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Archive for July, 2008

Former Googleers Unveil Cuil - A New Search Engine

A start-up led by former star Google engineers on Sunday unveiled a new web search service that aims to outdo the Internet search leader in size, but faces an uphill battle changing Web surfing habits.

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Alicia Keys to Perform at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds!

Alicia Keys Live in Manila!

Alicia Keys - Live in Manila!

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‘Transformers 2′ Star Tyrese Gibson Doubts Shia LaBeouf’s Injury Will Delay Filming

Shia LaBeouf is currently recovering at Cedars-Sinai Hospital from extensive hand surgery, as well as injuries to his knee and head caused by a car accident in Hollywood on Sunday morning, but the Indiana Jones star won’t be getting any sympathy cards from his Transformers co-star Tyrese Gibson, who downplayed the incident when MTV News caught up with him on Sunday at Comic-Con.

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Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, Mariah Carey Among MTV VMA Nominees For Best Male, Female Video

After thousands of votes on VMA.MTV.com (along with ballots from select industry insiders), two diverse battles are set. A pair of legendary pop icons will square off against two relative newcomers and one wily underdog in the fight for Best Female Video.

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Potentially Serious Security Flaws Found In Most Bank Websites

Potentially Serious Security Flaws Found In Most Bank Websites, Including Large Bank Sites, Study Shows.

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Men Share Their Creative Work Online More Than Women

A Northwestern University study finds that men are more likely to share their creative work online than women despite the fact that women and men engage in creative activities at essentially equal rates.

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British NASA Hacker to Face U.S. Trial

A British computer expert lost his appeal on Wednesday against extradition to the United States where he is accused of “the biggest military hack of all time” and could face up to 70 years in prison.

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NBA Referee sentenced for 15 Months in Prison

NBA Referee - Tim Donaghy was sentenced on Tuesday to 1 year and 3 months in prison for betting on games he officiated and passing on inside information to gamblers.

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Musical Olympics in L.A. Dominated by Filipinos

Filipino singer Jed Madela belted Queen’s victory anthem, “We Are The Champions”, at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood on July 20.

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Three Major Telcos may Extend SMS Promo

Three major telco companies may extend their reduction fees on text messages.

Smar - Globe - Sun

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