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State govs saying 'No thanks' to mystery laptops

(AP) -- Even during tight budgetary times, a growing handful of state governors are proving too wary to accept laptop computers that have shown up at their offices this month, unsolicited.

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MIT, Intel unveil new initiatives addressing 'big data'

MIT has been selected from among 55 institutions that submitted 157 proposals to host a new Intel research center that will concentrate on what’s come to be called “big data” -- new techniques ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

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Social networks play emerging role in Mexico election

Online social networks, a newcomer in Mexican elections, are making a mark on the country's presidential campaign, forcing candidates to respond to issues and protests enabled by the Internet.

Technology / Internet

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Her majesty's secret

One of the greatest cliches uttered about her majesty Queen Elizabeth II is that in 60 years of reigning over us, "she has never put a foot wrong". This may well be true, but how do we know? What do we really ...

Other Sciences / Other

created May 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

UT releases groundbreaking study on state of economy in Appalachia

A strong community is not unlike a computer. It needs good hardware—transportation, housing and infrastructure—and software—education, health care, and workforce development.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Facebook windfall to help California fill budget hole

Facebook's initial public offering will make lots of its staff in California rich -- and should therefore help the perennially cash-strapped state fill a whopping $16 billion budget hole.

Technology / Business

created May 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gov. mistakenly says Facebook invented in Calif.

(AP) -- Apparently, California Gov. Jerry Brown forgot to rent "The Social Network."

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created May 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Houston lawyer on quest to find missing moon rocks

(AP) -- The dark suit and tie Joe Gutheinz wore set him apart from other customers inside a Texas eatery where the usual attire is jeans and cowboy hats.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 13, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 4

Twitter plays outsize role in 2012 campaign

(AP) -- (at)BarackObama is on Twitter. So is (at)MittRomney. And so are all the voters following the 2012 presidential contest, whether they know it or not.

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created May 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New Vermont law: Researchers to measure 'genuine progress'

"What you measure is what you get," said Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz. Soon Vermont may measure its economic well-being somewhat differently.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created May 04, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 3

SNOPA to employers seeking passwords: Access denied

(Phys.org) -- A Bill has been introduced in Washington to stop employers and schools from demanding access to people’s social network accounts. On Friday, Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) presented SNOPA, which ...

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