Feb 12 2009

2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series and 10th-Anniversary … – Auto123


Auto Racing Daily

2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series and 10th-Anniversary
Auto123 – 11 Feb 2009
By Auto123.com, The SL65 Black Series is possibly the most extreme car ever built by Mercedes-Benz. Obviously based on the SL-Class roadster, the Black Series gets a fixed roof instead of the power-folding one on the regular models.
661-hp Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series premieres CanadianDriver
Baby Benz on a budget Metro Canada – Toronto
Car and SUV – Canada NewsWire (press release) – Motor Authority
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Feb 12 2009

FIRST DRIVE: Volvo trims down 'Testosterone Truck' – Motoring

FIRST DRIVE: Volvo trims down 'Testosterone Truck'
Motoring – 23 hours ago
By Les Stephenson Three models, two engines and a choice of double-clutch auto or manual gearbox. The third model in Volvo's trilogy of XC sport utility vehicles – the XC60 – has just been launched in South Africa.
More for drivers to love at Valentine Volvo Calgary Herald
You have to learn to trust the technology Globe and Mail
DetNews.com – Owen Sound Sun Times – St. Catharines Standard – National Post
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Feb 12 2009

Google pays writers for old books – Inquirer


TechCrunch

Google pays writers for old books
Inquirer – 4 hours ago
By Nick Farrell SEARCH OUTFIT GOOGLE has started paying the authors of tens of thousands of out-of-print books what could amount to a 5 million settlement.
Authors to Google Book Search: Pay Up! CNET News
E-books: coming soon to a BC library near you Globe and Mail
Washington Post – ElectricNews.net – TechCrunch – Techdirt
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Feb 12 2009

Canadian scientists develop new "mind-reading" technology – ITBusiness.ca


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Canadian scientists develop new "mind-reading" technology
ITBusiness.ca – 4 hours ago
A new method of scanning the brain with near-infrared light – developed by Canadian researchers – can be used to predict a person's preferences with a high degree of accuracy, by reading the subject's mind directly.
'Mind-reading' scan aimed at helping kids who can't speak or move The Canadian Press
Canadian boffins develop mindreader headband Register
TechRadar UK – IT Examiner – HealthJockey.com – Hindu
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Feb 12 2009

Explorers head to pole to measure sea ice – The Canadian Press


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Explorers head to pole to measure sea ice
The Canadian Press – 1 hour ago
OTTAWA – A team of British explorers are preparing to set off from Northern Canada at the end of the month on an expedition to measure the Arctic ice.
Polar survey team start journey BBC News
British explorer sets off for Arctic ice cap mission AFP
SYS-CON Media – Yorkshire Post – Worthing Today – RedOrbit
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Feb 12 2009

Kindle's New Challenger Brings E-Books to iPhones – PC World


PC World

Kindle's New Challenger Brings E-Books to iPhones
PC World – 10 Feb 2009
Shortcovers — occasionally touted by its makers as "the Kindle Killer" — is set to launch in the coming days as an app for the iPhone, the BlackBerry, and the Android operating system.
'Kindle killer' Shortcovers covers a lot CNET News
Shortcovers Turning iPhone into eBook Macworld Canada
BetaNews – Globe and Mail – TechNewsWorld – New York Daily News
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Feb 12 2009

UK marks Darwin's 200th birthday with pride, humor – International Herald Tribune


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UK marks Darwin's 200th birthday with pride, humor
International Herald Tribune – 1 hour ago
AP LONDON: They're throwing him a party at the Natural History Museum, they're trotting out a set of stamps in his honor, and a zoo is offering free admission to anyone sporting a beard in recognition his famous facial hair.
Children mark 200 years of Darwin BBC News
Darwin was right. Up to a point guardian.co.uk
U.S. News & World Report – Washington Post – CNN – Reuters UK
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Feb 12 2009

Crossover comparison! MKX, GLK, LR2 – The Gazette (Montreal)


The Gazette (Montreal)

Crossover comparison! MKX, GLK, LR2
The Gazette (Montreal) – 9 hours ago
EDMONTON – It may have been too much speed or my limited driving experience – probably both – that contributed to the little mishap I had when I slid my dad's car sideways off a snow-packed country road.
Gaps and sticker shock detract from worthwhile Mercedes GLK 350 SUV Detroit Free Press
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic CNET Reviews
Canada NewsWire (press release) – eMercedesBenz – BenzInsider – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Feb 12 2009

Outlook Live to support Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari – Ars Technica


ITBusiness.ca

Outlook Live to support Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari
Ars Technica – 1 hour ago
Microsoft's Exchange Labs has been renamed to Outlook Live. With the change comes support for Firefox and Safari, along with two new features: built-in instant messaging and a new conversation view.
Ten reasons why Microsoft Outlook should be your email client of ITBusiness.ca
Microsoft-hosted e-mail for educational users now named ‘Outlook Live’ ZDNet Blogs
PR Newswire (press release) – ITvoir
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Feb 12 2009

Updated Oregon Trail Planned for Mobile Phones – Wired News


iPhonesTalk

Updated Oregon Trail Planned for Mobile Phones
Wired News – 22 hours ago
By Earnest Cavalli February 11, 2009 | 1:47:00 PMCategories: iPhone, Portable Gaming Feeling like your iPhone is lacking that nostalgic gaming spark?
Updated version of Oregon Trail coming to the iPhone Ars Technica
The Games We Played – Oregon Trail OhGizmo!
Escapist Magazine – iPhonesTalk – Zergwatch
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