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A Ravens Player Took The Worst Picture Ever For His Official NBC Photo
Business Insider - 6 Sep 2013 04:01
NBC used the worst possible picture of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones for his official headshot during tonight's game against Denver. Since NBC has each starting player say his name and college during introd...
FBI Cyber Division Adds Syrian Electronic Army To Wanted List
Slashdot - 6 Sep 2013 06:27
coolnumbr12 writes "The U.S. government has had enough of the Syrian Electronic Army's hacks of Western media and government outlets. A week after the SEA shut down the New York Times, the FBI Cyber Division unit has off...
Nokia Lumia 1020 One Of The Top 3 Selling Smartphones On AT&T, According To Analyst
Ubergizmo - 6 Sep 2013 02:05
Nokia's Lumia 520 is an entry-level Windows Phone device with decent hardware specifications and an attractive price tag, which is why it is not surprising in an article by the Financial Post by analyst company, Canaccor...
How To Win Loyalty From Others
Business Insider - 6 Sep 2013 23:32
Successful leaders understand how important it is to have loyal employees. The bond of loyalty will hold your business together during tough times. It's why employees stick it out even if they have other options. It's w...
Now Men Can Buy A Body-Shaping Product That Works Like Spanx
Business Insider - 6 Sep 2013 23:46
There's now a product for men who want to appear more slim. The "Torso Toner" at SkyMall claims to reduce men's waists by up to two sizes. The slimming product is similar to women's products manufactured by Spanx. It...
Yahoo publishes first transparency report, but can't provide NSA specifics
The Verge - 6 Sep 2013 18:55
Yahoo today published its first-ever transparency report outlining global government data requests it received between January 1st and June 30th of this year. "We take user privacy seriously and appreciate our role as a ...
This is why there is no enthusiasm for intervening in Syria
Washington Post - 6 Sep 2013 18:01
The United Nations estimates that more than 100,000 Syrians have died since the country's civil war began in March 2011. More die every day. But the United States is not considering military action to save them.
The Surprisingly Simple Mix Of Qualities That Make People Influential
Business Insider - 6 Sep 2013 16:52
How does Oprah Winfrey captivate millions? What’s the secret behind Bill Clinton’s infectious charisma or Richard Branson’s powerful charm? According to one new book, “Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities ...
Judge Issues Injunction Against Apple in E-Books Case
The New York Times - 6 Sep 2013 16:51
A federal judge who found Apple liable for conspiring to fix e-book prices entered an injunction on Friday intended to bar the iPad maker from further antitrust violations.
This Guy Thinks A Little-Noticed Facebook Acquisition Gives It A Head Start On Finding The Next Instagram (FB)
Business Insider - 6 Sep 2013 16:06
Back in April, Facebook made a small acquisition that few outside app developer circles paid much attention to. It bought Parse, a cloud company that hosts backend services for app developers. The deal was reportedly wor...
'Layaway Angel' With Terminal Illness Pays For 16 Struggling Families' Back-To-School Supplies At Kmart
The Huffington Post - 6 Sep 2013 23:58Miss. tax collections strong in July and August
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 23:58
Mississippi tax collections were higher than expected for the first two months of the state budget year, but a top lawmaker said Friday that it's too early to know whether the good numbers indicate steady improvement in ...
Cloud Of Uncertainty Hangs Over Syria Vote
TPM - 6 Sep 2013 23:55
After a roller coaster week, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Syria resolution as Congress gets closer to a vote on President Barack Obama's call for military action. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who s...
I'm going to watch a rocket take off tonight. Here's how you can, too.
Washington Post - 6 Sep 2013 23:47
So, you may have noticed I'm sort of obsessed with NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) launch. And with good reason, what with the broadband Internet space lasers. Well, it's happening tonight! ...
Marissa Mayer And Zach Bogue Buy Most Expensive House In San Francisco History
The Huffington Post - 6 Sep 2013 23:45Climate Change Threatens Caribbean's Water Supply
ABC News - 6 Sep 2013 07:31
Experts urge Caribbean nations to prepare for climate change or risk fresh water scarcity
Hitler's Bodyguard Dies at 96
Time - 6 Sep 2013 18:35
He was the last to see the Nazi leader alive
Egypt's Security State Is Back
Time - 6 Sep 2013 10:05
A Cairo car bomb can't stop the return of the Mubarak-era police state
Scientist: Largest volcano found
CNN - 6 Sep 2013 07:37
Move over, Mauna Loa.
The secret society that can't keep a secret
ZDNet - 6 Sep 2013 05:51
The more we try to keep secrets in the dark the more they come into the light... Technology won't help.
Woman seeks revenge, kills drivers
CNN - 6 Sep 2013 05:40
She calls herself "Diana, the Hunter." Authorities say the elusive woman has killed at least two bus drivers in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Honolulu police accused of excessive force in suit
Boston - 6 Sep 2013 23:37
HONOLULU (AP) -- A Hawaii musician and his friend visiting from Connecticut claim in a federal lawsuit that Honolulu police officers used excessive force when they were mistaken for armed robbers while hiking.