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NewsFactor – After the fire sale that saw Hewlett-Packard’s TouchPad tablet sell out for $99 in August, the device is making its way to Best Buy store shelves once again. Best Buy will begin selling the TouchPad online Tuesday and in stores Friday.

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AP – The Who’s Pete Townshend on Monday branded Apple Inc.’s iTunes a “digital vampire” that profits from music without supporting the artists who create it.

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Reuters – Casino operators MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming on Monday unveiled a plan to partner with online poker company Bwin.party Digital Entertainment, subject to the legalization of Internet gambling in the United States.

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NewsFactor – Research In Motion hopes to move some PlayBooks before the end of the year with a promotion that aims at business users. The BlackBerry U.S. Web site is making an offer it hopes mobile business users won’t be able to refuse.

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Reuters – America’s state governments won’t see many revenue gains any time soon if they triumph in battles to tax sales by out-of-state Internet retailers, a leading Wall Street credit-ratings group said on Monday.

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Reuters – Netflix and Amazon.com Inc unveiled content deals with Walt Disney Co on Monday, a sign of increased competition between the two companies in the video streaming business.

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AP – The Supreme Court is refusing to disturb a court ruling that Connecticut school officials acted reasonably in disciplining a student for an Internet posting she wrote outside of school.

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AP – An Internet video is threatening Mexico’s Zetas drug cartel with exposure of its allies in the local police and news media this week unless the gang frees a kidnapped member of the international hacker movement known as “Anonymous.”

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Reuters – China has shut 50 microblogs for distributing pornography and carrying “vulgar content”, state media said on Monday, as the government steps up monitoring of the internet.

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Mashable – Here at Mashable, we love Google’s homepage “Doodles.” The online giant is well-known for its Halloween-themed logo each year.
For your viewing pleasure, we have collected all of Google’s October 31 homepages into a great gallery.

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Reuters – Chinese internet portal Sohu.com Inc’s third-quarter profit rose 19 percent, helped mainly by higher revenue from its online advertising and online gaming businesses

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New York Daily News

Adele cancels all 2011 concerts as rumors of throat cancer flood Twitter … New York Daily News A deluge of emotion has spread through Twitter, and users trending #prayforadele are perpetuating – and challenging – the rumor that Adele is suffering from the deadly disease. "I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, … 'Throat cancer': Twitter prays for Adele after rumours emergeNinemsn Twitter filled with rumours that singer Adele has throat cancer #prayforadele100gf | Politics and Computers all 18 news articles »

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The Guardian

GHOST 5.0 FOR iPHONE 4,4S iOS 5 JAILBREAK/UNLOCK Manteca Bulletin (blog) by Felicia GhostApp Team has released Ghost 5.0 untethered Jailbreak iPhone 4 ios 5 or 3Gs and Unlock iPhone 4 ios 5 and 3Gs including the firmwares ios 5/4.3.5. As we reported you that Ghost 5.0 is loaded with major updates. The Updated Version won't … Apple engineers contacting iPhone 4S owners to solve battery life puzzleThe Guardian GhostApp.org Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 4 /3GSCoastal Courier (blog) iPhone 4S/4 Jailbreak iOS 5 – Unlock ReleasedZimbabwe Guardian CNET -ABC News all 445 news articles »

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Music Feeds

Qantas travellers' tales of life on the ground NEWS.com.au Picture: Craig Greenhill Source: news.com.au Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill took to Twitter to have a go at the airline after it disrupted its Australian tour. "Dear Qantas, u suck, thanks 4 f**king up my trip 2 Oz. Joberg-Dubai-Sydney. … Qantas back in the air as strike affects Kings of Leon tourTelegraph.co.uk Qantas puts Kings Of Leon tourin jeopardyFasterLouder Nathan Followill Upset After Qantas 'Fuck Up' Kings Of Leon Australian Tour PlansStereoboard.com (blog) all 38 news articles »

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Biketoberfest iPhone app launched Times Herald-Record Just in time for Biketoberfest, the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce have partnered and launched the festival's official iPhone app. The app provided visitors with information on things to … and more »

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Same pitch, different ballgame: Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon strive to … Hindu Business Line Tweak the phrase a bit for the top four in the business and it'll be “The more Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon change, the more they start to look the same.” Sounds like a bit of a hyperbole, doesn't it? But could there be some truth to that? … and more »

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Same pitch, different ballgame: Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon strive to … Hindu Business Line Tweak the phrase a bit for the top four in the business and it'll be “The more Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon change, the more they start to look the same.” Sounds like a bit of a hyperbole, doesn't it? But could there be some truth to that? … and more »

