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Next Gen. Prius, 62mph in all electric mode

“Good news… more information on next gen. Prius from Toyota. Video counts down from 5m52s. Prius segment starts @ 4m15s. This from Frankfurt Auto Show.”
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A Muslim Astronaut’s Dilemma: How to Face Mecca From Space

“Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor has a problem. Two problems. The first is that Mecca keeps moving. Well, not really. It’s Shukor who’ll be moving. As Malaysia’s first astronaut, he’s scheduled to lift off October 10 in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft for a nine-day visit during the holy month of Ramadan to the International Space Station.”
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Are Your Attitudes Toward Global Warming Changing?

“A recent Poll by Gallup and Yale University is suggesting that the attitude of Americans toward Global Warming is changing — and changing fast. For example: 69% are convinced that Global Warming is caused either completely or partially by human activities. (57% believe that human activities are directly to blame.) What do YOU think?”
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How To Build Muscle: The Definitive Guide

“Internet & magazines are full of misinformation & myths on how to build muscle. Countless methods promise results some struggle to achieve.It’s easy to build muscle the natural way. But you have to know how. These 10 tips will help you — How to Build Muscle: The Definitive Guide.”
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Could A Global Network Of Marine Reserves Save Our Oceans?

““The oceans cannot save themselves,” says Worldwatch Institute president Christopher Flavin. “Collective commitments to thriving ecosystems are needed to save over fished species from being systematically depleted from compromised habitats.””
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Hydrogen and Biofuels from Algae

“Algae are a promising source of biofuels: besides being easy to grow and handle,”
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Unbelievably Awesome Series of Waterfalls [PIC]

“If this isn’t paradise I don’t know what is …”
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Unreal Tournament (PS)3 Impressions

“”Games like Halo may be fun, but they don’t have that crack on speed sense of split second intensity that the UT series has offered. the controls are extremely tight. The razor responsive mechanics are in no way hindered by analog sticks…I will not be playing it with a mouse, even with that option.””
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Condoms ‘infected with HIV’!

“A CATHOLIC leader has claimed condoms are infected with HIV deliberately. “Condoms are not sure because I know that there are two countries in Europe, they are making condoms with the virus on purpose,” he alleged.”
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Not Much Anonymity for Unprotected File-Sharers

“Researchers Examine P2P Networks; The same technology that allows easy sharing of music, movies and other content across a network also allows government and media companies easy access to who is illegally downloading that content. But with the right software the detection rate drops down to only 1 percent. The article even mentions Digg!”
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