US woman soldier Kimberly Rivera jailed for desertion

A US woman soldier has been sentenced to 10 months in military prison after pleading guilty to desertion while on leave from a deployment in Iraq. Pte First Class Kimberly Rivera had been serving as a base guard in Baghdad when she fled to Canada in 2007 with her husband and children. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22355969#TWEET739821

Dhaka building collapse: Police clash with protesters

Bangladeshi police have used batons to disperse hundreds of garment factory workers calling for the death penalty for the owner of a collapsed building. At least 382 people are known to have died when the Rana Plaza collapsed on the outskirts of the capital, Dhaka, last week. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22357355#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Owner jailed over deadly 2009 Russia nightclub fire

A court in the Russian city of Perm has sentenced the owner of a nightclub where 156 people died in a fire in 2009 to nearly 10 years in prison. Anatoly Zak was convicted of negligence over the disaster at the Lame Horse club, where sparks from fireworks set alight wall and ceiling decorations. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22350836#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Saudi Arabia police 'shoot and arrest wanted protester'

Police in Saudi Arabia say they have shot and wounded a man wanted over his involvement in protests in a restive province in the east of country. The interior ministry said Abdullah al-Asrih was one of two men arrested after a gun battle in the town of Qatif. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22355376#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sweatier babies 'are less aggressive toddlers', Cardiff research suggests

One-year-old babies who sweat more when faced with scary situations show less aggression when aged three, according to research from Cardiff University. Two years later, data was collected from their mothers on the children's aggressive behaviour. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-22266886#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

BlackBerry CEO: Tablets Won't Be Around In Five Years (BBRY, AAPL)

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REPORT: Apple's iBond Sale Is Going To Be The Biggest Non-Financial Corporate Debt Offering Ever, And Demand Is Insane

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Online Shoppers Want Clothes That Match Their Lifestyle, Not A Set Of Parameters

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EARLY APPLE INVESTOR: Why My Team Went With Our Gut Feeling To Give Steve Jobs $300,000 In 1979

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Twitter Ads Are Now Available To Everyone In The U.S.

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Apple Is Planning On Using Its Next Software Release To Invade Your Car (AAPL, F, GM)

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BII REPORT: Inside The Massive Mobile Advertising Ecosystem

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Mali court drops case against editor Boukary Daou

A court in Mali has thrown out a case against a newspaper editor charged with inciting disobedience for publishing a letter from disgruntled soldiers. Le Republicain editor Boukary Daou was arrested in March and held in custody for nearly a month before getting bail. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22355502#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Toba super-volcano catastrophe idea 'dismissed'

The idea that humans nearly became extinct 75,000 ago because of a super-volcano eruption is not supported by new data from Africa, scientists say. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22355515#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Marissa Mayer Doubles The Length Of Yahoo's Paid Maternity Leave, Gives New Dads Eight Weeks Off (YHOO)

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Google Program Manager Lands Beautiful Actress Girlfriend, Sofia Bush

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Billions Of Mobile Devices Are Revolutionizing How We Do Business

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VC Fred Wilson: These Are The Worst Things You Could Do In A Pitch

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E. coli bacteria 'can produce diesel biofuel'

Researchers genetically modified E. coli bacteria to convert sugar into an oil that is almost identical to conventional diesel. If the process could be scaled up, this synthetic fuel could be a viable alternative to the fossil fuel, the team said. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22253746

Prestatyn fire deaths: Melanie Smith guilty of murder

A woman has been found guilty of murdering five members of a neighbouring family, including three children, by starting a fire. Mother-of-five Melanie Smith, 43, was also convicted of threatening to burn the home of another woman. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22294592#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Silicon Valley Tech Gods Are So Excited About Their Google Glasses They Can't Stop Talking About Them

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Spanish doctor Fuentes convicted over cyclist doping

A Spanish doctor accused of running one of the world's largest sports doping rings has been sentenced to a year in prison for endangering public health. Judges convicted Eufemiano Fuentes over his role in supplying blood transfusions to cyclists. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22353145#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Venezuela election: Maduro victory margin narrows

Venezuela's electoral council has amended the final result of the 14 April presidential election after finishing counting votes cast abroad. The council said that according to its latest figures, Nicolas Maduro won the election by 1.49 percentage points, or fewer than 225,000 votes. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22353241#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Libya gunmen surround justice ministry in Tripoli

The offices of the Libyan justice ministry in Tripoli have been surrounded by armed men demanding the expulsion of officials who worked for the government during the Gaddafi era. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22352530#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Giant skate: Powys angler David Griffiths' 107kg fish

An angler who landed a giant skate after a 90-minute struggle says it followed a "classic Jaws moment". David Griffiths, from Powys, hauled the 107kg (16st 12lb), 2.3m (7ft 6in) fish to the surface off Oban, Argyll. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22249724#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

LED streetlamp aims to improve public's view of stars

Researchers believe they have come up with a new type of LED-powered streetlamp that could radically reduce light pollution. Current designs "leak" large amounts of light in unwanted directions, obscuring views of the stars, wasting energy and making it harder for drivers to see. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22292129

Harper Reed tech whizz and self-proclaimed 'cool guy'

Harper Reed - who calls himself, with characteristic understatement "probably one of the coolest guys ever" - was the Chief Technology Officer for President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election team. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22355364

If Brands Hate Web Ad Trading Desks So Much Why Are They Throwing Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars At Them?

