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  1. Seismologists face manslaughter charges for not predicting quake

    I happen to live in something of an earthquake zone and it seems that these things do happen quite randomly, such as when you're sitting at home watching TV. However, some in Italy feel that it's about time seismologists were held responsible for their supposed ability to recognize when a...
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  2. It's Official - Microsoft to Acquire Skype for $8.5 Billion

    Microsoft announced Tuesday that it will acquire VoIP service Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. Microsoft will purchase the company from investor group Silver Lake, which—along with Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz Ventures, and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)—acquired a majority stake in Skype...
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  3. Jaguar and Williams F1 set for UK-made hybrid car

    The C-X75 uses a mixture of internal combustion power and electric motors (AFP, Ben Stansall) Indian-owned automaker Jaguar has joined forces with Formula One racing group Williams to produce a British-made commercial model of their hybrid C-X75 supercar, the pair announced on Friday...
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  4. VIDEO Physicians for Social Responsibility Press Conference 4/26/11

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