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1. Corey Haim dies of overdose in Los Angeles
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Corey Haim, a Hollywood teen star of the 1980s who became as famous for his struggles with substance abuse as his acting, died in Los Angeles of an apparent prescription drug overdose. He was 38.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:30:22 GMT
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2. CA Acquires Cloud Vendor Nimsoft for $350M
CA makes another cloud computing acquisition, picking up IT performance and availability monitoring software vendor Nimsoft in all-cash deal.
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3. Bing gains US search market share for ninth straight month
(AFP)
 AFP - Microsoft's new Internet search engine Bing slightly increased its share of the US search market in February, the ninth straight month of modest gains, online tracking firm comScore said Wednesday.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:36 GMT
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4. Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
(AP)
AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:38:49 GMT
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5. Nikon Coolpix S360 12-Megapixel Camera
(PC World)
PC World - Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S360 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:00 GMT
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6. Motorola to Put Bing Search on Android Phones
(PC World)
PC World - Motorola will start loading Microsoft's search and map services onto its Android smartphones in China, bringing more non-Google services to the phones amid a row between Google and China.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:10:12 GMT
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7. MySpace upping ante in online social games
(AFP)
 AFP - MySpace began courting videogame developers as it moved to capitalize on the booming popularity of playing games online at social networks.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:22 GMT
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8. Microsoft Gives MSN Home Page a Major Overhaul
Microsoft has been previewing a radical redesign of its MSN home page since last fall, but now it's time to start pushing it out to MSN's 100 million U.S. users.
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9. CA Acquires Cloud Vendor Nimsoft for $350M
CA makes another cloud computing acquisition, picking up IT performance and availability monitoring software vendor Nimsoft in all-cash deal.
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10. Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
(AP)
AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:38:49 GMT
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11. MySpace upping ante in online social games
(AFP)
 AFP - MySpace on Wednesday began courting videogame developers as it moved to capitalize on the booming popularity of playing games online at social networks.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:52:13 GMT
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12. After Takedown, Botnet-linked ISP Troyak Resurfaces
(PC World)
PC World - Last week FBI Director Robert Mueller called the fight against hackers "the cyber equivalent of cat-and-mouse." On Wednesday security experts trying to take down the Zeus botnet got a taste of what he meant.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:10:14 GMT
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13. US city schools locked down after online threat
(AFP)
 AFP - A vague threat apparently posted by an Australian on two social networking sites led to the lockdown on Wednesday of all schools in the busy midwestern US city of Minneapolis, officials said.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:59:52 GMT
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14. Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
(AP)
AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:38:49 GMT
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15. Ancient meets modern in EgyptCanada.com, Canada - 14 hours agoFor dessert, try Um Aly, a raisin cake soaked in milk, or a sweet beve
PR Web (press release), WA -Let your loved one put her petal power to work with a flower arranging party for her and seven friends. The woman at the fragrance counter told you Britney ...
Updated: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:13:13 GMT
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16. In shades of greenChina Daily, China - 25 minutes agoWe inhaled the scent of jasmine tea, then enjoyed. Next we climbed into the Jac
KVBC, NV -In front of the home where Denison vanished on January 20, a search dog tried again to pick up her scent. He was led to homes within a few hundred yards ...
Updated: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:13:13 GMT
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17. Kylie Minogue To Release Luxury Homewares RangeThe Celebrity Truth, Australia - 29 minutes agoWith the popstar topping charts around
Financial Express, India -Lucknow, Jan 31 The heady aroma of high-end foreign perfumes will soon take over the natural fragrance of itr in Uttar Pradesh as Alcome Perfumes and ...
Updated: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:13:13 GMT
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18. NoSQL Supporters Challenge Relational Databases
Multiple open source projects based on a new approach to databases were discussed at this week's NoSQL Live conference.
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19. Microsoft Gives MSN Home Page a Major Overhaul
Microsoft has been previewing a radical redesign of its MSN home page since last fall, but now it's time to start pushing it out to MSN's 100 million U.S. users.
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20. Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
(AP)
AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider helping spread a promiscuous piece of malicious software has cut off criminals from possibly millions of personal computers under their control.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:51:13 GMT
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21. No. 12 seed Nebraska shocks Missouri (AP)
Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and No. 12 seed Nebraska took command with an early 16-1 run and shocked No. 5 seed Missouri 75-60 Wednesday in an opening-round upset at the Big 12 tournament. The underdog Cornhuskers (15-17), who had won just two of 16 Big 12 regular-season games, outrebounded, outshot and outhustled the team that had easily beaten them twice this year.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:48 PST
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22. Google Unveils Apps Marketplace
Search giant debuts online shop for apps, expanding beyond its own App Engine to offer developers working in other frameworks an integration into the marketplace.
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23. NoSQL Supporters Challenge Relational Databases
Multiple open source projects based on a new approach to databases were discussed at this week's NoSQL Live conference.
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24. Lost Drive Puts National Guard Data at Risk
Tens of thousands of Arkansas National Guard soldiers became the latest victims of a security breach at a military base after an unencrypted external hard drive was discovered missing last month.
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25. Google Ready to Make China Decision
CEO Eric Schmidt said the search giant is continuing discussions with the Chinese government that will determine whether it shuts down its operations there.
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26. AMD Planning Netbook Chip for 2011
After a long time on the sidelines, Intel rival AMD is getting into the netbook game with a dedicated chip designed specifically for computers with screens 12 inches or smaller.
