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1) English Millionaire Auctions Life On EBay
English millionaire is selling his estate, cars and little black book to pay for prostate cancer surgery.
Date: 2008-08-07 13:25:24

2) IKEA Invests In Green Technology
The Swedish retailer said it will invest $77 million in green startups with some products potentially sold in stores.
Date: 2008-08-07 12:10:29

3) Internet Flaw Also Affects E-Mail
Security researcher says hackers could intercept e-mails using a widespread Internet flaw.
Date: 2008-08-07 09:54:45

4) Toronto Researchers Develop Stem Cells To Repair Damaged Organs
Researchers at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children have moved a step closer to use stem cells to repair damaged organs like the lungs, liver and pancreas cells. The technique will enable doctors to treat a host of ailments.
Date: 2008-08-07 07:38:36

5) Lack Of Software Prevents Ottawa Police From Viewing Taxicab Crime Videos
While almost all of Ottawa City's 1,100 taxi cabs have complied with a law mandating the installation of cameras in their units, city police do not have the software to allow them to view the videos.
Date: 2008-08-07 06:46:28

6) White-Blood Cell Therapy Eliminates Anti-Rejection Drugs In Kidney Transplant Patients
German scientists have developed a new procedure for kidney transplant patients that replaces anti-rejection drugs with infection-fighting white cells. The procedure boosts immune cells that guard against rejection and eliminates drug side effects.
Date: 2008-08-07 06:21:54

7) Second Generation Biofuels Will Attract Significant European Investment
Quality not quantity will be the most considered factor when biofuels are being considered for production and use in Europe, according to a new report.
Date: 2008-08-07 04:55:43

8) Publicis Buys Google Search Marketing Unit
Paris-based search advertising company Publicis acquired search marketing firm Performics from Google for an undisclosed amount.
Date: 2008-08-06 15:53:52

9) India To Start Selling IPhone Aug. 22
India's Bharti Airtel announced it will begin selling Apple's new iPhone Aug. 22. India is the world's second-largest wireless market.
Date: 2008-08-06 15:16:44

10) Edison Marks Free PC Energy-Saving Software
Verdiem introduces Edison, free energy-savings software for Microsoft Windows PCs.
Date: 2008-08-06 14:10:44

11) Google Creates Free Music Service For China
The Internet giant said it has completed discussions with music publishers to offer free music to Chinese Internet users.
Date: 2008-08-06 11:30:56

12) Gaping Internet Security Flaw Slowly Being Patched
A hole in the Internet address system could be widely exploited by criminals, a security consultant said.
Date: 2008-08-06 11:17:01

13) Review Shows Twice As Many Shareholder's Oppose Yahoo CEO's Decision
A review of shareholder votes casts Aug. 1 found dissatisfaction with Yahoo's CEO and Chairman nearly double original count.
Date: 2008-08-06 09:49:39

14) About Half Of States Lack DNA Evidence Storage Facilities
There is a rise in criminal exonerations based on DNA testing, but half of the 50 U.S. states may not benefit from this technological advance because of lack of DNA storage facilities.
Date: 2008-08-06 09:22:04

15) Lack Of Storage Facilities Limits DNA's Effectiveness
Numerous wrongfully convicted criminals are being retried and acquitted due to DNA testing, a lack of storage facilities, however, means that half of the 50 U.S. states may not benefit from this technological advance.
Date: 2008-08-06 09:13:57

16) Rogers Subsidiary Buys Canadian Online Sports Fantasy Website
Rogers Media Tuesday acquired PoolExpert Incorporated, one of Canada's largest online fantasy website specializing in sports information.
Date: 2008-08-06 07:17:55

17) Study Suggests Sulforaphane In Broccoli Could Help Fight Diabetes
Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli, could reverse the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels, research suggests.
Date: 2008-08-06 00:02:16

18) Study Shows High Intravenous Dose Of Vitamin C Cuts Cancer Cells In Mice
A high intravenous dose of vitamin C could one day reduce the size of cancerous tumors in people, new studies say.
Date: 2008-08-05 23:00:18

19) U.S., Foreign Hackers Steal Data From Over 40 Million Credit Cards
The Department of Justice has charged 11 American and foreign hackers who stole more than 40 millions of credit and debit card information from U.S. retailers using techniques like "war driving."
Date: 2008-08-05 18:22:44

20) Eleven Charged With Credit Card Fraud
The Justice Department indicted 11 people for credit card fraud and identity theft related to nine retailers and 40 million credit cards.
Date: 2008-08-05 15:01:45

21) Greenpeace Slams Mounting Africa E-Waste
The environmental group says electronic waste from the U.S. is ending up in scrap dumps of Ghana.
Date: 2008-08-05 13:34:32

22) Illinois To Require GPS Device For Stalkers
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signs a law requiring GPS to protect residents with orders of protection.
Date: 2008-08-05 13:02:14

23) Delta Unveils Wi-Fi On Domestic Flights
The third-largest airline said it will offer Wi-Fi service for $9.95 on domestic flights starting in 2009.
Date: 2008-08-05 12:21:38

24) Internet Companies Sign China Conduct Code
The voluntary code will provide guidance on upholding freedom of expression and privacy when doing business with repressive regimes.
Date: 2008-08-05 11:29:47

25) Motorists Warned: Watch Out For Gas Station Credit Card Data Thieves
Motorists should watch for credit card data thieves that frequent gas stations in California, Washington, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Delaware, according to James Van Dyke, president and founder of Javelin Strategy and Research.
Date: 2008-08-05 10:55:12

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