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Pakistan blocks Twitter over links deemed offensive to Islam

Posted May 20th, 2012 by SALMAN MASOOD

Pakistan temporarily blocked Twitter Sunday, accusing it of promoting what it called a blasphemous cartoon contest on Facebook.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend

Posted May 19th, 2012 by Thestar.com - Home Page

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update …

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May 18 roundup

Posted May 18th, 2012 by Stefania.Moretti

On falling MERs, inflation pains, cross-border shopping and full Facebook IPO coverage.

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‘Flipbooks’ go digital, mobile with new iPad app

Posted May 17th, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

A new app for iPad lets kids — and kids at heart — create ‘flip book’ animations on their touchscreen tablet.

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Facebook IPO: How long will the euphoria last?

Posted May 17th, 2012 by Josh Rubin

Facebook’s share price has been set at $38 (US) per share, giving the company a market capitalization of more than $100 billion. The sto…

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Facebook’s secret? Rolling with the punches

Posted May 17th, 2012 by Peter Nowak

The ubiquitous social network somehow always comes out on top

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Facebook IPO: How Canadians can participate

Posted May 17th, 2012 by Stefania.Moretti

For weeks leading up to Facebook’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), average Canadian investors have been told they won’t be able to get in on the action. But that’s not entirely true.

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Why Facebook’s IPO could be bad news for users’ privacy

Posted May 16th, 2012 by Troy Wolverton

A successful Facebook IPO could force the company to make a choice between protecting users’ privacy and exploiting their personal…

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FreedomWorks Creates Error-Filled Site To Accuse EPA Of "Killing Jobs"

Posted May 15th, 2012 by Farron Cousins

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FreedomWorks, the sister organization to the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity (AFP), has launched a new website and advertising campaign to convince American vo…

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Wanna buy a Facebook share? Why Canadian investors may be out of luck

Posted May 15th, 2012 by Niamh Scallan

Hoping to snap up a few Facebook shares when the company goes public later this week? Without money or connections, you’re likely out of…

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Fadbook

Posted May 15th, 2012 by Carl

By Carl The results of this poll sort of reflect my own feelings and experiences with Facebook:According to a new AP-CNBC poll, 57 percent of Facebook users say they never click ads or other sponsored content when they use the site, with another …

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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg turns 28, IPO could be a $100B birthday gift

Posted May 14th, 2012 by BARBARA ORTUTAY

He famously wears a hoodie, jeans and sneakers, and he was born the year Apple introduced the Macintosh. But Mark Zuckerberg is no boy-C…

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Can Facebook solve the organ donor crisis?

Posted May 11th, 2012 by Julia Belluz

Science-ish looks at the evidence on what drives decisions to donate–and how social media might factor in

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Facebook gets into the filesharing game

Posted May 10th, 2012 by Lee Mathews

Facebook wants to be everything to its users — not just a place to post party pictures or share your latest casual gaming accomplishments.

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May 10 roundup

Posted May 10th, 2012 by MoneySense staff

On formalizing loans to your kids, budget-wise Mother’s Day gift ideas and the hidden meaning behind Mark Zuckerberg’s hoodies.

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Hate your university course? Calling it ‘hell’ online is legal, court rules

Posted May 9th, 2012 by Petti Fong

Two University of Calgary students who complained about their professor on a Facebook site were wrongly disciplined by the university, A…

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We Facebook and Tweet because it’s as gratifying as sex, say scientists

Posted May 8th, 2012 by Lee Mathews

A penny for your thoughts isn’t really necessary. We’ll gladly offer them up for free.

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Privacy simplified

Posted May 8th, 2012 by Jesse Brown

A trio of Yale students has developed a free service to help users navigate the ins and outs of privacy agreements

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Facebook shares to sell for $28 to $35

Posted May 3rd, 2012 by `Thestar.com - Home Page

Facebook IPO shares to sell for $28 to $35

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Tech Talk: What to look for in your next television

Posted May 2nd, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

In this week’s hour-long radio show, we chat with Panasonic’s Kevin Moran and Sharp’s Abraham Cherian about key features to look for in a telelvision. We discuss LED vs. plasma, motion and contrast, 3DTV and smart TV, to name a few topics. Feel free to…

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