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Our Top Stories Google Expected to Act Fast on China Censorship The clock may be ticking for Google to take action on China, or risk its reputation for taking a stand. Adobe Warns of PDF Phishing Scam A hoax update to PDF Reader/Writer actually bears malware, the software company cautions users. Health Tips for Geeks Don't become a cube potato: Get out of your chair and get healthy. Apple's iPad Profit: Breaking it Down We can estimate Apple's earnings by estimating the cost of materials and manufacturing. Music Piracy Case will Go to Round 3 The RIAA is preparing for another courtroom battle in a file-sharing case after the defendant rejects a lower fine. Black Hat Attendees Scrutinize Adobe Flash, Website Flaws The hot security topic for the annual hacker gathering is vulnerability in Web page design. iPad: Who Wants it, Anyway? Analysis: Now that the iPad is in sight (if not in stores), one still wonders who is the target market. Cell Phone Bans Don't Work? 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