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Date: Thu, 27. May 2010 03:30:15

An "unintended consequence" of the No Child Left Behind initiative has been a decrease in civics knowledge, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor said Wednesday, promoting computer games that try to put a fun spin on learning about government.

Date: Fri, 29. January 2010 07:35:10

AP - Nintendo's president shrugged off the just unveiled iPad tablet computer from Apple as delivering no surprises, and displayed as little enthusiasm for 3-D technology and high-definition upgrades for games.

Date: Thu, 8. July 2010 15:05:48

The North Carolina Legislature voted Wednesday to attempt to make clear again that a 2006 ban on video poker also applies to computer-based sweepstakes games found at businesses inside strip malls and old storefronts statewide.

Date: Thu, 8. July 2010 12:14:57

AP - The North Carolina Legislature voted Wednesday to attempt to make clear again that a 2006 ban on video poker also applies to computer-based sweepstakes games found at businesses inside strip malls and old storefronts statewide.

Date: Wed, 10. March 2010 14:03:05

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is a major problem in the United States, and children are no exception. Today's kids are spending more hours watching TV, sitting at the computer or playing video games, and less time being active.

Date: Thu, 11. March 2010 04:48:55

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is a major problem in the United States, and children are no exception. Today's kids are spending more hours watching TV, sitting at the computer or playing video games, and less time being active.

Date: Tue, 11. August 2009 12:13:46

Say you manage a construction site and need a rugged laptop computer. Rather than spend $3,000-$5,000 for a ruggedized laptop computer and locking pedestal stand for your pickup truck, Ford offers an in-dash computer with Internet access and wireless keyb

Date: Mon, 16. March 2009 15:05:03

Computer-virus infections don't cause your machine to crash anymore. Nowadays, the criminals behind the infections usually want your computer operating in top form so you don't know something's wrong. That way, they can log your keystrokes and steal any passwords or credit-card numbers you enter at Web sites, or they can link your infected computer with others to send out ...

Date: Mon, 1. June 2009 15:15:20

The best online casino games are the games that give the highest chances of winnings. These games normally have the lowest house edge or provide players with the biggest advantage of winning. Here are the top 7 best bets at online casinos where you have t

Date: Wed, 14. October 2009 03:05:55

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