Jan 21 2009

Solar industry growth dimming with economy

The solar industry remains a bright spot in a down economy. But while the field continues to grow, the rate of progress may be slowing as the credit crunch and technological difficulties blunt the effect of government subsidies, industry sources say.

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Jan 21 2009

NHL To Debut New Jerseys for Referee’s At All Star Game

Seems a little pointless to me, but whatever.

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Jan 21 2009

Understanding and Avoiding Malicious Code Attacks in Linux

Linux is a very secure operating system, immune to Windows viruses and trojans. Instead, the potential security threat lies in running malicious code – by accident or voluntarily. It’s easy to avoid the most common attacks by knowing what to look for. Here are a few guidelines and examples of commands that Linux beginners should treat carefully.

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Jan 21 2009

Companies open up to Sponsoring Mixed Martial Arts

Once considered too risky, mixed martial arts is now seen by companies as a way to reach young male consumers.

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Jan 21 2009

Sperm may be affected by marijuana

Human male fertility may be impacted by long-term exposure to marijuana, researchers in the United States and Japan suggest.

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Jan 21 2009

Cuteness perception determined by hormones

Hormones may explain why woman are more likely to coo over babies than men, scientists said today.

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Jan 21 2009

Vowing transparency, Obama OKs ethics guidelines

Promising “a new era of openness in our country,” President Barack Obama signed executive orders Wednesday relating to ethics guidelines for staff members of his administration.

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Jan 21 2009

Researchers Try to Cure Racism

As the first African-American president in United States history takes office, researchers have shown that it may be possible to scientifically reduce racial bias.

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Jan 21 2009

A Front-Row Seat as a Health Care System Goes Awry

Dr. Robert L. Martensen has treated an estimated 75,000 patients and says the health care crisis is one of money, people and systems.

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Jan 21 2009

Chinese translation cuts out parts of Obama speech

BEIJING – The official Chinese translation of President Barack Obama’s inauguration speech was missing his references to communism and dissent, while a live broadcast on state television Wednesday quickly cut away to the anchor when the topic was mentioned.

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