Amazon to buy Audible for $300 million

Amazon to buy Audible for $300 million: "Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Audible Inc..."

MacDailyNews - http://www.macdailynews.com/

Will We One Day Be the Second Planet From the Sun?

Will We One Day Be the Second Planet From the Sun?: "As NASA's Messenger probe returns the first pictures ever taken of the unseen side of Mercury, we see an aging, shrinking planet scarred by volcanic eruptions, as well as a startling, spider-shaped crater.

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Don't be happy, worry

Don't be happy, worry: "Awash in antidepressants, America is manipulated by Big Pharma and numbed out to basic, and inevitable, human pain -- or so argue critics of our serotonin nation."

Salon - http://www.salon.com/?source=rss&aim=/

The dismal state of George W. Bush

The dismal state of George W. Bush: "In his last annual speech to Congress, the president used Osama bin Laden to justify Iraq, bravely denounced pork-barrel spending and waxed amnesiac about Iran."

Salon - http://www.salon.com/?source=rss&aim=/

FAQ: What the digital TV switch actually means

FAQ: What the digital TV switch actually means: "The end of analog broadcasts is closer than you think. Here's the lowdown on what you need to know so you don't miss a show."

CNET News.com - http://www.news.com/

Fed Up With MySpace? Join the Club and Delete Your Account

Fed Up With MySpace? Join the Club and Delete Your Account: "Frustrated users pledge to abandon the social networking site on International Delete Your MySpace Account Day.

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Wired Magazine: How Facebook Exposed Us All as Freaks

Wired Magazine: How Facebook Exposed Us All as Freaks: "Never mind your profile. Social networking sites are tracking what you do and buy, and the you they see may not be the you you really want everyone else to see. From Wired magazine.

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Oregon Health Plan Opens Enrollment

Oregon Health Plan Opens Enrollment: "For the first time in nearly four years, low-income adults can apply to receive medical benefits from the Oregon Health Plan. But as Chris Lehman reports, there’s a catch."

Northwest Public Radio - http://www.nwpr.org/

16 Superlative Macworld Expo SF 2008 Products

16 Superlative Macworld Expo SF 2008 Products: "

It's once again time for our annual roundup of all those things at Macworld Expo that caught our attention for one reason or another and deserve to be called out. Contributions this year come from Adam Engst, Glenn Fleishman, Tonya Engst, and Rich Mogull.

Huckabee Endorses Hell-Fearing Christian YouTube Competitor 'GodTube'

Huckabee Endorses Hell-Fearing Christian YouTube Competitor 'GodTube': "Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee endorses a fire-and-brimstone video site called GodTube, to counter the myth that 'Christians ought to keep to themselves in the church, and never get outside.' Er, what?

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Stroke of Genius: Tiny Vacuum Cleaner Clears Brain Clots

Stroke of Genius: Tiny Vacuum Cleaner Clears Brain Clots: "By clearing out clogged arteries the device should ease the recovery for stroke victims -- once the doctors figure out the best way to use it.

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The big secret about secret societies

The big secret about secret societies: "Step right up, folks, and read the one true guide to Western and Eastern esoteric societies from Scientology to the Bohemian Grove. Relics, totems and secret handshakes revealed!"

Salon - http://www.salon.com/?source=rss&aim=/

Another False Alarm

Another False Alarm: "Economist Brian Wesbury says the economy is fine, really. The irony is almost too much to take. Yesterday everyone was worried about excessive consumer spending, a lack of saving, exploding debt levels, and federal budget deficits. Today, our government is doing just about everything in its power to help consumers borrow more at low rates, while it is running up the budget deficit to get people "

Zeta Woof - http://grdurand.com/blogger/

Engineer unlocks Wii's hidden potential

Engineer unlocks Wii's hidden potential: "Chalk up another victory for the Wii: it's a good foundation for virtual reality helmets, a vogue multitouch user interface, and a virtual whiteboard."

CNET News.com - http://www.news.com/

Djokovic beats Tsonga to win Aussie Open (AP)

Djokovic beats Tsonga to win Aussie Open (AP): "

Novak Djokovic didn't have to do an impersonation this time. He's a Grand Slam champion for real. Serving notice that his rapid rise in the rankings last year was no fluke, third-ranked Djokovic ended the Cinderella story of the Australian Open by beating unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (2) in Sunday night's final.

