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Altering Text In eBooks To Track Pirates

wwphx writes "According to Wired, 'German researchers have created a new DRM feature that changes the text and punctuation of an e-book ever so slightly. Called SiDiM, which Google translates to 'secure documents by individual marking,' the changes are unique to each e-book sold.

College World Series 2013: Position Players with Best Chance to Raise MLB Stock

The 2013 College World Series has cut down the field and only the elite teams remain in the pursuit of baseball supremacy. While the teams may garner the headlines for their collective success, we'd be remiss to ignore the individuals remaining in the field.

French sailor freed after pirate attack, Nigeria says

ABUJA (Reuters) - A French sailor was freed on Tuesday after being captured by pirates last week from his ship off the coast of Togo and taken to Nigeria, a military commander said.

Orioles Designate Yamaico Navarro For Assignment

The Orioles announced (via Twitter) that they have selected the contract of Travis Ishikawa and designated infielder Yamaico Navarro for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. A 25-man roster space has been opened by placing Miguel Gonzalez on the paternity list.

5 Ways You Know You Are a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL and have been around since they were first known as the Pirates in 1933.

12 O'Clock Boys: the documentary for those suffering The Wire withdrawal

Lotfy Nathan's account of young bikers on the rough streets familiar from The Wire illuminates Baltimore's social divisions

For those suffering withdrawal symptoms from The Wire since David Simon's Baltimore drama ended in 2008, help is at hand in the form of a new documentary film set in t

Pirates vs. Reds Video: Watch Starling Marte's Tremendous Leaping Catch

Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Starling Marte has been impressive with his defense thus far in his brief career. But no prior play can match the one made on Monday in the bottom of the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Pirates To Sign Reese McGuire

The Pirates have agreed to a deal with first round draft pick Reese McGuire, Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Minor Moves: Carter, Torra

• The Seibu Lions have reacquired outfielder/designated hitter Chris Carter (not to be confused with the other Chris Carter, who currently plays for the Astros) after releasing him this past offseason, according to a report from Nikkan Sports.

Quick Hits: Cubs, Zambrano, Amaro, McDonald

Cubs manager Dale Sveum says his team has no intention of releasing struggling reliever Carlos Marmol and eating the rest of his $9,8MM salary, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports. "We've come to find out that he has trouble with the last three outs," says Sveum.