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News-scraping service can't copy AP stories without permission, says judge
The Verge - 23 Mar 2013 08:49
A federal district judge in New York City has ruled that a news-scraping service committed copyright infringement by reusing portions of articles from the Associated Press. The Denver Post reports that Judge Denise Cote ...
7 best smartphones today
Fox News - 23 Mar 2013 13:00
If you're ready to drop some money on one of the latest and greatest smartphones, you have some great choices -- almost too many, in fact.
Do we need another Windows OS?
CNET - 23 Mar 2013 23:20
Microsoft made a case this week for Windows RT. Is it necessary? [Read more]
Funeral Is Held in Brooklyn for Kimani Gray
The New York Times - 23 Mar 2013 23:00
Kimani Gray, who was fatally shot in a confrontation with officers two weeks ago, was mourned Saturday by his friends and family at a funeral Mass in Brooklyn.
Kids' Choice Awards 2013: Duhamel Ready To Be Slimed
The Huffington Post - 23 Mar 2013 23:02
LOS ANGELES — Josh Duhamel doesn't mind the slime. The "Transformers" star is hosting Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday and says the ceremony's traditional dumping of green goo on celebrities isn't as ...
App of the Week: Vyclone
ABC News - 23 Mar 2013 13:01
App Name: Vyclone Price: Free Available Platforms: iOS and Android What does this app do?:Â When it comes to sharing photos and videos across social media platforms, the ability to do so is a must for an app to succee...
Online Sales Tax Inevitable, Senate Passes Marketplace Fairness Act
Forbes - 23 Mar 2013 08:51
The controversy over the pending Marketplace Fairness Act (S.336/H.R.684), is dizzying. First, the big news. The Senate passed it. See Symbolic Senate Vote Demonstrates Support For Marketplace Fairness Act. But it rea...
Bill Gates Will Give You $100,000 to Build a Better Condom
Mashable - 23 Mar 2013 23:58
Condoms are recognized and used by an estimated 750 million people across the world and reduce both unwanted pregnancy and the spread of sexually-transmitted infections. However, unlike most other technologies, they have...
'King Tut Pierced Them, Too'
The Huffington Post - 23 Mar 2013 23:57
This is a teen-written article from our friends at Teenink.com. By Emma H., Newton, MA I don’t remember the needle, but I remember the pain, the hot bite of metal that tore a hole through my earlobe. And I remembe...
Grammarians take on London's graffiti artists to promote online English classes
The Verge - 23 Mar 2013 23:23
Recently, something strange has been happening to the grammatically-questionable graffiti that covers much of London. One graffitied billboard in Tower Hill (pictured above) used to say "I wud," pointing to a large image...
Budget Balance Is In Eye Of The Beholder
The Huffington Post - 23 Mar 2013 23:18
WASHINGTON -- When it comes to budgets, balance is in the eye of the congressional beholder. To House Republicans, it means a balanced budget in a decade, achieved by $4.6 trillion in spending cuts and without any tax in...
A Christian Story for Easter.
OpEdNews - 23 Mar 2013 23:14
How accurate is the Easter story? Might it be influenced by other factors?
Here Are The Next 8 States That Could Legalize Marijuana
Business Insider - 23 Mar 2013 20:00
Months after Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, the push to make toking up legal is gaining momentum. But it hasn't been easy. Activists still face stiff opposition fr...
Man accused of selling golf-ball finders as bomb detectors
CNET - 23 Mar 2013 23:59
A British businessman allegedly charged 27,000 pounds (around $41,000) for devices that weren't quite what he said they were. Government organizations bought them. [Read more]
Wyatt says thumb OK as Temple braces for IU
ESPN - 23 Mar 2013 23:56
Temple star guard Khalif Wyatt says his injured left thumb should not be a problem when the Owls play top-seeded Indiana in the NCAA tournament.
Trey Burke's Bounce Back Game Has Michigan Wolverines in Good Position
Bleacher Report - 23 Mar 2013 23:55
Trey Burke bounced back very well against the VCU Rams, and that is very good news for the Michigan Wolverines. It was an absolutely huge win for the No. 4 seed Wolverines, who were able to dominate the No. 5 Rams by...
INFOGRAPHIC: Updated NCAA Tournament Bracket
The Huffington Post - 23 Mar 2013 23:55Blue Jackets Are John Davidson’s Newest Rebuilding Job
The New York Times - 23 Mar 2013 23:51
John Davidson. Columbus’s president for hockey operations, is trying to bring new life to a franchise that has been around since 2000 but has yet to find its niche.
Michigan Basketball: Surging Wolverines Have the Firepower to Crack Final Four
Bleacher Report - 23 Mar 2013 23:50
The Michigan Wolverines look unstoppable after completely thrashing VCU in the round of 32. How unstoppable can this underachieving but star-studded team be, though? A trip to the Final Four looked like a daunting task b...
Marshall Henderson's Hot Streak Will Continue with Strong Showing in Third Round
Bleacher Report - 23 Mar 2013 23:49
The Ole Miss Rebels came into the 2013 NCAA Tournament riding the success of their 22-year-old guard in Marshall Henderson. And after another strong performance from Henderson saw the Rebels knock off the No. 5 Wisco...
Miami Hurricanes Stay Loose Thanks To Julian Gamble’s Freestyle Rapping
Sports Grid - 23 Mar 2013 23:49
Finally, a basketball player in Miami whose guts you don't hate.
NCAA Tournament TV Schedule 2013: Where to Catch Sunday's Most Compelling Tilts
Bleacher Report - 23 Mar 2013 23:49
Sunday's slate of NCAA Tournament action brings viewers a lineup stocked with intriguing matchups, as a number of the nation's elite teams will face their first real challenges in the Round of 32. Yes, there are usua...