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Jul 19, 2011

TECHNOLOGY News, Jul 19, 2011

China's Baidu signs music deal with studios, ends legal wrangle
Mon,18 Jul 2011 11:29 PM PDT
Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Baidu, China's largest search engine, signed an agreement with a joint venture owned by Universal Music, Warner Music and Sony Music to distribute songs through its mp3 search service, ending years of legal wrangling over charges that Baidu abetted piracy. Full Story
Hackers breach Murdoch's Sun newspaper website
Mon,18 Jul 2011 08:38 PM PDT
Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Computer hackers broke into the website of Rupert Murdoch's best-selling British tabloid and altered the front page to show a fake report about the media mogul's death. Full Story
Hackers breach Murdoch's Sun newspaper website
Mon,18 Jul 2011 04:48 PM PDT
Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Computer hackers broke into the website of Rupert Murdoch's best-selling British tabloid and altered the front page to show a fake report about the media mogul's death. Full Story
Kodak did not infringe on Apple patents, says ITC
Mon,18 Jul 2011 04:02 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Trade Commission on Monday upheld a decision by one of its judges that Eastman Kodak did not infringe Apple Inc patents for digital cameras. Full Story
EBay's marketplace turnaround gains momentum
Mon,18 Jul 2011 12:29 PM PDT
Reuters - photoSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - EBay Inc has been trying to revive its main marketplace business for at least a year and quarterly results from the e-commerce company this week may show those efforts are paying off.

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Taiwan's HTC shares tumble after Apple ruling
Mon,18 Jul 2011 07:53 AM PDT
Reuters - photoTAIPEI (Reuters) - Shares in Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC tumbled as much as 6.5 percent on Monday after losing a preliminary ruling in a patent case with Apple Inc, with its announcement of a share buyback failing to stem the fall.

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General Dynamics buys cloud computing service firm
Mon,18 Jul 2011 07:40 AM PDT
Reuters - ATLANTA (Reuters) - General Dynamics Corp said on Monday it acquired Network Connectivity Solutions Corp, a supplier of cloud computing and other information technology services to U.S. Department of Defense agencies. Full Story
New app connects art lovers to N.Y.'s Lincoln Center
Mon,18 Jul 2011 06:32 AM PDT
Reuters - photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Patrons of the arts can now be instantly connected with New York City's famed Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts thanks to a new app.

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Mobile devices to lead consumer electronics growth: report
Mon,18 Jul 2011 06:28 AM PDT
Reuters - photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - More customers than ever will buy tablet computers and smartphones this year, driving consumer electronics revenue to a record high of $190 billion in 2011, according to a new forecast from a leading industry trade group.

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Philips dims outlook after shock 1.3 billion euro loss
Mon,18 Jul 2011 06:18 AM PDT
Reuters - photoAMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Philips flagged a grim outlook after a surprise quarterly loss that was driven by writedowns on recent acquisitions to reflect weak consumer demand in Europe and the United States.

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Samsung LED files complaint against Osram in U.S.
Sun,17 Jul 2011 08:42 AM PDT
Reuters - photoSEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung LED Co. Ltd. said it had filed a complaint with the U.S. fair trade commission to ban imports of LED products from Siemens' (SIEGn.DE) light bulb unit Osram and affiliates Osram Opto Semiconductors and Osram Sylvania Inc.

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Misrata youth goes from Playstation to front line
Sun,17 Jul 2011 01:37 AM PDT
Reuters - photoDAFNIYA, Libya (Reuters) - When the war in Libya started, many young men now on the rebel front line at Misrata were so interested in computer games and mobile phones that older residents never thought they would turn into fighters. "Before the uprising, all those young men cared about was hair gel, clothes, music, mobile phones and hanging out in cafes," said Mahmoud Askutri, a businessman who has formed and funds the 1st battalion of the Al Marsa regiment, one of the rebel units fighting here to end Muammar Gaddafi's 41-year rule.

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Misrata youth goes from Playstation to front line
Sun,17 Jul 2011 01:35 AM PDT
Reuters - DAFNIYA, Libya (Reuters) - When the war in Libya started, many young men now on the rebel front line at Misrata were so interested in computer games and mobile phones that older residents never thought they would turn into fighters. "Before the uprising, all those young men cared about was hair gel, clothes, music, mobile phones and hanging out in cafes," said Mahmoud Askutri, a businessman who has formed and funds the 1st battalion of the Al Marsa regiment, one of the rebel units fighting here to end Muammar Gaddafi's 41-year rule. Full Story
Apple wins initial ITC ruling on HTC phone
Fri,15 Jul 2011 04:57 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc won a preliminary ruling from a U.S. trade panel that Taiwanese handset maker HTC Corp infringed on two of the California company's patents.

