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About 43 articles found for 23 March 2013:
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Great White Shark Gets Inside Diving Cage, Nearly Bites Newlywed
The animal pays no attention to the bait, heads straight for the diver
by Laura Sinpetru, March 23rd, 2013
more on this topic
Shark Allegedly Dies on the Set of Kmart Commercial
Green Groups Want Aquarium in Southern Taiwan to Release Its Whale Shark
Science
A Comet Was What Killed the Dinosaurs, New Study Says
The dinosaurs' demise could not have been caused by an asteroid, specialists claim
by Laura Sinpetru, March 23rd, 2013
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Meteor Flies over the US East Coast, Millions Witness the Event
Meteorite Found in Sri Lanka Does Contain Proof of Alien Life, Second Study Claims
Columns
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Weekend Reading: BioShock Infinite, Pre-Orders, and Taking Chances
After Aliens, SimCity, or Sniper pre-orders are becoming dangerous
by Andrei Dobra, March 23rd, 2013
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Analysts: BioShock Infinite Cost More than 100 Million Dollars (77.4 Million Euro)
BioShock Infinite’s Canceled Multiplayer Has Ken Levine’s Support
Green/Eco Blog
Miley Cyrus Gets Behind Ban on Carriage Horses in NYC
Both Miley and her mom believe horses should live on a farm, not in the city
by Laura Sinpetru, March 23rd, 2013
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18 Sea Lion Pups Are Rescued in 48 Hours in California
Zooey Deschanel Takes In Two Rescue Dogs
History
Mussolini's 12th and “Most Secret” Bunker Discovered in Rome
The bunker is set to become open to the public later this year
by Laura Sinpetru, March 23rd, 2013
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Men Who Act Out Dreams Are More Likely to Develop Dementia, Study Finds
Tea Overdose Makes Woman Develop Rare Bone Disease, Lose Her Teeth
Weekend Reading: PSN Needs an Update for the PlayStation 4
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 23rd, 2013
The service can make or break Sony's next generation
Columns
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Science
Hypoallergenic Apples Now Being Developed by Italian Scientists
The genetically modified fruits are frowned upon by some people, welcomed by others
by Laura Sinpetru, March 23rd, 2013
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Smoking Delays Fracture Healing, Researchers Say
Study Links Energy Drinks to Changes in Heart Rhythm, Increased Blood Pressure
Google News
Google Is Abandoning Its Ideals and Its Most Brilliant Employees Are Noticing
Google is no longer the company it used to be and will drive people away
by Lucian Parfeni, March 23rd, 2013
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Google I/O 2013 Predictions - Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, Nexus 7.8, Nexus 5, Moto X, Google Glass
Search for "Do the Harlem Shake" on YouTube, See What Happens
Windows
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Windows 9 Is Coming: Free Upgrade, More Evidence Courtesy of Microsoft
Microsoft has already started work on the next Windows 8 contraption
by Bogdan Popa, March 23rd, 2013
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Free Upgrade to Windows 9 Offered by Chinese Firm
Dump Messenger, Install Skype and Get One Month of Free Calls
Science Blog
A Hose and a Speaker Combine to Create Motionless Spiraling Water
The illusion is done with science not CGI or editing
by Lucian Parfeni, March 23rd, 2013
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Proof of Alien Life Found in Meteorite That Crash-Landed in Sri Lanka
Ultra Ever Dry, Nanotech Coating That Makes Getting Wet Impossible
Windows software reviews
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Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 - Review
Comprehensive suite of utilities for improving system performance
by Ionut Ilascu, March 23rd, 2013
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Search and Remove Duplicate Files Quickly and Free
Have Windows 8 Start Screen on the Classic Desktop, Resize It
Evolution of Java Security Vulnerabilities from 1996 to 2013
by Eduard Kovacs, March 23rd, 2013
Solutionary experts share some insight on Oracle's attempts to make Java more secure
Security Fixes and Improvements
PC Games
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Download Now SimCity Update 1.8 via Origin
The patch brings general improvements and bug fixes for roads and texts
by Andrei Dobra, March 23rd, 2013
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SimCity Diary: A Working, Living Region
SimCity Diary: A Comparison with Cities XL Platinum
Windows
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The Windows Blue Saga: Leaked Video, Mini Tablet and More
Here are the latest details on the new Windows Blue OS
by Bogdan Popa, March 23rd, 2013
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First Windows Blue Video Leaked: Watch Fresh Paint in Action
