Feb 9 2009

Last.fm provides a much richer experience with greater depth than … – Georgia Straight

Last.fm provides a much richer experience with greater depth than …
Georgia Straight – 2 hours ago
By Josh Lavoie Like the sun, many things are in short supply in Vancouver this time of year. Fruits and vegetables are more expensive, the mercury in the thermometer is all but gone, and, barring the latest Lady Gaga release, we’re stuck listening to …
Apple iTune's Genius: Is it racist? BusinessWeek
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Feb 9 2009

Darwin, Ahead of His Time, Is Still Influential – New York Times


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Darwin, Ahead of His Time, Is Still Influential
New York Times – 2 hours ago
By NICHOLAS WADE Darwin’s theory of evolution has become the bedrock of modern biology. But for most of the theory’s existence since 1859, even biologists have ignored or vigorously opposed it, in whole or in part.
Even the call of nature didn't stop the great Charles Darwin Times Online
Evolution 2.0: From Darwin to dot-com National Post
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Feb 9 2009

Vodafone targets 6m customers with Oz deal – Scotsman


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Vodafone targets 6m customers with Oz deal
Scotsman – 26 minutes ago
By Victoria Thomson MOBILE phone giant Vodafone has announced plans to join forces with Hutchison Whampoa in Australia to create a business with around six million customers.
Talk of UK tie as Vodafone and 3 merge in Australia Times Online
Vodafone merges Australian mobile network with rival guardian.co.uk
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Feb 9 2009

Ferrari 599 HGTE to be Unveiled at Geneva Auto Show – AutoGuide.com

Ferrari 599 HGTE to be Unveiled at Geneva Auto Show
AutoGuide.com – 6 hours ago
According to a report on Driver’s Republic, Ferrari will unveil a special HGTE version of it’s 599 GTB flagship at the Geneva Auto Show in March.
Ferrari to Introduce the 599 HGTE at the Geneva Motor Show Motor Report
Report: Ferrari 599 to get HGT handling package at Geneva Motor Authority
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Feb 9 2009

Public projects boost solar power firms – Globe and Mail


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Public projects boost solar power firms
Globe and Mail – 8 Feb 2009
GUILDFORD, England – John Fitzpatrick is in a buoyant niche of construction. Building subsidized homes for disadvantaged people, with solar panelled roofs for environmentally friendly power, he is funded by the government.
Alternative energy Baltimore Sun
The Homeowner’s Guide to Alternative Energy Earth911.com
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Feb 9 2009

Obama To Name Melissa Hathaway Cybersecurity Chief

hargrand writes “President Obama has found the cyber tsar to head his new White House office of cybersecurity. According to US press reports this morning, an announcement expected later today will confirm Melissa Hathaway is to come in as cyber chief, after being cyber coordination executive for the director of national intelligence.”

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Feb 9 2009

Hands-On With the Amazon Kindle 2 – PC World


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Hands-On With the Amazon Kindle 2
PC World – 1 hour ago
We spent some quality time with the Kindle 2, and found lots to like–and some things that still need improvement. Critical design changes make the Amazon Kindle 2 more appealing than the preceding model–but while Amazon has succeeded in enhancing its …
Shhh: Whispersync could be the real news out of Kindle 2 Computerworld
Amazon in Big Push for New Kindle Model New York Times
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Feb 9 2009

Google Latitude: An In-Depth Look – Computerworld


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Google Latitude: An In-Depth Look
Computerworld – 2 hours ago
By Robert Strohmeyer February 9, 2009 (PC World) This Wednesday, Google launched its much-anticipated location-tracking service, Latitude, which uses the GPS hardware found in smart phones (such as Google Android phones and BlackBerry and Windows …
Do you want Google tracking your every move? CTV.ca
Google's G1 phone makes it easy to track surfing habits USA Today
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Feb 9 2009

One small step for aviation buffs – Toronto Star


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One small step for aviation buffs
Toronto Star – 7 Feb 2009
Former astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason pilots the Silver Dart, a replica of the first aircraft flown in Canada, at the Hamilton airport Feb. 6, 2009.
Silver Dart replica flies at Hamilton airport CBC.ca
Wellander on Cloud 9 after Silver Dart flight Welland Tribune
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Feb 9 2009

Kia celebrates 10 years in 2009! – Auto123


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Kia celebrates 10 years in 2009!
Auto123 – 3 hours ago
This year, Kia Canada Inc. will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on the Canadian scene. The Korean automaker established itself in Canada in 1999.
Kia Motors Marks its 10th Year in Canada Exchange Morning Post
Kia marks ten years in Canada CanadianDriver
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