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Entries for June, 2011

Social media displaces porn as top online activity [video]

Erik Qualman from Socialnomics recently published a new video that shows the power of social networks today. The most stunning fact, to us, is that social media has surpassed porn as the top activity on the web. The video, which lists a number of compelling facts, also said that — in the United States — [...]

Twitter co-founder Dorsey’s company gets $100 million

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Square, the mobile payment service started by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, secured $100 million in a financing round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Original post by Soulskill

Apple iPhone 3GS to be free on contract following iPhone 5 launch, analyst says

Apple is set to finally hit the $0 on-contract mark with its entry-level iPhone 3GS once it launches the next-generation iPhone 5 later this year. In a note to investors on Wednesday, RBC Capital Markets General Manager Mike Abramsky claims Apple is expected to finally offer the phone for free in an effort to aggressively [...]

The Ultimate Camping Quiz

Hit the road and go camping! Take advantage of nature’s bounty and see the best of America, while getting some exercise at the same time. Take this quiz to learn more about camping in the great outdoors. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Ice Cream Headaches Explained

Ice cream headaches are explained by medicine in this video from Discovery News. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Fact or Fiction: Serial Killers

Serial killers aren’t always creepy loners who live with their mothers — sometimes they’re seemingly average churchgoers with wives and kids. How much do you know about serial killers — and would you know one if he were living next door? Original post by Unknown Lamer

How Area 51 Works

Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, Nev., is the most famous secret military installation on the planet. Rumors swirl around this base, much like the mysterious aircraft that twist and turn in the skies overhead. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Deal of the Day – Dell Studio XPS 9100 2.8GHz Core i7 Desktop with 9GB RAM, 2TB Hard Drive, and 2-Year Warranty

Today’s LogicBUY deal is the Dell Studio XPS 9100 Core i7-930 2.8GHz Quad-core desktop for $949.99.  Features:  9GB RAM, 2TB hard drive, 1GB Radeon HD 5670 graphics, 16X DVD+/-RW, multimedia keyboard, optical mouse, 15-month McAfee SecurityCenter subscription, 525W power supply to handle the high-end graphics & processors, 19-in-1 media reader, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), and 2-year [...]

Oracle buys company majority owned by CEO Ellison

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Software company Oracle Corp has agreed to buy Pillar Data Systems, a privately held storage technology company that is majority owned by Oracle’s own chief executive officer, Larry Ellison. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Dell sees acquisitions as critical focus

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Dell Inc expects acquisitions to continue to be a critical focus for the company, which is expanding into areas such as storage and services, according to its Chief Financial Officer. Original post by Unknown Lamer