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Today's Top Picks   Latest browser stats: Chrome, IE9 up, Firefox suffers enthusiasm gap I just got the latest browser usage stats for this site. Has the initial enthusiasm for IE9 been able to sustain itself? READ FULL STORY   Recommended Cooling strategies for high-density racks and blade servers This white paper describes five strategies for coping with the cooling needs of ultra-high power racks and blade servers. It offers practical solutions for both new and existing data centers. (Sponsored by APC)   Microsoft: Our strategy with Silverlight has shifted So what's a developer to make of Microsoft's messaging (or lack thereof) about Silverlight at its premiere developer conference? READ FULL STORY   Android: RIM's worst nightmare The data points on Android market share keep coming and the story is the same: Google's mobile operating system is gaining share at a rapid clip. READ FULL STORY   The Tech Scares That Weren't: Urban Myths of Technology Technology is scary! 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