In this issue: Low-carb potatoes, bad software, and a grim
outlook for the future.
---Business---
Venture capital has stabilized, and Entrepreneur provides a
guide for those seeking funding.
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Wall Street & Technology points out that a large portion of
tech budgets goes toward maintenance.
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---Crime---
InternetNews provides statistics on the problem of identity
theft.
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HBS Working Knowledge questions whether Internet music
piracy hurts legitimate CD sales.
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---Death---
People near death sometime report seeing a bright light.
The Skeptical Inquirer explains why.
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The Supreme Court will decide whether the death penalty is
constitutional for juveniles, according to American
Prospect.
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---Diet---
A low-carb potato is on the way. Science News says they
might not be so great for your diet.
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---Money---
Can't seem to resolve an issue with the IRS? Entrepreneur
says that the IRS' Taxpayer Advocate Service may be able to
help.
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Entrepreneur tells you what to watch for on your legal
bills.
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---Nasty Software---
BusinessWeek looks at adware, software that may be installed
on your computer without you realizing it, which displays
extra ads while you surf the net.
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Motley Fool reports on the first computer worm to infect a
cell phone.
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---Parenting---
Playing music may boost your child's IQ, according to
Science News.
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---Technology---
Science News reports on quantum teleportation experiments
that are small steps toward quantum computing.
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Sir Martin Rees claims that technology is a threat to our
future, according to Scientific American.
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---Telecom---
The Baby Bells will no longer be forced to allow competitors
to use their lines at prescribed rates. BusinessWeek looks
at the expected impact.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=168324
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