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The World’s Deepest Drill To Tickle Earth’s Mantle [Drills]
The Chikyu research vessel is already the world’s deepest drill, probing nearly 23,000 feet beneath the ocean floor. But scientists hope to add another mile to the machine by 2013, allowing it to pierce Earth’s mantle for the first time. More »
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MapDroyd Downloads Free Maps for Offline Navigation [Downloads]
Android: When you’re traveling where a cellular connection is fairly certain, Google Maps’ own Navigation tool is a total GPS replacement. For those without data plans, or heading into the wilds, MapDroyd makes for a nice offline map backup. More »
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‘Biodegradable’ Doesn’t Always Mean Earth-Friendly
Without proper composting facilities, throwing away biodegradable materials may actually be worse for the environment.
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Saskatoon honours Olympic hockey coach Babcock
Hockey coach Mike Babcock, who led Canada’s men’s hockey team to Olympic gold in Vancouver, will be honoured in Saskatoon this summer when the city names a day after him.
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Report: Charlie Sheen leaving ‘Two and a Half Men’
People magazine is reporting Charlie Sheen is leaving CBS hit “Two and a Half Men.”
Full story at The Live Feed
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Dollar within a penny of parity
The Canadian dollar drew within a penny of parity with the U.S. dollar Thursday as strong manufacturing data boosted hopes for a global economic recovery.
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Canadian spring forecast warm, dry
Spring in Canada will be warmer and drier than usual from coast to coast to coast, Environment Canada is predicting in its latest seasonal outlook.
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There’s Going to Be a Flood of Amazing Gmail Apps [Gmail]
People love Gmail. There are a few programs that make it better, like MailPlane, but now Google’s implementing the OAuth standard, allowing developers to access your Gmail in a new way, so we’ll probably see even more awesome Gmail apps. More »
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Tomorrow’s April Fools’ Day; Prepare Yourself and Enjoy These Geek Pranks [Reminders]
Tomorrow’s April Fools’ Day, the one day a year that regularly upstanding publications push all sorts of nonsense and pranks are the rule of the day. Aside from offering this as a helpful reminder to take the crazy/exciting/incredible news you hear across the internet tomorrow with a grain of salt, we’d also like to remind you, if you’re the pranking sort, to check out these 10 harmless and awesome geek pranks. Be good, now! More »
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Bombers to get new stadium for 2012
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be playing in a new stadium in 2012 after the Manitoba government helped fast-track construction with a $90-million bridge financing loan.
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iPad Alternatives: The Main Contenders [Ipad]
Just because most of us bought iPads doesn't mean that any of you should. There are plenty of devices, out now or coming soon, that can do some things as well—or better. Here's a roundup of the best: More »
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A Gaming Vest That Makes You Feel the Frag [Gaming]
The Tactile Gaming Vest (TGV) doesn’t just react when you get shelled in a game. It transmits a different sensation depending on the kind of hit you take. Talk about augmented reality. More »
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YouTube to launch redesign today [Updated]
Youtube is set to roll out their new video page design for all videos sometime today. The Google-owned site claims that it will be one of the biggest redesigns in the history of their company.
The interface overhaul will replace star ratings with a familiar “like/dislike” system. Video pages have been… -
‘Hangover’ Cast Confirmed For Sequel
It’s official, the three leads from “The Hangover” have all been locked into deals for the sequel!
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AquaSnap Brings Enhanced Aero Effects to Windows XP Through Windows 7 [Downloads]
Windows: AquaSnap is a free multifunctional tweaking application that brings Aero-style effects to Windows XP and enhances Aero in Vista and Windows 7. More »