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Central Ind. cities hope for Super Bowl overflow

Tourism officials across central Indiana are crossing their fingers that an overflow of visitors will bring business — and cash — to their communities when the 2012 Super Bowl kicks off in Indianapolis.

Dhawan puts Punjab out of contention

The happy ever-after fairytale ending to the league phase campaign that Kings XI Punjab were expecting slipped through their fingers, literally, in Dharamsala

Justin Bieber, Jon Stewart Switch Bodies During ‘Daily Show’

Bieber, as Stewart, runs his fingers through his famous hair, saying, ‘It’s just so natural.’ By James Dinh Justin Bieber Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage Ever wonder what would happen if Justin Bieber switched bodies with a 48-year-old political comedian? Well, viewers caught a glimpse of that scenario on Thursday when the 16-year-old teen sensation stopped by “The Daily Show” to act in a skit alongside host Jon Stewart. Rocking Stewart’s traditional suit and tie getup, Bieber, pretending to be the host, opened the late-night talk show behind the funnyman’s desk during the program’s introduction.

Netflix: Romance, or momentum stock horror flick?

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Investors fearful that high-flying stocks may be set for a drubbing will be eyeing Netflix’s earnings with their fingers on the “sell” button on Wednesday afternoon.

Future of TV? Snapping, swiping and surfing

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Fall back on your sofa in five years, snap your fingers to turn on a TV that’s thin as paper and stretches across a wall, then ask it to switch to your favorite sports channel so you can watch the day’s baseball game in 3-D — no glasses required.

Keeping Tabs on Glucose

Less invasive blood sugar sensors People with type 1 diabetes must prick their fingers several times a day to test their blood sugar levels. Though the pain is minor, the chore interferes with daily life. Two MIT labs are now working on new blood glucose sensors that would be less invasive and potentially more accurate.

An Invisible Touch for Mobile Devices

A simple gesture-sensing interface could add new meaning to mobile-phone conversations. Today, the way to interact with a mobile phone is by tapping its keypad or screen with your fingers.

Eye Tracking for Mobile Control

“EyePhone” lets users browse through mobile phone menus at the blink of an eye. It’s hard sending a text message with arms full of groceries or while wearing winter gloves

3OH!3 Celebrate ‘Tonsil Hockey’ In ‘My First Kiss’ Video

‘I was a chubby kid with braces and I’m sure I had Cheetos all over my fingers,’ Sean Foreman recalls of his first lip-lock. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Saimon Kos 3OH!3 in an MTV News interview Photo: MTV News There was a time, long before the hit singles and the rather fervent female fanbase, when 3OH!3’s Nathaniel Motte and Sean Foreman had to go to great lengths to get kissed. Like, really great lengths.

Tiger Woods Withdraws from Competition

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from The Players Championship golf competition in Florida. Citing a sore neck, Woods told reporters, “I’ve been playing with a bad neck for quite awhile.