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Dark matter stars may have lit the early universe
“New research shows that stars made of dark matter, “dark stars” as the researchers call them, may have existed in the early universe. They were fueled not by fusion, but by a dark matter-antimatter annihilation reaction.”
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Show Me The Green : Eco-friendly and Luxurious
“The issues facing luxury goods companies are numerous. They include concerns over human rights, conflict, corruption, labour rights, and environmental degradation throughout their supply chains, as well the trade in wildlife. The opportunities, on the other hand, are huge, if you happen to be a “sustainable” luxury brand.”
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Scientists Have Answers to Venus Becoming a Wasteland
“Summary of new findings from the ESA’s Venus Express. Moral of story: have a magnetic field.”
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Waiting Too Long to Have Sex Linked to Sexual Dyfunction Later in Life, Stu
“Having sex at an early age can be risky business. But now Columbia University and New York state researchers say waiting too long to have sex may carry its own risks.”
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Gmail Adds Group Chat and Emoticons : Ratevin
“Group chat has finally found its way to gmail’s instant messaging system. So right there while you have your email inbox open, you can chat with multiple people at one time. Start a group chat by clicking on the Options link at the bottom of a conversation window. You’ll now see “Group Chat” as a […]
8 Software Engineering Tips for Startups
“The business ideas, new utilities for society and the next big thing all boil down to code. If the code is good, the startup has a chance. If the code is bad, no matter how brilliant the business people are the startup is not going to get far.”
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Sex is Safer in Nevada Brothels than Porn Sets
“Fact: Since the institution of mandatory condoms in Nevada’s brothels in 1988, not a single sex worker has contracted HIV. Talk about a good track record, eh? Contrast that to the porn industry where it’s “supposedly” safe. Guess again, it’s not at all.”
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Why the Wii Shortage is Legit
“Enough with the rumors of constrained supply of the Wii during this holiday season! Many otherwise rational people believe that Nintendo is purposely causing a shortage of its still highly-demanded home console. Hopefully I can help you understand not just why that’s economically preposterous and bad business, but also patently false.”
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Must Sell 1 Million Day One To Justify Cost
““You might be able to weather one title coming in at 500,000 in sales,” said Pidgeon. “But two or three failures like that and even big publishers are going to be hurting.””
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Worst Book Title Ever [PIC]
“So … you’re cooking with what exactly? Kthxbai”
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