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About 91 articles found for 20 June 2013:

 

Parents Want Kids to Fulfill Their Own Unrealized Ambitions, Study Says

Psychologists have long suspected that this was the case, empirical evidence was lacking
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
 

Naked Mole Rats Are Cancer-Proof, Scientists Now Know Why

Chemical that helps naked mole rats never get cancer could help treat human patients
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
 

Half-Life 2 for Linux Review

Let's take a look at one of the most famous games in the history of entertainment
by Silviu Stahie, June 20th, 2013
(ISC)2 and Booz Allen Hamilton to Offer Cyber Warrior Scholarships to US Veterans

(ISC)2 and Booz Allen Hamilton to Offer Cyber Warrior Scholarships to US Veterans

by Eduard Kovacs, June 20th, 2013
The program aims at addressing the demand for cyber security workers
 

7 in 10 American Take Prescription Drugs, Study Finds

Antibiotics, antidepressants and painkilling opioids are the ones most commonly used
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
 

Photoshop CC Pirated Already, but Adobe Shouldn't Care

Adobe realized that the key to fighting piracy is to offer more than a pirate copy can
by Lucian Parfeni, June 20th, 2013
 

Chubby Babies with Big Heads Are Smarter, Study Suggests

Researchers establish a link between how fast a baby grows and its IQ
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
4 Miami Residents Charged in $1.5M / €1.1M Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

4 Miami Residents Charged in $1.5M / €1.1M Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

by Eduard Kovacs, June 20th, 2013
The suspects allegedly used straw buyers to obtain loans from banks
 

Pandas Living at Chinese Zoo Get Their Own AC Unit

The bears had troubles adjusting to the scorching temperatures, needed help keeping cool
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
 

Maggie Q, WildAid Ask People to Quit Buying Ivory and Rhino Horn Products

The actress warns that the demand for such products pushes rhinos, elephants to extinction
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
 

Rare Killer Whale Type Documented by Scientists

The rare killer whale type was pinned down with the help of a skeleton resting in a museum
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
Picture of the Day: Tiger Photobombs Newlyweds

Picture of the Day: Tiger Photobombs Newlyweds

by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
The feline gets between the bride and the groom, ruins their official wedding photo
 

LA Readies to Ban Plastic Grocery Bags

Environmental groups are overjoyed to hear the city is looking to implement such measures
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
Dentist Joke Meme Snapshot Is Funny, Completely Frightening

Dentist Joke Meme Snapshot Is Funny, Completely Frightening

by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
A photo laid out at the dentist office is alarming and ingenious
 

Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CC Optimized for AMD

That is to say, they work best on AMD APUs and Radeon HD / FirePro graphics cards
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
 

BIWIN SSD Has Unique Power Failure Protection Technology

It will be hard to leave this storage device in any way defective
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
Canonical Wants to Show You How It's Spending Your Money

Canonical Wants to Show You How It's Spending Your Money

by Silviu Stahie, June 20th, 2013
A transparent system will be provided to see what's happening with the donations
 

All-Male Cheerleading Team in Alabama Will Rock Your World – Video

The Prancing Elites dance in J-Sette style, their moves are reminiscent of Beyonce's
by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
 

UFOs Spotted over Church of Scientology Headquarters

A British tabloid mocks the church's association with aliens
by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
 

New App Allows Lytro Light Field Camera to Share Photos

It doesn't need file syncing with the desktop app for Mac and PC anymore
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
Brazilian Anti-Government Protests Move Online, Several High-Profile Sites Defaced

Brazilian Anti-Government Protests Move Online, Several High-Profile Sites Defaced

by Eduard Kovacs, June 20th, 2013
Here's a list of some of the websites targeted by hacktivists
 

Mold Concerns Delay ISS Supply Ship Docking

Officials were worried that some of the packages on ATV 4 may have been contaminated
by Lucian Parfeni, June 20th, 2013
 

Xigmatek Launches New CPU Cooler with PWM Fan

The Orthrus is ready to be bought by anyone making a high-end PC
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
Gartner: Windows 8.1 Features Will Quiet All Critics