The Browser You Loved to Hate Turns 1
Security Blog
OpIranMenace: Anonymous Hackers Leak Data from Iranian Organizations
They also plan on targeting companies from Iraq, Azerbaijan and the UAE
by Eduard Kovacs, March 23rd, 2013
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Hackers Take Down Official Mossad Website, Details of 30,000 Israeli Officials Leaked
AOL Account of Billionaire John Doerr Hacked by Guccifer
Oddiverse Blog
Deadbeat Dad's Cash Photo Gets Him Busted for Failing to Pay Child Support
Christopher Robinson has evaded payments for three years
by Raluca Anghel, March 23rd, 2013
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Disney World Photobomb Reveals Couple May Have Met as Children
Child's Facebook Photo Holding a Rifle Prompts Raid on Family Home
CPU
Intel Is the Underdog on the Mobile Market, AMD Former CEO Says
Bloomberg
The man actually gives some advice, in a very roundabout way
by Sebastian Pop, March 23rd, 2013
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New Rackmount NAS Devices Launched by QNAP
Intel Will Stick to Removable LGA CPUs Until 2015
Friends Split Lottery Money After Pact Made Years Before
by Raluca Anghel, March 23rd, 2013
A Georgia man gives his childhood friends a share of his $1 million (€770 K) prize
Oddiverse Blog
Celebrity News
Pippa Dropped by Publishing Agent over Poor Book Sales
Middleton was paid a $600,000 (€462,000) advance for her “Celebrate” book
by Raluca Anghel, March 23rd, 2013
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Kate Middleton’s Nose Is “Spring’s Hottest Accessory” for NYC Women
Photo of the Day: Kate Middleton’s Heel Gets Stuck in Grate on St. Patrick’s Day
Green/Eco Blog
Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square Celebrate Earth Hour for the First Time Ever
This March 23, the two sites are to go dark for one full hour
by Laura Sinpetru, March 23rd, 2013
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Model Daisy Lowe Shows Her Support for Earth Hour
Earth Hour 2013: Millions Ready to Turn Off the Light, Promote Sustainability
Security Blog
Apple Suspends iForgot Password Reset Page to Patch Security Hole
The accounts of users who didn't activate 2FA were at risk
by Eduard Kovacs, March 23rd, 2013
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Security Hole in Control Panels of UK Registrars Led to Domain Hijacking
Yahoo, LinkedIn, Twitter Accounts Vulnerable to Session Fixation Attacks – Video
Technology Blog
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AMD Stops Making Radeon HD 7850 Graphics Cards
There might still be 2 GB models for a while, but it is unlikely
by Sebastian Pop, March 23rd, 2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 GPU Codenamed Bonaire, Gets Leaked Again
NVIDIA Chimera Camera Technology Demonstrated – Video
Linux
New Serious Sam 3 Patch Improves Performance on Linux
This is a beta patch, but anyone can download it and test it
by Silviu Stahie, March 23rd, 2013
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Qt Creator 2.7.0 Released with New Features
4MLinux 6.0 Beta Has Clam AntiVirus 0.97.7
JLo's Chris Brown Twitter Photo Suggests New Collaboration
by Raluca Anghel, March 23rd, 2013
"Jenny from the block" may have revealed the name of her new album
Music, Film & TV Blog
Technology Blog
NVIDIA Chimera Camera Technology Demonstrated – Video
The new feature in Tegra 4 and Tegra 4i has been openly tested
by Sebastian Pop, March 23rd, 2013
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NVIDIA Reveals Newest GPU Project: Volta, Will Follow Maxwell
Here Is the Updated NVIDIA Tegra Roadmap: Logan in 2014, Parker in 2015
Security Blog
New TDL Malware Variant Uses Chromium Embedded Framework
The number of CEF downloads has increased considerably over the past few days
by Eduard Kovacs, March 23rd, 2013
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vSkimmer Malware Steals Credit Card Information from Payment Terminals
Sykipot Cybercriminals Use New Exploits to Target Government Organizations
Oddiverse
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Airport Sign Kills Boy, Crushes Mother and Three Other Children in Alabama
Heather Bresette incurred serious wounds, breaking her ankles and fracturing her pelvis
by Raluca Anghel, March 23rd, 2013
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Facebook Plane Crash Photo Fail Prompts Apology from Luton Airport
Man Who Waterboarded Kids Has Been Sentenced to 2 Years of Probation
Hacking News
Three UK Men Jailed for Stealing Millions of Euros’ Worth of Carbon Credits
The fraudsters were part of a hacking ring that targeted the sites of financial firms
by Eduard Kovacs, March 23rd, 2013
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UK Metropolitan Police Warns Elderly Citizens About Courier Fraud
EFF Joins AT&T Hacker’s Legal Team for Appeal
Games
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Stops Getting New Content, Bioware Announces
BioWare is currently using its resources for other projects
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 23rd, 2013
