2008-05-05 Science and Technology News at Softsland.com

1) Yahoo: Cell Phones Top Wish For S. Korean Kids
South Korean young people place cell phones at the top of their gift list, found a survey by Internet portal Yahoo released Sunday.
Date: 2008-05-05 10:53:36

2) Yahoo's Shares Suffer After Microsoft Backs Away From Takeover Bid
Shares of Yahoo plunged by as much as 22 percent in the pre-market trading on Monday after it dismissed Microsoft's increased bid.
Date: 2008-05-05 10:25:42

3) Death Of Canadian Troops In Afghanistan Prompts Army To Look Into Purchase Of Mine Detecting Vehicles
To protect Canadian troops from roadside bombs, the National Defense is scouting to purchase special armored vehicles that could detect bombs.
Date: 2008-05-05 09:06:23

4) Deutsche Considers Combining T-Mobile And Sprint
Deutsche Telekom, owner of T-Mobile USA, is reportedly mulling the idea of buying struggling U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel.
Date: 2008-05-05 08:58:13

5) Canadian Taser Probe Starts Monday
British Columbia starts Monday its probe into the use of Taser guns by law enforcement officers, hearing from the mother of a stun gun victim.
Date: 2008-05-05 07:56:23

6) Microsoft Drops Yahoo Bid
After three months of negotiations, Microsoft is dropping its bid for Yahoo. The breakdown followed weekend negotiations between CEOs.
Date: 2008-05-05 07:52:27

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