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Online dating may encourage 'shopping' for mate

Online dating has become the second most common way for couples to meet, but it may encourage a "shopping" mentality in which people become judgmental and picky, focusing exclusively on a narrow set of criteria like attractiveness or interests, says a new study.
Google India removes 'offensive' web pages

Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

Daredevil preps to skydive from edge of space

The sky is not the limit for daredevil Felix Baumgartner, who is training to skydive from the stratosphere this summer. He also thinks he has the makings of a new extreme sport. Would you ever 'space' dive?
Mapping the arctic

The Soviet Navy was just as familiar with the Canadian North as our own sailors during the Cold War. These maps show just how much they knew about strategic northern waters - probably, say experts, because of secret submarine mapping.
Rogers promises to end internet throttling

Rogers has promised to stop "throttling" internet traffic on its network by the end of this year, in response to an investigation by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

Hubble images reveal galaxy similar to Milky Way

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken a picture of a barred spiral galaxy — a galaxy similar to our own and expected to give astronomers a better insight into the Milky Way.

Life on Mars unlikely on dry surface

Mars has been arid for more than 600 million years, making the planet's surface too dry and hostile to support any life, according to new research based on soil analysis.
Anonymous hacks police websites worldwide

Hackers have taken over the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective called Anonymous, including in Boston and in Salt Lake City, where police say personal information of confidential informants and tipsters was accessed.

Social media users post ads for profit

PowerVoice, a peer-to-peer marketing platform, has been gaining popularity since its launch in December. The site allows social media users to get paid for recommending brands and products. What do you make of this concept?
2 new Kepler planets with double suns discovered

A team of NASA scientists has discovered two new planets, each of which revolves around its own double suns.

Text ed to be offered to grade 7 classrooms

Text ed to be offered to grade 7 classrooms The program aims to address what police call "an education gap" that's made young people vulnerable to a swath of text-related risks. (texted.ca) Text education is coming to Canadian schools, thanks to a new curriculum that sheds light on the dangers of sexually explicit mobile messages, textual harassment, and other potential pitfalls linked to youths' wireless communication. Full Story

For some, 3D movies a pain in the head

For some, 3D movies a pain in the head While new digital 3D technology has made the experience more comfortable for many, for some people with eye problems, a prolonged 3D session may result in an aching head, U.S. eye experts said. (Getty Images) CHICAGO -- Movie buffs and sports fans looking to 3D televisions for the ultimate home theater experience may want to get their eyes checked first -- or risk a 3D headache, U.S. eye experts said on Saturday. Full Story

Technology not as advanced by 2010 as some had hoped

Technology not as advanced by 2010 as some had hoped A Twitter page is displayed on an Apple iPhone. (Reuters) NEW YORK – Despite iPods, genetic sequencing, the Internet and Twitter, nearly a third of Americans said they thought there would be more technological advances by the year 2010. Full Story

'Jail broken' iPhones hacked by new virus

'Jail broken' iPhones hacked by new virus (Getty Images) A virus has been detected and can only attack iPhones whose users have disabled some pre-installed security features, according to analysts monitoring the progress of the virus, known as the Duh Worm. Full Story

Technology not causing social isolation: study

Technology not causing social isolation: study Customers use their laptop computers at a cafe in Beijing in July. Contrary to popular belief, technology is not leading to social isolation and Americans who use the Internet and mobile phones have larger and more diverse social networks, according to a new study. (AFP) WASHINGTON -- Contrary to popular belief, technology is not leading to social isolation and Americans who use the Internet and mobile phones have larger and more diverse social networks, according to a new study. Full Story