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Miscellaneous: History: Photovoltaics Timeline.

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posted by astonmartin51 939 days ago
Today's photovoltaic systems are used to generate electricity to pump water,activate switches, supply power to the utility grid, and much more.
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Tech: The History of Airbags.

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posted by astonmartin51 1015 days ago
Airbags are a type of automobile safety restraint like seatbelts. They are gas-inflated cushions built into the steering wheel, or seat of your car.
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News: UK set to reform bank regulation

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posted by astonmartin51 1057 days ago
The government will propose a wide-ranging reform of the UK's financial sector in a White Paper later.
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News: Europe targets manned spaceship

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posted by astonmartin51 1057 days ago
European industry is asked to study the requirements and cost of a spacecraft that could one day carry astronauts.
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Sports: Iain Carter's US Open Diary

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posted by astonmartin51 1062 days ago
Here's a good idea. Let's get the world's best golfers together but take away pretty much every opportunity they have to demonstrate their ability to control the ball.
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News: Actor Found Hanged

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posted by astonmartin51 1090 days ago
Mystery surrounds apparent suicide of 'Kung Fu,' 'Kill Bill' star David Carradine in Bangkok hotel room.
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News: Is the GPS Satellite System Really at Risk?

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posted by astonmartin51 1101 days ago
The GPS satellite system may be compromised as early as next year.
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Health: Tax health care to pay for health care?

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posted by astonmartin51 1106 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Most people with job-based health insurance don't think of their benefits as a form of income. But Uncle Sam might just change that.
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Miscellaneous: IBM hops aboard high-speed rail

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posted by astonmartin51 1153 days ago
Could high-tech train projects in China and the Netherlands pave the way for similar work in the United States?
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Miscellaneous: Windows 7 testers want their voices heard

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posted by astonmartin51 1171 days ago
Microsoft is trying to reassure the hundreds of thousands of people testing the new operating system that their feedback matters. At the same time, don't expect huge changes.
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Miscellaneous: Toshiba to show 512GB solid-state drive at CES

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posted by astonmartin51 1171 days ago
Company plans to unveil a large-capacity solid-state drive at the Consumer Electronics Show next month and begin shipments in the second quarter of 2009.
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Miscellaneous: Apple nixes second Black Hat talk

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posted by astonmartin51 1171 days ago
A panel discussion with Apple employees talking about the company's security practices was canceled by its moderator.
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News: Video added to Google Apps

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posted by astonmartin51 1220 days ago
Google is introducing video into Google Apps with the hope that companies will be attracted to a service that helps with training and internal communication but also removes the hassles of hosting video.
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