THE Pentagon said overnight it is satisfied an aircraft – and not a projectile – was the source of a vapour trail off Los Angeles this week that sparked fears of a…
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A parcel bomb intercepted last month at an English airport could have exploded over the East Coast of the United States, British police said today. Forensic evidence showed the device, originally sent from Yemen by way of Cologne, Germany, was timed to be detonated about six to seven hours after the cargo aircraft carrying it left the UK for the…
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If you were hoping for surefire proof Apple was about to start making stereo Bluetooth headphones so that you didn’t have to make a difficult choice among the many already-great options on the market, you’re not in luck. A rumored acquisition of iMuffs manufacturer Wi-Gear has turned up false, with the CEO Mark Pundsack himself refuting the claims. Turns out Wi-Gear and its IP are up for sale, and the company has ceased operations due to lack of funds, but Apple apparently hasn’t picked up the tab. Mark’s response to the rumored buy? “Two words: ‘I wish!’” Apple didn’t buy Wi-Gear, according to Wi-Gear CEO originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …And with one kid in the Cal State system and one headed there next year, you can imagine how excited I am : The California State University Board of Trustees today approved a 5 percent midyear tuition increase and a 10 percent increase for the 2011-12 academic year. The board’s finance committee approved the tuition hikes Tuesday during a meeting in Long Beach. Under the increases, tuition will increase Jan. 1 by $105 per semester for undergraduate students, raising tuition from $2,115 to $2,220. For the 2011-12 academic year, full-time tuition will jump by $444 per academic year for undergraduate students, increasing the annual tuition from $4,440 to $4,884. The board approved the hikes despite vocal protests from students and other groups. CSU officials noted that about half of the university system’s undergraduates would not be affected by the increase because of financial aid, while thousands more could take advantage of federal tax credits to offset the increases. Just gotta get ‘em through their senior year…
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Looks like Fox has finally made a decision, following the other major networks , Hulu and several cable channels by opting to block streaming video on its website from Google TV devices. Blocking by Flash ID is the order of the day and takes simple browser workarounds out of play, so unless users want to go the PlayOn route, there’s large swaths of legitimate video on the web that’s now inaccessible. This same type of blocking is likely to affect other devices like the Boxee Box that launches tonight, so prepare for a bit more preening by the “get an HTPC!” crowd while fans of dedicated media streamers will have to look elsewhere for video to feed their hardware. Fox.com joins NBC, ABC and CBS by blocking Google TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Nina Dobrev is dishing on this Thursday’s ‘Vampire Diaries’ episode, which reveals the past of Katherine, one of two characters she plays on the CW hit. (10 Nov.)
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A restaurant in Florida is allowing patrons to consume their food not off of plates but people. (Nov. 10)
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By William Pfaff Like his royal British forerunners, the president, through his advisers and their policies, brings imperial ambitions to the largest and most populous continent. Related Entries November 10, 2010 More Than a Failure to Communicate November 9, 2010 Obama in the Company of Killers
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Corpses, cancer patients and diseased lungs: These are some of the images the federal government plans for larger, graphic warning labels that will take up half of each cigarette package. (Nov. 10)
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Authorities dismissed a rape charge against a high school senior after his 14-year-old accuser committed suicide. Samantha Kelly hanged herself Monday following classes at Huron High School. She had said she was being harassed by other students. (Nov. 10)
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