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After one spectacular failure, the $700 billion financial industry bailout found a second life Wednesday, winning lopsided passage in the Senate and gaining ground in the House, where Republicans opposition softened. (Read More)
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U.S. securities regulators on Tuesday gave the financial industry a reprieve from marking hard-to-value assets down to fire sale prices, throwing a lifeline to an industry beset by strained credit markets and the latest round of bank failures. (Read More)
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University of Calgary scientists are working on a machine that would pull carbon dioxide from the air in an attempt to scrub out emissions from diffuse sources, such as car exhaust and home heating. These “diffuse emissions” account for roughly half of the CO2 that goes up into the sky every day, contributing to (Read More)
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What do you get when you combine two parts obscene oil revenues, one part economic growth diversity with two parts Western-financed military security? Unequaled development coffers. The tiny emirate of Dubai, possibly sensing a change in global oil markets, has embarked on an unrivaled series of outrageous construction proj (Read More)
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Can you have much too much, much too young? These ten junior celebrities are proof that yes, you can. From drug and drink addictions to car and relationship wrecks, fame can spoil even the youngest souls. Fortunately, some child stars have overcome their destructiveness, whereas others are fading away, and may more have bur (Read More)
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In a stunning sweep, 74-25, the United States Senate chose to override the US House of Representatives and pass the unpopular "Bailout Bill". See exactly how YOUR Senator voted. Should your Senator be fired? . (Read More)
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Creative Costumes Made from Reused and Recycled Stuff Vote For Your Favorite, or Submit Your Own Costume Photos!. (Read More)
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Tell iPhone users to visit http://www.barackobama.com/iphone and download the Obama '08 free application. Use it to organize your contacts and make calls into key battleground states. (Read More)
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The Blog "What the Play" made public a rumor about a the Next Wii. It's characteristics and possible launch date. (Read More)
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Glass has a pretty good environmental reputation, it's 100% recyclable & is used to make new glass. But what about the production process? The EPA explains that when glass is manufactured, air pollutants including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulates are released. I guess there's more to think about than r (Read More)
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Google unveiled a $4.4 trillion plan for reducing U.S. dependence on fossil fuels, as the Internet giant tries to emerge as a leading advocate for greater adoption of alternative energy. (Read More)
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After four years of construction the world’s most sustainable skyscraper is nearly completed! Situated at One Bryant park in Midtown Manhattan, the crystalline structure will be the first high-rise to receive LEED Platinum certification. Designed by Cook+Fox Architects for Bank of America, the luminous spire will intr (Read More)
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Just Until last week, the expression, “money in the bank” was considered the ultimate in security. But after the WaMu firesale, many are getting a little worried that their own bank might fail. (Read More)
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Seriously... this is the cutest thing you've seen in a month. Grab your ear plugs and show this to your mom!. (Read More)
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In an all-digital world, the stakes are higher than ever for breakout bands to use the Web to find success. While radio DJ's and MTV were once an obvious path to popularity, today sites such as MySpace and The Hype Machine let people find music from unknown, unsigned bands. (Read More)
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