HTTP:: China dust cloud circled globe in 13 days
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dust clouds generated by a huge dust storm in China's Taklimakan desert in 2007 made more than one full circle around the globe in just 13 days, a Japanese study using a NASA satellite has found.n n
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http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/cWkOkX-KJe0/idUSTRE56J3YH20090720
Monday, July 20, 2009
Pingie: HTTP:: New Biosensor Detects Bacteria Fast and On The Spot
HTTP:: New Biosensor Detects Bacteria Fast and On The Spot
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Detecting bacteria using existing techniques in the laboratory at this point takes at least two days to perform. The samples are first enriched, then separated, identified and counted, and the entire process just takes up a lot of resources and time. With the help of a new biosensor, this type of analysis may soon become a thing of the past. It can detect extremely low bacterial concentrations very easily, and quickly too. The device could even be used in the field, for an on-the-spot analysis of samples.The Spanish research team behind the innovation says that the device is error-free and completely accurate, traits that have long been sought after by doctors, civil engineers and people in the military. In a study published in the latest issue of the scientific journal Angewandte Chemie, the team details the results that the new device produced on minute samples of the typhus-inducing Salmonella typhi bacterium. They also describe the basic operating principles of the new !
apparatus.Carbon nanotubes are the basis for this technique. The small tubes are laden with aptamers â€" short strands of DNA or RNA created so as to bind specifically to a single type of molecule. Any pathogen binding with the aptamers causes a shift in the electrical potentia...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Biosensor-Detects-Bacteria-Fast-and-On-the-Spot-117093.shtml
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Detecting bacteria using existing techniques in the laboratory at this point takes at least two days to perform. The samples are first enriched, then separated, identified and counted, and the entire process just takes up a lot of resources and time. With the help of a new biosensor, this type of analysis may soon become a thing of the past. It can detect extremely low bacterial concentrations very easily, and quickly too. The device could even be used in the field, for an on-the-spot analysis of samples.The Spanish research team behind the innovation says that the device is error-free and completely accurate, traits that have long been sought after by doctors, civil engineers and people in the military. In a study published in the latest issue of the scientific journal Angewandte Chemie, the team details the results that the new device produced on minute samples of the typhus-inducing Salmonella typhi bacterium. They also describe the basic operating principles of the new !
apparatus.Carbon nanotubes are the basis for this technique. The small tubes are laden with aptamers â€" short strands of DNA or RNA created so as to bind specifically to a single type of molecule. Any pathogen binding with the aptamers causes a shift in the electrical potentia...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Biosensor-Detects-Bacteria-Fast-and-On-the-Spot-117093.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: DRM is Dead
HTTP:: DRM is Dead
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p2pnet news view | DRM:- DRM is Dead “Jonathan Lamy, chief spokesperson for the RIAA declared DRM dead, when he was asked about the RIAA’s view on DRM for an upcoming SCMagazine article.n“DRM is dead, isn’t it?†Lamy said, referring to the DRM-less iTunes store and other online outfits that now offer music without restrictions.â€nSince [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25499
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p2pnet news view | DRM:- DRM is Dead “Jonathan Lamy, chief spokesperson for the RIAA declared DRM dead, when he was asked about the RIAA’s view on DRM for an upcoming SCMagazine article.n“DRM is dead, isn’t it?†Lamy said, referring to the DRM-less iTunes store and other online outfits that now offer music without restrictions.â€nSince [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25499
Pingie: HTTP:: Mumbai attack suspect confesses
HTTP:: Mumbai attack suspect confesses
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Lone surviving gunman pleads guilty to role in attacks on India's financial capital.
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http://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/07/200972015453676893.html
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Lone surviving gunman pleads guilty to role in attacks on India's financial capital.
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http://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/07/200972015453676893.html
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Pingie: HTTP:: The NEW Pirate Bay Re Post
HTTP:: The NEW Pirate Bay Re Post
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p2pnet news view P2P :- I tell you, I want some of what the Global Gaming Factory (GGF) is smokin’.nAfter the GGF sent out a press release concerning the imminent acquisition of The Pirate Bay for $7.8 million (krona?) the P2P doomsayers had a coronary, and with good reason. ‘The impending doom of the internet’ [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25473
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p2pnet news view P2P :- I tell you, I want some of what the Global Gaming Factory (GGF) is smokin’.nAfter the GGF sent out a press release concerning the imminent acquisition of The Pirate Bay for $7.8 million (krona?) the P2P doomsayers had a coronary, and with good reason. ‘The impending doom of the internet’ [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25473
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Pingie: HTTP:: Christina Aguilera Got Injured While Playing Wii Sports
HTTP:: Christina Aguilera Got Injured While Playing Wii Sports
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The Nintendo Wii has introduced a lot of interesting things, from the likes of motion control to new titles that make gamers get off of the couch and start moving around, thus burning some of the calories that many people have in excess. But while a lot of people try to unwind with a friendly match of tennis thanks to the Wii Sports suite of titles, others take it a bit too serious, as we have all seen reports of injuries due to the extremely popular Nintendo console, which is selling a lot of units every day. The most recent victim? None other than famed singer and pop star Christina Aguilera, according to an inside source for gossip website Showbizspy. According to the report, the singer is a big fan of the Nintendo Wii, using it a lot, but not in recent weeks, as she bruised her hand while playing a game of tennis with her husband. “Christina loves her Wii as a fun way to do a little work out,†said the source. “Now she’s a mother, it’s perfect for her. On t!
his one occasion she and Joel were in the middle of a particularly heated game of tennis and Christina came off a little worse for wear in a run-in with a table lamp. She has a bruised hand but is more upset that she lost the game!†So there you have it, gamers, you can see that...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Christina-Aguilera-Got-Injure-While-Playing-Wii-Sports-117056.shtml
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The Nintendo Wii has introduced a lot of interesting things, from the likes of motion control to new titles that make gamers get off of the couch and start moving around, thus burning some of the calories that many people have in excess. But while a lot of people try to unwind with a friendly match of tennis thanks to the Wii Sports suite of titles, others take it a bit too serious, as we have all seen reports of injuries due to the extremely popular Nintendo console, which is selling a lot of units every day. The most recent victim? None other than famed singer and pop star Christina Aguilera, according to an inside source for gossip website Showbizspy. According to the report, the singer is a big fan of the Nintendo Wii, using it a lot, but not in recent weeks, as she bruised her hand while playing a game of tennis with her husband. “Christina loves her Wii as a fun way to do a little work out,†said the source. “Now she’s a mother, it’s perfect for her. On t!
his one occasion she and Joel were in the middle of a particularly heated game of tennis and Christina came off a little worse for wear in a run-in with a table lamp. She has a bruised hand but is more upset that she lost the game!†So there you have it, gamers, you can see that...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Christina-Aguilera-Got-Injure-While-Playing-Wii-Sports-117056.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Copyright talks start in Vancouver today
HTTP:: Copyright talks start in Vancouver today
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p2pnet news view | Politics:- Question: What can you expect if Stephen Harper’s Conservative government promises “broad and transparent consultations as it tries once again to tackle the thorny issue of copyright legislationâ€.nAnswer: Narrow, secret, behind-closed-doors talks with self-serving legacy holders, featuring Hollywood and the Big 4 record labels right at the front of the [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25401
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p2pnet news view | Politics:- Question: What can you expect if Stephen Harper’s Conservative government promises “broad and transparent consultations as it tries once again to tackle the thorny issue of copyright legislationâ€.nAnswer: Narrow, secret, behind-closed-doors talks with self-serving legacy holders, featuring Hollywood and the Big 4 record labels right at the front of the [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25401
Pingie: HTTP:: Spectrobes Hints V DS
HTTP:: Spectrobes Hints V DS
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Spectrobes is a video game developed by Jupiter and published by Disney for the hugely successful Nintendo DS handheld platform. The title was released on March 13, 2007 in North America and Japan and on March 16, the same year, in Europe and other territories. A Collector's Edition of it was also launched at the end of that year.The game tells the story of two junior Interplanetary Patrol officers named Rallen and Jeena, who learn about strange, prehistoric creatures, which are known only as Spectrobes and that possess special powers. The Spectrobes, which are fossilized, hold the key to defeating the villains of the two characters' galaxy, the Krawl, which are vicious and merciless with their opponents.The two heroes embark on a mission to save their home world and, to achieve such a thing, they need to excavate, awaken, train and collect all of the Spectrobes in the galaxy. With over 500 unique creatures, the title uses every feature of the Nintendo DS in order to create!
an all-encompassing gaming experience.“We've experienced tremendous success developing new intellectual properties such as Kingdom Hearts in Japan, and the innovation and style of Spectrobes are a perfect fit for the expertise of renowned developer Jupiter Corporation,†Graham Hopper, s...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Spectrobes-Hints-V-DS-117095.shtml
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Spectrobes is a video game developed by Jupiter and published by Disney for the hugely successful Nintendo DS handheld platform. The title was released on March 13, 2007 in North America and Japan and on March 16, the same year, in Europe and other territories. A Collector's Edition of it was also launched at the end of that year.The game tells the story of two junior Interplanetary Patrol officers named Rallen and Jeena, who learn about strange, prehistoric creatures, which are known only as Spectrobes and that possess special powers. The Spectrobes, which are fossilized, hold the key to defeating the villains of the two characters' galaxy, the Krawl, which are vicious and merciless with their opponents.The two heroes embark on a mission to save their home world and, to achieve such a thing, they need to excavate, awaken, train and collect all of the Spectrobes in the galaxy. With over 500 unique creatures, the title uses every feature of the Nintendo DS in order to create!