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U.S., Romania arrest more than 100 for cyber scams
Fri,15 Jul 2011 01:00 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and Romanian police have arrested more than 100 people in a year-long effort to stop Internet fraud schemes that have cost Americans more than $100 million, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday. Full Story

SPORTS News, Jul 19, 2011

David Ortiz and Kevin Gregg begin serving MLB suspensions
Mon,18 Jul 2011 11:04 PM PDT
Reuters - photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kevin Gregg began serving three-game suspensions on Monday after their initial bans were reduced by a game, the two teams said.

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Reyes ready to return to Mets after stint on DL
Mon,18 Jul 2011 09:37 PM PDT
Reuters - photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Electrifying shortstop Jose Reyes is set to come off the disabled list and return to the New York Mets line-up , the team announced on Monday.

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Top guns expected to keep quiet in Tour stage 16
Mon,18 Jul 2011 07:14 PM PDT
Reuters - photoST PAUL TROIS CHATEAUX, France (Reuters) - Frenchman Thomas Voeckler takes a lead of nearly two minutes into the third and decisive week of the Tour de France but the leading contenders are not expected to play their hand on the 16th stage on Tuesday.

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Japan had "something bigger" on its side: Solo
Mon,18 Jul 2011 06:46 PM PDT
Reuters - photoFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Hope Solo had kept the United States alive in the World Cup tournament with one scintillating performance after another but she knew she was up against more than just 11 women from Japan Sunday.

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Indians outfielder Sizemore back on disabled list
Mon,18 Jul 2011 12:27 PM PDT
Reuters - photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Cleveland Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a bruised right knee a day after leaving a game against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning.

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Golf-McIlroy splits with long-term girlfriend
Mon,18 Jul 2011 12:11 PM PDT
Reuters - LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy's relationship with his girlfriend Holly Sweeney is over, the Northern Irishman's management team said on Monday. Full Story
 
Armstrong goes to court over doping probe leaks
Mon,18 Jul 2011 10:19 AM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The legal team for cycling superstar Lance Armstrong, who is under federal investigation for doping, has asked a U.S. judge to probe apparent leaks of secret grand jury proceedings examining the sport.

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Japan beat U.S. to win women's World Cup
Mon,18 Jul 2011 08:29 AM PDT
Reuters - photoFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Japan won the women's World Cup on Sunday for the first time, stunning the heavily favored United States 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Without Seve's tip I may never have won: Langer
Mon,18 Jul 2011 08:27 AM PDT
Reuters - photoLONDON (Reuters) - Without a putting tip from the late Seve Ballesteros 31 years ago Bernhard Langer may never have gone on to win two U.S. Masters and countless tournaments around the world, the German great told Reuters at the 140th British Open in Sandwich.

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Golf-PGA Tour FedExCup points table
Mon,18 Jul 2011 08:01 AM PDT
Reuters - July 18 (Reuters) - PGA Tour 2011 FedExCup points table on Monday (U.S. unless stated): Full Story
 
Golf-PGA Tour money list
Mon,18 Jul 2011 07:54 AM PDT
Reuters - July 18 (Reuters) - Leading money winners on the 2011 PGA Tour on Monday (U.S. unless stated): Full Story
 
INTERVIEW-Golf-Without Seve's tip I may never have won - Langer
Mon,18 Jul 2011 07:52 AM PDT
Reuters - LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - Without a putting tip from the late Seve Ballesteros 31 years ago Bernhard Langer may never have gone on to win two U.S. Masters and countless tournaments around the world, the German great told Reuters at the 140th British Open in Sandwich. Full Story
 
Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list
Mon,18 Jul 2011 07:32 AM PDT
Reuters - July 18 (Reuters) - Leading money winners on the 2011 European Tour Race to Dubai on Monday (British unless stated): Full Story
 
Clarke celebrates all night after priceless Open victory
Mon,18 Jul 2011 06:23 AM PDT
Reuters - photoSANDWICH, England (Reuters) - Still wearing a grin almost the width of Royal St George's 18th fairway despite no sleep, Darren Clarke was slowly getting his muzzy head around becoming the oldest British Open champion for over 40 years.

