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Microsoft urges Web learning in case of swine flu
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. says it can help schools get through swine flu.
Feature: Mite versus mite in deadly numbers game
Mathematical equations for modelling interactions between predators and prey have a surprising array of applications in the human world.
After years of toil, sustaining change in education still a vexing problem
Researchers in the Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education (CEMSE) this year finished poring over more than 65,000 abstracts and nearly 600 full-text articles for insights regarding how to...
Hedonism As The Explanation Of Value
Friendship, knowledge, health, and prosperity are all things most of us would call valuable. But why? What is value? According to one philosopher, there is only one universal value: pleasure.
Al-Qaida Web sites down ahead of 9/11 anniversary
(AP) -- A U.S.-based group monitoring militant Web sites said Friday that jihadist forums have been experiencing technical problems on the eve of Sept. 11, finally going offline a...
Heckler’s Behavior May Bring Action in House
House rules state that it has been found impermissible to call the president a liar, and the South Carolina Republican is being asked to apologize on the House floor.
Groups Back Health Reform, but Seek Cover
Industry coalitions are working quietly to scuttle or reshape some element of the Obama administration’s proposals that might hurt profits.
Twitter keeps it simple with new terms of service
(AP) -- Twitter Inc. keeps it simple, even when it comes to updating the legalese in its terms of service.
Democrats Seem Unified by Obama’s Speech
Following a signal from President Obama, key Democrats hinted at flexibility on a government-run insurance plan.
Democrats seen as the 'undeserving rich' face rejection by party voters
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- In a recent study, researchers from several universities looked at why white working-class voters voted Republican in recent national elections even when they didn't like Republican policies.
CRTC reviewing its oversight of basic telecom services
The CRTC is reviewing its oversight of basic telecommunications services and is calling on the public to suggest what it should require of providers.
Spanish security firm detects 'swine flu' computer virus
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of swine flu fears with e-mails promising news on the illness which then infect computers with a virus, a Spanish computer security firm warned Friday.
Verdict spares Microsoft $358M in patent damages
(AP) -- A federal appeals court said Friday that Microsoft Corp. does not have to pay Alcatel-Lucent $358 million for patent infringement because of problems with how the damages...
Hacker pleads guilty to huge theft of card numbers
(AP) -- A computer hacker could spend more than 15 years in prison now that he has pleaded guilty to some of the largest thefts of credit card numbers.
Fall Fashion and Beauty Trends May Be Hazardous to Your Health
(PhysOrg.com) -- As summer winds down and women prepare to trade in their beach ware for fall flair, they should be aware of fashion and beauty trends that may be...
MTS, Rogers get green light for alliance
Regulatory approval has been granted for an agreement between Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. and Rogers Wireless that will allow them to share the cost of deploying a new high-speed network.
Swine flu cancels school attendance programs
The prospect of a swine flu pandemic hitting New Brunswick schools this year has forced many administrators to cancel popular programs that awarded students for good attendance.
Proposed National Signage Code: What It Would Look Like in a Real Community
The 2009 National Signage Research and Education Conference, to be hosted by UC, will include presentation of a model signage code for the United States. In order to see what...
Find Local Rideshares Quickly Via Mobile Phone
In spite of rising energy prices, many car drivers in large cities still ride alone. The OpenRide mobile ridesharing service aims to save them money while reducing the amount of...
New Keys For Diffusion Of Information In Social Networks
Information in social networks moves at an unexpectedly slow pace, with the exception of some mass events. This is one of the main conclusions of a study carried out by...
Ford backs bill to ban texting while driving
(AP) -- Ford said Thursday it backs federal legislation pressuring states to ban texting while driving in an effort to reduce driver distractions that could lead to accidents.
How Do You Analyse A Criminal?
The use of digital data analysis within law enforcement is not simple. For example, how can you predict if somebody is a terrorist? A Dutch researcher has developed a model...
NRL artificial intelligence team win 2 video awards (w/ Video)
Researchers at NRL's Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence, within the laboratory's Information Technology Division (ITD), received two top awards at the 21st International Joint Conference on Artificial...
Carrier Pigeon Faster Than Broadband Internet
(PhysOrg.com) -- In South Africa, a carrier pigeon carrying a 4GB memory stick proved to be faster than the ADSL service from the country's biggest web firm, Telkom. Winston the...
GM Convinced the Future Is in Fuel Cells
Now 1 Million Miles Into Experiment with Test Fleet, Rescued American Motor Giant Looks to Greener Days
UPEI launches website for cellphones
The University of Prince Edward Island has created a new website for students designed specifically for their cellphones.
Motorola Launches Advanced Multi-Format Encoding Platform for 1080P Content
Motorola today revealed its next generation encoding platform. This high-performance video processing platform supports both MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) encoding and transcoding and has been designed...
ESA Bulletin 139
The August issue of the Bulletin introduces Europe's new astronauts, who are starting their training at the European Astronaut Centre this September. Read the Bulletin and other publications online, with...