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Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten

Djokovic beats Tsonga to win Aussie Open (AP)

Djokovic beats Tsonga to win Aussie Open (AP): "

Novak Djokovic started making peace with the crowd as soon as he lifted the trophy. After beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (2) Sunday night to win the Australian Open for his first Grand Slam title, Djokovic knew a little public relations was in order. True, he had kept the Rod Laver Arena crowd in stitches last week with his Maria Sharapova impersonation.

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Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten

Never a dull moment in the players' box (AP)

Never a dull moment in the players' box (AP): "Forget about the action on center court at the Australian Open. These past two weeks, there's been plenty of drama in the players' box. The competitor seating section at tournaments has often been a small, low-key area where the husband or wife or girlfriend or boyfriend of the player and his or her coach sit to watch."

Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten

Mailplane 1.60.2 - Bring Gmail to your Mac desktop. (Shareware)

Mailplane 1.60.2 - Bring Gmail to your Mac desktop. (Shareware): "

Mailplane 1.60.2

Mailplane brings Gmail to your Mac desktop. Mailplane combines Gmail's spam protection, endless storage, global access, and unique user interface with great Mac features:

Attach files: Drag 'n' drop your files and folders to Mailplane and watch them being attached to the message and automatically uploaded.

Send optimized photos: Pictures get automatically resized and optimized to reduce the size of your message.

Instantly send screenshots: Need to send a Screenshot? With one click you grab a portion of your screen and attach it to your message.

Send pictures from iPhoto: Mailplane comes with an iPhoto plugin that makes sending picture attachments so easy: select any pictures in iPhoto and then press the email button. That's it.

Multiple accounts: Add as many Gmail accounts (or Google apps for your domain accounts) as you want and switch between them without restarting Mailplane. And there is no need to enter passwords every two weeks, either. Mailplane stores them safely in the Mac keychain.

Download attachments and then reveal them in Finder. If the attachment is a photo or even a ZIP file containing pictures, then you can directly import them to iPhoto.

Get Notified: Mailplane lets you know when new mail arrives. By playing a sound, by showing the number of unread messages in the application icon and by the Growl notification system. Plus: Monitor all your accounts with the accounts drawer or the status item.

Talk with your Buddies: If somebody wants to talk, Mailplane shows a Growl notification. The brand-new Google Talk Gadget (displayed inside a separate window) offers some nice features like video and photo preview.

And more: Full control of Google Mail with your keyboard, by using Mac keystrokes. Access the flexible and customizable toolbar.
Send Mail from address book, safari or any application showing 'mailto' urls and more. Plus Mailplane is available in 16 languages.

More information

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MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php

Djokovic beats Tsonga to win Aussie Open (AP)

Djokovic beats Tsonga to win Aussie Open (AP): "

Novak Djokovic withstood the expected barrage from upstart Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the first set, then rallied to win the Australian Open for his first Grand Slam title. Djokovic fended off the Muhammad Ali lookalike 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (2) in the final on Sunday night, ending a sequence of 11 straight majors won by either Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal since Marat Safin's victory in 2005.

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Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten

Vera Wilson spry at 90 and still working

Vera Wilson spry at 90 and still working: "Soon 90, but still spry and smiling, Vera Wilson roams the aisles of Roseburg Book & Stationery with her pen and her pad, checking inventory before she calls upon suppliers to keep the shelves stocked."

News Review - News - http://www.newsreview.info

Speech draws Sharapova even more praise (AP)

Speech draws Sharapova even more praise (AP): "Maria Sharapova got high marks for the eloquence of her victory speech after winning the Australian Open on Saturday. Ditto on the preparation that got her there. While she spoke, at times almost tearfully, of an inspirational text message from Billie Jean King, of winning the Australian Open for her coach's mother, who had died of cancer, and of sending birthday roses to her mother, it was a..."

Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten

Sharapova cruises to win in Aussie final (AP)

Sharapova cruises to win in Aussie final (AP): "When Maria Sharapova walked on court for the Australian Open final, she kept thinking about the sage advice of another champion. 'Champions take chances, and pressure is a privilege,' Billie Jean King had written in a text message that Sharapova saw when she woke up. 'I took mine,' fifth-ranked Sharapova said after beating Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 6-3 Saturday for her third Grand Slam title."

Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten

Uncontrolled, Potentially Dangerous Spy Satellite May Collide With Earth

Uncontrolled, Potentially Dangerous Spy Satellite May Collide With Earth: "A large U.S. spy satellite loses power and can no longer be controlled. Governmental officials say the satellite, which could contain hazardous materials, could hit the Earth in late February or early March.

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