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Posted by geri
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Monday, 16 April 2007 |
New Zealand- "New solar cells developed by Massey University don't need direct sunlight to operate and use a patented range of dyes that can be impregnated in roofs, window glass and eventually even clothing to produce power. Researchers at the centre have developed a range of synthetic dyes from simple organic compounds closely related to those found in nature, where light-harvesting pigments are used by plants for photosynthesis." (stuff.co.nz) Thanks to Kay Lenton 'down under' for submitting the link! |
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Posted by geri
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Sunday, 15 April 2007 |
Australia — The ethanol industry in Queensland reached a major milestone, with more than 200 service stations now offering drivers the choice of renewable ethanol-blended fuels. There has been a five-fold increase in the number of outlets supplying ethanol-blended fuels thanks to the Queensland Ethanol Industry Action Plan launched in November 2005. |
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Read more... [200 Service Stations Make the Switch to Greener Fuels]
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Posted by geri
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Saturday, 14 April 2007 |
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Leon Fleisher was a brilliant pianist when unexplainably two of his fingers seized up, robbing the 37-year-old of his ability to play professionally. Now, after 50 years, and thanks to injections of Botox into crucial muscles, Mr. Fleiser is playing more beautifully than ever. (Dallas Morning News) |
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Saturday, 14 April 2007 |
In an encouraging sign for relations between the two countries, North Korea has handed over the remains of six U.S. servicemen killed in the 1950–53 Korean War to a U.S. delegation led by Democratic presidential candidate and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who left the North on Wednesday after visiting the demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas. North Korea had suspended excavation of the soldiers' remains in 2005 after relations with the U.S. soured. (Yonhap News) |
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Friday, 13 April 2007 |
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“The time has come to make peace and work together for the reconstruction of our country,” said rebels in the Central African Republic. They intend to sign a peace deal to share power and end hostilities. (AP via San Diego Union-Tribune) |
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