an all-encompassing gaming experience.“We've experienced tremendous success developing new intellectual properties such as Kingdom Hearts in Japan, and the innovation and style of Spectrobes are a perfect fit for the expertise of renowned developer Jupiter Corporation,†Graham Hopper, s...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Spectrobes-Hints-V-DS-117095.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Anti Karzai sites shut down
HTTP:: Anti Karzai sites shut down
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p2pnet news view | P2P | Politics:- “IS HAMID KARZAI ANYTHING MORE THAN A PUPPET?†- asks the header on a web page, also bearing the picture on the right.n“Hamid Karzai is shown in this picture (center, draped in a patou) taken sometime in Nov/Dec 2001 with a group of US Special Forces that took him [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25402
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p2pnet news view | P2P | Politics:- “IS HAMID KARZAI ANYTHING MORE THAN A PUPPET?†- asks the header on a web page, also bearing the picture on the right.n“Hamid Karzai is shown in this picture (center, draped in a patou) taken sometime in Nov/Dec 2001 with a group of US Special Forces that took him [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25402
Pingie: HTTP:: Walter Cronkite dies aged 92
HTTP:: Walter Cronkite dies aged 92
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p2pnet news view P2P:- Good journalism is telling the public what it needs to know, not just what it wants to know.nThe sentiment is attributed to legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite, who died last Friday, July 17.n“His informed, deliberate approach remains the standard for TV anchors, not just here but overseas,†says the Philadelphia Inquirer, [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25403
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p2pnet news view P2P:- Good journalism is telling the public what it needs to know, not just what it wants to know.nThe sentiment is attributed to legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite, who died last Friday, July 17.n“His informed, deliberate approach remains the standard for TV anchors, not just here but overseas,†says the Philadelphia Inquirer, [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25403
Pingie: HTTP:: Mumbai raid suspect pleads guilty
HTTP:: Mumbai raid suspect pleads guilty
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Sole surviving suspect in attack on India's financial hub changes his plea, official say.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2009/07/20097208483413708.html
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Sole surviving suspect in attack on India's financial hub changes his plea, official say.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2009/07/20097208483413708.html
Pingie: HTTP:: Bayonetta Also Gets Delayed to 2010
HTTP:: Bayonetta Also Gets Delayed to 2010
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During the winter of 2008, a lot of high-quality video games appeared. Some of them were sequels, while others were completely new properties that seemed extremely interesting to a lot of people and had quite the hype built up around them. Sadly, a lot of gamers only managed to buy sequels to already established franchises, like Gears of War or Fallout, opting to just rent or buy second-hand copies of other titles, like Dead Space. This made companies more cautious, especially in these troubled economic times, with their launch policy. As we've seen, a lot of titles, most of them being new projects, have already been scheduled to appear at the beginning of 2010 instead of being released during the holiday season at the end of this year. The most recent example is Platinum Games' Bayonetta hack-and-slash brawler, which has now received a concrete release date in January 2010. This announcement shattered hopes of Western gamers to get their hands on the saucy game this!
year, as this pleasure will only be reserved for Japan, which will be receiving the title on October 29, 2009. Hopefully this time will be better spent polishing up the title and adapting it even more to the tastes of Western gamers. “Bayonetta is an extremely important new IP for Sega and adds a new level...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bayonetta-Also-Gets-Delayed-Into-2010-117049.shtml
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During the winter of 2008, a lot of high-quality video games appeared. Some of them were sequels, while others were completely new properties that seemed extremely interesting to a lot of people and had quite the hype built up around them. Sadly, a lot of gamers only managed to buy sequels to already established franchises, like Gears of War or Fallout, opting to just rent or buy second-hand copies of other titles, like Dead Space. This made companies more cautious, especially in these troubled economic times, with their launch policy. As we've seen, a lot of titles, most of them being new projects, have already been scheduled to appear at the beginning of 2010 instead of being released during the holiday season at the end of this year. The most recent example is Platinum Games' Bayonetta hack-and-slash brawler, which has now received a concrete release date in January 2010. This announcement shattered hopes of Western gamers to get their hands on the saucy game this!
year, as this pleasure will only be reserved for Japan, which will be receiving the title on October 29, 2009. Hopefully this time will be better spent polishing up the title and adapting it even more to the tastes of Western gamers. “Bayonetta is an extremely important new IP for Sega and adds a new level...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bayonetta-Also-Gets-Delayed-Into-2010-117049.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Kingston Technology Intros World 039 s First 256GB USB Flash Drive
HTTP:: Kingston Technology Intros World 039 s First 256GB USB Flash Drive
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Kingston Technology, one of the world's leading vendors of NAND Flash-based memory products, has just announced another addition to its line of DataTraveler USB flash-drives, expanding the storage capacity to a world's first 256GB. The new DataTraveler 300 comes just weeks after the company's previously announced DataTraveler 200, which was launched as the world's first 128GB USB drive. With the launch of its new DataTraveler 300, Kingston doubles the storage capacity of the world's highest-capacity USB flash drive, providing high-end users with even more storage in the same convenient form factor.“The DataTraveler 300 will enable users to carry huge volumes of data with them everywhere they go - up to 365 CDs for example. That's one album for every day of the year, and it demonstrates how far flash technology has developed,†said Kirsty Miller, product marketing manager, Consumer, Kingston Technology Europe. “Business users and consumers can also safeguard their data!
by initialising the Password Traveler software which will allow them to password protect their data in a privacy zone without the need of administrator rights.â€The drive features the same USB 2.0 interface that is available on the majority of USB flash drives and computer devices and measures in at...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kingston-Technology-Intros-World-039-s-First-256GB-USB-Flash-Drive-117111.shtml
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Kingston Technology, one of the world's leading vendors of NAND Flash-based memory products, has just announced another addition to its line of DataTraveler USB flash-drives, expanding the storage capacity to a world's first 256GB. The new DataTraveler 300 comes just weeks after the company's previously announced DataTraveler 200, which was launched as the world's first 128GB USB drive. With the launch of its new DataTraveler 300, Kingston doubles the storage capacity of the world's highest-capacity USB flash drive, providing high-end users with even more storage in the same convenient form factor.“The DataTraveler 300 will enable users to carry huge volumes of data with them everywhere they go - up to 365 CDs for example. That's one album for every day of the year, and it demonstrates how far flash technology has developed,†said Kirsty Miller, product marketing manager, Consumer, Kingston Technology Europe. “Business users and consumers can also safeguard their data!
by initialising the Password Traveler software which will allow them to password protect their data in a privacy zone without the need of administrator rights.â€The drive features the same USB 2.0 interface that is available on the majority of USB flash drives and computer devices and measures in at...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kingston-Technology-Intros-World-039-s-First-256GB-USB-Flash-Drive-117111.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Husband Wants 9 7m from Amy Winehouse for Being Her Muse
HTTP:: Husband Wants 9 7m from Amy Winehouse for Being Her Muse
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British singer Amy Winehouse has been granted a quickie divorce from her legally troubled (now ex) husband Blake Fielder-Civil the other day. Still, the junkie with no other claim to fame than having married someone as famous and as controversial as Winehouse, as he’s often labeled in the media, might be asking for more than half of her entire estate for having been her “muse†for “Back to Black,†her best selling album to date, News of the World says. When Fielder-Civil and Winehouse married, they failed to sign a prenup, which would mean that he is entitled to a share of the profits she’s made while legally his wife. Since their marriage also coincided with her most successful period to date, namely the release and subsequent promotion of “Back to Black,†her second album, Blake could ask the court for over half of her estate, it is being said. As a matter of fact, he is actually considering going for as much as $9.7 million from Winehouse’s estate, and !
he has already told her he would. The reason behind the request seems to be that it was Blake’s cheating that got Winehouse so depressed that she wrote and recorded “Back to Black.†Therefore, Fielder-Civil seems to believe, he is the only one responsible for Amy’s ...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Husband-Wants-9-7m-from-Amy-Winehouse-for-Being-Her-Muse-117107.shtml
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British singer Amy Winehouse has been granted a quickie divorce from her legally troubled (now ex) husband Blake Fielder-Civil the other day. Still, the junkie with no other claim to fame than having married someone as famous and as controversial as Winehouse, as he’s often labeled in the media, might be asking for more than half of her entire estate for having been her “muse†for “Back to Black,†her best selling album to date, News of the World says. When Fielder-Civil and Winehouse married, they failed to sign a prenup, which would mean that he is entitled to a share of the profits she’s made while legally his wife. Since their marriage also coincided with her most successful period to date, namely the release and subsequent promotion of “Back to Black,†her second album, Blake could ask the court for over half of her estate, it is being said. As a matter of fact, he is actually considering going for as much as $9.7 million from Winehouse’s estate, and !
he has already told her he would. The reason behind the request seems to be that it was Blake’s cheating that got Winehouse so depressed that she wrote and recorded “Back to Black.†Therefore, Fielder-Civil seems to believe, he is the only one responsible for Amy’s ...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Husband-Wants-9-7m-from-Amy-Winehouse-for-Being-Her-Muse-117107.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: The Exploding Net Universe
HTTP:: The Exploding Net Universe
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p2pnet news view Freedom | P2P:- “Mirko ‘5%’ Bibic (right) must eat his hat now,†says a recent p2pnet Reader’s Write.nMirko is a spinster who works for Bell Canada, whose motto is Blue, Screw, Tattoo.nOf Bell, said CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein on the last day of the net neutrality / traffic throttling hearings,n†… [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25405
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p2pnet news view Freedom | P2P:- “Mirko ‘5%’ Bibic (right) must eat his hat now,†says a recent p2pnet Reader’s Write.nMirko is a spinster who works for Bell Canada, whose motto is Blue, Screw, Tattoo.nOf Bell, said CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein on the last day of the net neutrality / traffic throttling hearings,n†… [...]
