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Google book deal deadline extended
Google and groups representing U.S. authors and publishers have asked for more time to revise their agreement over Google's plan to digitize millions of books.
Cyber War: Sabotaging the System
60 Minutes: Former Chief of National Intelligence Says U.S. Unprepared for Cyber Attacks
FDA warns about flavored cigarettes sales
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has issued warning letters to online companies selling flavored cigarettes in the United States.
AAPS Announces 2009 Research Award Winners
At the Opening Session of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' (AAPS) 2009 Annual Meeting and Exposition, AAPS President Patrick P. DeLuca, Ph.D. presented the following ground-breaking researchers with awards...
Israel Gelfand obituary
Legendary mathematician whose work on integral geometry was vital to medical scannersIsrael Gelfand, who has died aged 96, was a major figure in mathematics for seven decades. His research ranged over most of...
Sony offers 'Cloudy' early to people with its TVs
(AP) -- In a bid to sell living room electronics and spur buzz for "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs," Sony Corp. is offering the movie for free to...
Interactive TV to Put You in the Show
Interactive TV could someday allow viewers to take part in the on-screen action, a Sony patent filing suggests.
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Advertisers face resistance to on-line tracking
Campaigners are stepping up efforts to curb online tracking of Internet use by firms that deliver adverts tailored to the specific interests of consumers, as polls reveal widespread unease with...
iPhone disappoints in China launch: analysts
The official launch of Apple's iPhone in China has been disappointing at best for mobile operator China Unicom, with the grey market still booming and competitors offering worthy alternatives, experts...
Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court
(AP) -- With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case...
Nothing But Net: The Physics Of Basketball Free Throws
Pay attention, Shaq: Two engineers have figured out the best way to shoot a free throw -- a frequently underappreciated skill that gets more important as the game clock winds...
Overweight Americans Push Back on Health Debate
Heavier Americans are lobbying legislators and trying to move public opinion to recognize their point of view: that thin does not necessarily equal fit, and that people can be healthy...
Labels and Gay Benefits in Health Bill
As a high-priority bill for Congressional leaders and President Obama, the legislation has become a vehicle for many other initiatives large and small.
Technical glitch hits Olympic ticket website
Technical difficulties hit the Olympic ticket website Saturday morning, forcing organizers to postpone the release of the last wave of tickets until Nov. 14.
Microsoft websites top spots in September: comScore
Industry tracker comScore on Friday released a study showing that Internet users in September spent more time at Microsoft websites that at any other online properties.
In Taiwan, an effort to bring back witches
The government is funding a program to help indigenous tribes preserve traditional practices. For the Paiwan tribe, that includes training women as witches, or spirit mediums. ...
Political Memo: On Health Care, Democrats Play Down Election Results
Even politically vulnerable Democrats in Congress said the party’s losses in two governor’s races this week were not big influences on their decision on health care.
This column will change your life: Hands up who's got a backlog | Oliver Burkeman
There's a perverse comfort in being behind, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't at least try to deal with itDepending on which estimate you believe, there's currently a worldwide backlog of between 4m and 10m...
Bogus E-mails 'From' FDIC Link Computer Users To Viruses, Says Computer Forensics Expert
Cyber criminals are using fake messages claiming to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to deliver a virus capable of stealing unsuspecting victims' bank passwords and other sensitive personal...
France hunts for security driver in big bank heist
PARIS (AP) -- French police conducted a nationwide search Friday for a security driver who vanished with euro11 million ($7.4 million) in cash from a bank...
Norway court snubs call to block The Pirate Bay
A court in Norway on Friday rejected calls from the entertainment industry to force communications giant Telenor to block its customers from accessing popular file sharing website The Pirate Bay.
eStadium application brings multimedia sports features to smartphones
The intimate and spirited quarters of a stadium offer perhaps the most ideal venues to experience an athletic event. Or do they?
Prison hep C problem will cost millions, MPs told
Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars in health care costs unless something is done to stop the spread of hepatitis C among injection drug users...
Virtual Newscast
Scientists at Northwestern's Intelligent Information Laboratory are working on a project that creates customized newscasts, read by online avatars based on individual preferences. The program automatically generates a virtual news...
Videotron ideal suitor for Globalive: analyst
Quebecor's Videotron telecom arm might be the ideal candidate to help solve Globalive Communications' foreign ownership problems, an analyst at Royal Bank suggests.
Recipes for Health: Puree of Chickpea Soup
This delicate, velvety soup is a surprising departure from the hearty stews in which chickpeas often appear.
Dust Control Research Leads to a NIOSH Grant to Facilitate Adoption of Hazard Controls
Barriers to the adoption of sanding tools that lead to healthier environments include productivity, work quality, and perceptions of benefits and risks.