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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 Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!"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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Saving Money Mother's Day is coming. Five great gift ideas.

Mother's Day is a week away, but there's still time to get great deals on gifts for every type of mom.
AAPL: sweeter dividend, sour outlook

Apple (AAPL) will give shareholders $100 billion over the next two years by boosting its dividend 15 percent. Although AAPL beat earnings and revenue estimates for the quarter, it says revenue could fall this quarter.
Can Apple stay on top? Investors, suppliers question its future.

Projections continue to suggest negative results for Apple, but what is preventing Apple from dominating the market like it used to?
Stocks down on signs of global economic slowdown

Stocks fell on Wall Street Wednesday as evidence of a slowing global economy grows. The drop comes just one week after US stocks hit an all-time high.
Cover Story School suspensions: Does racial bias feed the school-to-prison pipeline?

Rocketing school suspensions may feed the school-to-prison pipeline – and even violate civil rights.
Horizons Apple's rumored iRadio service could be delayed until summer

Apple's never formally announced its iRadio streaming music service, but details have been creeping out for months. A new report suggests iRadio could be delayed for a few more months while Apple negotiates royalty rates with record companies.
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.
Horizons Leap Motion: Forget mouse and keyboard. Control a PC with hand gestures.

Leap Motion Controller lets people swipe, pinch, and tap the air to control their computers.
North Korea sends its first tweet over 3G service

North Korea's 3G cellular network is up and running, as proven by a warm "hello" sent out through Twitter. 3G service is new to North Korea, but its own citizens cannot use it.
Postal Service plans all-weather clothing line: Smart move or desperation?

You might not have thought 'haute couture' the last time you saw your postman, but that's about to change. The Postal Service is promising all-weather gear embedded with military tech.
Modern Parenthood 'Well-behaved kids' discount: Tips for taking children to restaurants

'Well-behaved kids' discount? Yes, $4 was taken off the bill of a family in Washington State after a meal at a local restaurant. Should families get a discount for well-behaved kids? Here are some tips for taking children to restaurants.
Gun debate 101: Is the AR-15 as popular as the iPod?

The commando-style rifle, used in the Sandy Hook shootings, is now the most popular gun in America. Anticipating new gun-control measures, consumers are depleting stocks and driving up prices.
New Lego robot has bricks for bones, an iPhone for a brain

Lego announced the new Mindstorms EV3 kit, which will allow iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users to utilize their devices as a remote control for the brick robots.
Culture Cafe TV's best holiday episodes – from Festivus to Holiday Armadillos

TV has been host to various memorable holiday episodes, from the 'Community' gang becoming Rankin/Bass-like characters to the 'West Wing' staffers experiencing a sobering winter season. Here are a few of the best.
Grammy nominations 2013: Nods to Kanye, Auerbach, Mumford celebrate diversity of music

The Grammy nominations featured a six-way tie for most nominations with artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and fun. leading the pack.
Saving Money Black Friday 2012: the best electronics deals so far

Black Friday is the perfect time to save big on the latest and greatest electronics. Here are some of the best Black Friday deals on tablets, smart phones, cameras and MP3 players.
Chapter & Verse Apple and Flipboard team up to bring more books to iOS devices

Via Flipboard, the new version of the app also lets users see what titles are popular in other countries.
Reinventing Bach

Paul Elie's serious and inventive book asks: How has Bach in our time become a Godlike being whose center is everywhere?
'Breaking up is hard to do'

A Christian Science perspective.
Horizons A year after losing Steve Jobs, how has Apple changed?

Apple has posted a video memorializing former CEO Steve Jobs, who passed away a year ago today. A look at where Apple stands in the post-Jobs era.
Cell phone babysitting: NY teens pay valets for cell phone daycare

Cell phones and other devices, such as iPods and iPads, are banned in all New York City public schools, creating a market for mobile nannying.
Apple's iPhone 5 sales surge circles the globe (+video)

iPhone 5 buyers lined up outside of stores from Hong Kong to London to New York. The iPhone 5 goes on sale in 9 countries Friday, and 22 more next week.
Paul Ryan role reversal: speech was about the personal, not policies (+video)

Paul Ryan wooed voters with an address that focused more on his mom than on budget math. The subtext: Republicans can fix Medicare without neglecting moms, grandmoms, or moms-to-be.
Is the end of late-night TV as we've known it near?

Two staples of late-night TV – 'The Tonight Show' and 'Nightline' – received bad news this month, suggesting that a recasting of the late-night order might not be far off.
Unplugging: One family puts away technology

No Twitter, no cell phones – one family was without gadgets for six days and, says Dad, was better for it.