What Is ‘Props’? What Does Props Mean?

“Props” means “proper recognition” or “proper respect”, a modern form of congratulations. This expression is becoming quite common in online conversation, and is used to acknowledge someone’s noteworthy achievement or special skill. About.com tells us more about props here…

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Market Wire – Softchoice Announces Fourth-Quarter Earnings Call Details

January 28, 2011 —
Softchoice Corporation (TSX: SO), a leading North American provider of IT solutions and services, will host its fourth-quarter earnings call…
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Market Wire – Syneron Medical to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Financial Results on February 16, 2011

January 28, 2011 —
Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), the leading global aesthetic device company, today announced that it will release fourth quarter and…
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Does Swiffer Wet Jet Really Kill Pets?

And did a giant shark really munch a British navy diver? Do rich Nigerians really want to transfer $4.5 million to your bank account? Do Snakehead fish really walk on land, and did Mel Gibson really get mutilated as a teenager?

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Dev Shed Forums – Who need Website / Ventrilo / TS3 server read this.

Date: January 27th, 2011 09:20 AM – munja – Who need Website / Ventrilo / TS3 server read this.
Post: Hey guys if anyone need some Website, ventrilo channel , TS3 channl just contact me at my msn : hamza994@hotmail.com…
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PR Newswire – Longtop Financial Technologies Limited to Release Financial Results on January 31, 2011, for its Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2010

January 27, 2011 —
HONG KONG, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Longtop Financial Technologies Limited ("Longtop") (NYSE: LFT), today announced that…
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Should I Correct Other Web Users on Their Spelling?

So, that one forum user online can’t spell ‘environment’ correctly, and it bugs you. Then that lady on your game server regularly confuses the word “their” with “they’re”, and that …
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What Is ‘IBTL’?

IBTL is an obscure expression used by forum users in very heated, very controversial, and very inflammatory discussion threads.  IBTL stands for “in before the lock”, an exclamation that the user managed to reply before a forum moderator has shut the conversation down. Read more about IBTL here…

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What Is a ‘Cyberlocker’? Why Are Copyright Authorities Worried About Cyberlockers?

Cyberlockers are online storage services.  Instead of sending files by email, cyberlockers are a much more convenient method of file sharing.  Large gigabyte-sized files, or dozens of smaller files, can easily be shared with your friends through cyberlockers.  These services are often free, and they are making movie and music authorities nervous. About.com explains [...]

Wireless News – RainedOut Gets Soccer Product of the Year Award

January 26, 2011 —
Omnilert, maker of RainedOut, a provider of event and group communication services, announced that RainedOut has won the 2011 Soccer Product…
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Why You Should Not Use Company Computers for Personal Email

Many of us use our office email to send and receive personal messages. It’s harmless to check in with spouse and friends, right? Well, actually: no – you shouldn’t use work email to trade personal messages. About.com explains how we should all keep our work and personal emailboxes completely separate…

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The 10 Best Search Engines for Beginners

Most people don’t want 420 search engines. Regular people want 1 or 2 search engines that will produce uncluttered results in a meaningful and easy-to-read format. Well, friends, we have a list of 10 really worthwhile search engines for you to try.  Of the hundreds of possible choices, these 10 search engines are really [...]

What Is ‘Trolling’?

Trolling is the immature act of causing controversy and conflict in online discussions. Trolling abounds in conversation forums, online games, and even news sites. Read more about Internet trolling here…
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Will Oscar Friend ‘The Social Network’?

This morning, 83rd Academy Awards nominees were announced in Los Angeles, Calif., with The King’s Speech topping the year’s most nominated films.
Meanwhile, the Aaron Sorkin semi-biographical The Social Network, which documents the rise of Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg, walked away with an impressive eight nominations in its own right.

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Facebook Problems: Anybody Else Having Facebook Wall Issues Today?

As I was checking in to my Facebook account today, I noticed something going very awry on my Wall. After a few comments and posts to friends, my “Recent Activity” feed seems to be repeating every activity I did repeatedly.

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