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The iPhone Is About To Get A 'Radical' Post-Steve Jobs Look, And It Could Be 'Unsettling' (AAPL, MSFT)

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How to Export Your Starred Items From Google Reader

If your reaction to the announced demise of Google Reader was to scream “But my starred items!”, then this is the tutorial for you. Read on as we show you multiple ways to extract all your starred articles from Google Reader. Google Reader is shutting down on July 1st. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/162106/how-to-export-your-starred-items-from-google-reader/

Apple Is Looking For Someone To Lend It Money For 30 Years

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King Willem-Alexander's enthronement ceremony begins

An enthronement ceremony has begun in the Netherlands for Willem-Alexander who became monarch after the abdication of his mother, Queen Beatrix. Willem-Alexander became the country's first king since 1890 when his 75-year-old mother signed the abdication deed after 33 years on the throne. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22353398#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

NBA's Jason Collins hopes gay athletes will follow suit

Basketball player Jason Collins has said it is "mind-boggling" to be the first active male athlete in a major sport in the US to come out as gay. In an interview with ABC News, Collins said he had never set out to do so and that he hoped other professional athletes would now follow his lead. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22352523#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Swansea measles: Epidemic tops 1,000 cases

The number of cases in the Swansea measles epidemic has topped the 1,000 mark. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22350001#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Deutsche Bank surges as share issue cheers investors

Deutsche Bank's shares rose almost 7% in early trading, as its decision to issue shares to boost its capital reserves and strong first-quarter results cheered investors. Germany's largest bank has issued 2.96bn euros (£2. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22349003#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Twitter warns news organisations over hacking amid Syrian attacks

News organisations including the BBC have been warned by Twitter to tighten security in the wake of several high-profile hacks. The Guardian became the latest publication to be hit by a group calling itself the Syrian Electronic Army. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22351987#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Spaceship makes first powered flight

The spaceplane being developed by UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson has made its first powered flight. The vehicle was dropped from a carrier aircraft high above California's Mojave Desert and ignited its rocket engine to go supersonic for a few seconds. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22354972#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

How Fab Plans To Become The World's Biggest Design Store

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This Is What A Google Self-Driving Car 'Sees' At A Stoplight (GOOG)

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April Jones case: Prosecution in Mark Bridger trial begins

Prosecutors in the April Jones murder trial have begun setting out their case against the man accused of abducting and killing the five-year-old girl. Mark Bridger, 47, from Ceinws, Machynlleth, Powys, denies abducting and murdering April, and intending to pervert the course of justice. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22353735#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Eurozone unemployment at record high as inflation drops

Unemployment in the eurozone has surged to a fresh record high, while inflation has fallen to a three-year low, boosting expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates. Unemployment in the 17 countries using the euro hit 12. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22353726#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

SOCIAL MEDIA INSIGHTS: Why Facebook Is Betting On More News Feed Ads

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How Technology Is Making Us All Ruder

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Is UK any safer from cyber attack today than in 2010?

In 2010 the British government designated the protection of computer networks as one of the country's most important national security priorities. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22352465#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

A lost bag - returned by the open web

It's become a commonplace event - someone loses something valuable on public transport and then uses the power of social media's network effect to get it back. But what is interesting about the case of Ramzan Karmali and his missing wallet is that, to put it politely, his network is minuscule. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22350619#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Video game designer seeks more minority characters

Lateef Martin never thought he would design a video game, but the rising popularity of the mobile platform changed his prospects. Designers no longer need to work for the major game companies to distribute their material. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22318657#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Ahead Of Its Rumored IPO, Alibaba Buys A $586 Million Stake In Sina Weibo

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America’s Tech Talent Shortage Is A Myth

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Bolivia's President Evo Morales can seek third term

Bolivia's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Evo Morales can run for a third term in elections scheduled for December 2014. Under Bolivia's constitution, presidents are only allowed to serve two consecutive terms. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22351190#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

HTG Explains: What is DNS Cache Poisoning?

DNS cache poisoning, also known as DNS spoofing, is a type of attack that exploits vulnerabilities in the domain name system (DNS) to divert Internet traffic away from legitimate servers and towards fake ones. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/161808/htg-explains-what-is-dns-cache-poisoning/