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Same pitch, different ballgame: Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon strive to … Hindu Business Line Tweak the phrase a bit for the top four in the business and it'll be “The more Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon change, the more they start to look the same.” Sounds like a bit of a hyperbole, doesn't it? But could there be some truth to that? … and more »

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Same pitch, different ballgame: Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon strive to … Hindu Business Line Tweak the phrase a bit for the top four in the business and it'll be “The more Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon change, the more they start to look the same.” Sounds like a bit of a hyperbole, doesn't it? But could there be some truth to that? … and more »

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Bostinnovation

Mark Zuckerberg: Silicon Valley's Too Interested In Quick Flip Forbes That's the view from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. At Y Combinator's Startup School on Saturday in Palo Alto, Calif., he talked about how he runs the company and his thoughts on entrepreneurship. Zuckerberg emphasized his interest in building Facebook … Zuckerberg: Silicon Valley isn't necessary for startupsCNET Zuck: “If I were starting (Facebook) now, I would have stayed in Boston.”Bostinnovation Mark Zuckerberg Would Start Facebook in Boston if He Was Launching it NowCitybizlist (press release) GeekWire all 9 news articles »

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Chicago Web Design and SEO Firm ONFX attends Multi Chamber B2B Expo 2011 Press Release Centre (press release) This type of speed networking has proven successful by other local chamber networking events and was introduced at this year's multi-chamber event. It went very well with great hosting and commentary by Elmhurst Chamber President and CEO, …

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Law school admissions use Facebook, Google to screen applicants, study finds Daily Northwestern Law schools are looking at applicants' digital profiles through Google and Facebook more than other admissions offices are, according to a study by Kaplan Test Prep. The study, released Oct. 24, surveyed undergraduate, business school and law school … Law schools take Facebook into accountMSU State News Kenan-Flagler applicants more likely to be screened with social media at UNCThe Daily Tar Heel all 8 news articles »

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Law school admissions use Facebook, Google to screen applicants, study finds Daily Northwestern Law schools are looking at applicants' digital profiles through Google and Facebook more than other admissions offices are, according to a study by Kaplan Test Prep. The study, released Oct. 24, surveyed undergraduate, business school and law school … Law schools take Facebook into accountMSU State News Kenan-Flagler applicants more likely to be screened with social media at UNCThe Daily Tar Heel all 8 news articles »

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Law school admissions use Facebook, Google to screen applicants, study finds Daily Northwestern Law schools are looking at applicants' digital profiles through Google and Facebook more than other admissions offices are, according to a study by Kaplan Test Prep. The study, released Oct. 24, surveyed undergraduate, business school and law school … Law schools take Facebook into accountMSU State News Kenan-Flagler applicants more likely to be screened with social media at UNCThe Daily Tar Heel all 8 news articles »

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Law school admissions use Facebook, Google to screen applicants, study finds Daily Northwestern Law schools are looking at applicants' digital profiles through Google and Facebook more than other admissions offices are, according to a study by Kaplan Test Prep. The study, released Oct. 24, surveyed undergraduate, business school and law school … Law schools take Facebook into accountMSU State News Kenan-Flagler applicants more likely to be screened with social media at UNCThe Daily Tar Heel all 8 news articles »

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Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for Windows

iPhone 4S, Day Five: Out and About in the Real World Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for Windows I've read the stories about the iPhone 4S's supposed decreased battery life and that Apple is investigating the issue with some users. I've not experienced that issue. And while I've only had the handset for several days now, I can report that, … Buffer releases Android app, iPhone version will be nextThe Next Web all 4 news articles »

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Crexendo, Inc. Named Seventh Best Local Search Company by topseos.com for … Press Media Wire topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors, has released their list of the best local search companies for the month of October 2011. Crexendo, Inc. has been named the seventh best local SEO company as the result of a meticulous … and more »

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Kenan-Flagler applicants more likely to be screened with social media at UNC The Daily Tar Heel The University's undergraduate admissions office does not use social media in the application process, said Ashley Memory, assistant director of undergraduate admissions. “We do not use Facebook, Google or any other social media tool as a mechanism to … More colleges use social networking to check applicants' backgroundThe Daily Toreador (registration) Law schools take Facebook into accountMSU State News all 8 news articles »