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http://www.p2pnet.net/story/25405
<img src="http://p.admob.com/e0?rt=0&z=1248100204.52&a=&s=a149e4e2fa8e6df&o=&lt=0.160009930191&to=1" alt="" width="1" height="1"/>
Pingie: HTTP:: Download Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 SP2
HTTP:: Download Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 SP2
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Starting on July 20, 2009, at 10 a.m. PDT, customers running the latest version of the office System for the Mac OS X platform will be able to access the second service pack for the productivity suite right from Microsoft. The Redmond company revealed that the downloads were scheduled to go live here, but that the bits would also be served through Microsoft AutoUpdate. As is the case with the service packs for the Windows flavor of Office, Service Pack 2 Office 2008 for Mac will be available for download for free for all current customers of the Mac OS X alternative to Office 2007. “There’s never been a better time to try Office 2008 for Mac â€" with SP2 we are not only delivering on top customer requests midcycle, but also taking a first step in bringing Microsoft software plus services to Mac users,†explained Mike Tedesco, senior product manager for MacBU at Microsoft. “This connection unlocks the door for Mac users to Microsoft services for easier collaboratio!
n and file sharing with colleagues, customers and classmates.†According to Microsoft, Office 2008 for Mac SP2 is designed to kick user experience up a notch and to enhance the current levels of the product's speed, stability and compatibility. The Redmond company indicated that it took customer feedback into...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Office-2008-for-Mac-Service-Pack-2-SP2-117104.shtml
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Starting on July 20, 2009, at 10 a.m. PDT, customers running the latest version of the office System for the Mac OS X platform will be able to access the second service pack for the productivity suite right from Microsoft. The Redmond company revealed that the downloads were scheduled to go live here, but that the bits would also be served through Microsoft AutoUpdate. As is the case with the service packs for the Windows flavor of Office, Service Pack 2 Office 2008 for Mac will be available for download for free for all current customers of the Mac OS X alternative to Office 2007. “There’s never been a better time to try Office 2008 for Mac â€" with SP2 we are not only delivering on top customer requests midcycle, but also taking a first step in bringing Microsoft software plus services to Mac users,†explained Mike Tedesco, senior product manager for MacBU at Microsoft. “This connection unlocks the door for Mac users to Microsoft services for easier collaboratio!
n and file sharing with colleagues, customers and classmates.†According to Microsoft, Office 2008 for Mac SP2 is designed to kick user experience up a notch and to enhance the current levels of the product's speed, stability and compatibility. The Redmond company indicated that it took customer feedback into...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Office-2008-for-Mac-Service-Pack-2-SP2-117104.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Gwyneth Paltrow Extremely Jealous of Scarlett Johansson
HTTP:: Gwyneth Paltrow Extremely Jealous of Scarlett Johansson
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Scarlett Johansson is again the target of all meanies on the set of “Iron Man 2,†as her character, newcomer Black Widow, was included in the latest promo shot for Entertainment Weekly and Gwyneth Paltrow’s wasn’t. Because of it, the latter actress is feeling replaced and she’s doing everything she can to make Scarlett see it, an X17 Online report reads. This is, of course, not the first time that rumor gets out in the media that the two have not really been seeing eye to eye ever since they started shooting for the sequel to the highly popular “Iron Man.†Come to think of it, reports of this nature were bound to emerge, since they usually do, regardless of whether they’re based on solid facts or just hearsay and gossip. Still, it is being said now, never has Gwyneth been so upset with the younger star as she is now. Word in the tabloid media has it that Paltrow, who already has an “Ice Queen†type of reputation in Hollywood and with the media, is ex!
tremely upset and offended by the fact that the movie studio has chosen Johansson for the first promo pic for the sequel. Moreover, it is being said, including Johansson in it and not her makes Paltrow feel as if she’s being pushed aside to make room for a younger, much prettier, ev...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gwyneth-Paltrow-Extremely-Jealous-of-Scarlett-Johansson-117101.shtml
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Scarlett Johansson is again the target of all meanies on the set of “Iron Man 2,†as her character, newcomer Black Widow, was included in the latest promo shot for Entertainment Weekly and Gwyneth Paltrow’s wasn’t. Because of it, the latter actress is feeling replaced and she’s doing everything she can to make Scarlett see it, an X17 Online report reads. This is, of course, not the first time that rumor gets out in the media that the two have not really been seeing eye to eye ever since they started shooting for the sequel to the highly popular “Iron Man.†Come to think of it, reports of this nature were bound to emerge, since they usually do, regardless of whether they’re based on solid facts or just hearsay and gossip. Still, it is being said now, never has Gwyneth been so upset with the younger star as she is now. Word in the tabloid media has it that Paltrow, who already has an “Ice Queen†type of reputation in Hollywood and with the media, is ex!
tremely upset and offended by the fact that the movie studio has chosen Johansson for the first promo pic for the sequel. Moreover, it is being said, including Johansson in it and not her makes Paltrow feel as if she’s being pushed aside to make room for a younger, much prettier, ev...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gwyneth-Paltrow-Extremely-Jealous-of-Scarlett-Johansson-117101.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: La Toya Jackson Releases Home as Tribute to Michael
HTTP:: La Toya Jackson Releases Home as Tribute to Michael
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Celebrities like Madonna and Beyonce, to name just a couple, are not the only to honor the late King of Pop with a special tribute. Sister La Toya Jackson, the only one to break her silence since Michael’s tragic and sudden death, has come out with a tribute song dedicated to his memory, as All Headline News can confirm. The song, called “Home,†is not new or recently recorded, having initially been part of her “Startin’ Over†album as a homage the singer was paying to her family and the importance of sticking together through thick and thin, as they say. On July 28, “Home†will be released on iTunes as a special tribute to Michael Jackson. In order to make the release more special than it already is, all the proceeds from the sales will be donated to AIDS Project Los Angeles, one of the charities that Michael was constantly involved with. In the meanwhile, it is presumed La Toya has pushed back all work on her album, which was reportedly almost finished !
at the time Michael passed away, in order to concentrate on finding the people responsible for her brother’s death. The 53-year-old singer recently spoke to the media, saying Michael was seen as a cash cow that was “worth more dead than alive,†for which reason the “vultures&r...
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Celebrities like Madonna and Beyonce, to name just a couple, are not the only to honor the late King of Pop with a special tribute. Sister La Toya Jackson, the only one to break her silence since Michael’s tragic and sudden death, has come out with a tribute song dedicated to his memory, as All Headline News can confirm. The song, called “Home,†is not new or recently recorded, having initially been part of her “Startin’ Over†album as a homage the singer was paying to her family and the importance of sticking together through thick and thin, as they say. On July 28, “Home†will be released on iTunes as a special tribute to Michael Jackson. In order to make the release more special than it already is, all the proceeds from the sales will be donated to AIDS Project Los Angeles, one of the charities that Michael was constantly involved with. In the meanwhile, it is presumed La Toya has pushed back all work on her album, which was reportedly almost finished !
at the time Michael passed away, in order to concentrate on finding the people responsible for her brother’s death. The 53-year-old singer recently spoke to the media, saying Michael was seen as a cash cow that was “worth more dead than alive,†for which reason the “vultures&r...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/La-Toya-Jackson-Releases-Home-as-Tribute-to-Michael-117097.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: CO2 caps central to climate fight UK
HTTP:: CO2 caps central to climate fight UK
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LONDON (Reuters) - A dual system of both national emissions caps and carbon trading schemes should play a central role in cutting global greenhouse gas emissions, a report commissioned by the British government said on Monday.n n
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LONDON (Reuters) - A dual system of both national emissions caps and carbon trading schemes should play a central role in cutting global greenhouse gas emissions, a report commissioned by the British government said on Monday.n n
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Pingie: HTTP:: New New Moon Poster with Dakota Fanning
HTTP:: New New Moon Poster with Dakota Fanning
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There is no doubt that Summit Entertainment is not moving fast enough or clearly not as it should if it were up to “Twilight†fans in terms of releasing new material or offering extra details on the highly popular vampire franchise that has long reached the status of international hit. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that fan-made posters have already become part of the “Twilight†tradition, as this most recent one will also do, as The Examiner points out. Fans â€" but not only â€" must know that this is not the first time that “New Moon†promotion befalls fans with some talent, who undertake the incredibly difficult task of coming up with a poster that can be equally revealing as it’s catchy without giving away too many details. The same, admittedly, also goes for the latest photo, featuring newcomer to the franchise Dakota Fanning this time, which has been designed with the clear purpose of offering fans an idea about how Fanning might look in the film !
as the killer, but cute Jane. As it’s already been confirmed, the actress will play Jane, the leader of the Volturi group, a vampire who seems incredibly frail, even delicate to a point, but who possesses a strength and is capable of the kind of violence one could hardly imagine by just looking a...
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There is no doubt that Summit Entertainment is not moving fast enough or clearly not as it should if it were up to “Twilight†fans in terms of releasing new material or offering extra details on the highly popular vampire franchise that has long reached the status of international hit. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that fan-made posters have already become part of the “Twilight†tradition, as this most recent one will also do, as The Examiner points out. Fans â€" but not only â€" must know that this is not the first time that “New Moon†promotion befalls fans with some talent, who undertake the incredibly difficult task of coming up with a poster that can be equally revealing as it’s catchy without giving away too many details. The same, admittedly, also goes for the latest photo, featuring newcomer to the franchise Dakota Fanning this time, which has been designed with the clear purpose of offering fans an idea about how Fanning might look in the film !
as the killer, but cute Jane. As it’s already been confirmed, the actress will play Jane, the leader of the Volturi group, a vampire who seems incredibly frail, even delicate to a point, but who possesses a strength and is capable of the kind of violence one could hardly imagine by just looking a...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-New-Moon-Poster-with-Dakota-Fanning-117092.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: New Viewing Method Tracks Nanoparticles Going in Cells
HTTP:: New Viewing Method Tracks Nanoparticles Going in Cells
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Undoubtedly, in future medical therapies, synthetic nanoparticles will play an essential role. Already, developments in technology allow for these materials to be used as carriers for drug and vaccine molecules, and further advancements will see them being employed more often in hospitals around the world. One of the requirements that would allow their use to spread is the ability to track them wherever they go, and this objective can now be achieved thanks to the efforts of a German team. Nanoparticles are even able to carry genes wherever they are required, and tend to be very precise. This means that, if they are meant to go to the kidneys, they will arrive there and nowhere else. However, it's understandable that doctors need to ensure this is the case 100 percent of the time. The new, highly sensitive microscopic technique was developed by a research group from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munich. The experts were led by Professor Christoph Brauchle, and they a!
