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700MHz D Block autopsy: public safety net concept was doomed

Gadgets & Tech – The FCC's audit of its 700 MHz auction D Block debacle shows that conflict and confusion reigned supreme, dooming the auction to failure. The report also clears Cyren Call of any wrong-doing, noting that there was plenty amiss with the whole process.

View Story Discuss (1) (arstechnica.com) 14 days ago by DiffeeOnline

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:12pm

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Bullet-Proof-Career-Plan

Careers & Jobs – Let the economists fret about whether we are actually in, or just perilously near, a recession - what matters is whether your career can withstand a withering job market.

View Story Discuss (1) (finance.yahoo.com) 14 days ago by engineer

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:12pm

US Air Force Calls for Mission to Combat Climate Change
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US Air Force Calls for Mission to Combat Climate Change

Science – The US air force will this week call for the world's top scientists to come together in a 21st-century Apollo-style programme to develop greener fuels and tackle global warming.

View Story Discuss (13) (guardian.co.uk) 14 days ago by Neophile

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:12pm

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Hollywood is on edge ahead of summer movie season

Movies – With the summer movie season set to begin with next week's release of comic book movie "Iron Man," Hollywood is holding its breath, hoping for a big start to the lucrative moviegoing period.

View Story Discuss (1) (reuters.com) 14 days ago by DiffeeOnline

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:12pm

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Laser brings a bolt of discovery with lightning 'precursor'

Science – For the first time, a high-powered laser has been used to trigger electrical activity within a thunderstorm. "This was an important first step toward triggering lightning strikes with laser beams," says lead researcher JÃ;©rÃ;´me Kasparian of the University of Lyon in France.

View Story Discuss (1) (usatoday.com) 14 days ago by Shannonyork

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:12pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 101 votes / 3 sinks

US deep in debt and still digging

Money – You're paying for the nation's debt addiction through both direct and indirect taxes. And unfortunately, Uncle Sam is going to need more money.

View Story Discuss (27) (articles.moneycentral.msn.com) 14 days ago by engineer

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:11pm

Loan Industry Fighting Rules on Mortgages
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Loan Industry Fighting Rules on Mortgages

Money – The mortgage industry, facing the prospect of tougher regulations for its central role in the housing crisis, has begun an intensive campaign to fight back.

View Story Discuss (33) (nytimes.com) 14 days ago by Aidenag

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:11pm

Father admits raping daughter, holding her captive
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Father admits raping daughter, holding her captive

News – A 73-year-old man has confessed to holding his daughter captive in his home cellar for nearly 24 years and fathering seven children by her, Austrian police say.

View Story Discuss (40) (cnn.com) 14 days ago by MyWayOnNow

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:11pm

Hearing damage #1 war disability for veterans
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Hearing damage #1 war disability for veterans

Health & Fitness – We hear every day of soldiers wounded in the War on Terror. As more and more troops come home, many are experiencing problems with their hearing, from ringing in their ears to not being able to hear their children's voices. Hearing damage is the number one combat disability, despite technological advances and mandatory hearing protection.

View Story Discuss (4) (kjct8.com) 14 days ago by bubba2

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:06pm

Rev. Wright Speaks At NAACP Dinner
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Rev. Wright Speaks At NAACP Dinner

News – "I am not here for political reasons. I'm not a politician. ... I'm not running for the Oval Office. I've been running for Jesus for a long, long time and I'm not tired yet," he said to laughter and cheers.

View Story Discuss (323) (freep.com) 14 days ago by TimALoftis

Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:06pm

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Low-frequency Hearing Linked To Shape Of The Cochlea

Science – Shape matters, even in hearing. Specifically, it is the shape of the cochlea -- the snail-shell-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound waves into nerve impulses that the brain deciphers -- which proves to be surprisingly important.

View Story Discuss (0) (sciencedaily.com) 13 days ago by dirtyfratboy

Submitted and Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:06pm

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Study Calls For Action On Heart Risks From Certain Anti-cancer Drugs

Science – Heart damage from certain anti-cancer drugs no longer should be regarded as a rare or relatively unimportant complication, scientists in Italy have concluded in a new overview of research on the cardiotoxicity of anti-cancer drugs. Their review recommends that drug regulatory agencies, physicians, and toxicologists join in a focused research effort

View Story Discuss (0) (sciencedaily.com) 13 days ago by dirtyfratboy

Submitted and Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:06pm

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Mapping The Genetic Locus For Triglycerides

Science – Researchers have mapped out a region on human chromosome 1 that contributes to genetically elevated blood triglyceride levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.

View Story Discuss (0) (sciencedaily.com) 13 days ago by dirtyfratboy

Submitted and Voted for on April 28, 2008 12:05pm

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Wearable Computing: Special Goggles Analyze Eye Movements To Diagnose Disease

Science – Sometimes the diagnosis of episodes of illness in schizophrenia, rotatory vertigo, or reading and writing deficits needs electro-oculography (EOG), performed using a special medical apparatus.

View Story Discuss (0) (sciencedaily.com) 13 days ago by dirtyfratboy

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Emissions Irrelevant To Future Climate Change?

Science – Climate change and the carbon emissions seem inextricably linked. However, new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Carbon Balance and Management suggests that this may not always hold true, although it may be some time before we reach this saturation point.

View Story Discuss (0) (sciencedaily.com) 13 days ago by dirtyfratboy

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