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The 'Unkillable' computer virus: urban legend?

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Mysterious "unkillable" computer virus could be new kind of cyberweapon - or is it? A researcher and his team have battled the infection for three years - and believe it spreads using sound, so it can infect machines nearby. We look into rumors of virus so deadly it can spread even when machines are offline. Somewhere in a Russian computer lab lurks a computer virus so deadly, so indestructible that it can spread even when machines are disconnected from Wi-Fi - or power cables. A researcher and his team have battled the infection for three years - and seen it infect Macs and PCs, and return even once machines have been wiped. Dragos Ruiu calls it “BadBIOS”, and claims that it is “the tip of the warhead” - a new type of cyberweapon, which he believes spreads by sound. It can infect PCs or Macs with equal ease. British tech site The Register are a little more sceptical, describing it as The Loch Ness Monster of computer viruses. “This "virus"...

The Happiest and Saddest Country In The World

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The United Nations General Assembly's second World Happiness Report ranks countries based on several measures of well-being and analyzes the factors that contribute to that well-being. Here are the country rankings, based on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the most satisfied with life. The scores are an average of results between 2010 and 2012. The happiest people in the world may live in Scandinavia, a new study suggests. That's according to the United Nations General Assembly's second World Happiness Report, which ranks countries based on several measures of well-being and analyzes the factors that contribute to that well-being. List of World's Happiest Countries 1. Denmark (7.693) 2. Norway (7.655) 3. Switzerland (7.650) 4. Netherlands (7.512) 5. Sweden (7.480) 6. Canada (7.477) 7. Finland (7.389) 8. Austria (7.369) 9. Iceland (7.355) 10. Australia (7.350) 11. Israel (7.301) 12. Costa Rica (7.257) ...

2012 Olympics give UK economy timely boost

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The UK economy has received a huge trade and investment boost from London 2012, a report claims. 2012 Olympics Have Given United Kingdom A £10bn Boost The UK economy has received a massive trade and investment boost from the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to a new report. It says additional export sales have brought in £5.9bn, while £1.5bn has come from firms winning new contracts and £2.5bn from new foreign investment. The latter includes the redevelopment of London's Battersea Power Station by a Malaysian consortium and projects involving the Chinese technology company Huawei. Prime Minister David Cameron said: "This £9.9bn boost to the UK economy is a reminder to the world that, if you want the best, if you want professionalism, if you want jobs done on time and on budget then you should think British. "With companies across the country we are harnessing the Olympic (BSE: OLPCL.BO - news) momentum and delivering the lasting busines...

London Heathrow Airport Transit comfortably

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How To Learn Spanish language : Tips concerning Grasping Efficiently

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Great! You want to master how to communicate in Spanish. Luckily - it's not troublesome to master Spanish. Even if you are someone who has trouble knowing foreign languages; Spanish is such a dominant foreign language today, and there are plenty of methods to use that will make your knowing process easier. Read this article to master just a few things you can do to make your getting to know process a little easier. First, be sure to get a CD course. They're great if you're a bit shy to know a new foreign language. You can just listen to how the words are spoken and then used in a sentence. CDs contain the same studying material as used in a classroom, but there will be no stress about talking in front of a class. And with a CD, you'll be able to practice Spanish if you're traveling, etc. You can just use a CD player, or you can download lessons on an MP3 player and you're all set! You're not tied to one location to know. Go online! You'll soon discover...

The £2million Solid Gold Motorhome | Luxury Vehicle

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World's most expensive motorhome: The £2m mega caravan made from solid gold with its own roof terrace The space-age eleMMent Palazzo comes with an enormous master bedroom, 40-inch TV, fireplace and even a rooftop terrace.   Cars News/Caters - The less-than-modest eleMMent Palazzo motorhome, which costs £2m (Caters) It's certainly not the average travelling home you'd find at the Caravan Club. This extravagant caravan, a 430ft solid gold monster, is the world's most expensive motorhome - and it'll set you back an eye-watering £2 million. The space-age eleMMent Palazzo comes with an enormous master bedroom, 40-inch TV, fireplace and even a rooftop terrace. And the luxury mod-cons don't end there. The press of a button transforms the motorhome into a 'Sky Lounge' complete with pop-up cocktail bar, underfloor heating and marble lighting. The extravagant driver's seat in the Dubai motorhome (Caters) ...

Olympic Boost For Tourism Outside Of London

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Britain's parks and gardens are enjoying an Olympic boost which is helping to generate millions of pounds of revenue, according to a survey. It shows that many overseas tourists are now wanting to see "more than just London". Of the 15,000 respondents across the world, 75% agreed that the Olympic Games coverage made them want to venture out and take the time to visit other parts of the country. In a separate question a significant 70% of respondents claimed that after watching the Olympics, they agreed that Britain had "lovely countryside". Around a third of Britain's 31 million visitors take advantage of the natural beauty on offer, spending £7.8bn in the process. London Olympic Tour by Heathrow Chauffeur Wightwick Manor near Wolverhampton had more foreign visitors last year than ever before. The House Steward, Helen Bratt-Wyton, is in no doubt this is part of the Olympic legacy. "The Olympics have definitely helped p...