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Buildings And Vehicles That Pulse With "Blood"

How would you feel if parts of your home, your car, or the airliner you were flying in had blood flowing in artificial veins and arteries? Nicely chilled is the answer.READ»

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Internet Tax: Good for Drained State Coffers or Bad for Business?

A new Illinois tax would apply to large online retailers like Amazon who do business with affiliates in the state. But local businesses are up in arms, claiming it will hurt their bottom line and lead to the loss of jobs, without raising significant revenue.READ»

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Used Car Dealer in Dekalb-Sycamore, IL Excited About The Arrival of 2008-2009 Hyunda Sonata

The arrival of the 2008 & 2009 Hyundai Sonata has got the employees of a premier Dekalb-Sycamore, Il used car dealership excited. The internet sales manager, Tim Jennings, of Tom Sparks Auto, has already seen the success of the ...READ»

Next Stop for Wind Power: Highway Rest Areas?

Anyone who has spent time in the Midwestern U.S. knows that spectacular wind gusts are a common occurrence. Researchers at the University of Illinois recently set out to evaluate whether these gusts can be harnessed effectively at ...READ»

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Can We Just Bury Our CO2 Problem in The Sand?

A research project is underway in Illinois to perform a large-scale test on a solution to carbon dioxide pollution: The gas is being pumped underground instead of being released into the atmosphere. Sounds crazy, or irresponsible? Not ...READ»