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1. 10-21-09 =Yahoo profits up, revenue still declining= Yahoo's cost-cutting moves this year are starting to show up in the bottom line, as the company's third-quarter profit exceeded analyst expectations by a wide margin. Revenue is still declining at Yahoo, which recorded $1.6 billion in revenue, down 12 percent from last year. You should go see this hole article because you could know what is happening on yahoo. If you want to see the whole article click here!!!

2. 10-8-09 =Windows 7 doesn't boot faster= It has been recognized that window 7 has loaded and shut down faster then other windows but it also may be slower then windows vista. The results of the test are also familiar to the tests that cnet did there selfs. Go and read this website so you can no why do buy or not buy windows 7.Click here to read the whole article.

3. 0-7-09 =Amit Yoran talks cybersecurity= West Point graduate Amit Yoran went from security work in the Air Force, the Defense Department, and private industry before being tapped as director of cybersecurity for the Department Homeland Security. This is a good Article to reed because you can learn about cybersecurity. Click here to see the whole website.

4. 10-5-09 **For the love of pinball** You might not think of pinball as an educational tool, but to some devotees of the age-old arcade favorite, that's exactly what they can be. This article is all about the love of pin ball. Click here to read the whole article.

5. 10-2-09: **Facebook shuts down malicious fake profiles** Facebook on Thursday fended off an attack in which multiple identical profiles were created to spread malware. You Should go see the full article. The reason you should go read this article is to know what kind of website the kids in this word is on. [|Click here to see the full article.]

6. 10-1-09: **How Yahoo is betting its cloud will pay off** Experts increasingly are getting starring roles in corporate computing leadership rather than being supporting cast members. Such is the case for Shelton Shugar, Yahoo's senior vice president of cloud computing.Shugar isn't running any publicly available cloud computing services, be they nuts and bolts like Amazon Web. You should reed this article to know what is happening to the yahoo everyone know and loves. Click here to read the whole article. 7. 12-8-09 =Global warming isn't slowing, report says=

A sustained global warming trend shows no signs of ending, according to new analysis by the World Meteorological Organization made public Tuesday. This is a scary and well to know article so that could know when you have to say good bye to your family and friends. This is a really good informational article. Click here to see the whole article.

8. 12-8-09 =Google brings Chrome beta to Mac, Linux= Two key pieces of Google's effort to make Chrome a more competitive browser fell into place on Tuesday as Google released beta versions of the browser for Mac OS X and Linux. This is a good article to read to know what is happening with your google.Click here to read the whole article.

9. 12-8-09 =Patent Office puts green tech on fast track= The patent office on Monday introduced a pilot program to accelerate the reviews of green technology-related patents. The goal is to shave as much as one year off the process, which now takes on average of 30 months for an initial action from the USPTO and 40 months for a final decision. This is a good article to read because it's about technology and anything about technology you should read.Click here to read the whole article.

10. 12-8-09 =Google sues over alleged work-at-home scams= Google is taking legal action to stop companies from allegedly using the search giant's name to trick people into paying for supposed work-at-home kits advertised online and in e-mails. You should read this so that you know what to look out for so you don't get scammed.Click here to read the whole article.

11. 12-9-09 =MySpace launches new developer tools= MySpace announced on Wednesday a set of new developer application programming interfaces (APIs) designed to let third-party sites access more of its content.The new APIs offer a variety of features: letting third-party sites tap into MySpace members' status and "mood" updates, incorporate real-time activity information and more. If you use myspace.com you should go look at this article to know what is happening on it. Click here to read the whole article.

12. 12-10-09 S: Consumers w: Win 7- Netbooks B:No optional drive S: Download Version T: Open license code

s: MS w: downloaded win 7 b: did not use GNU s: pulled tool/recode t: you can download now

The consumers wanted window 7 net books but there was no optional drive. So they downloaded version, then they were able to download now. So Microsoft downloaded it. go to news.com to read the whole article.

13. 12-15-09 =Smartphone share of cell phone sales set to soar= Smartphones will capture 37 percent of the worldwide cell phone market by 2014, a leap from 16 percent in 2009, predicts a new report from Pyramid Research.h a compound annual growth rate of 48 percent for smartphone sales.[ a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48 percent for smartphone sales. Go to news.com to read the whole article.

14. 12-15-09 =Microsoft pulls China blog site amid code-theft charges= Microsoft said late Monday that is suspending access to an MSN China microblogging site amid allegations the service is based on code swiped from a rival. Microsoft added that the investigation was slowed by the fact that when questions were first raised it was the middle of the night in China. added that the investigation was slowed by the fact that when questions were first raised it was the middle of the night in China.|Click here]] to read the whole article.

15. 12-16-09 =U resolves Microsoft IE antitrust case= E.U wanted browsers beside internet explorer, but it can't be done/postponed. So there was a law suit/compromise. Then random alternative browser. Click here to read the whole article.

