Feb 20 2009

Silver Dart makes aviation history – CBC.ca

Silver Dart makes aviation history
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• The Silver Dart was powered by a 40-horsepower Curtiss engine, and was built using steel tubing, bamboo, friction tape, wire, wood, and rubberized silk balloon-cloth.
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Feb 20 2009

'SuperCroc' skull arrives at Tyrrell museum – CBC.ca


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'SuperCroc' skull arrives at Tyrrell museum
CBC.ca
The original SuperCroc skull was dug up nine years ago in Niger and is currently touring, said curator François Therrien. (CBC) Alberta's Royal Tyrrell Museum will be exhibiting a cast of a massive prehistoric crocodile skull this spring as part of an …
Darwin tribute showcases dino-eating croc's skull Edmonton Sun
Rare skull heading to Royal Tyrrell Museum Calgary CTV
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Feb 20 2009

Week in review: Facebook's about-face – CNET News


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Week in review: Facebook's about-face
CNET News
by Steven Musil Facebook users take their privacy very seriously–and the social-networking site received that message loud and clear.
Privacy law call in Facebook row BBC News
Facebook's Privacy Flap: What Really Went Down PC World
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Feb 20 2009

Montreal scientists unlock mystery of early molecular mechanism – CBC.ca

Montreal scientists unlock mystery of early molecular mechanism
CBC.ca
Two Montreal researchers have proposed a new theory for a question that has long vexed evolutionary biologists: How did a mechanism thought to help build life self-assemble?
Mystery about origin of life solved Times of India
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Feb 20 2009

Microsoft Secret Prototype Phone Stolen

bossanovalithium writes to tell us that details are emerging about the theft of a top secret prototype mobile device stolen from an executive’s pocket. Time to start watching eBay. “There are fears that leaks regarding the features and early bugs in the software could mar the launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 which the company hopes will give it the edge over the iPhone and the new Google Android operating system. The new product includes support for touch-screen technology similar to that found on the Apple iPhone. Among the features offered in the new service unveiled by Microsoft’s chief executive, Steve Ballmer, on Tuesday, is a version of Windows Marketplace for Mobiles, which is set to compete with the popular Apple’s App Store and provide easy ways to download music and products to mobiles. “

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Feb 20 2009

BlackBerry Outshines Apple iPhone In Fourth Quarter – ChannelWeb


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BlackBerry Outshines Apple iPhone In Fourth Quarter
ChannelWeb
The Apple iPhone's time as king of the smartphone mountain was short-lived, as a recent research report indicates that BlackBerry devices are still the top dog when it comes to market share.
A confident path for BlackBerry Financial Times
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Feb 20 2009

Canadian astronaut says mission will be 'fascinating' – CTV.ca


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Canadian astronaut says mission will be 'fascinating'
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Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk says everything about his upcoming record-breaking six-month space mission will be "fascinating," except perhaps cleaning the toilets on the International Space Station.
Canuck to achieve dream of living on space station Edmonton Sun
U of C alum prepares for 6 months on space station CBC.ca
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Feb 20 2009

'SuperCroc' skull arrives at Tyrrell museum – CBC.ca


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'SuperCroc' skull arrives at Tyrrell museum
CBC.ca
The original SuperCroc skull was dug up nine years ago in Niger and is currently touring, said curator François Therrien. (CBC) Alberta's Royal Tyrrell Museum will be exhibiting a cast of a massive prehistoric crocodile skull this spring as part of an …
Darwin tribute showcases dino-eating croc's skull Edmonton Sun
Rare skull heading to Royal Tyrrell Museum Calgary CTV
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Feb 20 2009

Ottawa agrees to consult with provinces, territories over UN … – Globe and Mail


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Ottawa agrees to consult with provinces, territories over UN …
Globe and Mail
The federal government has agreed to consult the provinces over Canada's position at UN climate change talks scheduled for later this year to draft any extension to the Kyoto Protocol, along with any new programs to control greenhouse gas emissions …
'We'll work together' on greenhouse gas strategy: Prentice CBC.ca
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Feb 20 2009

Facebook's Privacy Flap: What Really Went Down – PC World


PC World

Facebook's Privacy Flap: What Really Went Down
PC World
By JR Raphael, PC World Facebook may have done an about-face with its policies on using user data, but the social network's struggle to balance business with privacy is far from over.
Privacy complaints force Facebook to backtrack on service changes The Tech Herald
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