US 'CO2 hunter' set for lift-off

Nasa is all set to launch its first mission dedicated to measuring carbon dioxide (CO2) from space."The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) will help pinpoint the key locations on our planet's surface where the gas...

This Is Not A Normal Recession: Moving on to Plan B

""The Winter of 2008-2009 will prove to be the winter of global economic discontent that marks the rejection of the flawed ideology that unregulated global financial markets promote financial innovation, market efficiency, unhampered growth and endless prosperity while...

Intel Core i7 chip is Fast!

"Core i7 processors expected to launch later this month include 2.66GHz (Core i7-920) and 3.20GHz (Core i7-965) versions. Prices will range roughly between $285 and just under $1,000."

Divorce Cambodian style

And you think American divorces are weird!"(CNN) -- A Cambodian couple who separated after 40 years of marriage may have taken things too literally when it came to splitting their assets: ...

More watched RNC than DNC on TV

"pdated 5:10 p.m. ET, Fri., Sept. 5, 2008NEW YORK - As a television draw, John McCain was every bit the equal of Barack Obama.The GOP presidential candidate attracted roughly the same number of viewers to his...

650 Lockheed Martin engineers face layoffs

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. in Fort Worth says around 850 layoffs will begin in April as the Joint Strike Fighter development comes to a close.  "The first 250 cuts are expected in April. ...

Scientists bugged by mystery of invader in back yard

It never ever ceases to amaze us with its diversity - nature! Here right in the back garden of the Natural History Museum an unidentified insect turns up - and in large numbers." Insect experts at the Natural...

U.S. exports cigarettes, bras, bull semen to Iran

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. exports to Iran -- including brassieres, bull semen, cosmetics and possibly even weapons -- grew more than tenfold during President Bush's years in office even as he accused Iran of nuclear ambitions and helping terrorists. ...

NY promotes 'Finance-driven' Renewable energy industry

" Although the renewable energy industry saw over US $100 billion in global market activity, 14 percent of global venture capital investment and accounted for roughly one-third of new U.S. electrical generation...

Motorized suitcase saves your back

Definitely a clever idea, but i hope it is well made because my expiences with airports, the baggage receives no respect and is often tossed around from places to places. It would definitely hurt if the first...

Tequila is Perfect for Semiconductors

See?! booze and computing really do mix.  I always knew that I'd be vindicated. Anyway, due to either painstaking experimentation or a freaky lab accident, researchers at University of Nueva leon in Mexico...

Zion man Changes Name to "In God We Trust"

This took place in the city just south of the one I live in. I'm not sure how exactly to comment on it. "Steve Kreuscher is no more. A Lake County judge granted permission to the Zion man Friday to officially change his name to "In God We Trust." That's "In God" as a...

Net providers say no to child porn sites

Verizon, Sprint, and Time Warner Cable have all agreed to block access to Internet bulletin boards and Web sites across America that have any dealings with child pornography.I think this is a great idea, and hope...

U.S., British Diplomats Released After Rough Handling in Zimbabwe

US and British diplomats were handled roughly and illegally detained, then released on Thursday in Zimbabwe. The five Americans, four Brits and three Zimbabweans were travelling in a convoy when they were attacked by police, who stopped their vehicles and slahed their tires....

Residents must mow their lawn or risk jail time

Too lazy to mow your lawn?  If you live in Canton, Ohio you better get on it or hire help!  Homeowners who don’t bother mowing their grass can now face jail time if it’s their second...

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