Archive for November, 2008
Sizing up 'Call of Duty: World at War' and more
Once “Call of Duty” went 21st century with the “Modern Warfare” title last year, there were pangs of disappointment upon seeing the franchise return to its World War II roots. The Pacific Theater never really got a fair shake in previous games, and it's excellent to see that done here, but “World at War” certainly […]
'Rock Band 2' vs. 'Guitar Hero: World Tour': Which rocks harder?
As shoppers dutifully head out today looking for bargains, two video games that will be topping gift lists this year are “Rock Band 2″ and “Guitar Hero: World Tour.”
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Cyberbully verdict poses question of online identity
Is lying about one's identity on the Internet now a crime?
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For that tech lover on your holiday list
Buying any sort of high-tech product involves risks not faced with most other purchases. The sweater you get for yourself probably won't cost dramatically less next year or be replaced in stores by a vastly upgraded Sweater 3.0, but your new laptop, camera or phone can become overpriced or obsolete within weeks.
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Barcode Chip from Caltech Revolutionizes Blood Testing
Researchers at Caltech have developed a rapid, inexpensive means of screening for diseases such as cancer and heart disease. The device is expected to revolutionize blood testing by eliminating time and expense.
The Integrated Blood-Barcode Chip, or IBBC, was developed by lead researcher James R. Heath, the Elizabeth W. Gilloon Professor and professor of chemistry, in […]
Auto dealers get chatty on Web
With car and truck sales plummeting, some Metro Detroit auto dealers are using online chats to engage car buyers visiting their Web sites and to lure them to their showrooms.
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Mom convicted of lesser counts in cyberbully case
LOS ANGELES — A Missouri mother on trial in a landmark cyberbullying case was convicted Wednesday of only three minor offenses for her role in a mean-spirited Internet hoax that apparently drove a 13-year-old girl to suicide.
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Auto dealers get chatty on Web
With car and truck sales plummeting, some Metro Detroit auto dealers are using online chats to engage car buyers visiting their Web sites and to lure them to their showrooms.
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Couple provide connections for world's sick via e-mail
WINGHAM, England — Geese honked happily outside as Pat Swinfen sat in the study of her 16th-century farmhouse, cozy and warm amid thick Oriental carpets and a glowing wood fire.
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Blockbuster tries on-demand
SAN FRANCISCO — Blockbuster Inc. will start renting movies and television shows through a new gadget that may give consumers another reason to bypass the struggling video chain's 7,500 stores.
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