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Running On Empty - Los Angeles Times
how far can we stretch a gallon of gasoline? ok, maybe it isn't a question for the ages. but with oil setting new records at more than $60 per barrel, it seems like a good time to ask. and considering that the u.s. economy is hooked on oil imported ...
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Wisconsin-based Rayovac Misses Out On $1 Million Prize
milwaukee — a team of wisconsin engineers was among the six finalists in a high-stakes military competition, but fell just short of the million-dollar top prize awarded saturday.
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These Mites Be Giants: Six Netbooks Tested And Rated
we've seen a lot of netbooks over the past year. and now it looks more and more like your next laptop will be one of these bare-bones, stripped-down dynamos. here we have a look at six of these machines that have raced the g-lab in the past year.
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Dell, Sony Discussed Battery Problem 10 Months Ago - Mac Central
dell and sony knew about and discussed manufacturing problems with sony-made lithium-ion batteries as long as ten months ago, but held off on issuing a recall until those flaws were clearly linked to catastrophic failures causing those batteries to ...
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The Super Power Issue Being Invisible - Wired
invisibility has been on humanity's wish list at least since amon-ra, a diety who could disappear and reappear at will, joined the egyptian pantheon in 2008 bc. with recent advances in optics and computing, however, this elusive goal is no longer ...
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Police Log
the following incidents were reported to the mit police between sept. 4 and sept. 30, 2008. this summary does not include incidents such as false alarms, general service calls, or medical shuttles.
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Nasa Iss On-orbit Status 30 September 2008
all iss systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
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Travel Gadgets That Hit The Spot - Reseller
recent travels have given me the chance to try out some of the latest gadgets, and these two help make the issue of recharging my other gadgets a bit easier when i'm on the road. the scoop: mini battery pack and charger for iphone and ipod, by ...
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Cool Stuff: Your 2007 Holiday Gift Guide - Computerworld
there's no question that green gifts are in. help your loved ones save money and the planet at the same time. energy use auditor: kill a watt meter mention an energy audit this time of year and most people think about leaky doors and windows. but ...
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Designing The Smart Truck - Industry Week
today's lift trucks reveal a broader, richer design focus. the goal is an expanded operating capability that can make a productivity difference. by john teresko april 1, 2008 -- selecting lift trucks? set aside more time for the due diligence ...
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Bluetooth: Embracing The Medical Challenge - Electronic Engineering Times
sample cases a typical use case of bluetooth-enabled medical device is described in figure 2. a bluetooth-enabled medical device such as a glucose meter, blood pressure meter or oxymeter, is in charge of making measurements of physiological ...
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Mother Earth Mother Board - Wired
in which the hacker tourist ventures forth across the wide and wondrous meatspace of three continents, acquainting himself with the customs and dialects of the exotic manhole villagers of thailand, the u-turn tunnelers of the nile delta, the cable ...
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Understanding Low-power Wireless Network Standards - Electronic Engineering Times
wireless products and technology for sensing & control applications are quickly becoming a reality. numerous analysts, technology providers and product integrators agree that widespread adoption of wireless technology is only a matter of time. still ...
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Update: Hanna Leaves Behind Flooding - Wtvr-tv
new york (ap) - no major damage is reported, but it took just a few hours for tropical storm hanna to drop a month's worth of rain over new york. the storm is responsible for flooding highways, delaying flights and halting the u.s. open tennis ...
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