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Very large planes: Airbus's big bet
The Economist - 21 Nov 2013 18:03
The sky's the limit--but maybe 400 seats is too THE new venue for Dubai's international air show, which opened on November 17th, is yet another testament to the ambitions of the tiny Gulf state. Al Maktoum airport, when ...
Experts worried about Russia
CNN - 21 Nov 2013 03:08
CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Barclay's Bob Foresman about the problems being faced by Russia's economy.
Kano turns Raspberry Pi into a Lego-like kit for all ages
Pocket-lint - 21 Nov 2013 00:40
A new London-based Kickstarter project called Kano wants to turn the Raspberry Pi into a Lego-like "fun" computer, instead of the daunting motherboard it's come to be. The Kano began funding on Tuesday, and a day later h...
House panel passes bill targeting 'patent trolls'
Reuters - 21 Nov 2013 05:42
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Advice Columnist Pens Perfect Response to Anti-Gay Parent
Gawker - 21 Nov 2013 23:54
Washington Post advice columnist Amy Dickinson recently received an appallingly homophobic letter from a parent seeking help convincing their gay son to "stop being gay."
Arcade Fire Wants Their Fans to Dress Real Nice for Upcoming Tour
Time - 21 Nov 2013 00:15
Update: Arcade Fire has asked fans to “please relax” about its “super not mandatory” dress code in a Facebook post. Fans of Arcade Fire who managed to score tickets for the band’s upcoming Reflektor tour might�...
The US And Afghanistan Inked A Deal To Keep The War Going Through 2024
Business Insider - 21 Nov 2013 05:20
The U.S. and Afghan governments have agreed to a final draft in a bilateral agreement that lays out the relationship between the two nations and the end to the war in Afghanistan, according to Richard Engel of NBC News.�...
Groupon broadens offerings with Freebies category of coupons
L.A. Times - 21 Nov 2013 05:12Sheryl Sandberg: This Is The Most 'Gratifying' Thing I've Ever Done
Business Insider - 21 Nov 2013 04:54
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg took the stage Wednesday night to discuss the influence she's had on gender inequality by writing her book "Lean In." She was talking with Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff at the Dreamforce co...
Microsoft exec vows to end Windows Phone app gap by 'end of 2014′
BGR - 21 Nov 2013 00:20
When should you expect to see every major app released on iOS and Android to also get released on Windows Phone? According to Microsoft’s Windows Phone boss Joe Belfiore, the company will have completely eliminated its...
DEA, IRS raiding Denver area pot businesses
Boston - 21 Nov 2013 23:07
DENVER (AP) -- Federal agents raided an unknown number of marijuana dispensaries and growing sites in Colorado Thursday, confiscating piles of marijuana plants and cartons of cannabis-infused drinks just weeks before the...
Zappos Responds Brilliantly After Kanye West Slams Tony Hsieh And 'Cheap Product'
Business Insider - 21 Nov 2013 19:04
Kanye West is a serious fashion designer who invented the leather jogging pant, remember? So when someone sells something Kanye thinks is less than fabulous, the rapper-designer-genius takes personal offense. His latest ...
The Karma WiFi Hotspot + 1GB Free Data + FREE Shipping #BlackFriday [Deals]
Cult of Mac - 21 Nov 2013 18:31
There are tons of mobile hotspots out there, but Karma has done something groundbreaking with The Karma WiFi Hotspot. With this device, you can now put WiFi in your pocket and stay connected with a lightning-fast 4G conn...
U.S. rejects Fairholme's proposal to recapitalize Fannie, Freddie
Reuters - 21 Nov 2013 06:01
(Reuters) - The United States rejected Fairholme Capital Management's recapitalization proposal of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying the only way to revamp the home loan market is through proper housing finance reform, ...
Payday lender fined by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
L.A. Times - 21 Nov 2013 05:10Take that selfie in the dark! Night vision is coming to smartphones
Digital Trends - 21 Nov 2013 00:03
PSY Corporation will start a crowdfunding campaign tomorrow in hopes of raising $60,000 to bring a night vision accessory, the Snooperscope, to mobile devices. We're not really sure this is going to draw the interest the...
Cheese made from human toe jam, belly-button bacteria
CNET - 21 Nov 2013 23:20
If you're not prone to queasiness, then go ahead and read about artisanal cheeses crafted by scientists from the nose, toe, mouth, and belly-button bacteria of notable people.
Rive Sud Interior Four Perfumed Candles
Fragrantica Perfumes - 21 Nov 2013 22:29
French perfume house Rive Sud Interior has introduced its first collection of perfumed candles created by Delphine Thierry. Via della Basilica: "A tribute to Pavese, this 'incensed' fragrance takes us right up the path t...
Scott Disick Is Wealthy, And He Wants You To Know It
The Huffington Post - 21 Nov 2013 21:51Michael Dell Bucks The Trend: Wants Half Of His Employees To Work From Home (DELL)
Business Insider - 21 Nov 2013 21:28
Over the last year, the already horrific traffic situation in Silicon Valley has gotten worse. People that live there blame Marissa Mayer at Yahoo and Meg Whitman at HP and their demands that thousands of their workers d...
The Army Is Rounding Up All Of Its Sex Offenders
Business Insider - 21 Nov 2013 21:01
The Secretary of the Army John McHugh has issued an order to immediately discharge convicted sex offenders from service, reports the Army Times. “Purging convicted sex offenders from the ranks is just one of the s...
Bionic Eye Implant Available In US Next Month
Slashdot - 21 Nov 2013 20:10
kkleiner writes "Starting next month, Americans suffering from degenerative eye diseases can get excited about the launch of the Argus II, a bionic eye implant to partially restore vision. Designed for those suffering fr...