16. 12-17-09 =Predator drones hacked in Iraq operations= Iraqi insurgents have reportedly intercepted live video feeds from the U.S. military's **[|Predator drones]** using a $25.95 Windows application that allows them to track the pilotless aircraft undetected. Hackers working with Iraqi militants were able to determine which areas of the country were under surveillance by the U.S. military. Click here to read the whole article.

18. 1-11-10 =Palm chief has "never even used" an iPhone=

The palm Chief, Jon Rubinstein has never used a iphone. I quote Jon Rubinstein "I don’t have an iPhone, i've never even used one". Many have pointed out choices like multi-touch and iTunes sync as evidence Apple's influence, but to date webOS has had a significantly different design philosophy, centering on multitasking, contact integration other historic weak points of the iPhone without following Apple's interface.

18. 1-11-10 =CES: Is MSI dual-screen mini-laptop the way to go for future ultraportables?= LAS VEGAS--Amid the tablet, smartbook, and smartphone wars, a new conceptual spin on the old screen-and-keyboard-connected-by-a-hinge way of doing things has us wondering if the idea is so crazy, it just might work.MSI showed off a concept 7-inch mini-laptop/e-reader at CES, and its most notable feature was the swapping out of the keyboard with a second screen. 19. 1-12-10 =Microsoft brings kids developer tool to the PC= Microsoft researcher Matt MacLaurin came up for the idea for kodu, noticing the way his three-year-old daughter watched her mom browse away on Facebook. MacLaurin saw how different computing is now than when he was a kid. Click here to see the whole article.

20. 1-15-10 =iPhone OS 4.0 on the way?= iphone OS 4.0 is about to happen. At least thats what they received in a email from prominent app developer. The message includes the following snippet: "Just wanted to give you a heads up that we've submitted an updated app for the new iphone OS 4.0 software." Click here to read the whole article. 21. 1-20-10 =Five things to expect at Apple's next event= One week from today Apple is hosting what has easily become its most anticipated event since the original iPhone. Here's a summary of everything we know Apple will unveil for sure: nothing. With the exception of one thing: Apple is definitely hosting an event at one of its favorite locations, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco at 10 a.m. on January 27. Click here to read the whole article.

22. 3-17-10 =Study: Businesses start to embrace Windows 7= I think window 7 is cool but it has its flaws like everything does. Now businesses are going to start using it. Them using can help then a lot depends on how they use it. THey took a survey about it. The survey, conducted of 923 businesses in January, found that 16 percent are already running some Windows 7, with a further 42 percent planning to start their deployment by the end of 2010. I think this can actually work out. CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE!!!

23. 3-17-10 =Start-up Tendril pursues 'TiVo of thermostats'= Start-up Tendril Networks next week plans to unveil an in-home display system that's geared at consumers who aren't particularly tech-savvy or willing to spend a lot of effort on home efficiency. It's an attempt to give people simple tools for cutting energy consumption by 5 percent to 10 percent. The primary unit is a touch-screen display called the Insight which was designed with design consultancy Ideo. I think this is a very col thing and people should look more into it. CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE!!!!

24. 3-17-10

Tetris Is Good for Your Brain
==== Playing the classic puzzle game Tetris can boost your brain power, according to a new study. Researchers have found regular playing of the game can improve complex planning skills, critical thinking, reasoning and language. Tetris requires players to think quickly by slotting various-sized cascading blocks into homogenous shapes on the screen. Tetris, played by millions of people on everything from mobiles to PCs, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its release. ====

25. 3-17-10 =Bing Maps adds a telescopic lens= Microsoft is adding a star-gazing feature to its Bing Maps service. It allowing users to "look up" and see what the stars look like from any point on earth. This is a little wired of a tool but some people might like it. I think its kinda cool depends on the reason for it. It would be really good to use like to place a person in on google earth for a project. CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE!!!!!!!

26. 3-29-10 =A conversation with Microsoft's marketing strategist= =SAN FRANCISCO--David Webster had a pretty busy year in 2009, trying to convince the world that Windows 7 was their idea and adding the word Bing to their collective vocabulary.That said, Microsoft's chief marketing strategist doesn't foresee much time to rest. This year, all Webster has to do is persuade consumers that Office is cool, that Mom and Dad need their own Xbox, and that a Windows Phone can be a credible alternative to the iPhone. Luckily, Microsoft is willing to spend a few bucks to do all that. = CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE!!!!

27. 5-4-10 <span style="color: #353535; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"> =Google plans summer launch for digital bookstore= Google's settlement with authors and publishers remains in limbo. but the company is planning to launch its digital bookstore this summer with titles it is clearly authorized to sell. Ok i think this would be really cool for google to have... Click HERE to read the whole article.