Gartner: Windows 8.1 Features Will Quiet All Critics

by Bogdan Popa, June 20th, 2013
Analyst firm believes that Windows 8.1 has what it takes to excite
 

Intel Haswell-Ready PSUs Launched by EVGA

They can handle the low-power states that the chips can enter
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
 

Iceland Resumes Hunting Fin Whales

Fin whales are listed as an endangered species, Iceland has no business slaughtering them
by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
 

Shooting at Carneys Point Prompts Manhunt, Suspect on the Run

A 23-year-old suspect has been injured in the fire exchange
by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
Watch: Brad Pitt, Jimmy Fallon Have “Yodel Conversation”

Watch: Brad Pitt, Jimmy Fallon Have “Yodel Conversation”

by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
The two are hanging out on rooftops in New York, start yodeling at each other
Scurvy Scallywags Review (iOS)

Scurvy Scallywags Review (iOS)

by Cosmin Vasile, June 20th, 2013
Awfully addictive match-3 puzzle game with RPG elements
 

Domain Name Registrar Moniker Hacked, Users Forced to Change Passwords

Experts say the notification emails look like they're part of a phishing scam
by Eduard Kovacs, June 20th, 2013
 

Christina Aguilera Weight Loss Obtained Through Fresh Diet Program

The singer lost 20 lbs (9 kg) and she showed her figure off on “The Voice” finale
by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
 

MSI Readies GeForce GTX 760 Twin Frozr OC Gaming

The card will be part of the same collection as the GTX 780 Gaming
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
 

Windows 8.1’s Success Critical for Microsoft’s “Morale”

Report claims that Windows 8.1 will face a fiercer battle with other OSes on the market
by Bogdan Popa, June 20th, 2013
LeBron Loses Headband, Plays Better Without It

LeBron Loses Headband, Plays Better Without It

by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
James brings the Miami Heat through to Game 7 of the NBA Finals
 

Dreyfoos Bodies Belong to Two Custodians

The remains have been recovered on campus at the West Palm Beach Arts School
by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
 

French Privacy Watchdog Gives Google Three-Month Ultimatum

Google has to change its privacy policy or face fines
by Lucian Parfeni, June 20th, 2013
 

Malwarebytes Acquires ZeroVulnerabilityLabs

ZeroVulnerabilityLabs' ExploitShield has become Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit
by Eduard Kovacs, June 20th, 2013
Joe Torre's Daughter Catches Falling Baby in Brooklyn, Parents Charged

Joe Torre's Daughter Catches Falling Baby in Brooklyn, Parents Charged

by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
The one-year-old fell from a fire escape and through an opening in an awning
 

7mm Toshiba SSHDs Released for Ultrabooks

The MQ01ABFH series come in 2.5-inch 7mm form factors and up to 500 GB
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
Peachem Shooting Causes Two Deaths in Murder-Suicide

Peachem Shooting Causes Two Deaths in Murder-Suicide

by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
A woman's ex kills her current husband, commits suicide
 
Download Now World of Tanks Patch 8.6 for Europe with New Map, Tanks, SPGs

Download Now World of Tanks Patch 8.6 for Europe with New Map, Tanks, SPGs

by Andrei Dobra, June 20th, 2013
Plenty of changes are introduced by version 8.6 to the free-to-play game
 

55-Inch OLED TV from Samsung Out Next Week

It may only be an early release restricted to South Korea, but it's better than nothing
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
James Gandolfini Shops for Tattoo Before Dying in Italy

James Gandolfini Shops for Tattoo Before Dying in Italy

by Raluca Anghel, June 20th, 2013
Gandolfini visited a parlor in Studio City, in Los Angeles
 

3D Printing Forerunner MakerBot Bought by Stratasys for $604M / €455M

$403M will be delivered as stock, and $201M as performance-based earn-outs
by Sebastian Pop, June 20th, 2013
James Gandolfini Dies at 51 of Suspected Heart Attack

James Gandolfini Dies at 51 of Suspected Heart Attack

by Laura Sinpetru, June 20th, 2013
The actor is survived by wife Deborah Lin, a daughter and a son