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It's official: Mozilla's Firefox sets Guinness World Record

From 18:16 UTC on June 17, 2008 to 18:16 UTC on June 18, 2008, Mozilla indeed reached its goal of setting the record for "the single most downloaded piece of software in a single day."

Hands Off iPhone Talking in my Car

California made it mandatory to use hands-free technology for cell calls on July 1st for all drivers 18 and over who want to talk while driving. If you're under 18, the restrictions are even more severe: drivers may not talk on a cell phone through any means, nor may they type instant messages. This under-18 ban strikes me as a good idea, as driving accidents are the leading cause of death for that age group.

Mozilla sets World Record with Firefox 3 launch

The launch of Firefox 3 saw a record-making number: 8,002,530 people downloaded the latest browser from Mozilla in the 24 hours between 18:16 UTC on June 17, 2008 to 18:16 UTC on June 18, 2008.

18 months into the job, Red Hat's CEO...

18 months into his new job, Red Hat CEO James Whitehurst says running an open source company hasn’t changed him a bit:

18/03/2008 17.21.48 Britain Debates Controversial Embryonic Research

(18 Mar 08 - RV) Controversial new legislation on fertility treatment and embryonic research is due to be debated in the British Parliament in the coming months.

Shoaib's 18-month ban is lifted

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is free to play cricket after his 18-month ban for indiscipline was suspended by a Lahore High Court.

Kids buying 18-rated video games online

The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has revealed that children are getting their hands on 18-rated video games by buying them at online auction sites.

Kids buying 18-rated video games online

The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has revealed that children are getting their hands on 18-rated video games by buying them at online auction sites.

Kids buying 18-rated video games online

The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has revealed that children are getting their hands on 18-rated video games by buying them at online auction sites.

After Hours Movers 6/18: Coventry Health Care (CVH) Sinks on Profit Warning, Evergreen Solar (ESLR) Up on New Contracts

After Hours Movers 6/18: Coventry Health Care (CVH) Sinks on Profit Warning, Evergreen Solar (ESLR) Up on New Contracts

Flintoff back after 18 month lay-off

ANDREW Flintoff will play his first Test for 18 months after England captain Michael Vaughan confirmed the all-rounder has been named in the team to play South Africa in the second Test, starting here at Headingley tomorrow.

NEWS BLOG - Veterans 18 hour hospital wait

An 80-year-old blind World War II veteran was forced to wait almost 18 hours at a Perth hospital emergency department in a wheelchair and on a stretcher (read the story here) before receiving further treatment, his wife claims.

Shoaib ban reduced to 18 months by PCB

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar had his five-year ban for indiscipline reduced to 18 months by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday.

Shoaib ban reduced to 18 months

Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's five-year ban for indiscipline has been reduced to 18 months by a Pakistan Cricket Board tribunal.

U.S. Satellite Galaxy-18 Launched into Space

The Russian- Ukrainian rocket Zenit-3SLB has taken the U.S. telecommunications satellite Galaxy-18 into Earth orbit, the Mission Control Center located in Korolyov, Moscow region, has reported.

What's $29,000 worth after 18 years?

If you put $29,000 into the bank 18 years ago, either in a CD or a savings account, how much is it worth now?

Cricket-Shoaib ban reduced to 18 months by PCB

KARACHI, June 14 (Reuters) - Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar had his five-year ban for indiscipline reduced to 18 months by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday.

Analyst: Apple may ship 18 million 3G iPhones this year

Apple Inc. has priced the new 3G iPhone at the sweet spot of demand and will likely ship 18 million of the handsets this year, said an analyst that covers the contract manufacturer responsible for producing the device.

Honeywell Sending 345 Teachers From 18 Countries and 45 States to Participate in Astronaut Training

PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has awarded 345 scholarships to its Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy program. The teachers, from 18 countries and 45 states, will attend the programs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in

PS3 Firmware 2.4 out June 18? (PlayStation 3)

PS3 Firmware 2.4 - the one we're all waiting for - will be out on June 18, claim "unnamed sources" in Holland.

The Dust Settles - Firefox 3 and 18 Million Downloads Later

Firefox 3 was released a week ago, on June 17th. Guinness judges are still looking at the numbers to determine if the 8 million downloads on the first day broke the current record. Meanwhile, the download number has exceeded 18 million in the last week.

Allrounder Andrew Flintoff returns to England test side after 18-month absence

LEEDS, England: Andrew Flintoff will start a test match for the first time in 18 months when England plays South Africa on Friday.

[title of show] Box Office Opens June 18 with Half-Price Ticket Event

title of show] will celebrate the opening of its Broadway box office, with half-price tickets and a meet and greet with the cast June 18.

The week's 10 best Personal Finance stories: July 14-18

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 Personal Finance stories from MarketWatch for the week of July 14-18:

Rose will open home to Art Festival May 17-18

MONTROSE, Minn. -- The serene farmyard and floral gardens of Catherine Rose's rural Montrose farm will see around 800 visitors for Rose's two-day Art Festival and Farmers Market May 17 and 18.


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