound stampeding bulls have begun through the streets of Pamplona, Spain. Part-spectacle, part-tradition, the Running of the Bulls is the most celebrated slice of the nine-day San Fermin Festival.

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