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Astronomers have discovered a new "super-Earth" orbiting a red dwarf star located about 9,000 light-years away.

Uses Google Maps to graphically show you the route taken by an email message.

Google will have to provide some data to the US DoJ, but not the amount previously requested.

Google buys 3D software maker, @Last. Where did that one come from, and what are they thinking?

Coming soon to movie theatres: consoles that will allow you to order concessions from your seat, or play multiplayer games on the screen before the movie. Of course, the only game is The Last Starfighter.

New Small Business Server 2003 R2 now available, and loans for small businesses available as Microsoft tries to get the attention of small and medium businesses (SMBs).

Store all the data you want in Amazon's cloud. Only 15 cents (US)/MB per month (20 cents/ GB of transfer). Waiting for the copyright lawsuit.

A low tech fix for low battery life?

Seeking an answer to the little usage of the .NET Framework in Windows Vista.

News for Tuesday, March 14 2006

Software design legend Steve McConnell says agile programming, like CASE before it, is a good idea that hasn't quite lived up to expectations.

Peptides injected into hamsters' brains helped restore vision. Research has implications for stroke and trauma recovery as well.

A new Trojan making the rounds has found a new angle: Cryzip encrypts the data into a password-protected file, and demands a $300 ransom to extract the files.

Google says it will soon sell full-text versions of books at the request of its book publishing partners. First up, Harper Collins and Random House will be available.

New Microsoft site 10 is a place for people who use technology. Featuring Laura Foy and Tina Wood (formerly at G4 TV).

Poor Steve, isn't it time for a merit increase?

October 18-21, San Francisco CA. Learn PHP from the source.

Happy Pi day (3/14)! Don't forget to draw a circle, or memorize a few dozen digits to celebrate.

Step 1: Build something cool with one of the Express Editions Step 2: ??? Step 3: Win $10,000US

Developers without source control are like cars without bumpers. Everything is fine until you run into something.

News for Monday, March 13 2006

Great resource for your next drive on the red planet.

Google Inc.'s shares fell to their lowest levels in 4-1/2 months on Friday as analysts bemoaned recent communication miscues and its refusal to be more open about its finances. Do no evil, say no evil?

An error in McAfee's virus definition file released Friday morning caused the company's consumer and enterprise antivirus products to flag Microsoft's Excel, as well as other applications on users' PCs, as a virus called W95/CTX.