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iPad 3 vs Acer Iconia Tab A510: CES Tablet Shootout

Acer debuted the Iconia Tab A510 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January, and the 10-inch device is of the quad-core system variety, but it should debut for a few dollars less than the iPad 3.
An F/A-18F fighter jet launches off the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis during maneuvers in the Arabian Gulf in this U.S. Navy handout photo dated Nov. 23, 2011

Threats? What Threats? Iran Plays Down U.S. Naval Moves

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Saturday it considered the likely return of U.S. warships to the Persian Gulf more or less routine activity, backing away from previous warnings to Washington not to re-enter the area.
A woman stands in front of a banner displaying the stars of the European Union flag before a ceremony to mark the start of the European Union?s Lisbon reform treaty in Lisbon December 1, 2009.

European Ratings Agency to Rival S&P, Moody's, Fitch in 2012: Report

Plans to launch a European ratings agency to compete with Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings are at an advanced stage, and a new private institution could start business as soon as the first half of this year, German businessman Roland Berger told an Italian newspaper.
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Sony to Shift Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly Abroad: Report

Japan's Sony Corp. will transfer domestic construction of lithium-ion batteries used in products such as mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Sony to move lithium battery assembly abroad: report

Japan's Sony Corp will transfer domestic construction of lithium ion batteries used in products like mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Chinese New Year 2012: Top 10 Superstitions

Beyond the obvious cultural significance tied to the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year is strongly associated with a colorful variety of Chinese traditions, myths and superstitions. China's cultural heritage spanning more than 5,000 years has imparted symbolic meaning to the festivities and customs followed by Chinese communities worldwide during the celebration.

Digital lockers a growing piracy concern

Digital storage services like Megaupload, which was accused of criminal copyright violations on Thursday, play a small but growing role in a broader piracy problem that continues to evolve and dog the entertainment industry.
'Resident Evil 6' Release Date: More 'Call Of Duty,' Less Survival Horror Says Capcom

Resident Evil 6: Storyline, Trailers, Everything Else You Need To Know

Keeping true to the horror genre, Resident Evil just keeps coming back: Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil 6, which featured classic characters Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield. The game is scheduled for release on November 20, 2012 and will be available for the Xbox 360 and PS3. The storyline takes place 10 years after the original Resident Evil, which was released in 1996 for the original PlayStation.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao reacts during a news conference in Doha

China Adamantly Opposes Iran Possessing Nuclear Weapons: Wen

Just add China to the list of those not supporting Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking at the end of a six-day visit to the Middle East, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivered a firm warning to Tehran against developing nuclear weapons.
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Coffee and Diabetes: Four Cups of Joe Reduce Chances of the Disease

Here's how can reduce your chances of getting Type 2 diabetes: Drink four cups of joe a day. Epidemiologists noticed that people wired on coffee had a 50 percent reduction in adult-onset diabetes, but it wasn't until a Chinese group released a new study that suggested a molecular mechanism.

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