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Which movie should win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Avatar - 66.67%
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The Blind Side - 0%
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Up in the Air - 0%
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Up - 0%
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The Hurt Locker - 0%
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Inglorious Basterds - 0%
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Precious - 0%
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District 9 - 0%
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An Education - 0%
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A Serious Man - 33.33%
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Games focus on winter sports
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:45 PM - by doru


New games are bringing the Winter Olympics to life. Sega has released Vancouver 2010 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Its Mario & Sonic at the Vancouver Winter Games works on the Wii and Nintendo DS.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6133WQ20100204

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Research could improve juvenile diabetes treatment
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:43 PM - by doru


New research could improve insulin delivery to juvenile diabetes sufferers. A computer algorithm analyzed glucose levels and recommended frequent insulin adjustments. It could lead to a fully automated system.

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Trojans sneak past Mozilla
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:42 PM - by doru


Mozilla failed to detect malware in two Firefox add-ons. The add-ons contained Trojans designed to hijack Windows machines. Mozilla has pulled the add-ons. They are Master Filer and Sothink Web Video Downloader 4.0.

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Facebook updates site design
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:41 PM - by doru


Last week, Facebook began rolling out design changes. The changes aim to make it easier for users to navigate the site. For example, the Chat tool will become more prominent.

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FBI warns of Haiti scams
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:40 PM - by doru


Scams exploiting earthquake relief in Haiti are proliferating online. The FBI has issued an alert on the scams. The scams can come via bogus sites or social-networking sites. They may also come through traditional means.

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The bug that got away
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:39 PM - by doru


A recently disclosed IE bug could give hackers access to your private data. It affects all versions of IE on Windows XP. It could also affect some Vista and Windows 7 users. Microsoft doesn't have a patch ready. But it is offering a tool to fix the problem. Make sure you're protected from the crooks. Run Microsoft's fix now or use another browser like Google's Chrome.

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Microsoft to release monthly security patches
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:37 PM - by doru


Microsoft will patch 26 security holes in Windows this week. Among them will be one for a 17-year-old bug dating back to MS-DOS. Five of the patches are rated critical. A recently disclosed bug in IE will not be patched.

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Internet becomes center of U.S. diplomatic efforts
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:35 PM - by doru


Internet freedom will become a key part of America's foreign policy agenda. That's according to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. But the push for global Internet freedom will be easier said than done.

http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=9740416

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Modern cars rely on dozens of computers
Feb 08, 2010 - 11:34 PM - by doru


Recent problems with Toyota vehicles have brought scrutiny to auto computers. Modern cars may have as many as 100 electronic control units. And they may have 100 million lines of code. That's more than some fighter jets.

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Beer makes bones stronger: study
Feb 08, 2010 - 6:51 PM - by reichie
Drinking beer can help prevent weak bones, according to a new study reported in Monday’s edition of The Sun.

The brew is a rich source of dietary silicon, which can cut the chances of diseases like osteoporosis.

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HTC Hero-controlled Mindstorms bot hints at Android uprising
Feb 08, 2010 - 5:30 PM - by stinger2
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Nook now in stock, with free shipping to boot
Feb 08, 2010 - 5:30 PM - by stinger2
If you're a book lover who wants to take your relationship to another level entirely, you're in luck! It looks like Barnes and Noble has finally kicked production of the Nook in high gear, just in time for Valentine's Day. And when you do take hol
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HTC Legend spotted just hanging out, playing it cool
Feb 08, 2010 - 5:30 PM - by stinger2
Look familiar? Yep, this is precisely what we expected HTC's rumored Legend to look like based on the renders we'd seen so far. We don't have any information here other than the pictures... [Read More]
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Nikon unveils Coolpix S8000
Feb 08, 2010 - 5:30 PM - by doru
Nikon is at it yet again with another digital camera for the masses – the Nikon Coolpix S8000 is the latest in the Coolpix range which proves the age old adage of not judging a book by its cover. After all, it comes with a slim and slender body that is actually capable of holding [...]

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RC Hoverpod brings out the kid in you
Feb 08, 2010 - 5:30 PM - by doru
Hovercrafts aren’t exactly the most popular form of transport even until today, but it does offer a slew of fun if you’ve ever hopped on one. Well, assuming you have never experienced such a privilege, then the RC Hoverpod could be just the thing for you, as it allows you to pilot your very own [...]

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