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Kansas City Star

The buzz: NBA players take to Twitter with frustrations Kansas City Star NBA players went to their Twitter accounts this weekend to express anger with the lockout, the cancellation of about 450 games through November and with NBA commissioner David Stern. Oklahoma City reserve center Nazr Mohammed led the online charge with … NBA lockout: Players tweet their frustrationChristian Science Monitor NBA players tweet their discontent over lockoutLos Angeles Times all 10 news articles »

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Social Media Class: Mass. pols get their grades Boston Herald It's their social media savvy. Politicians need to tweet up a storm and post like pros on Facebook if they want to keep their jobs. Here are a few making the grade: Operating on a smaller scale allows the District 7 city councilor to play a personal … Westwood Discussions and Highlights: Oct. 23-29Patch.com all 6 news articles »

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Follow us on Twitter: Palm Beach Post The Post occasionally publishes articles in print from national news services that contractually cannot be reproduced on our Web site. Access our regular syndicated columnists through the following links: By Houlihan and Timothy Hullihan The Occupy … and more »

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Restaurant Social Media Index: Looking for the ROI Nation’s Restaurant News As more restaurant executives probe the potential impact of social media on their business, both in sales and reputation, they look for those using the new tools well: Who are the heavy Twitter hitters? What moves engagement on Facebook? … and more »

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Gothamist

Facebook stops 600000 suspicious log-ins a day ZDNet Asia Following the release of an infographic that created some confusion over the use of the term "compromised", Facebook elaborates on its process for blocking suspicious log-ins. … 600K Facebook Logins Each Day Are "Compromised"Gothamist all 6 news articles »

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Gothamist

Facebook stops 600000 suspicious log-ins a day ZDNet Asia Following the release of an infographic that created some confusion over the use of the term "compromised", Facebook elaborates on its process for blocking suspicious log-ins. … 600K Facebook Logins Each Day Are "Compromised"Gothamist all 6 news articles »

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Gothamist

Facebook stops 600000 suspicious log-ins a day ZDNet Asia Following the release of an infographic that created some confusion over the use of the term "compromised", Facebook elaborates on its process for blocking suspicious log-ins. … 600K Facebook Logins Each Day Are "Compromised"Gothamist all 6 news articles »

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Gothamist

Facebook stops 600000 suspicious log-ins a day ZDNet Asia Following the release of an infographic that created some confusion over the use of the term "compromised", Facebook elaborates on its process for blocking suspicious log-ins. … 600K Facebook Logins Each Day Are "Compromised"Gothamist all 6 news articles »

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Beatweek Magazine

IPhone's Siri is worth talking about San Francisco Chronicle A customer demonstrates the Siri function on an iPhone 4S outside the company's store at Covent Garden in London. Two weeks after its release, Siri has everyone talking. The voice-control features built into the iPhone 4S are the subject of countless … Jailbreak hack enables Siri on iPhone 4, 4th-gen iPod touchApple Insider Fully Functional Siri Ported to iPhone 4, iPod TouchPC Magazine Tips to Keep iPhone 4S Battery from Draining FastPCWorld (blog) Beatweek Magazine -Salt Lake Tribune all 204 news articles »

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Sydney Morning Herald

Facebook and Twitter connect Qantas passengers Sydney Morning Herald Social media monitoring firm SR7 said Virgin swooped in with a more personal approach that proved very effective, and garnered the competing airline near universal praise on its Facebook page. James Griffin, partner with SR7, said the battle for the … Qantas shares fly in face of predictionsNEWS.com.au Qantas grounding sends social media into tailspinTechnology Spectator Qantas Airways grounds global fleet due to strikesmsnbc.com all 7,492 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Apple in October: Big farewells, big launches ABC Online It was perhaps the worst kept secret in Apple's recent history; Apple announced iPhone 4S on the 4th of October, but leaks within Apple's own iTunes code and from Vodafone Germany had all but given the game away. Early in the day on the 4th, … Behind the numbers: why Samsung sold more smartphones than AppleSydney Morning Herald Behind the numbers: Samsung passes Apple in phoneseTaiwan News iPhone 4S and Galaxy S II compared: Apple might winHigh Tech Lounge The Chosun Ilbo -eWeek all 929 news articles »

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Take 40

Lady Gaga vs. Bette Midler: Twitter Feud Gather Celebs News Channel Bette Midler recently admitted that she was really just yanking Gaga's chain—that the Twitter feud that Midler initiated was really more in fun and games, and she was more flattered than bothered by Gaga's copycat performance. Bette Midler told Extra, … Bette Midler "Loved" Twitter Feud With Lady Gaga!Take 40 Bette Midler Responds to Twitter Feud with Lady GagaExtra TV Brief Spat Over for Lady Gaga and Bette Midler Over Twitter [VIDEOS]International Business Times AU all 45 news articles »

