In the wake of the disastrous BP oil spill, there are increasing calls for heads to roll, and one of the first is Elizabeth Birnbaum, or rather S Elizabeth Birnbaum, head of the Mineral Management Service. The Mineral Management Service, or MMS, is the office that oversees off shore drilling, and is part of the ...

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We rely on our cars to get us back and forth, either to and from work or on longer trips. Unfortunately, cars often will break down. It is best to be prepared with an emergency kit for when this happen. What do you need a car emergency kit for Even if you have OnStar or AAA, you ...

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Genetic engineers announced that by using synthetic DNA sequencing, they created a living organism. A good news/bad news scenario has been created by the scientists creating a so called life form from scratch. DNA sequencing might lead to new fuels, drugs, vaccines, and even possibly sources of food. It also leads some to imagine thriller ...

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Discover Magazine indicates that the concept of being car hacked is closer to real-life high-tech crime than it is a science fiction scenario. With knowledge of a car's computer system, a wireless broadband connection and the right software package, hackers are this close to being able to control your car's functions from a distance, even ...

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In Wisconsin, a new law that is set to regulate the payday lending industry has been passed by the legislature. Regulations, passed by both houses of Wisconsin congress, are intended to become law soon. There is one hitch, however. The Governor of Wisconsin, Doyle, has not yet signed this bill into law. Will these regulations ...

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