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One of the first large-scale analyses of how people share knowledge on Yahoo Answers has found that participants use the site to exchange advice and opinions, in addition to technical expertise.


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FAA outage reveals odd computing practices

7 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- When a computer glitch at a Federal Aviation Administration center caused widespread airline delays this week, it served as a reminder that the U.S. flight system is waiting for a modernizing overhaul. ...

Phone companies prepare backup plans for Gustav

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(AP) -- The tropical storm bearing down on the Gulf Coast could be a test for the country's wireless carriers, which faced criticism and a regulatory push after Hurricane Katrina took out networks.

EU blocks US, Japan, Taiwan bid for WTO ruling on hi-tech imports

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The WTO said Friday that the European Union had blocked a joint request by the United States, Japan and Taiwan for the Geneva-based body to settle a dispute over duties on high-technology imports.

Millions of young Chinese addicted to 'unhealthy' Internet games: report

Aug 29, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
Around four million Chinese youngsters are addicted to the Internet, mainly attracted by "unhealthy" online games, state media reported Friday, citing a top legislator.

Comcast to make monthly Internet use cap official

Aug 29, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Comcast Corp., the nation's second-largest Internet service provider, Thursday said it would set an official limit on the amount of data subscribers can download and upload each month.
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