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iPhone much more efficient at data use than Android: Sprint allvoices By Iria0000 Although some have been wondering how well the iPhone 4 and 4S will put on Sprint's 3G network, Sprint believes that handset for handset, Apple's devices put less load on its network than comparable Android handsets. … Sprint 3G speeds improve on iPhone 4SExaminer.com Consumers Say 4G Is an Important Feature, But What Exactly Is It?Gotta Be Mobile What I Learned About Sprint's Past And Current Data Problems As Well As Future …Android Police all 5 news articles »

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Medical Daily

Booming Social Media, Cloud Use but Security Threat Lurks Medical Daily By Medical Daily Reporter More businesses expanding into cloud computing and social media are seeing higher levels of risks for security threats but information security updates lag, a new survey finds. Ernst & Young released results of its 14 th … Ernst & Young: Rush to Adopt New Technologies and Media by Global Companies …MarketWatch (press release) all 8 news articles »

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Facebook probes privacy violation by influence measuring site GMANews.TV Facebook is investigating a possible violation of its privacy policies by a site that creates a profile for anyone who comments on a Facebook public status update — even without his or her permission. Marian Heath, who helps manage family safety at … and more »

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Facebook launches 'subscribe' link to comments GMANews.TV Commenters on social networking site Facebook now have an opportunity to grow their subscriber base, with a "Subscribe" link in the comments box. Facebook, which debuted the feature last Oct. 27, said this will allow people to subscribe to commenters … Facebook adds 'subscribe' feature to commentsCNET Facebook Adds Subscribe Button to Comments Box [Facebook's Social Commenting …TFTS (blog) Facebook adds 'subscribe' feature to its social comments box pluginTechLeash ZDNet (blog) -Zimbabwe Guardian all 7 news articles »

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Yahoo! Sports

Taylor Twellman Defends His Position on Twitter: Fan Reaction Yahoo! Sports Although he left the impression that the Revolution ignored his problem, he explained this further on his official Twitter account. Taylor Twellman suffered from multiple concussions during his MLS career. At the press conference for his retirement in … and more »

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USA Today

Social Media in Today's Politics Nation’s Cities Weekly If we hadn't realized it before, the 2008 elections confirmed the impact of social media on the outcome of political campaigns. Social media has clearly become about more than keeping up with high school friends, following celebrity gossip or emailing … Social media presents opportunities, dilemmas for retailersUSA Today all 2 news articles »

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Top Tech Reviews

Facebook: 'Open hardware' integral to green IT infrastructure ZDNet (blog) Facebook and its allies in the Open Compute Project certainly would have you believe that this is so. Right now, most server hardware vendors invest in “gratuitous differentiation” and not true innovation, according to Andy Bechtolsheim, … Facebook-led foundation pushes for open data center techComputerworld Facebook Faces Down Google for Title of Most Energy EfficientCleanTechnica Facebook Open Compute Offers No Competitive Advantage Vs. GoogleGoogle Watch (blog) Top Tech Reviews -Wired News -PC Magazine all 124 news articles »

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Top Tech Reviews

Facebook: 'Open hardware' integral to green IT infrastructure ZDNet (blog) Facebook and its allies in the Open Compute Project certainly would have you believe that this is so. Right now, most server hardware vendors invest in “gratuitous differentiation” and not true innovation, according to Andy Bechtolsheim, … Facebook-led foundation pushes for open data center techComputerworld Facebook Faces Down Google for Title of Most Energy EfficientCleanTechnica Facebook Open Compute Offers No Competitive Advantage Vs. GoogleGoogle Watch (blog) Top Tech Reviews -Wired News -PC Magazine all 124 news articles »

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The Solution to Make iPhone a Real Bike Computer San Francisco Chronicle (press release) The iPhone has had all of the apps and hardware to make it a great bike computer but the big missing link was battery life to add several more hours in GPS mode. Thanks to Wahoo Fitness and the Heart Rate Watch Company that battery solution is here so … and more »

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Zimbabwe Tribune

New apps for the iPhone, iPad turn your photos into works of art (hopefully) San Jose Mercury News The recent all-day event in San Francisco billed itself as the first-ever seminar devoted to iPhone and iPad photography. And it clearly did feel like a base camp for folks ascending into a new era in photography. Several hundred early-adopting … The Best iPad Apps Of The Week, October 23-29, 2011AppAdvice all 13 news articles »

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