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Free Okami HD, The Cave, and More Coming to PS Plus in PAL Regions
Republican Senator Questions Impact of Violent Video Games
NVIDIA Enables Smart Vehicles with Jetson Tegra-Based Platform
by Sebastian Pop, March 23rd, 2013
It combines Tegra technology with CUDA-capable GPU and other hardware
Technology & Gadgets
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Music, Film & TV Blog
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Seth Meyers Rumor: “Weekend Update” Host Could Take Fallon’s Spot on “Late Night”
Fallon could be replacing Leno on “The Tonight Show”
by Raluca Anghel, March 23rd, 2013
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Jay Leno Mocks Rumors That He’s Leaving NBC in Monolog – Video
Jimmy Fallon Replaces Jay Leno, The Tonight Show Goes Back to NYC
Security Blog
Former Cal State San Marcos Student Admits Stealing Passwords of 745 Individuals
The man used a keylogger to make sure he would be elected student council president
by Eduard Kovacs, March 23rd, 2013
more on this topic
UK Metropolitan Police Warns Elderly Citizens About Courier Fraud
EFF Joins AT&T Hacker’s Legal Team for Appeal
Technology Blog
Buy Nook HD+, Get Nook Simple Touch for Free
Weak holiday sales demand swift and radical action
by Sebastian Pop, March 23rd, 2013
more on this topic
New Wind Top All-in-One PC Launched by MSI
Corsair Vengeance K70, the New Gaming Keyboard
Oddiverse
White Supremacist Killed in Police Shootout, Suspected in Prison Official's Death
The ex-inmate allegedly took the life of Colorado prison's head Tom Clements
by Raluca Anghel, March 23rd, 2013
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Quantico Base Murder-Suicide: Marine Kills Two, Shoots Self
Aurora Shooter Converts to Islam in Jail, Islamic Prisoners Are Not Happy
Security Blog
Hackers Take Down Official Mossad Website, Details of 30,000 Israeli Officials Leaked
Anonymous, RedHack and Sector 404 have collaborated for this attack
by Eduard Kovacs, March 23rd, 2013
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54 Israeli Sites Defaced, Hacktivists Join Forces for Massive Anti-Israel Operation
Anonymous Hacker Leaks 600,000 Email Accounts from Israeli Web Portal Walla!
FCC Chairman Steps Down Early
by Sebastian Pop, March 23rd, 2013
The man was supposed to leave in July but will depart in the coming weeks
Technology & Gadgets
Video
New Radeon HD 7790 Graphics Card Released by Club 3D
Yet another mid-range video controller appears on the market
by Sebastian Pop, March 23rd, 2013
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EK Launches Waterblock for Dual-GPU Radeon HD 7990 Graphics Card
Cambridge Figures Out How to Move Data in 3D, Uses Magnetic Spin
Space
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Meteor Flies over the US East Coast, Millions Witness the Event
The meteor made its appearance this past Friday around 7:50 p.m. local time
by Laura Sinpetru, March 23rd, 2013
more on this topic
Meteorite Found in Sri Lanka Does Contain Proof of Alien Life, Second Study Claims
Listen: Russia’s Massive Meteorite Explodes over the Country’s Chelyabinsk Region
Rumours about mobile phones
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Nokia N9 Mini in the Works, Possibly Coming as an Asha Series Phone
It may be powered by the swipe-based MeeGo operating system
by Cosmin Vasile, March 23rd, 2013
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New Opera Mobile Labs 12 for Nokia N9 Now Available for Download
Wazapp 0.2.4 for Nokia N9 Now Available for Download
Mobile World
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Samsung GALAXY S 4 Mini Unofficially Revealed, May Launch in June/July
The smartphone will ship with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean onboard
by Cosmin Vasile, March 23rd, 2013
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Google Details Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Changes: New Features, Security Enhancements
GALAXY S 4 UK Pre-Registrations Up 446% Compared to Galaxy S III
Games
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No New Grand Theft Auto V Details Will Be Shared Anytime Soon, Rockstar Says
Rockstar wants to present the best version of GTA 5 to the public
by Andrei Dobra, March 23rd, 2013
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Grand Theft Auto V Beta Code Scam Sites Taken Down by Take-Two
Releasing a New GTA Every 2 Years Damages the Brand, Publisher Says
Xbox Live Spring Sale 2013 Starts on March 26, Has Discounts for Xbox 360 Games and DLC
by Andrei Dobra, March 23rd, 2013
The Walking Dead Episode 1 will be free and other prices cuts are going to appear
Xbox
Tools & Applications
Microsoft Starts Reminding Users of Messenger’s Retirement
The company will discontinue Windows Live Messenger on April 8
by Bogdan Popa, March 23rd, 2013
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Microsoft to Start Phasing Out Messenger on April 8
Microsoft Discontinues Windows Live Messenger for iOS
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