Colombia extradites paramilitary warlord to US

" Colombia extradited one of the country's most feared paramilitary warlords to the United States early Wednesday to face drug trafficking charges, the government said. Carlos Mario Jimenez was flown to...

Study shows classroom laptops can improve reading skills

"Classroom laptops have positive effects on learning, according to a study which argues they help students learn everything from reading to independence. The results come from a study of classroom laptop use conducted by Berlin's Humboldt University. "It was especially...

Stinky Sneakers Turned into Running Tracks

" An international program that turns old, stinky sneakers into gym floors, running tracks and playground surfaces is expanding in Vernon Hills. The village's public works department this week became a year-round collection point for the Reuse-A-Shoe recycling program,...

Motorola unveils phone vending machines

"Consumers needing a cell phone or accessories on the run have a new option now that Motorola Inc. has rolled out a series of what the company calls "robotic stores.""

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