January 2010
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6 Silliest iPad Rumors →
Apple cut through all the hype and speculation about its tablet computer device this week when CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the long-and-eagerly-awaited iPad. Here are six of the silliest rumors that swirled in the months and weeks leading up to Apple’s announcement.
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Pondering the Future Makes Us Lean Forward,... →
Just thinking about the past or future could literally move you. This mental time travel was revealed in a new study in which participants swayed backward when thinking of the past and forward with future thoughts.
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U.S. Considers 'Internet Access for All' →
Next month, the United States will introduce a national program aimed at giving every American access to a fast Internet connection, raising the standard from a dial-up connection to broadband. Unlike other nations, however, the U.S. will stop short of declaring broadband access a basic human right.
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'American Idol' hit 'Pants on the Ground' is... →
After the 62-year-old performed his plea for the youth of America to pull their pants up on “American Idol,” his ditty went viral.
Even Brett Favre got in on it, leading the Minnesota Vikings in a verse back when the team had reason to celebrate.
Gerald Green, one half of the brothers, says they wish Platt well but want the world to click on their version on YouTube and compare.
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TSA worker put on desk duty after she was spotted... →
The Transportation Security Administration worker was put on desk duty after she was spotted sleeping in plain sight at LaGuardia Airport - the latest black eye for the federal agency.
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Running Shoes Changed How Humans Run →
Modern-day running shoes have changed the way people run, altering our gait from that of barefoot running — the manner by which people ran for thousands of years before the arrival of the cushioned shoes found on store shelves today — a new study suggests.
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Apple Tablet: What You Should Know - PCWorld →
Very soon, we’ll know whether Apple has changed the world again. The company has scheduled a press conference for 1 p.m. Eastern time today.
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Understanding the 10 Most Destructive Human... →
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New Theory of Primate Origins Sparks Controversy →
The evolution of the distant ancestors of humans and other primates may have been driven by dramatic volcanic eruptions and the parting of continents, according to a controversial new theory.
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Bing’s IIS SEO Toolkit Now Available →
Microsoft/Bing has released what amounts to one of the most powerful free server-side SEO (search engine optimization) tools available.
The IIS SEO toolkit, which caters to Web developers, hosting providers and Web server administrators, aims to “improve discoverability and user experience” for websites and it’s going to be a game changer.
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Seniors Have Rewarding Sex Lives | LiveScience →
The findings from a set of studies showed that older men between the ages of 57 and 85 are more likely than older women to be sexually active and open. The intimacy of sex, however, was found to be important to both men and women across all ages.
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Texting Banned for Truckers and Bus Drivers in... →
Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. banned texting for commercial bus and truck drivers as part of an effort to combat traffic deaths stemming from distracted motorists.
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Feathered Dinosaurs Leapt from Trees, Not the... →
A new study of an ancient four-legged creature called Microraptor gui, poised on the boundary between dinosaurs and birds, suggests that the arboreal, or tree-living, idea may be correct.
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Breeding Has Made Dogs' Heads Incredibly Diverse →
A new study reveals that the variety of skull shapes among domestic dogs has become just as diverse as the variety between other mammal species, such as bears, weasels, and seals. In fact some dog breeds’ heads vary in shape by more than the variation between cats and walruses.
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Meet Boss - the car that can drive itself! →
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U.S. Babies Are Getting Smaller? →
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New App Translates Baby's Criesbaby,parenting, →
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How to Quit Nervous Habits →
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Why Antidepressants Don't Work for HALF of... →
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Salad Fingers By David Firth →
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Self-Control Is Contagious, Study Finds →
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Bible Possibly Written Centuries EARLIER,... →
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Lost Sleep Can't Be Made Up, Study Suggests →
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Mozart Effect Helps Premature Babies Get Stronger →
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CONFIRMED: Netflix is Coming to Nintendo Wii →
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Fat Butts May Be HEALTHY? →
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Couch Potatoes May Have Shorter Lives →
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Big Spider Discovered in Disappearing Sand Dunes →
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Can a Person REALLY Freeze to Death? →
Extremely cold weather has descended upon most of the nation this week, and this frigid air may have you feeling like you could “freeze to death.” Paranoia aside, when temperatures dip, frostbite and other health risks are real concerns. And death strikes long before the body actually freezes.
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Select dating site expels fat clients →
BeautifulPeople.com said its hand had been forced by gluttonous members in the US, Britain and Canada who had revealed the scale of their yuletide overindulgence in pictures posted online.
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How Google's Nexus One Phone Compares →
Google launched its first branded phone today available in both an unlocked version that can be used with multiple carriers and as a subsidized phone tied to a two-year contract with T-Mobile.
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Half of Depressed Americans Get NO Treatment →
About half of Americans with major depression do not receive treatment for the condition, and in many cases the therapies are not consistent with the standard of care, according to a new study.