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Interesting: Got a dream but no cash? The Internet can help | Technology | Reuters

A website called Kickstarter.com is making it possible for people like this to raise sums ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars to fund anything that captures the imagination of Internet users with a little money to spare.

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10 things you should know about moving from Windows XP to Windows 7

Not only should you begin planning for your operating system migration, but you should begin learning as much as you can about Windows 7. Here are 10 things you can do to get ready for the switch.

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Interesting: Amazon Offers Redelivery or $30 to People Who Lost ‘1984′ – Digits – WSJ

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Interesting: Queen’s physicist unlocking the mysteries of neighbouring galaxies

An international team of astronomers, including Queen’s University physicist Larry Widrow, have uncovered evidence of a nearby cosmic encounter.

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As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms | Reuters

The Prius hybrid automobile is popular for its fuel efficiency, but its electric motor and battery guzzle rare earth metals, a little-known class of elements found in a wide range of gadgets and consumer goods.

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Boo: Canadian? No free ‘Van Halen’ game for you

Activision’s public relations department this free Guitar Hero: Van Halen offer is for U.S. residents only.

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Google Everywhere: As the Search Giant Grows, How Much Is Too Much? – Knowledge@Wharton

The skirmish with Apple is just one in a series of battles Google is likely to undertake,

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Cool: Computer algorithm to decipher ancient texts | Technology | Reuters

Researchers in Israel say they have developed a computer program that can decipher previously unreadable ancient texts and possibly lead the way to a Google-like search engine for historical documents.

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Cool: Digi-novel combines book, movie and website | Technology | Reuters

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" U.S. television series, is releasing what he calls a "digi-novel" combining all three media — and giving a jolt to traditional book publishing.

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Interesting: Investors.com – Why Skittles Scuttled Its Twitter Idea: A Lesson In Social Media

"The only audience I can think of that's not switched on to social media is the elderly — so wheelchair manufacturers need not apply,"

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