Jan 22 2009

Antarctica is warming faster, according to scientists

Antarctica, the one continent in the world that scientists thought was cooling, is actually getting hotter according to new evidence that has serious implications for climate change.

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Jan 22 2009

Why the Windows 7 Taskbar Beats Mac OS X’s Doc

“Yeah, I said it. The Windows 7 taskbar is the most important Windows UI change since Windows 95, and it will dramatically change the way you use Windows. And it’s better than the Mac’s Dock.”

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Jan 22 2009

Israel to Probe Phosphorus Claims [pic]

Rights groups say images from the conflict prove the use of phosphorus.The Israeli army is to investigate claims it used white phosphorus illegally during its three-week offensive in Gaza.

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Jan 22 2009

Ancient Greek Homes Doubled as Pubs, Brothels

Archaeological evidence suggests a double life for many homes in ancient Greece.

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Jan 22 2009

Woman Told She Killed Her Baby Sister 50 Years Ago Cleared

An Australian woman who grew up believing she’d killed her baby sister was finally cleared after almost 50 years today when a coroner ruled their mother murdered the infant.

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Jan 22 2009

Netbooks Poised to Be the New OS Battleground?

In 2009, it won’t be the “year of the desktop” for any operating system–instead, the coveted trophy seems to be “year of the netbook.”

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Jan 22 2009

2010 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Preview

The Big 7 are previewed here along with other players to watch. Who will get a jersey for the Olympics in Vancouver?

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Jan 22 2009

Supreme Court deals death blow to anti-Web porn law

Its backers claimed that the 1998 Child Online Protection Act was a constitutional way to protect children from Web porn. The courts have not agreed, and the law was permanently put on ice this week.

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Jan 22 2009

Digg Dialogg with Republican Leader John Boehner

Digg Dialogg with Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner happens this week. Be sure to submit and vote for your favorite questions on the Digg Dialogg page.

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Jan 22 2009

Police arrest stripper 22 times for impersonating an officer

A police force has been critizised after spending �170,000 to arrest a stripper 22 times for impersonating an officer.

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