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Lawyer: Jackson doctor to surrender Friday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s doctor has agreed to surrender to authorities Friday to face a criminal case stemming from the singer’s death, his lawyer said Thursday.

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Top search results riddled with malware
David Neal, V3.co.uk , Friday 5 February 2010 at 11:50:00 Websense report warns of misplaced trust in search engine results Internet users are being lulled into a false sense of security by search results, and may click on links that are popular but infected with malware, according to a new report from Websense. The security firm said in its latest State of Internet Security report that malware …

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Now Kuwait’s Amir seeks Gurkha bodyguards from Nepal
Kathmandu, Feb 5 (IANS) When Britain’s Prince Harry served in Afghanistan last year, his royal skin was protected by Gurkha bodyguards, the valiant and fiercely loyal mountain warriors from Nepal.

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Aussie stars among Tropfest finalists
Some of Australia’s bright young acting talents are showing off their skills behind the camera as finalists in Tropfest this year.

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Strummer Loving: The ukulele is making a comeback. Seriously
George Harrison played one in the Beatles song Free as a Bird, American Idol contestant Jason Castro played one in front of Simon Cowell during a rendition of Over the Rainbow and members of local indie band Elliot Brood play them throughout their hit song The Valley Town.

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Digital Nation: ‘The story of the Internet, from the beginning’
When media analyst Douglas Rushkoff first started writing about the Internet — 20 years ago now — Wilson Phillips’s single Hold On topped Billboard singles charts

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The Russians Are Buying
Since the early 1990s, buying property abroad has been a popular way for wealthy Russians to invest money and build bridges to a safe and comfortable life in Western countries. This trend has long been associated with members of high-society such as oligarchs, high-ranking officials and celebrities. However, since the real-estate prices have fallen during the economic crisis, a new segment of …

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Tweeting is so middle aged
According to a new report released on Wednesday, only 8 per cent of online teens have embraced Twitter, a notable low for a generation so passionate about technology.

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Bruce Ajari: All anglers can benefit from Fly Fishing Show
I started fly fishing when I was 10 years old on my own after watching an older gentleman fly casting one evening while camping with my family. My equipment was not fancy, and I used a level fly line since it was the least expensive line I could find. Through trial and error, I eventually began to learn how to cast and not lose my limited fly selection. Soon I caught my first fish and I was …

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