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Piracy, Morals and The Need for Change
Morals are often defined by what the general public sees as right or wrong. Most people don’t feel that they’re doing wrong when they download an MP3 or share a movie, but in most countries they are actually breaking laws, laws which do not reflect what the general public considers to be legal, fair use,… Read more →
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Linux Directory Structure
The directory structure of Linux/other Unix-like systems is very intimidating for the new user, especially if he/she is migrating from Windows. In Windows, almost all programs install their files (all files) in the directory named: `Program Files.’ Such is not the case in Linux. The directory system categorises all installed files. Read more →
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Classic Games made with Lego
With some awesome games on here like Mario and Contra, you can’t go wrong. Let’s be honest – Lego owns. Read more →
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Beautiful Photo of the Winter Solstice
Although technically the winter solstice only lasts a moment, this photo shows the entire 24 hour period that occurs either during the shortest day or longest night of the year. Read more →
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Japan will not hunt Humpbacks
In a shocking move, the Japanese government has backed down and suspended plans to hunt up to 50 humpback whales after extreme protests by the Australian people and government. Although they’re still going to kill all the other whales. We win! Kinda! Read more →
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Fake Steve Jobs threatened by Apple Lawyers
FSJ has been ordered to cease and desist by Apple lawyers just days before christmas! FSJ’s assets are at risk- Save FSJ! Read more →
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Mars rovers find new evidence of ‘habitable niche’
Silica-rich deposits uncovered in May by Spirit’s lame front wheel that provide new evidence for a once-habitable environment in Gusev Crater. Read more →
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Top Scholars Using Facebook to Examine Social Behavior
Facebook’s role as a petri dish for the social sciences — sociology, psychology and political science — particularly excites scholars, because the site lets them examine how people, especially young people, are connected to one another, something few data sets offer. Read more →
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Top 10 Viral Videos of 2007
2007 has certainly brought us some unique and bizarre viral videos, perhaps proving once again, anyone can become famours. From the ever funny Landlord Video featuring Will Farrell to the unforgettable ‘LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!’ plea, here’s Time’s top 10 Viral Videos of 2007 Read more →
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Judge finds copyright defense unconvincing in RIAA lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected a file-sharing defendant’s argument that the record labels have engaged in copyright misuse by collectively litigating their nearly 30,000 file-sharing lawsuits. Read more →