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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes

Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016

Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
Everyday heroes: 11 tales of American heroes

Charles Ramsey answered a call for distress and discovered a house of horrors. Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are 11 stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace and courage.
Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy

The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.
Steve Jobs: 10 quotes on his birthday

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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016

Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
How not to be an old fogy when face to face with Class of 2016

To bridge the generation gap, you might want to drop references to Mrs. Robinson, car radio, and even, perhaps, Bill Clinton. The Mindset List, produced yearly, is now out with the cultural touchstones of new college freshmen.
Steve Jobs' wallet, iPhones, iPads, and iPods taken in robbery

The man accused of breaking into the late Apple co-founder and CEO's house, took his wallet and other Apple products. He was caught when he used the stolen devices online.
Modern Parenthood Pete Seeger: Folk singer continues to connect families with music

Pete Seeger, the American folk singer, talks to TV host Stephen Colbert about two forthcoming albums, inspiring one mother to reminisce on his work and how it continues to unite her family and, she hopes, the American family.
Resignation of New Yorker writer revives questions about media ethics

The resignation of New Yorker magazine staff writer Jonah Lehrer again raises concerns about the credibility of journalists. Smaller newsroom budgets and demand for quick stories may be partly to blame, say media analysts.
Horizons Apple's best new tricks in the new Mountain Lion OS

Mountain Lion, the ninth iteration of the Apple desktop operating system, arrives today.
Horizons Apple said to be revamping iPod Touch, iPod nano

Along with a new iPhone, Apple could release a pair of new iPods.
Horizons A look at the original iPad prototype

Thanks to some legal actions, photos of "Prototype 035" -- possibly Apple's first iPad mockup -- were recently made public. Prototype 035, made between 2002 and 2004, is clunky by today's standards but shares a lot of design elements with the modern iPad.
Amazon uncovers GameCircle, a dead ringer for Apple's Game Center

Amazon gives us a peek at GameCircle, social gaming tools designed for the Kindle Fire.
Nexus 7 tablet, Nexus Q orb charge into Apple and Amazon territory

With the announcement of the Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus Q streaming media player, Google has entered Apple and Amazon territory.
Apple scores patent for inductive charging station

Pretty soon, Apple's iOS devices may not need charging cables. Wireless power, here we come – assuming that Apple doesn't sit on this patent.
Apple iTunes store comes to Asia

Apple expanded its online iTunes store to include Taiwan, Hong Kong, and 10 other Asian countries. Previously, Apple users in the company's fastest growing region could only access the iTunes store by using gift cards sold in Europe and the US.
As Sony struggles, many see cautionary tale for Japan

Sony, whose Walkman music players once epitomized Japanese innovation, hasn't turned a profit since 2008. Many worry Sony represents a bigger problem with rigidity in Japan.
Family dinner with the Gallegoses: Tortillas and togetherness

The great American family dinner tradition, Census data show, is perhaps greatest among Latino households in the US. Four generations of the Gallegos family – of San Ysidro, Calif. – have regular dinners together. And gorditas – small, stuffed tortilla pouches – are a dinner mainstay.
Can Windows 8 tablets rekindle Microsoft's mojo?

Microsoft introduced its own pair of tablet computers running Windows 8 software.
Horizons Microsoft days away from revealing its own Windows RT tablet: report

According to one report, Microsoft is very close to releasing a Windows RT tablet. But does Microsoft stand a chance against Apple?
Ray Bradbury remembered for sci-fi classic 'Fahrenheit 451' and other literature

Ray Bradbury passed away Tuesday in California, according to his daughter. 'Fahrenheit 451' was produced on rented typewriters.
No more big TV discounts? Samsung and Sony push to control pricing.

Samsung and Sony, two of the world's biggest television manufacturers, have begin setting minimum retail prices on their sets.
Horizons Newly knighted, Apple design chief hints at mystery product

Jonathan Ive, the design chief at Apple, told a reporter that his current work – still a mystery – trumps everything that has come before.
In Gear Latest idea from Apple: an in-car remote

Apple has filed a patent for an iPod-like clickwheel mounted on the steering wheel. In-car remote would let drivers change songs, playlists, or Internet radio stations.
The New Economy Facebook IPO? Flat. Facebook future? Bright.

Facebook IPO generated no big stock gains on its first day of trading. But Facebook has many of the traits that made Apple, Microsoft, and Google great in the long run.
Modern Parenthood Screen-Free Week: Mom, baby couldn't hack it without iPhone, iPod

Screen-Free Week: Mom and baby got an F – oh, make it a D. Life without an iPhone or iPod can really mess up a day.
New Yorker convicted in plot to bomb subways

A jury deliberated for just two days before returning guilty verdicts for Adis Medunjanin on terrorism charges.
Modern Parenthood Screen-Free Week: Parents this includes you, and your iPads, too

Screen-Free Week runs through May 6, and while it may be difficult, parents should not exempt themselves from the celebration. So, turn off those iPads, stash the mobile phones, and have a week of screen-free powered-down fun. We'll make an exception for Modern Parenthood.
Horizons Apple earnings still going strong post-Jobs

Apple earnings report had some impressive sales numbers: a 94 percent profit increase over last year, and huge profits on iPad and iPhone sales. A lot of the growth is coming from Asian markets, and Apple earnings are expected to expand there in months to come.