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Posted: 10 Jul 2011 01:46 PM PDT

Google+: And You Thought Facebook Is a Privacy Nightmare
msnbc.com
Google is opening Google+ to more users as private invites remain available to existing users. There have been hiccups, and the population remains very limited, but Google is already facing privacy concerns that can only ...
Should Google+ Require You to Use Your Real Name?Business Insider
Google+ Spams Members After Running Out of Disk SpacePC Magazine
Google+ Will Target Businesses, Facebook AudienceeWeek
San Francisco Chronicle -Inventorspot -CNET
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Posted: 08 Jul 2011 08:09 AM PDT

Parasites make sex worthwhile
BBC News
The researchers say the results are the most convincing evidence to date for a key theory in evolutionary biology. The theory holds that sex evolved because it lets organisms reshuffle their genes into ...
Scientists discover the point of sexTelegraph.co.uk
Sex evolved to prevent parasite infections, say scientistsio9
Parasites May Have Given Birth to SexLiveScience.com
PhysOrg.com -TG Daily -International Business Times
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Posted: 10 Jul 2011 02:55 PM PDT

Swatch from famous moon-bound flag goes to auction
WRIC
AP Sports News Video Entertainment News from AP Entertainment News from AP AP National News Video More>> With the space shuttles retiring, Houston has a problem: What becomes of Space City? More>> By JACOB ADELMAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - It ...
Swatch from famous moon-bound flag goes to auctionWRCB-TV
Shreds of Moon History on the BlockNew York Times
Swatch From Famous Moon-Bound Flag Goes To AuctionNPR
NWAOnline (subscription) -Codewit Global Network
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Posted: 08 Jul 2011 03:02 AM PDT

Cell phones, devices biggest driving distractions
Reuters
A driver checks his phone while sitting in his car in New York City, December 10, 2009. By Molly O'Toole WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters Life!) - Driving distractions, primarily by cell phones and other electronic devices, are associated with up to 25 ...
Safety group wants more data on cellphone bansUSA Today
Study: No Evidence Cell Phone Bans Reduce CrashesFox News
Smartphones Tied To 25% Of US Car CrashesInformationWeek
PCWorld -PC Magazine -ABC News
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Posted: 10 Jul 2011 01:39 PM PDT

Price of gas falls a penny in the last two weeks
msnbc.com
MSNBC Business, Sunday, July 10, 2011, 1:02pm (PDT) The average US price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped about a penny in the past two weeks. When using Facebook Connect your image and name may display on Powerwall. All Privacy Settings are ...
Pump Prices Slide AgainOzarksFirst.com
National gas prices down a penny in past 2 weeksSacramento Bee
Gas price slide comes to screeching haltCNN International
Chicago Tribune -Newsday (subscription)
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Posted: 10 Jul 2011 01:33 PM PDT

The Finer Etiquette Points Of Now-Ubiquitous Video Chat
Fast Company
Suddenly, video chat is basically inescapable, if not always necessary. Very soon, "I don't have a camera" won't fly, and some of us will have to actually stay seated during conference calls. A few days ago, Facebook broke its ...
Should Facebook Add a Music Service?PCWorld
Evidence of a Facebook Music Service SurfacesMashable
Code reveals Facebook working on a music service codenamed VibesDigitaltrends.com
PC Magazine -msnbc.com -CNET
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