lso cooperated with Technische Universitat Munchen expert Dr. Christian Plank for the study. The new observation method works both in real-time, and at high spatial-temporal definitions, which means that the researchers using it can get a very good idea of what the nanoparticles they inject are actually doing in the body. Up un...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Viewing-Method-Tracks-Nanoparticles-Going-in-Cells-117089.shtml
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Undoubtedly, in future medical therapies, synthetic nanoparticles will play an essential role. Already, developments in technology allow for these materials to be used as carriers for drug and vaccine molecules, and further advancements will see them being employed more often in hospitals around the world. One of the requirements that would allow their use to spread is the ability to track them wherever they go, and this objective can now be achieved thanks to the efforts of a German team. Nanoparticles are even able to carry genes wherever they are required, and tend to be very precise. This means that, if they are meant to go to the kidneys, they will arrive there and nowhere else. However, it's understandable that doctors need to ensure this is the case 100 percent of the time. The new, highly sensitive microscopic technique was developed by a research group from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munich. The experts were led by Professor Christoph Brauchle, and they a!
lso cooperated with Technische Universitat Munchen expert Dr. Christian Plank for the study. The new observation method works both in real-time, and at high spatial-temporal definitions, which means that the researchers using it can get a very good idea of what the nanoparticles they inject are actually doing in the body. Up un...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Viewing-Method-Tracks-Nanoparticles-Going-in-Cells-117089.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: India set to sign arms pact with US
HTTP:: India set to sign arms pact with US
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Multi-billion dollar defence and nuclear-power deals expected during Clinton's Delhi visit.
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http://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/07/20097203375638188.html
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Multi-billion dollar defence and nuclear-power deals expected during Clinton's Delhi visit.
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http://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/07/20097203375638188.html
Pingie: CNN.C: Iran reformers blast government over election
CNN.C: Iran reformers blast government over election
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A group of top Iranian reformists, backed by former president Mohammad Khatami (pictured), have called for a national vote on the country's disputed presidential election in order to "exit this dead end and current crisis."
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A group of top Iranian reformists, backed by former president Mohammad Khatami (pictured), have called for a national vote on the country's disputed presidential election in order to "exit this dead end and current crisis."
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Pingie: HTTP:: Lexar Announces the Speedy Crucial M225 SSD
HTTP:: Lexar Announces the Speedy Crucial M225 SSD
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The market for Flash-based storage solutions, also known as Solid State Drives, has become ever more interesting, as technology advances and provides consumers with faster, higher-performance and more affordable storage solutions. On that note, Lexar Media, a leading vendor of memory products, has just announced an updated version of its line of SSDs, boosting performance and capacity over previous-generation drives. The company's new Crucial M225 SSD has been designed with increased speeds and capacity and features a 2.5-inch form factor and a SATA 3Gb/s interface.“By upgrading their system with a solid-state drive, mobile computer users will enjoy a faster, more rugged system with storage built for mobility. The fact that SSDs don’t have any moving parts makes Crucial solid-state drives quieter, cooler, and more durable than traditional hard drives,†said Robert Wheadon, Lexar Media’s senior worldwide product marketing manager.According to the company, the new Cru!
cial M225 SSD can provide users with speeds of up to 250MB/s read and 200MB/s write. Designed with MLC NAND Flash components, the new SSD will be available to customers in capacities of 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, providing a wider choice for consumers looking to boost their system's storage performance. In addition, Lexar has a...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lexar-Announces-the-Speedy-Crucial-M225-SSD-117087.shtml
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The market for Flash-based storage solutions, also known as Solid State Drives, has become ever more interesting, as technology advances and provides consumers with faster, higher-performance and more affordable storage solutions. On that note, Lexar Media, a leading vendor of memory products, has just announced an updated version of its line of SSDs, boosting performance and capacity over previous-generation drives. The company's new Crucial M225 SSD has been designed with increased speeds and capacity and features a 2.5-inch form factor and a SATA 3Gb/s interface.“By upgrading their system with a solid-state drive, mobile computer users will enjoy a faster, more rugged system with storage built for mobility. The fact that SSDs don’t have any moving parts makes Crucial solid-state drives quieter, cooler, and more durable than traditional hard drives,†said Robert Wheadon, Lexar Media’s senior worldwide product marketing manager.According to the company, the new Cru!
cial M225 SSD can provide users with speeds of up to 250MB/s read and 200MB/s write. Designed with MLC NAND Flash components, the new SSD will be available to customers in capacities of 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, providing a wider choice for consumers looking to boost their system's storage performance. In addition, Lexar has a...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 on Windows 7
HTTP:: Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 on Windows 7
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Microsoft Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 is a self-explanatory label; nonetheless, the solution is an add-on for the first service pack of Visual Studio 2008, allowing developers to put together applications based on the latest version of Silverlight. The Redmond company indicated that the Silverlight 3 Tools were designed to integrate with VS 2008 SP1 running on top of Windows 7, but also Windows Vista and Windows XP, including SP3. “Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 includes: Visual Basic and C# Project templates; Intellisense and code generators for XAML; Debugging of Silverlight applications; Remote debugging of Silverlight applications for Mac; Web reference support; WCF Templates; Team Build and command line build support; Support for cached transparent platform extensions and Support for Silverlight 3 Out-of-Browser applications,†Microsoft said. Amy Dullard, a program manager at Microsoft on the Visual Web Developer team under Vi!
sual Studio, explained that getting Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 installed required a tad of preparation. In this sense, developers will need to first install Visual Web Developer feature in Visual Studio 2008 SP1 before the tools. “This is separate from the free Visual Web Deve...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Silverlight-3-Tools-for-Visual-Studio-2008-SP1-on-Windows-7-117082.shtml
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Microsoft Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 is a self-explanatory label; nonetheless, the solution is an add-on for the first service pack of Visual Studio 2008, allowing developers to put together applications based on the latest version of Silverlight. The Redmond company indicated that the Silverlight 3 Tools were designed to integrate with VS 2008 SP1 running on top of Windows 7, but also Windows Vista and Windows XP, including SP3. “Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 includes: Visual Basic and C# Project templates; Intellisense and code generators for XAML; Debugging of Silverlight applications; Remote debugging of Silverlight applications for Mac; Web reference support; WCF Templates; Team Build and command line build support; Support for cached transparent platform extensions and Support for Silverlight 3 Out-of-Browser applications,†Microsoft said. Amy Dullard, a program manager at Microsoft on the Visual Web Developer team under Vi!
sual Studio, explained that getting Silverlight 3 Tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 installed required a tad of preparation. In this sense, developers will need to first install Visual Web Developer feature in Visual Studio 2008 SP1 before the tools. “This is separate from the free Visual Web Deve...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Windows HPC 2008 MPI Cluster Debugger Pack Available
HTTP:: Windows HPC 2008 MPI Cluster Debugger Pack Available
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Developers building solutions for Microsoft’s latest version of the Windows operating system for supercomputers now have available the MPI Cluster Debugger launch integration. The Windows HPC MPI Cluster Debugger Pack is essentially designed to bridge Windows HPC Server 2008 with Visual Studio 2008. The solution is live on the Microsoft Download Center since the past week, and developers interested in simplifying the launch of Visual Studio 2008 MPI Cluster Debugger are free to grab the bits. “This package integrates the ‘F5’ experience of launching the Visual Studio 2008 MPI Cluster Debugger and your Windows HPC Server 2008 environment, for a better and more integrated debugging experience. This package provides a new tool window from which you can specify on which nodes the debugging will take place on the cluster. Once your break points are set and the debugger settings are specified you only have to press ‘F5’ to launch the debugger. Pressing ‘F5’ depl!
oys your application binaries and the remote debugger, and submits a job to the scheduler. When the job is scheduled the MPI processes start under the control of the remote debugger,†revealed Microsoft Evangelist Volker Will. Microsoft stated that, in order to benefit from a more integrated...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-HPC-2008-MPI-Cluster-Debugger-Pack-Available-117081.shtml
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Developers building solutions for Microsoft’s latest version of the Windows operating system for supercomputers now have available the MPI Cluster Debugger launch integration. The Windows HPC MPI Cluster Debugger Pack is essentially designed to bridge Windows HPC Server 2008 with Visual Studio 2008. The solution is live on the Microsoft Download Center since the past week, and developers interested in simplifying the launch of Visual Studio 2008 MPI Cluster Debugger are free to grab the bits. “This package integrates the ‘F5’ experience of launching the Visual Studio 2008 MPI Cluster Debugger and your Windows HPC Server 2008 environment, for a better and more integrated debugging experience. This package provides a new tool window from which you can specify on which nodes the debugging will take place on the cluster. Once your break points are set and the debugger settings are specified you only have to press ‘F5’ to launch the debugger. Pressing ‘F5’ depl!
oys your application binaries and the remote debugger, and submits a job to the scheduler. When the job is scheduled the MPI processes start under the control of the remote debugger,†revealed Microsoft Evangelist Volker Will. Microsoft stated that, in order to benefit from a more integrated...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-HPC-2008-MPI-Cluster-Debugger-Pack-Available-117081.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Seniors Will Surpass Young People in Numbers by 2040
HTTP:: Seniors Will Surpass Young People in Numbers by 2040
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According to a new report released today, the world's senior population is currently in a pronounced growing trend, which means that, fairly soon, for the first time in history, its numbers will significantly surpass those of the young segment. The figures the new research provides show that at least 1.3 billion elderly people will live by 2040. The paper, created by the US Census Bureau, reveals that 14 percent of the global population will have over 65 years of age within three decades, and that, at this point, more than 506 million citizens of this age or older exist. “People aged 65 and over will soon outnumber children under age 5 for the first time in history,†the report, authored by Census Bureau experts Kevin Kinsella and Wan He, reads. “Aging is affecting every country in every part of the world. While there are important differences between developed and developing countries, global aging is changing the social and economic nature of the planet and present!
