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...
""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...
"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."
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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: ...
"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...
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. ...
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...
"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. ...
" 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...
created by SOLARLIFE | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 177 views | 0 recommendations | 1 comment
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...
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...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 392 views | 15 recommendations | 6 comments
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...
created by Mikasi | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 310 views | 0 recommendations | 2 comments
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...
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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....
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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