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New iPhone goes on sale in Canada
The newest version of the Apple's iPhone went on sale Friday in Canada, with new customers and some owners of the previous model being offered substantial discounts.
South Korea tops in broadband penetration: study
South Korea, where 95 percent of homes have broadband, Singapore and Taiwan are among the top five countries in terms of access to the high-speed Internet, according to a survey...
Norway, Japan prop up whaling industry with taxpayer money
The governments of Norway and Japan are using taxpayer money to subsidize their unprofitable whaling industries, according to a first-time analysis of the economics of whaling.
NIST researchers 'all aglow' over new test of toxin strength
A new National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assay using a 'glow or no glow' technique may soon help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defend the nation...
NIST study offers first detailed look at the progress of a wildland-urban fire
A wildfire rages across southern California wildlands towards residential communities, endangering residents and firefighters and sending property up in smoke. This is an increasingly common story, occurring several times a...
NIST, DOD, intelligence agencies join forces to secure US cyber infrastructure
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in partnership with the Department of Defence (DOD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), has released...
Carnegie Mellon develops Java programming tools employing human-centred design techniques
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science have developed two new tools to help computer programmers select from among thousands of options within the application programming interfaces (APIs)...
Scientists Show Bacteria Can 'Learn' And Plan Ahead
Scientists have shown that microorganisms can "learn" through evolution to anticipate upcoming events and prepare for them.
Psoriasis drug withdrawn from market
The psoriasis drug Raptiva is being pulled from the market over safety concerns, Health Canada said Wednesday.
Health-care bargaining hits snag in Saskatchewan
The agency that represents employers in Saskatchewan's health-care sector said Wednesday it will be filing an unfair labour practice complaint against a union.
Seafood guidelines may be inaccurate
GRAND FORKS, N.D., June 17 (UPI) -- Researchers say U.S. Food and Drug Administration methods of creating seafood consumption guidelines may not offer reliably accurate food safety assessments.
Ontario tightens rules for use of consultants
All consulting contracts at Ontario's provincial agencies will be opened to competitive bids and consultants will no longer receive perks such as taxpayer-funded meals, the Ontario government announced Wednesday.
Wireless Giants Deny Price-Fixing Texts
Lawmakers Question Whether 20 Cents Per Message Over-Values Service
Google bows to pressure for German Street View
Google has bowed to demands in Germany to do more to protect people's privacy ahead of the launch of its Street View service here, officials said on Wednesday.
Stealthy Robot "Ferret" Sniffs Out Contraband
Calling a lithe, sniffing robot a "ferret" raises hopes that it'll be rather cuter than the mockup pictured, but the cargo-screening device in development has capabilities that outshadow its aesthetic...
US cybersecurity chief warns of 'market' in malware
More must be done to combat the lucrative trade in malicious software, which threatens sensitive government networks and personal data, the head of the US National Cybersecurity Center warned Tuesday.
Genzyme halts drug production amid scare
BOSTON, June 17 (UPI) -- Officials with Genzyme Corp. say the biotechnology company has ceased production of two drugs following the discovery of a virus at a Boston...
Regulating Tobacco
Historic legislation gives FDA authority to limit, remove harmful chemicals in products.
Social networking sites become objects of embarrassment for some companies
At the Bargain Zone, a freight surplus store in Lee's Summit, Mo., office manager Jeff LeMasters was clear about cell phone and Internet rules for employees:
Internet ratings sites draw millions interested in what others think
Everyone's a critic, as the saying goes. Nowhere is that more true than in cyberspace. The number of user-generated ratings sites has exploded in recent years, with citizen reviewers posting...
Feds Want Data On Paper's Web Commenters
Las Vegas Newspaper Says It Received Subpoena After Posting Tax Fraud Story
Stamina-Rx-brand supplement is recalled
WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the nationwide voluntary recall of Stamina-Rx-brand dietary supplement due to a safety hazard.
Blogging businessman denied media rights at committee
Prominent P.E.I. businessman and active blogger Tim Banks was not allowed to videotape his appearance before a legislative committee Tuesday.
Boiling carrots whole boosts health benefits, researchers find
Medical properties can be enhanced if vegetables are not diced before cooking, experiments show
Panel to evaluate NASA's manned spaceflight program
A 10-member committee of former astronauts, aerospace executives and academics kicks off an 11-week evaluation of America's manned spaceflight program Wednesday - and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Reception problems linger after DTV transition
(AP) -- The shutdown of U.S. analog TV service on Friday appears to have gone relatively smoothly, but as expected, a lot of viewers are having problems getting the...
Facebook loses battle against German lookalike
US social networking website Facebook failed on Tuesday in its legal attempt in Germany to prove that lookalike competitor StudiVZ had copied its design.
Why Sonoma Chicken Coop Almaden is Best??
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