Feb 18 2009

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


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Facebook's Privacy Flap: What Really Went Down, and What's Next
PC World – 45 minutes ago
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.
Are Facebook's outraged users getting a wake-up call? Computerworld
Facebook's about-face: Change we can believe in? CNET News
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Feb 18 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 – 10 hours ago
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
Provinces express support for continental cap-and-trade talks at … The Canadian Press
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Feb 18 2009

Tropical forests absorb almost a fifth of CO2 emissions: study – CBC.ca


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Tropical forests absorb almost a fifth of CO2 emissions: study
CBC.ca – 1 hour ago
Trees in tropical forests are getting bigger and absorbing almost a fifth of all the carbon dioxide emitted in the world, according to a new study.
Tropical forests soaking up more CO2 than thought, scientists find guardian.co.uk
Trees absorb a fifth of carbon emissions pumped out by humans Telegraph.co.uk
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Feb 18 2009

Corel InstantON Technology integrated into VAIO P Series – Coolest Gadgets


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Corel InstantON Technology integrated into VAIO P Series
Coolest Gadgets – 1 hour ago
The recently unveiled VAIO P netbook (shhh – don’t tell Sony we called it that) has just been given a tiny “upgrade” if you may call it so – it will now incorporate Corel Corporation’s InstantON technology that allows VAIO P owners to perform their …
Sony VAIO P to get instant on ElectricPig.tv
Corel and Sony team up technology Ottawa Business Journal
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Feb 18 2009

Nvidia says Intel pact applies to next-gen – Reuters


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Nvidia says Intel pact applies to next-gen
Reuters – 3 hours ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Graphics chipmaker Nvidia Corp said on Wednesday that a 2004 agreement with Intel Corp allowed it to make chip sets that work with Intel's next-generation microprocessors.
Intel takes chipset dispute with Nvidia to court CNET News
Nvidia passionately responds to Intel court filing TG Daily
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Feb 18 2009

The Definitive Guide To Steampunk Gadgets

For the uninitiated, Steampunk is the fantasy marriage of modern day technology and Victorian steam power. From mobile phones to full pc systems, the incredible imagination of the inventors behind these pieces of equipment never ceases to amaze. I mean, did you ever imagined your laptop running on steam?

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Feb 18 2009

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


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Canadian astronaut says mission will be 'fascinating'
CTV.ca – 1 hour ago
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 Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
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 18 2009

Facebook backs off changes to terms of service – CBC.ca


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Facebook backs off changes to terms of service
CBC.ca – 1 hour ago
The founder of Facebook says the social networking website will return to its previous terms of service regarding user data, after critics complained recent changes had eroded user privacy.
Facebook backtracks on terms of use after protests The Associated Press
Facebook Withdraws Changes in Data Use New York Times
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Feb 18 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 – 6 hours ago
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
Provinces express support for continental cap-and-trade talks at … The Canadian Press
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Feb 18 2009

Nintendo to sell revamped DS in April – USA Today


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Nintendo to sell revamped DS in April
USA Today – 1 hour ago
Nintendo is making it official: a new version of the popular DS handheld, the Nintendo DSi will go on sale in the US on April 5. The new system will sell for 0 (9.99) and come in black or blue – and with a lot of added functionality beyond the …
US Nintendo DSi Hands-on IGN
Nintendo DSi American Release Date And Price Announced MTV.com
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