Just imagine, what would life be without people?

I did it. I actually published a book!

We all know how the music and video industries are bypassing traditional publishers.

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Yet Another Credit Card Scam

A friend alerted me to a new credit card scam operating in the UK. It starts off with a phone call the card holder receives. It appears to be a slick move as the caller provides YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want.

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Who's king of the OS jungle?

CNET TV launched this week. This seed is part of Dialogue Box in its technology section. Dialogue Box hacks its way through the IT jungle, pitting Ubuntu's Gutsy Gibbon, Apple's Leopard and Microsoft's Vista against each other in a bid to reveal the alpha OS.

In Pictures: Eight Ways To Make Money Online

Fifteen billion dollars: That's the value Microsoft slapped on Facebook when the computer giant invested $240 million for a 1.6% stake in Mark Zuckerberg's online social networking site. You could seethe with envy--or you could get started building your own fortune online.

In Pictures: Gadget Guide from Forbes staff

Early adopters rejoice: A spectacular bunch of new toys has arrived for the tech-savvy. Whether you have 100 grand to drop on a wall-size touchscreen or just want a new pair of earbuds, these gadgets won't disappoint.

The Way the Indian Economy is Growing is Exciting

The reverse brain drain that has taken firm roots in the present day scenario has given rise to many a young entrepreneur in India. Pratap Dhopte, COO and co-founder of Excelize, is one such entrepreneur, who wanted to come back to his country.

Five Secrets to Faster Vista Starts

The wise old men of mainstream tech journalism are once again repeating the conventional wisdom that Vista is slow to start up and slow to shut down. They're wrong.

Almost 76% Mails Originating From India Is Spam

According to the Government of India, as much as 76% of e-mails originating from India is spam, although the country accounts for only 1% when compared with top 25 spam-producing nations.

Use Computing Not the Computer

As the search engine major Google makes its intentions clear on cloud computing, "everything" will be searchable in another 100 years by utilizing its algorithm. For that, all that's needed is information that has to be fed continuously.

5 Tips for Safer Online Shopping

Shopping online is fast and convenient, but it comes with its own set of pros and cons. One such issue is security, which haunts each and every one of us who shop online.

Twin paths to a world full of love

THEY lived 500 years and more than 3000km apart, but Jesus and Buddha were soulmates, according to a new book.

Good News for Professionals Who Want to Work at Home

Amid the numerous files I juggle on my desk, one has been growing steadily for years. It now contains a 3½-inch stack of missives from readers, all asking the same question: How can I get a good job working from home? After years with few answers, I have news at last.

Back to Africa: Interview with Lonrho CEO

Among international companies operating in Africa, Lonrho has long enjoyed a high profile. Built up by colorful businessman Roland 'Tiny' Rowland, it was an early business supporter of newly-independent African countries and leaders.

The Writers Strike Is All My Fault

I should fess up right now: It's probably my fault that the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is on strike. Sorry about that.

Turtle Dreams

My father managed a little coffee shop right on highway A1A, just a stone's throw from the ocean. The lights from the restaurant were bright enough to illuminate the surrounding area, but I was an eight-year-old dreamer, keeping my watch in the near dark.

Reach for the Sky and Surrender

Everyone! Reach for the sky....take a deep breath....throw your head back...and shout, "I SURRENDER!" HARD DAY AT WORK? CO-WORKERS DRAGGIN' YOU DOWN? CLIENT BREATHING DOWN YOUR BACK?

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Some language lessons if you're planning to go to Malta!

So your bags are packed and you're ready to jet off somewhere. Anywhere really. Well, if you are, here's some essential language skills you might be keen to ... avoid. Turn up the volume!

Multi-limbed Girl Faces Critical Hours

A girl born with four arms and four legs was moving for the first time today after surgeons completed a marathon operation to remove her extra limbs. Two-year-old Lakshmi was being kept sedated in a hospital's intensive care unit in India.

Happy Diwali to all at Newsvine

This week, many Viners will be celebrating Diwali (or Deepavali), the Festival of Lights. The theme of Diwali is universal -- triumph of good over evil, darkness paving way for light, and moving from ignorance to knowledge.

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Vision of the Future: Shift Happens » SlideShare presentation

This is a stylization of a slideshow originally created by Karl Fisch, examining globalization and America's future in the 21st century. It is designed to stand alone, without having to be presented in person. Enjoy!

How often do you encounter Death by PowerPoint?

Slideshare is an excellent Web 2.0 resource for those who may not have come across it. And this gem is something that is worthy of sharing on Newsvine.

The Rant and Rage of Heather Mills!

If you think some Newsviners have a talent for rants and raves with a rage, it is nothing compared to what Heather Mills, ex-wife of Paul McCartney.

The Lord Maketh Man

The Lord maketh man, in the Garden of Eden. Then wondered, "What's missing, for this here Adam?" After casting about, looking for a suitable pearl, He kept innovating, and created a girl. Two beautiful legs, so long and slender,

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How about Smashing Pumpkins for Halloween?

It's not just knives that are out for pumpkins this Hallowe'en – there are saws, drills and flames, too. Carving the fruit has been taken to extremes by die-hard fans, who want a more gruesome twist on the traditional jack o' lantern decorations.

The Boy and the Apple Tree

A long time ago, there was a huge apple tree. A little boy loved to come and play around it everyday. He climbed to the treetop, ate the apples, took a nap under the shadow; he loved the tree and the tree loved to play with him.

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