ing difficult challenges,†National Institute of Aging's Richard Suzman adds, quoted by Reuters. The Institute has been the organization that has commissioned the new research. The paper also reveals that the age group over 80, dubbed the “oldest old,†will increase by 2.3 times from 2008 to 2040, an...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Seniors-Will-Surpass-Young-People-in-Numbers-by-2040-117076.shtml
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According to a new report released today, the world's senior population is currently in a pronounced growing trend, which means that, fairly soon, for the first time in history, its numbers will significantly surpass those of the young segment. The figures the new research provides show that at least 1.3 billion elderly people will live by 2040. The paper, created by the US Census Bureau, reveals that 14 percent of the global population will have over 65 years of age within three decades, and that, at this point, more than 506 million citizens of this age or older exist. “People aged 65 and over will soon outnumber children under age 5 for the first time in history,†the report, authored by Census Bureau experts Kevin Kinsella and Wan He, reads. “Aging is affecting every country in every part of the world. While there are important differences between developed and developing countries, global aging is changing the social and economic nature of the planet and present!
ing difficult challenges,†National Institute of Aging's Richard Suzman adds, quoted by Reuters. The Institute has been the organization that has commissioned the new research. The paper also reveals that the age group over 80, dubbed the “oldest old,†will increase by 2.3 times from 2008 to 2040, an...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Seniors-Will-Surpass-Young-People-in-Numbers-by-2040-117076.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Tiny Microscope in the Eye to Benefit Poor Sighted People
HTTP:: Tiny Microscope in the Eye to Benefit Poor Sighted People
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People who have a very poor sight and are unable to detect details at even close ranges could soon benefit from a new implant, able to restore at least some of their sight. The pea-sized implant is destined specifically for individuals with a certain form of macular degeneration, in which the retina is severely affected. The patients who were implanted with the technology have been able to read books, watch TV, and make out the faces of the loved ones with little effort afterwards. Experts behind the tiny telescope say that it is implanted instead of the natural lens of the eye, and that it extends the image coming through so that the light falls not only at the center of the retina â€" which in macular degeneration is heavily affected and unable to process the data â€", but on healthy tissue around the affected areas as well. This ensures that at least a fraction of the light entering the eye actually gets processed in the visual cortex, and this amount is far larger than!
without the telescope, using only the eye's original lens. The implant is made by Saratoga, California-based VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies. The company received this March an unanimous approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so as to pursue the development and implementation of the new prosthet...
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People who have a very poor sight and are unable to detect details at even close ranges could soon benefit from a new implant, able to restore at least some of their sight. The pea-sized implant is destined specifically for individuals with a certain form of macular degeneration, in which the retina is severely affected. The patients who were implanted with the technology have been able to read books, watch TV, and make out the faces of the loved ones with little effort afterwards. Experts behind the tiny telescope say that it is implanted instead of the natural lens of the eye, and that it extends the image coming through so that the light falls not only at the center of the retina â€" which in macular degeneration is heavily affected and unable to process the data â€", but on healthy tissue around the affected areas as well. This ensures that at least a fraction of the light entering the eye actually gets processed in the visual cortex, and this amount is far larger than!
without the telescope, using only the eye's original lens. The implant is made by Saratoga, California-based VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies. The company received this March an unanimous approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so as to pursue the development and implementation of the new prosthet...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tiny-Microscope-in-the-Eye-to-Benefit-Poor-Sighted-People-117074.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: The Sims 2 Unlockables XI DS
HTTP:: The Sims 2 Unlockables XI DS
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Life simulators are some of the most popular types of video games out there, largely due to Electronic Arts' The Sims franchise, which was the brainchild of legendary game creator Will Wright and was developed by his own studio, EA Maxis.The Sims 2 went on to become one of the most popular PC titles of all time, managing to sell huge amounts of copies both in its initial release and in the many expansions and add-ons that were launched after that point.In order to further capitalize on the success of the franchise, EA Maxis decided to release the title on other platforms, like the Nintendo DS or Game Boy Advance. Set to use the features of the hugely popular Nintendo DS to the fullest, like the touch-screen or the WiFi connection, the DS edition of The Sims 2 was launched on October 24, 2005.“The Sims 2 for the Nintendo DS has returned closer to the roots of the popular PC title. For starters, the world is fully rendered 3D. In addition, the game is a truly open-ended Sim!
s experience which focuses on customizable gameplay rather than a linear, story-based mission structure. The Sims 2 for Nintendo DS also features a bevy of touch-screen based activities scattered throughout the game that enable users to completely customize their world and gameplay experi...
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Life simulators are some of the most popular types of video games out there, largely due to Electronic Arts' The Sims franchise, which was the brainchild of legendary game creator Will Wright and was developed by his own studio, EA Maxis.The Sims 2 went on to become one of the most popular PC titles of all time, managing to sell huge amounts of copies both in its initial release and in the many expansions and add-ons that were launched after that point.In order to further capitalize on the success of the franchise, EA Maxis decided to release the title on other platforms, like the Nintendo DS or Game Boy Advance. Set to use the features of the hugely popular Nintendo DS to the fullest, like the touch-screen or the WiFi connection, the DS edition of The Sims 2 was launched on October 24, 2005.“The Sims 2 for the Nintendo DS has returned closer to the roots of the popular PC title. For starters, the world is fully rendered 3D. In addition, the game is a truly open-ended Sim!
s experience which focuses on customizable gameplay rather than a linear, story-based mission structure. The Sims 2 for Nintendo DS also features a bevy of touch-screen based activities scattered throughout the game that enable users to completely customize their world and gameplay experi...
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Pingie: HTTP:: UK Ponders Own Space Agency
HTTP:: UK Ponders Own Space Agency
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Over the following 12 weeks, representatives of academies, universities and industrialists in the United Kingdom will meet and discuss whether a national space agency is necessary for the country at this point, or if the British National Space Center should be left in charge of robotic explorations. The Center has a known anti-human spaceflight policy, and does not contribute to the International Space Station (ISS). With the selection of Major Tim Peake, a former helicopter pilot, as the country's first astronaut to be recruited by the European Space Agency, the UK is beginning to play a more important role in the industry. This has led Science Minister Lord Drayson to call for the meeting. “Both in terms of raising the profile of space, which is a fantastic asset in the UK, and in terms of organizing ourselves more efficiently, I think that an agency is the way to go,†he explained in an interview with the BBC News. At this point, all space-related programs the count!
ry is involved in are run by a conglomerate of departments in the government, working together with various research councils and private investors, but the funding for these efforts is not consolidated, and all projects are subjected to unnecessary risks, analysts believe. Currently, the BNSC only facilitates players in the industry to meet and d...
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Over the following 12 weeks, representatives of academies, universities and industrialists in the United Kingdom will meet and discuss whether a national space agency is necessary for the country at this point, or if the British National Space Center should be left in charge of robotic explorations. The Center has a known anti-human spaceflight policy, and does not contribute to the International Space Station (ISS). With the selection of Major Tim Peake, a former helicopter pilot, as the country's first astronaut to be recruited by the European Space Agency, the UK is beginning to play a more important role in the industry. This has led Science Minister Lord Drayson to call for the meeting. “Both in terms of raising the profile of space, which is a fantastic asset in the UK, and in terms of organizing ourselves more efficiently, I think that an agency is the way to go,†he explained in an interview with the BBC News. At this point, all space-related programs the count!
ry is involved in are run by a conglomerate of departments in the government, working together with various research councils and private investors, but the funding for these efforts is not consolidated, and all projects are subjected to unnecessary risks, analysts believe. Currently, the BNSC only facilitates players in the industry to meet and d...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/UK-Ponders-Own-Space-Agency-117064.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Rune Factory 2 A Fantasy Harvest Moon Hints LI DS
HTTP:: Rune Factory 2 A Fantasy Harvest Moon Hints LI DS
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Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon is a role-playing video game that features heavy simulation aspects. It was developed by Neverland and published by Marvelous Interactive and Natsume for Nintendo's hugely successful DS handheld video game console. It was first launched in its native Japan on January 3, 2008, and reached North American shores on November 18, the same year. As of yet, the game hasn't been released in Europe or in other territories.The title focuses on delivering a fantasy farm-simulation experience and is part of the very successful Harvest Moon video game franchise, which has sold extremely well on the Nintendo DS in all of its iterations. Rune Factory 2 is, of course, the sequel to the first Rune Factory, which has gained critical acclaim for the introduction of the basic Harvest Moon recipe into a fantasy setting and letting players explore the open world of the game.The title stays true to the Harvest Moon recipe, as in ten seconds, ten in-game minu!
tes will pass, a trademark of the series. The player can go on to grow crops, but wielding the farm tools can decrease their stamina. The classic mechanic of buying animals has now been replaced by the task of defeating monsters in dungeons, similar to a lot of RPGs present on the Ni...
