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Students learn smart phone programming in U of M's new 'apps' class

Students learn smart phone programming in U of M's new 'apps' class

The University of Minnesota offered its first "apps class" this year, to teach students how to develop applications for smart phones and other mobile devices. According to instructors, it's not for hardcore computer programmers, but rather teaches new skills to people passionate about teaching and learning.
by Tim Post

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Hackers strike at MasterCard to support WikiLeaks

Hackers strike at MasterCard to support WikiLeaks

Hackers rushed to the defense of WikiLeaks on Wednesday, launching attacks on MasterCard, Swedish prosecutors, a Swiss bank and others who have acted against the site and its jailed founder Julian Assange.

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Judge denies WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange bail

Judge denies WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange bail

A British judge denied Julian Assange bail on Tuesday after the WikiLeaks founder told a London court he would fight efforts to extradite him to Sweden to face a sex-crimes investigation.

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New app brings airport information, flight schedules to phones

The Metropolitan Airports Commission is offering a new free smart phone application that informs travelers about everything from flight schedules and restaurants to parking and shopping at the Twin Cities airport.
by Martin Moylan

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Stem cells and the heart

Stem cells and the heart

Cardiologists are looking to stem cells as the new frontier in repairing, and replacing, damaged hearts. Two doctors on the cutting edge of cardiac stem cell technology join Midmorning to discuss their research.

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Life as we didn’t know it

Life as we didn’t know it

NASA announces a new form of life.
by Bob Collins

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Verizon's 4G network to launch Sunday in Twin Cities

Verizon, the nation's largest wireless carrier, says it will roll out its 4G high-speed data service in the Twin Cities and 37 other markets this Sunday.
by Martin Moylan

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Star count may triple, new study says

Star count may triple, new study says

The night sky may be a lot starrier than we think. A new study suggests the universe could have triple the number of stars previously calculated.
by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

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