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Microsoft launches Win 8 to ride new computing wave

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Microsoft on Thursday officially launched  Windows 8,   a major overhaul of its flagship operating system, as part of the software giant's attempts to stay competitive in an increasingly mobile computing landscape . In addition to desktop and laptop personal computer (PC), Windows 8 also runs on tablet computer, a new computing device category created by Apple's iPad.The Windows 8 has a redesigned Start screen replacing the icons with square tiles for various applications, which are optimized for touch control by fingers, a radical change to the familiar look and feel of the previous versions of Windows.The new interface also allows users to switch to the traditional desktop mode and control using keyboard and mouse. "With Windows 8, we've brought together the best of both worlds, the PC and the tablet," Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive officer, said at the launch event held in New York City.The latest operating system will be available worldwide beg...

Skyfall premiere in London 2012

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James Bond star Daniel Craig has declared the launch of the new Bond film Skyfall as his greatest 007 premiere yet.Daniel Craig and Berenice Marlohe pose for photographers as they arrive for the royal world premiere of the new 007 film Skyfall at the Royal Albert Hall in London, OctoberJudi Dench arrives for the royal world premiere of the new 007 film "Skyfall" at the Royal Albert Hall in London, OctoberDaniel Craig and actress Naomie Harris pose for photographers as they arrive for the royal world premiere of the new 007 film "Skyfall" at the Royal Albert Hall in London, OctoberA British military band performs before guests arrive for the royal world premiere of the new 007 film Skyfall at the Royal Albert Hall in London, October.

Halloween party with Celebrities

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Actor Neil Patrick Harris (L) in costume poses with unidentified guest at Playboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner's annual Halloween Party at The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles Paris Hilton poses at Playboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner's annual Halloween Party at The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles in this OctoberPlayboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner (L) and Crystal Harris pose together at Hefner's annual Halloween Party at The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles in this October

China Full Fun Fashion Week

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Modeles  presents a creation by designer Zhao Zirui during the 2012 China International Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China,The fashion week, which attracted 51 designers from at home and abroad,

Highlights of China Fashion Week 2012

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Models present creations by Gulanra Karimova, a designer from Uzbekistan, during the China Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 30, 2013.

China’s new J-31 stealth fighter takes off on maiden flight

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China’s J-31, the new stealth fighter prototype developed by AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) took off on its maiden flight today, October 31, 2012 on 10:32 Beijing local time. The J-31 is China’s second stealth fighter prototype.

Telescope in China to track moon exploration

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The telescope, as large as eight basketball courts with a diameter of 65 meters and height of 70 meters, is the fourth largest in the world and will be used to track and collect data from satellites and space probes. The newly built radio telescope can pick up eight different frequency bands and also track Earth satellites, lunar exploration satellites and deep space probes, according to Hong Xiaoyu, head of the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory. It will greatly enhance China's ability to position space probes and assist the flights of Chang'e III or the third phase of the country's lunar exploration program, the observatory announced on its website yesterday. "We hope that the new radio telescope will go into operation earlier so that we can use it to observe the unmanned lunar probe Chang'e-II," said Wu Weiren, chief designer of the lunar orbiter project. Chang'e II, China's second unmanned moon probe, was launched on October 1. It is testing key tec...

How to Brush Your Teeth, IF You Want White Teeth

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Brushing your teeth serves a number of purposes: It whisks away food particles, cleans and massages your gums, helps to eliminate decay-causing plaque, and freshens your breath. While not a panacea for all dental ills, brushing is an essential armament in the fight against decay, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Even though it's something most of us do every day, it doesn't hurt to get a refresher course on brushing, because using the proper brushing technique is just as important as vigilance. Choose a routine and stick to it. Establishing a proper and habitual method of brushing your teeth will go a long way toward preventing dental caries and gum disease. Always start in the same place in your mouth. This will help ensure that all parts of your mouth get cleaned every time. A good place to start is the hard-to-reach rear molars, which need the most time and attention. Press gently at a 45-degree angle. Scrub the front of the tooth and gum for a few seconds using a small ...

Now You Can Whiten Your Teeth

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Stained teeth in themselves are not really a health hazard, but they can be an annoyance. Even worse, they can prompt you to do damaging thingsin an attempt to whiten them. Some stains can be removed by your twice-yearly cleaning, while others may require more aggressive treatment. Still other stains may be almost impossible to remove. The best way to keep your teeth their whitest is to avoid staining them in the first place. A variety of factors can contribute to or cause stained teeth. Some of the more common tooth stainers are cigarette smoke, chewing tobacco, and habitual coffee and tea drinking. Extensive decay and dead nerves may also cause some discoloration. Plaque left by improper or infrequent flossing and brushing is a magnet for foods that stain (remember, plaque is sticky stuff). And, of course, age -- that notorious thief of beauty -- robs your teeth of their original brilliant white color, leaving them slightly yellowed. Exposure to certain drugs (such as the antibiotic ...

Miss Chinese Cosmos crowned

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A total of twelve contestants participated in the finale of 2012 Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 27, 2012. Zhang Ziqi from Australia Region claimed the crown

Chinese Liaoning back from maiden voyage

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China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning finishes the maiden voyage after its commission to navy, and goes back to the port of Dalian, Northeast China, on Tuesday morning.

World mahjong championshiop ground decorated iin Chongqing

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World mahjong championship held in Chongqing The third world mahjong championship started in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality on Oct 28, 2012.The world mahjong championship is a worldwide competitive event held by the World Mahjong Organization.Durin the championship participants will compete in individual, team and group events, implementing international mahjong competition rules.

Cruelty of Sandy slams U.S., at least 16 dead

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T he U.S. death toll from Sandy now stands at 16 after police in Pennsylvania said an 8-year-old boy died Monday after he was struck by a tree limb in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Though no longer a hurricane, "post-tropical" superstorm Sandy packed a hurricane-sized punch as it slammed into the Jersey Shore on Monday. Obama can not do any think against the Sandy slams .