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27. NoSQL Supporters Challenge Relational Databases
Multiple open source projects based on a new approach to databases were discussed at this week's NoSQL Live conference.
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28. First lady launches contest for healthy kids games
(AP)
 AP - First lady Michelle Obama challenged software and video game designers Wednesday to develop games and tools that get kids, especially 9- to 12-year-olds, excited about eating better and exercising more.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:01:07 GMT
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29. Android Dominates, Windows Mobile Plummets, iPhone Stagnant
(PC World)
PC World - The results are in from comScore for the most recent quarter for smartphone usage in the United States. With smartphone use up 18 percent over the previous quarter, topping 42 million users, Google's Android mobile operating system stands out as the dominant winner for this quarter.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:02:00 GMT
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30. CA to buy Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash
(AP)
AP - Technology management software company CA Inc. said Wednesday that it's buying Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:20:41 GMT
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31. Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market
(AP)
 AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:06:26 GMT
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32. Twitter Becomes More Proactive About Phishing
(PC World)
PC World - Twitter is finally being proactive about the large number of phishing scams that have plagued the micro-blogging service in the past year.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:19:00 GMT
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33. Summary Box: OnLive game streaming to come in June
(AP)
AP - THE SERVICE: OnLive will let you "stream" popular high-end games over the Internet, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:28:21 GMT
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34. Bing Gains Again -- Should Google Worry?
(PC World)
PC World - Microsoft's Bing search engine may still be a bit player in the lucrative online search business dominated by Google, but it's slowly and steadily gaining users. And it appears that Bing's share is coming at the expense of both Google and Yahoo, the latter of which recently teamed up with Microsoft to be more competitive in online search.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:55:00 GMT
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35. Bing gains US search market share for ninth straight month
(AFP)
AFP - Microsoft's new Internet search engine Bing slightly increased its share of the US search market in February, the ninth straight month of modest gains, online tracking firm comScore said Wednesday.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:36 GMT
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36. MySpace upping ante in online social games
(AFP)
AFP - MySpace on Wednesday began courting videogame developers as it moved to capitalize on the booming popularity of playing games online at social networks.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:52:13 GMT
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37. IT Job Market Heating Up: Report
A report by staffing and placement firm Robert Half International shows that while many companies are still taking a wait-and-see approach to new hires, there's general optimism in the IT sector.
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38. Mariposa Bot Shipped With Vodafone Smartphone
Panda Security discovered Confiker, Mariposa and Lineage password stealing malware samples installed on a recently purchased Vodafone HTC Magic smartphone.
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39. Tech Stocks Rally Ten Years After Topping Out
Ten years after the dot-com bubble burst, the Nasdaq still has a long way to go.
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40. Lost Drive Puts National Guard Data at Risk
Tens of thousands of Arkansas National Guard soldiers became the latest victims of a security breach at a military base after an unencrypted external hard drive was discovered missing last month.
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41. Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market
(AP)
AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:16:53 GMT
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42. Marketplace for Google Apps Targets Microsoft Office
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - With its mind in the clouds and an eye on rival Microsoft, Google on Tuesday launched an online application store for third-party programs that can be integrated with its online Google Apps office suite, with a single log-in and Google's universal navigation. The programs can sync with Gmail and Google's calendar, and use document-sharing features.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:54:27 GMT
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43. Google chief sees outcome "soon" in China row
(Reuters)
Reuters - Google expects an outcome soon from its talks with China over a censorship and hacking dispute, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:53:54 GMT
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44. US Expert: Chinese Gov't Likely Behind Massive Cyberattacks
(PC World)
PC World - The Chinese government is likely behind recent cyberattacks on U.S. government Web sites and on U.S. companies in an apparent effort to quash criticism of the government there, an expert on U.S. and Chinese relations said Wednesday.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:40:19 GMT
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45. Zeus Botnet Dealt a Blow as ISP Troyak Knocked out
(PC World)
PC World - Internet service providers linked to the notorious Zeus botnet have been taken down, knocking out a third of the command-and-control servers that run the network of hacked machines.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:50:13 GMT
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46. Amazon ruffles Canadian feathers with depot plan
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Internet retailer Amazon.com has smashed up against Canadian pride in its efforts to open a distribution center in Canada, as booksellers grumble that it can't understand the role of Canadian culture.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:42:52 GMT
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47. Marketplace for Google Apps Targets Microsoft Office
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - With its mind in the clouds and an eye on rival Microsoft, Google on Tuesday launched an online application store for third-party programs that can be integrated with its online Google Apps office suite, with a single log-in and Google's universal navigation. The programs can sync with Gmail and Google's calendar, and use document-sharing features.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:54:27 GMT
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48. Summary Box: Global Net agency reconsiders `.xxx'
(AP)
AP - THE PROPOSAL: A ".xxx" Internet suffix where porn sites can voluntarily set up shop away from the wandering eyes of children and teenagers.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:21:54 GMT
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49. Summary Box: OnLive game streaming to come in June
(AP)
AP - THE SERVICE: OnLive will let you "stream" popular high-end games over the Internet, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:28:21 GMT
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50. PayPal Recommends Anti-Phish Plugin
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Paypal is recommending that users install the Iconix eMail ID software as a defense against phishing attempts, and a tool to allow users to understand if a PayPal email is authentic or not.
Updated: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:35:21 GMT
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