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Apple inks Latin American deal for iPhone
(AP) -- In another step in the worldwide march of Apple Inc.'s iPhone, the top mobile phone operator in Latin America said Wednesday that it has inked a deal...
There is no such thing as 'the' Indian
An increasing number of mayors in Guatemala are of Indian origin. Dutch researcher Elisabet Rasch went to find out what this development means and discovered that there is much more...
Joint Sprint, Clearwire network could boost consumer power
(AP) -- Sprint Nextel Corp. has finally rounded up the financial backing it needs to build a faster wireless network. But for consumers and the electronics industry, speed may...
Microsoft's Zune to launch in Canada without online store
Microsoft Corp. is bringing the Zune, its answer to the iPod, to Canada, but the media player's initial launch will be hamstrung by the lack of an accompanying download store.
Waterpipe smoking on college campuses may contribute to growing public health problem
More and more U.S. college students are smoking tobacco using waterpipes - or hookahs - and it`s becoming a growing public health issue, according to a new study...
Secret Found: What Makes Food Look Tasty
A hormone that makes people eat more works by causing food to look tastier.
Researchers Propose a New Breed of Supercomputers
Three researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have proposed an innovative way to improve global climate change predictions by using a supercomputer with...
Hackers harpoon US executives with phony email subpoenas
US federal court officials have warned that hackers are emailing phony subpoenas embedded with malicious software to high-ranking executives to steal valuable corporate information.
China to investigate Google for illegal maps: official media
China has launched an investigation into online mapping services by Internet giants including Google and Sohu in an effort to protect state secrets and territorial integrity, state press said.
Alberta's midwives rally for provincial funding
Hundreds of midwives and parents marked the International Day of the Midwife Monday with rallies across Alberta calling on the province to fund the service.
Colbert Is Web's "Person Of The Year"
Stephen Colbert's use of the Internet to connect with fans and Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am's music video supporting candidate Barack Obama earned them rocognition in this year's Webby awards.
California high school wins science bowl
WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Energy said Santa Monica (Calif.) High School is the winner of the department's 18th annual National Science Bowl.
Feature: A partnership approach to tackling sustainability
Under the Sustainable Communities Initiative (SCI), CSIRO brings together partners from business, government and non-government organisations to work with communities to develop innovative solutions that address their local sustainability challenges.
Microsoft signs software deal with Hyundai and Kia
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. has signed a worldwide deal with automakers Hyundai and Kia to use its in-car software that allows people to use voice commands to control personal...
Yahoo teams with McAfee to offer search results security
(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. and McAfee Inc. are joining to offer alerts about potentially dangerous Web sites alongside search results generated at Yahoo.com.
Anita Borg Institute Auctions Lunch Meeting with SDSC Director Fran Berman
eBay Auction Part of ABI's 'Women of Vision' May 8th Awards Banquet.
Yahoo facing shareholder fireworks at July 3 annual meeting
(AP) -- When Yahoo Inc. holds its annual meeting July 3, expect fireworks from irate shareholders seeking retribution for the company's decision to remain independent instead of accepting a...
Pay gap growing in medical specialties
NEWARK, N.J., May 6 (UPI) -- Growing gaps in pay between medical specialties in the United States is creating the potential for serious shortages in some fields, medical...
Munch-o-matic: Scientists Develop The Artificial Mouth
For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to...
NTT Introduces Commercial RedTaction 'Firmo' Security Device
NTT has developed a means to harness the Human Area Network to create Firmo. Firmo utilizes RedTaction which is a human body communication technology. It uses the surface of the...
Longtime IBM executives Donofrio, Zeitler to retire
(AP) -- Two longtime IBM Corp. executives are retiring, prompting the technology company to reshuffle its top ranks.
Swedish court convicts man of file sharing
A Swedish court on Monday handed down a suspended sentence and a 10,000-kronor (1,655-dollar, 1,070-euro) fine to a man found guilty of sharing some 4,500 music files and 30 films...
'Tempers will flare' as prison smoking ban takes effect, inmate says
The first stage of a widespread smoking ban was rolled out in federal prisons on Monday, and inmates say it will likely put prisoners on edge.
FSU researcher: As gas prices climb, employee productivity plummets
Rising gas prices are affecting more than the family budget. More pain at the pump results in more employee stress on the job, says Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor...
As prices rise, find ways to trim grocery bills
The rising cost of gas, diesel fuel and other forms of energy can affect the price of many other things that we purchase, from milk and bread to coffee and...
T-Mobile brings 3G wireless to NYC; other markets to follow
(AP) -- T-Mobile USA has fired up its third-generation wireless network in the U.S., announcing Monday that it's now live in New York City - though few phones can...
AP launches news service geared for iPhone
(AP) -- The Associated Press and more than 100 of its member newspapers are launching a service Monday that will make news stories available on Apple Inc.'s iPhone and...
If a Train Leaves New York at 5pm . . . Will it Teach a Kid Math?
We have all at one point or another learned some variation of a mathematical formula involving trains and their timetables. For example: if a train leaves Boston for New York...