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Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon is a role-playing video game that features heavy simulation aspects. It was developed by Neverland and published by Marvelous Interactive and Natsume for Nintendo's hugely successful DS handheld video game console. It was first launched in its native Japan on January 3, 2008, and reached North American shores on November 18, the same year. As of yet, the game hasn't been released in Europe or in other territories.The title focuses on delivering a fantasy farm-simulation experience and is part of the very successful Harvest Moon video game franchise, which has sold extremely well on the Nintendo DS in all of its iterations. Rune Factory 2 is, of course, the sequel to the first Rune Factory, which has gained critical acclaim for the introduction of the basic Harvest Moon recipe into a fantasy setting and letting players explore the open world of the game.The title stays true to the Harvest Moon recipe, as in ten seconds, ten in-game minu!
tes will pass, a trademark of the series. The player can go on to grow crops, but wielding the farm tools can decrease their stamina. The classic mechanic of buying animals has now been replaced by the task of defeating monsters in dungeons, similar to a lot of RPGs present on the Ni...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rune-Factory-2-A-Fantasy-Harvest-Moon-Hints-LI-DS-117061.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: Paula Abdul Leaves American Idol
HTTP:: Paula Abdul Leaves American Idol
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Television personality Ryan Seacrest has recently inked one of the most lucrative deals in television, granting him no less than $15 million for a single season of American Idol, over a period of three years. In the meanwhile, negotiations with Paula Abdul, who was to return as judge on the popular singing competition, have come to an end â€" and the singer is not coming back to the show, TMZ says. Of all the judges, Abdul was the most likely to return for the next season of AI, except for Randy Jackson, whose contract doesn’t run out until next year, reports had it. Not only had the former pop star repeatedly expressed her intention of staying on for at least another three more seasons, but the fans wanted her to do so too. Still, they might still have the chance to see Paula on TV, as speculation is beginning to build up that she’s seriously considering launching her own show now that Idol will no longer have her. According to a recent statement issued by her mana!
ger, Paula Abdul and American Idol are history. “Very sadly, it does not appear that she’s going to be back on Idol,†the statement reads, while also calling producers “rude and disrespectful†for not offering Abdul a new deal. Either that, or she’s not happy with the paycheck producers offered her, TMZ...
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Television personality Ryan Seacrest has recently inked one of the most lucrative deals in television, granting him no less than $15 million for a single season of American Idol, over a period of three years. In the meanwhile, negotiations with Paula Abdul, who was to return as judge on the popular singing competition, have come to an end â€" and the singer is not coming back to the show, TMZ says. Of all the judges, Abdul was the most likely to return for the next season of AI, except for Randy Jackson, whose contract doesn’t run out until next year, reports had it. Not only had the former pop star repeatedly expressed her intention of staying on for at least another three more seasons, but the fans wanted her to do so too. Still, they might still have the chance to see Paula on TV, as speculation is beginning to build up that she’s seriously considering launching her own show now that Idol will no longer have her. According to a recent statement issued by her mana!
ger, Paula Abdul and American Idol are history. “Very sadly, it does not appear that she’s going to be back on Idol,†the statement reads, while also calling producers “rude and disrespectful†for not offering Abdul a new deal. Either that, or she’s not happy with the paycheck producers offered her, TMZ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: CO2 caps and trading central to climate fight UK
HTTP:: CO2 caps and trading central to climate fight UK
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LONDON (Reuters) - A dual-level system of national emissions caps and carbon trading schemes should play a "central role" in cutting global greenhouse gas emissions, a report commissioned by the British government said on Monday.n n
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LONDON (Reuters) - A dual-level system of national emissions caps and carbon trading schemes should play a "central role" in cutting global greenhouse gas emissions, a report commissioned by the British government said on Monday.n n
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Pingie: HTTP:: Poverty drives Iraq organ trade
HTTP:: Poverty drives Iraq organ trade
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Organ brokers earning thousands of dollars from desperate Iraqis.
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Organ brokers earning thousands of dollars from desperate Iraqis.
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Pingie: HTTP:: Fruit and Veggie Chemicals Fight Alzheimer 039 s
HTTP:: Fruit and Veggie Chemicals Fight Alzheimer 039 s
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At a conference held on July 11th, scientists argued that some of the chemicals that could be found abundantly in fruits, vegetables, and foods derived from both might play an important therapeutic role in averting the onset of Alzheimer's disease. This class of chemicals, known as flavonoids, has been preliminary studied over recent years, and proven to act on the brain in a way that prevents it from degenerating. While the speakers acknowledged the necessity of more studies, they believe that mounting evidence seems to suggest that the science is solid on this matter. “There have been some intriguing epidemiological studies that the consumption of flavonoid-rich vegetables, fruit juices and red wine delays the onset of the disease. These reports, while not as powerful as controlled, randomized clinical trials, have encouraged a number of research groups, including our own, to investigate the biology of flavonoids in more detail,†Kings College London Biochemist Dr. R!
obert Williams, speaking in Edinburgh at the Summer Meeting of the British Pharmacological Society, explained, ScienceDaily informs. One of the main reasons these chemicals have largely been neglected in past studies is the fact that they are antioxidants, and other such substances, such as the vitamin E, have largely proven ...
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At a conference held on July 11th, scientists argued that some of the chemicals that could be found abundantly in fruits, vegetables, and foods derived from both might play an important therapeutic role in averting the onset of Alzheimer's disease. This class of chemicals, known as flavonoids, has been preliminary studied over recent years, and proven to act on the brain in a way that prevents it from degenerating. While the speakers acknowledged the necessity of more studies, they believe that mounting evidence seems to suggest that the science is solid on this matter. “There have been some intriguing epidemiological studies that the consumption of flavonoid-rich vegetables, fruit juices and red wine delays the onset of the disease. These reports, while not as powerful as controlled, randomized clinical trials, have encouraged a number of research groups, including our own, to investigate the biology of flavonoids in more detail,†Kings College London Biochemist Dr. R!
obert Williams, speaking in Edinburgh at the Summer Meeting of the British Pharmacological Society, explained, ScienceDaily informs. One of the main reasons these chemicals have largely been neglected in past studies is the fact that they are antioxidants, and other such substances, such as the vitamin E, have largely proven ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: The Weak Spot of Glioblastomas Identified
HTTP:: The Weak Spot of Glioblastomas Identified
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Out of all types of brain tumors, glioblastoma is the most widespread and deadly one, affecting the vast majority of brain cancer patients. Within only a few months, the affected tissue spans the size of an apple, and death is the inevitable result. Despite decades of research, no viable cure for the condition has been devised to date, but that could soon change. A new study has revealed the 31 mutated gene-network that allows the tumor to adapt to drugs, as well as the gene that can fight it, but that is suppressed when the disease sets in. One of the first things that glioblastomas do when they start developing in the brain is wipe out chromosome 10, which was just recently been found to be the source of the newly discovered Annexin A7 gene. The amounts of this gene in the tumors are used by doctors to determine exactly how long a patient has to live after the diagnostic is given. The recent paper, written by experts at the Northwestern University (NU) Feinberg School of!
Medicine (FSM), shows that A7 plays a vital role in stopping tumor growth, and that the tumors struggle to have it removed as early on as possible. “These 31 genes are the kingpins in what you could call an organized crime network of genes that enable the tumor to grow with breathtaking speed. These 31 genes are highly connected to a...
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Out of all types of brain tumors, glioblastoma is the most widespread and deadly one, affecting the vast majority of brain cancer patients. Within only a few months, the affected tissue spans the size of an apple, and death is the inevitable result. Despite decades of research, no viable cure for the condition has been devised to date, but that could soon change. A new study has revealed the 31 mutated gene-network that allows the tumor to adapt to drugs, as well as the gene that can fight it, but that is suppressed when the disease sets in. One of the first things that glioblastomas do when they start developing in the brain is wipe out chromosome 10, which was just recently been found to be the source of the newly discovered Annexin A7 gene. The amounts of this gene in the tumors are used by doctors to determine exactly how long a patient has to live after the diagnostic is given. The recent paper, written by experts at the Northwestern University (NU) Feinberg School of!
Medicine (FSM), shows that A7 plays a vital role in stopping tumor growth, and that the tumors struggle to have it removed as early on as possible. “These 31 genes are the kingpins in what you could call an organized crime network of genes that enable the tumor to grow with breathtaking speed. These 31 genes are highly connected to a...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Jakarta blasts had JI hallmarks
HTTP:: Jakarta blasts had JI hallmarks
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Attacks blamed on splinter faction of Jemaah Islamiyah, group behind 2002 Bali bombings.
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Attacks blamed on splinter faction of Jemaah Islamiyah, group behind 2002 Bali bombings.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2009/07/200972021829971416.html
Pingie: HTTP:: The American ISS Toilet Is Broken
HTTP:: The American ISS Toilet Is Broken
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NASA has announced that one of the toilets aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been taken out of commission, having shown signs of malfunction. Brian Smith, the flight director for the orbital station, says in a statement that engineers are, at this point, unsure of the extent of the damage. It was not immediately clear if the Waste and Hygiene Compartment would be repaired on the spot, or whether more complex repairs or spare parts were needed before work could start. The breakdown comes at a very bad time, as 13 astronauts are currently aboard the space station. In addition to the six-member crew that resides permanently in orbit, another seven crew members come from space shuttle Endeavor, which is now docked to the station. It's very difficult to service the needs of the average ISS crew with just one toilet, which is the main reason why the larger crew was established only after the second compartment was made to function. The Russian toilet, located in !
the Zvezda service module, is still operational. The one that broke down is located in the US Destiny laboratory (Node 2). Endeavor's onboard facilities can also be used while the shuttle remains docked to the ISS, but the troubles will start once the spacecraft returns home. “We don't yet know the extent of the problem. It could turn out to b...
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NASA has announced that one of the toilets aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been taken out of commission, having shown signs of malfunction. Brian Smith, the flight director for the orbital station, says in a statement that engineers are, at this point, unsure of the extent of the damage. It was not immediately clear if the Waste and Hygiene Compartment would be repaired on the spot, or whether more complex repairs or spare parts were needed before work could start. The breakdown comes at a very bad time, as 13 astronauts are currently aboard the space station. In addition to the six-member crew that resides permanently in orbit, another seven crew members come from space shuttle Endeavor, which is now docked to the station. It's very difficult to service the needs of the average ISS crew with just one toilet, which is the main reason why the larger crew was established only after the second compartment was made to function. The Russian toilet, located in !
the Zvezda service module, is still operational. The one that broke down is located in the US Destiny laboratory (Node 2). Endeavor's onboard facilities can also be used while the shuttle remains docked to the ISS, but the troubles will start once the spacecraft returns home. “We don't yet know the extent of the problem. It could turn out to b...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Need For Speed Shift Gets Special Collector 039 s Edition
HTTP:: Need For Speed Shift Gets Special Collector 039 s Edition
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Racing games have been around for quite some time, but one of the trademark series for the genre has been Electronic Arts' Need For Speed franchise. Even though it hasn't been going through the best of times recently, with three titles scheduled to appear in the near future, things are definitely looking good. One of the most anticipated ones is Need For Speed Shift, which promises to both combine hardcore simulator mechanics and provide various levels of difficulty, so that the overall experience will be a fun one, no matter how proficient the player is in the art of handling a virtual car on virtual tracks around the world. We've already found out a lot of details about the title, from its drifting mode to the full roster of cars, but now, thanks to British retail store chain website Game.co.uk, details about a special Collector's Edition of the title have been leaked. It seems that this edition will be available only for console owners, specifically the Xbox 360 and Pl!
ayStation 3 platforms. Available for pre-order, this special edition will feature, besides the normal game disc, a code for unlocking the BMW M3 GT2, the car that is on the cover of both the game and this collector's edition, another code for unlocking a Super Series race, and a poster, all wrapped in a spe...