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Golf-Clarke celebrates all night after priceless Open victory
Mon,18 Jul 2011 05:49 AM PDT
Reuters - SANDWICH, England, July 18 (Reuters) - Still wearing a grin almost the width of Royal St George's 18th fairway despite no sleep, Darren Clarke was slowly getting his muzzy head around becoming the oldest British Open champion for over 40 years. Full Story
 

SCIENCE News, Jul 19, 2011

Last U.S. space shuttle leaves station
Mon,18 Jul 2011 11:54 PM PDT
Reuters - photoCAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The last U.S. space shuttle departed the International Space Station on Tuesday, ending a 12-year program to build and service the orbital outpost, the primary legacy of NASA's shuttle fleet.

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Space shuttle prepares to depart station for last time
Mon,18 Jul 2011 11:45 AM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - The crew of NASA's final space shuttle mission closed the hatch to the International Space Station for the final time on Monday in preparation for the shuttle's last flight back to Earth.

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Brain swelling may be common with Alzheimer's drugs
Mon,18 Jul 2011 09:49 AM PDT
Reuters - PARIS (Reuters) - Three patients treated with an experimental Bristol-Myers Squibb Alzheimer's drug have developed a type of brain swelling known as vasogenic edema, but the side effect may be common in Alzheimer's patients, researchers said on Monday. Full Story
 
Astronauts pack up for last shuttle ride home
Sun,17 Jul 2011 03:29 PM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - The shuttle Atlantis astronauts finished packing more than 2 tonnes of old equipment and trash from the International Space Station into a cargo hauler on Sunday for the last shuttle ride back to Earth.

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NASA probe enters orbit around asteroid Vesta
Sun,17 Jul 2011 02:50 AM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - A robotic NASA science probe slipped into orbit around the potato-shaped asteroid Vesta on Saturday to begin a yearlong study of the second largest object in the asteroid belt.

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NASA probe headed into orbit around asteroid
Sat,16 Jul 2011 02:49 AM PDT
Reuters - HOUSTON (Reuters) - A robotic NASA science probe was scheduled to slip into orbit around the potato-shaped asteroid Vesta on Saturday to begin a yearlong study of the second largest object in the asteroid belt. Full Story
 
Astronaut welcomes China to space brotherhood
Fri,15 Jul 2011 10:18 AM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - A U.S. astronaut on the final shuttle mission said on Friday China's first space station will be a welcome addition to the orbital brotherhood.

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U.S. astronauts gird for post-shuttle era
Thu,14 Jul 2011 03:10 PM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - Former chief astronaut Steve Lindsey announced his retirement on Thursday, the latest in a series of departures from the ranks of NASA's elite corps spurred by the end of the space shuttle program.

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Atlantis crew unpacks, rocks out to "Rocket Man"
Thu,14 Jul 2011 01:14 PM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - The crew of NASA's final space shuttle mission restocked the International Space Station with tons of supplies on Wednesday after waking to the music of Elton John.

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Carbon dating technique to aid energy from waste
Thu,14 Jul 2011 07:28 AM PDT
Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - A new use for carbon dating will aid the production of energy from wood and waste, said a bio-energy group on Thursday after British regulatory approval of the new test. Full Story
 
Texas artist's work hurtling through space with Atlantis
Tue,12 Jul 2011 04:12 PM PDT
Reuters - HOUSTON (Reuters) - It's a rare person who can say that her artwork is hurtling through space. Full Story
 
Spacewalkers pack gear for last shuttle home
Tue,12 Jul 2011 01:59 PM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - A pair of spacewalking astronauts floated outside the International Space Station on Tuesday to pack up a broken cooling pump and tackle other tasks before NASA's last space shuttle heads back to Earth.

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Billions of bugs wiped out on Dutch roads
Tue,12 Jul 2011 10:33 AM PDT
Reuters - AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch motorists kill about 133 billion insects a month, splattering bugs on their vehicles and eliminating important members of the food chain, according to a study released this week. Full Story
 
Space robot to practice refueling satellites
Mon,11 Jul 2011 02:35 PM PDT
Reuters - photoHOUSTON (Reuters) - With the end of the space shuttle program in sight, the U.S. government intends to stimulate development of private space transportation and also to lay the foundation for an entire new industry to service satellites in orbit.

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Japan idled reactors could restart after stress test
Mon,11 Jul 2011 04:05 AM PDT
Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's idled nuclear reactors could restart work if they pass the first stage of two-step post-Fukushima safety checks, the government said on Monday. Full Story