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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:59:10 GMT

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Jamie Coyne of the Glory controls the ball during the round 16 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Perth Glory at Bluetongue Stadium on November 27, 2009 in Gosford, Australia.

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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:30:50 GMT

SHENZHEN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 27: Rafa Echenique of Argentina in action during the Foursomes on the second day of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup on the Olazabal course on November 27, 2009 in Shenzhen, China.

Sony Walkman X-series gets much needed browser update

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:52:04 GMT

At this point, it's hard to quantify the effect that Sony's v1.10 software update will have on Sony's X-series Walkman: the firmware's only now hitting the intertubes.
Source: Engadget

Videogames find ways to help real CSI solve crimes

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:08:28 GMT

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - In hit TV crime drama show "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation," and its two spin-offs, the criminologists use the latest technology to solve grisly murders and other crimes.
Source: Reuters

Australia carbon vote delay raises poll prospect

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:19:22 GMT

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's parliament delayed a final vote on a government carbon trade plan on Friday, missing a key deadline, throwing Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's climate change policy into doubt and raising the possibility of a snap...
Source: Reuters

China AIDS sufferers face widespread discrimination: U.N.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:21:05 GMT

BEIJING (Reuters) - People in China living with HIV and AIDS face widespread discrimination and stigma, with even medical workers sometimes refusing to touch them, according to a U.N. survey released on Friday.
Source: Reuters

U.S. diabetes cases to double, costs triple by 2034

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:23:46 GMT

CHICAGO (Reuters) - By 2034, nearly twice as many Americans will have diabetes and spending on the disease will triple, further straining the U.S. health system and testing the viability of Medicare and other government health insurance programs, U.S.
Source: Reuters

The World's First Osmotic Power Plant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:49:07 GMT

I wonder what environmental impacts this has, and if they will prevent these things from going into real use? According to the wikipedia article, the main drawback deals with discharging Brackish water back into the ecosystem.
Source: Slashdot

You In? Yahoo Wants To Help Spread Ripples Of Kindness This Holiday Season

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:17:56 GMT

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means it’s time to share some of the comfort we enjoy year round with those who are a little less fortunate — and just to be nicer to people in general. This year, Yahoo is kicking off a drive called You In?
Source: TechCrunch

Rich must aid poor more on climate: Brazil, France

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:16:19 GMT

MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) - The presidents of France and Brazil said on Thursday that rich countries must immediately boost aid for developing nations to fight global warming if they want to reach a climate accord in Copenhagen next month.
Source: Reuters

Quoted in 'Expect fewer power cuts this winter'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:02:40 GMT

Rajendra Kumar said in Hindustan Times:

We needed this technology shift because Delhi's winter is notorious for fog and the resultant tripping of power supply every year ... We have identified the lines near water bodies as the priority, because areas near water bodies tend to get foggier.

Quoted in 'Expect fewer power cuts this winter'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:02:40 GMT

Rajendra Kumar said in Hindustan Times:

We needed this technology shift because Delhi's winter is notorious for fog and the resultant tripping of power supply every year ... We have identified the lines near water bodies as the priority, because areas near water bodies tend to get foggier.

New Laser - NJN News Science & Technology Report

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:43:22 GMT