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Racing games have been around for quite some time, but one of the trademark series for the genre has been Electronic Arts' Need For Speed franchise. Even though it hasn't been going through the best of times recently, with three titles scheduled to appear in the near future, things are definitely looking good. One of the most anticipated ones is Need For Speed Shift, which promises to both combine hardcore simulator mechanics and provide various levels of difficulty, so that the overall experience will be a fun one, no matter how proficient the player is in the art of handling a virtual car on virtual tracks around the world. We've already found out a lot of details about the title, from its drifting mode to the full roster of cars, but now, thanks to British retail store chain website Game.co.uk, details about a special Collector's Edition of the title have been leaked. It seems that this edition will be available only for console owners, specifically the Xbox 360 and Pl!
ayStation 3 platforms. Available for pre-order, this special edition will feature, besides the normal game disc, a code for unlocking the BMW M3 GT2, the car that is on the cover of both the game and this collector's edition, another code for unlocking a Super Series race, and a poster, all wrapped in a spe...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Amazing Photo of Patrick Swayze Shows Actor Is Better than Ever
HTTP:: Amazing Photo of Patrick Swayze Shows Actor Is Better than Ever
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Despite earlier reports that actor Patrick Swayze’s condition had reached such a stage that he and his family had decided continuing with the “useless†cancer treatment no longer had a purpose, a recent photo shows that the star is not yet ready to give up the fight. Swayze has gained weight, has grown some of his hair back on and is looking healthier and in better condition than he has looked in months, The Mirror says. Swayze, it seems, has been on a new radiotherapy technique called CyberKnife that targets well-hidden tumors and does not damage as much healthy tissue. The treatment is already registering great results, with many patients also suffering from pancreatic cancer saying they are actually hoping for “a cure,†as reports in the media have it. For what it’s worth, in the actor’s case, it seems that the new treatment has at least helped him gain some weight. “‘Dirty Dancing’ star Patrick Swayze appeared to be winning his battle with pancrea!
tic cancer when he was snapped visiting a fast-food restaurant in LA with his brother. The actor â€" who has finished a course of chemotherapy â€" had put on weight and was sporting a new goatee beard. Swayze, 56, was virtually unrecognizable from earlier this summer when ...
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Despite earlier reports that actor Patrick Swayze’s condition had reached such a stage that he and his family had decided continuing with the “useless†cancer treatment no longer had a purpose, a recent photo shows that the star is not yet ready to give up the fight. Swayze has gained weight, has grown some of his hair back on and is looking healthier and in better condition than he has looked in months, The Mirror says. Swayze, it seems, has been on a new radiotherapy technique called CyberKnife that targets well-hidden tumors and does not damage as much healthy tissue. The treatment is already registering great results, with many patients also suffering from pancreatic cancer saying they are actually hoping for “a cure,†as reports in the media have it. For what it’s worth, in the actor’s case, it seems that the new treatment has at least helped him gain some weight. “‘Dirty Dancing’ star Patrick Swayze appeared to be winning his battle with pancrea!
tic cancer when he was snapped visiting a fast-food restaurant in LA with his brother. The actor â€" who has finished a course of chemotherapy â€" had put on weight and was sporting a new goatee beard. Swayze, 56, was virtually unrecognizable from earlier this summer when ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Gateway Unveils New Intel Based Netbook
HTTP:: Gateway Unveils New Intel Based Netbook
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San Jose, California-based Gateway, a leading vendor of personal computer systems and an Acer subsidiary, has recently announced the launch of its new ultraportable computer system, featuring a 10.1-inch display and the performance capabilities of Intel's successful Atom platform. The new entry in the netbook market looks to provide users with roughly the same basic configuration as almost every other netbook out there. With that in mind, Gateway looks ready to take on the fast-growing market with a system that is relatively affordable, compared to all the other similar products on the market.“The new sleek Gateway LT2000 netbooks let customers do more with their time on the go â€" from enjoying the Internet to video chatting and staying in touch via email and social networks,†said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway. “The expressive design is modern and stylish, looking perfect whether it's used for work or play.â€The new Gateway LT2000 netbook!
has been designed on that same Intel Atom platform that has been featured in the majority of available netbooks. It boasts the successful Atom 1.6GHz processor, combined with 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB 5400RPM hard drive and the integrated GMA950 graphics chips. Additionally, the system has also been equipped with a multi...
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San Jose, California-based Gateway, a leading vendor of personal computer systems and an Acer subsidiary, has recently announced the launch of its new ultraportable computer system, featuring a 10.1-inch display and the performance capabilities of Intel's successful Atom platform. The new entry in the netbook market looks to provide users with roughly the same basic configuration as almost every other netbook out there. With that in mind, Gateway looks ready to take on the fast-growing market with a system that is relatively affordable, compared to all the other similar products on the market.“The new sleek Gateway LT2000 netbooks let customers do more with their time on the go â€" from enjoying the Internet to video chatting and staying in touch via email and social networks,†said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway. “The expressive design is modern and stylish, looking perfect whether it's used for work or play.â€The new Gateway LT2000 netbook!
has been designed on that same Intel Atom platform that has been featured in the majority of available netbooks. It boasts the successful Atom 1.6GHz processor, combined with 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB 5400RPM hard drive and the integrated GMA950 graphics chips. Additionally, the system has also been equipped with a multi...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Thousands flee western Canadian wildfires
HTTP:: Thousands flee western Canadian wildfires
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Emergency crews made slow progress Sunday to contain wildfires that have forced thousands of residents of a western Canadian community to flee their homes.n n
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Emergency crews made slow progress Sunday to contain wildfires that have forced thousands of residents of a western Canadian community to flee their homes.n n
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Pingie: HTTP:: Garmin Asus nuvifone G60 and M20 Ready to Take Off
HTTP:: Garmin Asus nuvifone G60 and M20 Ready to Take Off
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Garmin and Asus announced about a half a year ago their plans to come to the market with a series of new mobile phones, among which the nuvifone G60 and M20 were included, yet they have delayed the release of the devices over and over again, making us believe at a certain point that the handsets wouldn't come this year after all. However, according to the latest news around the Web, the joint venture might finally ramp up for the launch of its devices in Asia, on the markets in Singapore and Malaysia. The new devices come to the market with enhanced navigation capabilities, and are expected to take off within the next 30 days, as mobilehornet points out. For what it's worth, the upcoming devices will include some more functionality than just the navigation features. While the nuvifone G60 will include a Linux-based OS when arriving, the nuvifone M20 will come with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, though there are no details on whether it will also see WinMo 6.5 or!
not. The specifications list of nuvifone G60 shows a Quad-band GSM / GPRS / Edge 850/900/1800/1900 connectivity and 850/1900/2100 HSDPA 3.6 Mbps 3G capabilities, as well as the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and mini-USB 2.0, not to mention the 3.55-inch WQVGA display (272 x 480-pixel resolution, 65K colors), the 3-megapixel camera ...
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Garmin and Asus announced about a half a year ago their plans to come to the market with a series of new mobile phones, among which the nuvifone G60 and M20 were included, yet they have delayed the release of the devices over and over again, making us believe at a certain point that the handsets wouldn't come this year after all. However, according to the latest news around the Web, the joint venture might finally ramp up for the launch of its devices in Asia, on the markets in Singapore and Malaysia. The new devices come to the market with enhanced navigation capabilities, and are expected to take off within the next 30 days, as mobilehornet points out. For what it's worth, the upcoming devices will include some more functionality than just the navigation features. While the nuvifone G60 will include a Linux-based OS when arriving, the nuvifone M20 will come with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, though there are no details on whether it will also see WinMo 6.5 or!
not. The specifications list of nuvifone G60 shows a Quad-band GSM / GPRS / Edge 850/900/1800/1900 connectivity and 850/1900/2100 HSDPA 3.6 Mbps 3G capabilities, as well as the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and mini-USB 2.0, not to mention the 3.55-inch WQVGA display (272 x 480-pixel resolution, 65K colors), the 3-megapixel camera ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Windows 8 Life After Windows 7
HTTP:: Windows 8 Life After Windows 7
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As Microsoft is wrapping up Windows 7, with the release to manufacturing deadline just around the corner, and the general availability deadline set for October 22, the company is also looking forward to the next version of Windows. In this context, the software giant already confirmed officially that planning for Windows 8 has started long before Windows 7 was even close to Release Candidate stage. At the same time, Microsoft has also started hiring people to work on specific future features that will end up in Windows 8. Still, don't expect the Redmond company to come out with details just yet. But there is some talk of where Windows is heading. Following the release of Windows Vista, questions and speculation began to circulate on whether the successor of Windows XP was the last mammoth Windows release that Microsoft would produce. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer denied the possibility, and Windows 7 proves that it wasn't the case. Windows 8 will not stra!
y far from the client-side operating system concept that Microsoft has been executing with each release. Ray Ozzie, Microsoft Chief Software Architect managed to offer confirmation of this to BBC. Asked whether Window s7 will be the last dedicated version of Windows that Microsoft will release, Ozzie replied “No, by no means.â€&l...
