Apr 23 2009

A brazen kidnapping by North African terrorists – Globe and Mail


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A brazen kidnapping by North African terrorists
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The kidnappers who released Canadian diplomats Robert Fowler and Louis Guay are claiming to be members of an Algerian-born al-Qaeda sect that has a track record of kidnapping Westerners, demanding hefty ransoms, and using any payout to fund its attacks
Canadian PM says no ransom paid for release of two diplomats in Niger Xinhua
Mali: kidnappers release 4 foreign hostages The Associated Press
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Apr 23 2009

Jacob Zuma poised to be next South African president – guardian.co.uk


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Jacob Zuma poised to be next South African president
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Voters in Alexandra township, Johannesburg, queue to vote in the presidential elections. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA Jacob Zuma is on course to be confirmed as South Africa's next president today as early election results show the African National
Video: ANC Looks for Big Win in South African Vote The Associated Press
South African ruling party leads in elections The Associated Press
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Apr 23 2009

Opposition label Budget 'fantasy' – BBC News


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Opposition label Budget 'fantasy'
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The chancellor said the UK economy would return to growth by the end of 2009, expanding by 1.25% next year and 3.5% by 2011. Mr Darling's forecasts have been called "preposterous" and "ludicrously optimistic" by opposition politicians.
Video: Budget 2009: Business leaders disappointed ITN NEWS
British Plan to Raise Taxes and Debt Sets Off Political Sparring New York Times
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Apr 23 2009

YI Sound Concept earbuds (Zip Up Tangles)

The YI Sound earbuds wrap left and right earbud cables in the opposing sides of a zipper, letting wearers easily adjust the point at which the cable splits.

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Apr 23 2009

Firefox 3.0.9. Fixes A Bunch of Security Problems

FirefoxFirefox reviewsFirefox reviews has a new version out, 3.0.9., which fixes several stability and security issues. Given how fast security issues are exploited (just remember the onslaught of Twitter worms from a couple of days ago), if you don’t have automatic updates enabled in Firefox you should download and install the new version…

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Apr 23 2009

Not PSD’s biggest fan

Google code search uncovers a secret screed against Adobe’s apparently arcane file format.

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Apr 23 2009

10 Best Free Windows Clipboard Replacements

There’s a lot of crossover between the vast majority of them, so we’ve highlighted what makes them unique where applicable to help you pick your chosen clipboard replacement tool.

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Apr 23 2009

Apple reports blockbuster earnings, huge iPhone growth

Apple today announced its earnings for its most recent quarter, and smashed through expectations, reporting EPS of .33 a share on revenue of .16 Billion. The general consensus among analysts hinted at an EPS of .08 a share on revenue of Billion.

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Apr 23 2009

Oprah effect: 43% jump in Twitter traffic

According to market tracker Hitwise, traffic to Twitter went up 43% in a before and after survey of the Oprah Effect.

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Apr 23 2009

Lab Breakthrough Brings Instant-On Computers Closer

Frustrated with how long it takes for your computer to boot up? That could change, say researchers who have made a breakthrough that could take the PC industry closer to truly instant-on capability for computer systems.

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