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What Are "Pump and Dump" Internet Scams?
Spam email messages will sometimes reach your mailbox, claiming to know about a stock investment that will rapidly grow within days. But these are often scams, and About.com explains how...
What is "Proc"? What is "Proccing"?
"proc" is both a gamer noun and verb that hails from programming. It describes random events in computer gaming. About.com explains...
"What is 'pwned'?"
"Pwned" is an internet term that originated in the hacker subculture, and has grown to widespread use in gaming culture. "To be pwned" means ...

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