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As Microsoft is wrapping up Windows 7, with the release to manufacturing deadline just around the corner, and the general availability deadline set for October 22, the company is also looking forward to the next version of Windows. In this context, the software giant already confirmed officially that planning for Windows 8 has started long before Windows 7 was even close to Release Candidate stage. At the same time, Microsoft has also started hiring people to work on specific future features that will end up in Windows 8. Still, don't expect the Redmond company to come out with details just yet. But there is some talk of where Windows is heading. Following the release of Windows Vista, questions and speculation began to circulate on whether the successor of Windows XP was the last mammoth Windows release that Microsoft would produce. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer denied the possibility, and Windows 7 proves that it wasn't the case. Windows 8 will not stra!
y far from the client-side operating system concept that Microsoft has been executing with each release. Ray Ozzie, Microsoft Chief Software Architect managed to offer confirmation of this to BBC. Asked whether Window s7 will be the last dedicated version of Windows that Microsoft will release, Ozzie replied “No, by no means.â€&l...
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Pingie: HTTP:: At risk from rising seas Tuvalu seeks clean power
HTTP:: At risk from rising seas Tuvalu seeks clean power
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OSLO (Reuters) - The Pacific island state of Tuvalu set a goal Sunday of a 100 percent shift to renewable energy by 2020, hoping to set an example to industrialized nations to cut greenhouse gases it blames for rising sea levels.n n
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OSLO (Reuters) - The Pacific island state of Tuvalu set a goal Sunday of a 100 percent shift to renewable energy by 2020, hoping to set an example to industrialized nations to cut greenhouse gases it blames for rising sea levels.n n
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Pingie: HTTP:: The 039 Casual 039 Label Shouldn 039 t Be Used in Gaming Argues Developer
HTTP:: The 039 Casual 039 Label Shouldn 039 t Be Used in Gaming Argues Developer
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The gaming industry is a large domain that spans many genres and areas. But one criteria that is now present in almost every domain is the classification of games in either casual or hardcore. This is largely due to the flood of Wii-oriented titles that bring experiences that are much simpler, for people who aren't used to gaming as a regular hobby. But this label should be deleted from the gaming industry, at least according to Dave Thomson, who works with game development studio Denki, responsible for titles like Quarrel or Denki Blocks. He revealed that, in his view, the terms casual and hardcore weren't well defined and only caused division in the industry. This isn't just because his company is developing titles aimed at a broader demographic, as he isn't militating the old premise that casual, easy-to-play games are pushing the industry forward. He is confident that we should not classify titles outright if they aren't interesting to us. “We may not find a partic!
ular type of game amusing or appealing,†he said. “But that doesn’t stop them from being a game of equal worth to those titles that we do. In truth, our design approach hasn’t shifted between traditional consoles and the work we do on set-top boxes and the digital download servi...
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The gaming industry is a large domain that spans many genres and areas. But one criteria that is now present in almost every domain is the classification of games in either casual or hardcore. This is largely due to the flood of Wii-oriented titles that bring experiences that are much simpler, for people who aren't used to gaming as a regular hobby. But this label should be deleted from the gaming industry, at least according to Dave Thomson, who works with game development studio Denki, responsible for titles like Quarrel or Denki Blocks. He revealed that, in his view, the terms casual and hardcore weren't well defined and only caused division in the industry. This isn't just because his company is developing titles aimed at a broader demographic, as he isn't militating the old premise that casual, easy-to-play games are pushing the industry forward. He is confident that we should not classify titles outright if they aren't interesting to us. “We may not find a partic!
ular type of game amusing or appealing,†he said. “But that doesn’t stop them from being a game of equal worth to those titles that we do. In truth, our design approach hasn’t shifted between traditional consoles and the work we do on set-top boxes and the digital download servi...
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Pingie: HTTP:: More Finger Friendliness in Windows Mobile 6 5
HTTP:: More Finger Friendliness in Windows Mobile 6 5
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Microsoft already went public with some details on the touch capabilities that Windows Mobile 6.5, the future iteration of the company's mobile operating system, will come to the market with. As the company showed up the information, it became clear that the platform had been designed to work mainly with resistive touchscreens, though the support for capacitive ones hasn't been excluded from the equation. According to the latest news on the Internet, the upcoming operating system flavor will indeed come to the market with more finger friendliness when compared to the previously available versions. To be more precise, a PPCGeeks forum member posted a series of screenshots that show some of the user interface changes that Windows Mobile 6.5 would come with. Although there are no specific details on what has been changed there, it seems that the interface is more attractive than before. The obvious change that can be spotted there is the fact that, compared to an older buil!
d of the platform (WM6.5 ROM Build 21139.5.0.0), the new one (WM6.5 ROM Build 21925.5.0.60) does not feature the same tabbed structure, but a slider interface. Basically, instead of having to 'click' on a tab to access a new part of the menu, users will have to swipe left or right to do so. Those who are already in love wi...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/More-Finger-Friendliness-in-Windows-Mobile-6-5-117026.shtml
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Microsoft already went public with some details on the touch capabilities that Windows Mobile 6.5, the future iteration of the company's mobile operating system, will come to the market with. As the company showed up the information, it became clear that the platform had been designed to work mainly with resistive touchscreens, though the support for capacitive ones hasn't been excluded from the equation. According to the latest news on the Internet, the upcoming operating system flavor will indeed come to the market with more finger friendliness when compared to the previously available versions. To be more precise, a PPCGeeks forum member posted a series of screenshots that show some of the user interface changes that Windows Mobile 6.5 would come with. Although there are no specific details on what has been changed there, it seems that the interface is more attractive than before. The obvious change that can be spotted there is the fact that, compared to an older buil!
d of the platform (WM6.5 ROM Build 21139.5.0.0), the new one (WM6.5 ROM Build 21925.5.0.60) does not feature the same tabbed structure, but a slider interface. Basically, instead of having to 'click' on a tab to access a new part of the menu, users will have to swipe left or right to do so. Those who are already in love wi...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/More-Finger-Friendliness-in-Windows-Mobile-6-5-117026.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: ISS Astronauts Performed Second EVA on Sunday
HTTP:: ISS Astronauts Performed Second EVA on Sunday
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On Sunday, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) prepared for the second extra-vehicular activity (EVA) of the STS-127 mission, to take place today, when they used the station's robotic arm to unload a spare-part container from Endeavor's cargo bay. The supplies, which are destined for critical systems on the laboratory, will be unpacked today, and some of them installed in their respective places. For this event, two astronauts aboard the shuttle, Commander Mark Polansky and Pilot Doug Hurley, used the robotic arm on the craft to lift the container from the cargo bay, and maneuvered it within reach of the ISS' robotic arm. The container is now safely stored at a special location at the end of the arm, awaiting deployment later today. “It's basically a platform and attached to the platform are three very large pieces of equipment. If required at some point in the future, it's basically a hot spare ready to go on orbit,†Polansky said for NASA in a pre!
-flight interview, Space informs. “We will be changing the batteries on the P-6 solar array, six large batteries that each weigh around 300, 350 pounds, the size of small refrigerators. That's the oldest solar array system on the space station so we'll rejuvenate that solar array system,†Mission Specialist Dave Wolf ...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/ISS-Astronauts-Perform-Second-EVA-on-Sunday-117025.shtml
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On Sunday, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) prepared for the second extra-vehicular activity (EVA) of the STS-127 mission, to take place today, when they used the station's robotic arm to unload a spare-part container from Endeavor's cargo bay. The supplies, which are destined for critical systems on the laboratory, will be unpacked today, and some of them installed in their respective places. For this event, two astronauts aboard the shuttle, Commander Mark Polansky and Pilot Doug Hurley, used the robotic arm on the craft to lift the container from the cargo bay, and maneuvered it within reach of the ISS' robotic arm. The container is now safely stored at a special location at the end of the arm, awaiting deployment later today. “It's basically a platform and attached to the platform are three very large pieces of equipment. If required at some point in the future, it's basically a hot spare ready to go on orbit,†Polansky said for NASA in a pre!
-flight interview, Space informs. “We will be changing the batteries on the P-6 solar array, six large batteries that each weigh around 300, 350 pounds, the size of small refrigerators. That's the oldest solar array system on the space station so we'll rejuvenate that solar array system,†Mission Specialist Dave Wolf ...
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/ISS-Astronauts-Perform-Second-EVA-on-Sunday-117025.shtml
Pingie: HTTP:: JI hallmarks in Jakarta blasts
HTTP:: JI hallmarks in Jakarta blasts
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Hotel attacks blamed on splinter group of Jemaah Islamiyah behind 2002 Bali bombings.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2009/07/200972021829971416.html
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Hotel attacks blamed on splinter group of Jemaah Islamiyah behind 2002 Bali bombings.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2009/07/200972021829971416.html
Pingie: CNN.C: No deal for ousted Honduras president
CNN.C: No deal for ousted Honduras president
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Honduras' interim government rejected a proposal to reinstate ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya, ending a round of negotiations aimed at resolving the country's political crisis.
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http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_world/~3/ZqnF1vypxTw/index.html
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Honduras' interim government rejected a proposal to reinstate ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya, ending a round of negotiations aimed at resolving the country's political crisis.
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http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_world/~3/ZqnF1vypxTw/index.html
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Pingie: HTTP:: Israel defies US on settlements
HTTP:: Israel defies US on settlements
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US says negotiations "intense" after Netanyahu snubs demand to scrap East Jerusalem project.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2009/07/200972014225118853.html
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US says negotiations "intense" after Netanyahu snubs demand to scrap East Jerusalem project.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2009/07/200972014225118853.html
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Pingie: HTTP:: Honduras talks end in failure again
HTTP:: Honduras talks end in failure again
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Parties fail to agree on ousted president's return to power.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2009/07/2009719224138477352.html
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Parties fail to agree on ousted president's return to power.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2009/07/2009719224138477352.html
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