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The origin of circuits

In a unique laboratory in Sussex, England, a computer carefully scrutinized every member of large and diverse set of candidates. Each was evaluated dispassionately, and assigned a numeric score according to a strict set of criteria.

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Antibiotic resistance clue found

This is great news a short cut in getting to the problem rather then trying to stay ahead of the game by inventing new antibiotics. added by: kennymotown 2 responses

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Screenwriter calls everyone in N.Y. a dick

Josh Olson, the screenwriter of “A History of Violence” wrote a controversial article this week in the Village Voice in which he told the readers “Yes. That's right. I called you a dick.”.

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The US is a nation of night surfers

In previous years, U.S. Internet traffic seemed to peak at during daytime business hours.

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‘American Idol’ Execs Reveal Story Behind Ellen DeGeneres’ Hiring

After producers came up with the idea, it took just two weeks to get the talk-show host to sign on.

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Ling — My 1st Night Back was Totally Cheesy

Filed under: Politix , Exclusives After nearly 5 months in North Korean captivity, journalist Laura Ling — Lisa Ling’s sister — wasn’t just hungry for freedom … she was jonesin’ for some pizza!!!Lisa also told our photog that President Bill Clinton — the man who played a huge … Permalink

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School district refused Obama’s speech, but will bus children to see Bush speak

The Arlington Independent School District, which passed on airing President Barack Obama's live classroom address, has announced that some students will be bussed off campus to hear a message from former President George W. Bush on Sept. 21

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Robert Pattinson: Risking It All For Love!

New Moon spoiler alert: In the upcoming sequel to Twilight , Edward Cullen runs away because his love for Bella Swan is simply too dangerous. In real life, however, the exact opposite scenario is playing out for Cullen’s portrayer, Robert Pattinson . His love for Kristen Stewart may be a major risk, but, like Meatloaf, the actor will do anything for it! Like thumb his (hot!) nose at the movie studio, a source tells OK ! in its latest issue.

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Michael Vick to Students: Dogfighting Sucks!

Speaking to a group of Philadelphia high school students, Michael Vick warned against the danger of peer pressure and offered himself as a cautionary tale. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, who served two years in prison for running a dogfighting ring, addressed a rapt audience of 200 freshmen on their first day at Nueva Esperanza Academy, a North Philadelphia charter school.

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Don’t have health insurance? get fined

Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress on Tuesday as divisions among Democrats undercut President Barack Obama's effort to regain traction on his health care overhaul. The fast-moving developments put Obama in a box

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