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"DNA Barcode" Could Protect Plants From Illegal Trade

BY Ariel SchwartzFri Jul 31, 2009 at 3:24 PM

Believe it or not, the illegal trade of endangered plant species is a big business. The illicit trade of animals is more well known than plants in part because the trade is easier to track. That's one reason behind a proposal to track ...READ»

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Google Brings Texting Services to Africa

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Jun 30, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Many residents of African countries can't afford a computer, but the continent has the world's highest cell phone growth rate, with one-third of the population already owning a mobile phone. That's why Google unveiled its Google ...READ»

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If You're Not Furious Over the Bank Bailout, Read This

BY Chris DannenMon Feb 16, 2009 at 7:06 PM

Provisioned within the stimulus bill is a salary cap for executives of any bank that receives federal money through the TARP program. Instead of taking home millions, the top brass will be limited to $500,000 in total annual pay. ...READ»

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China Surpasses U.S. as Leader in Sub-Sahara

BY Richard BeharSun Jun 1, 2008 at 1:00 PM

That the West is losing the sub-Sahara does not come as news in Africa itself. One leader after another has been explicit on this point, from Senegal's president ("Today, it is very clear that Europe is close to losing the ...READ»

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Airship Surveillance - continues at high pace

BY s lThu May 29, 2008 at 3:22 PM

Courtesy of www.airshipworld.blogspot.com Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Airship Surveillance - continues at high pace PUBLICLY TRADED AS WNRC © Airship Surveillance It's been just over a month since our last ...READ»