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The US Military Actually Experimented With Ricin-Coated Bullets
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2013 23:03
The U.S. Military, back in World War I, dabbled with the idea of coating bullets and shrapnel in ricin. They also talked about creating a 'dust cloud' of ricin toxin that could be "inhaled through the lungs." This would,...
A Day In The Life Of ESPN 'SportsCenter' Anchor Lindsay Czarniak
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2013 21:44
"Ye verily, a sampler of wonders." Those were the first words spoken on ESPN when the tiny Connecticut station launched on September 7, 1979. Host Lee Leonard followed with a brief introduction to the world's first 24-ho...
Coalition behind immigration bill may be fragile
Reuters - 17 Apr 2013 23:09
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Unveils The First Results Of Its Hot New Summly Acquisition
TechCrunch - 17 Apr 2013 00:50
In March, Yahoo made a big splash in its already dazzling list of acquisitions when it acquired Summly, a UK-based mobile startup led by 17-year-old founder Nick D'Aloisio that summarizes long texts to make them easier t...
Google Fiber Coming to Provo, Utah
Variety - 17 Apr 2013 23:53
Google announced a third market Wednesday that will get its ultra-fast broadband network: Provo, Utah. Google Fiber will take over an existing municipal network, iProvo. The company is hoping to begin offering 1-gigabyte...
OKCupid Now Accepts Bitcoin
Mashable - 17 Apr 2013 23:41
In another step toward going fully mainstream, Bitcoin is now being accepted by OKCupid. The dating site started accepting payments in the crypto currency on Tuesday, joining a series of other companies that already proc...
Yes, Yahoo Just Had A Terrible Quarter - But Marissa Mayer Has Never Been Sitting Prettier (YHOO)
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2013 23:27
For the third time since she took over the company last July, former Google executive and current Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer got on the phone yesterday and reported quarterly financial results. There was one big difference ...
Datto introduces hybrid disaster recovery solution
ZDNet - 17 Apr 2013 23:55
The product combines local backup and archiving features with a cloud platform that provides off-site redundancy.
FTC sues company found to be 'cramming' cellphone bills with unauthorized charges
The Verge - 17 Apr 2013 23:48
The Federal Trade Commission is taking Wise Media to court, accusing the Georgia-based company of "cramming," or placing false charges on consumer cellular bills without their permission or knowledge. In a document filed...
This 'Murder' Caught On Google Earth Isn't What It Seems
The Huffington Post - 17 Apr 2013 21:15Hundreds gather for vigils in Boston as runners across nation offer tributes
Fox News - 17 Apr 2013 06:00
Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil on the Boston Common sang songs and lit candles one day after the bombing attack on the city's marathon.
Goodwill sells incredibly valuable NES cartridge for dirt cheap
CNET - 17 Apr 2013 23:55
Someone makes the thrift store score of a lifetime after finding an ultra-rare NES video game for sale with a price tag that may shock you.
'Breaking Bad' Will Return To AMC In August
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2013 22:06
"Breaking Bad" actor Aaron Paul announced on Twitter the final eight episodes of AMC's hit series will debut August 11 at 9 p.m. From Twitter: "News Alert: BB premiers August 11th! Who wants to watch the finale with me a...
Syrian Pro-Government Hackers Strike NPR Website
Mashable - 17 Apr 2013 04:01
You can't employ good journalists without making a few enemies along the way, as National Public Radio recently learned the hard way. After putting the violent situation in Syria under the microscope, NPR found its site ...
Scribe Michael France Dead at 51
Variety - 17 Apr 2013 02:10
Michael France, the scribe who penned "Cliffhanger," "GoldenEye" and a slew of Marvel adaptations which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, died April 12 in his St. Pete Beach, Fla., home after an extended illness. H...
Evernote launching intensive mentorship program for developers
ZDNet - 17 Apr 2013 01:00
Evernote Accelerator could speed up how fast the startup and its family of productivity apps grows.
Google mobile search gets page preview and expandable quick links
Android Central - 17 Apr 2013 00:54
Get more information from websites without leaving Google's search page A couple new features are being rolled out today in Google's mobile search page, both designed to help users get the information they need without h...
US Cellular Galaxy S4 pricing and free accessory announced
Android Central - 17 Apr 2013 23:49
Devices will be available for purchase 'late April' for $199.99 with instant rebate If you're preordering the Samsung Galaxy S4 through US Cellular, you'll be happy to know they just sweetened the pot. Today the carrier ...
Forget the iPad 5 -- I'm waiting for the iPad Mini Retina
CNET - 17 Apr 2013 23:49
As rumors mount that an iPad 5 release isn't far off, the most-anticipated Apple tablet is really the next-generation iPad Mini.
Daniel Newman: Executives Using Social Media -- A Waste of Time?
The Huffington Post - 17 Apr 2013 23:45EBay's earnings rise, but forecast is light
Market Watch - 17 Apr 2013 23:44
Online retailer sees strong gains in PayPal and Marketplaces, but second-quarter estimates fall short of Wall Street's expectations.
If You Have a Cash Cow, You Should Milk It
Mother Jones - 17 Apr 2013 23:43
Matt Yglesias thinks that Apple's strategy of earning very high margins on Mac desktops and laptops isn't very smart: Apple already has an awful lot of cash. Getting even more cash is not particularly useful for any goal...