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Audi wins 2008 European Inventor of the Year award

Autos – Audi has received the European Inventor of the Year 2008 from the European Patent Office for the invention of Audi Space Frame Technology. The award shows that the automaker has significant contributions to Europe's economical growth and competitiveness.

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President Bush committed political treason today

Politics – President Bush went on foreign soil today, and committed what I consider an act of political treason: Comparing the candidate of the U.S. opposition party to appeasers of Nazi Germany -- in the very nation that was carved out from the horrific calamity of the Holocaust.

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Analysis: Polar bear's impact on people is felt

Gadgets & Tech – WASHINGTON (AP) - It's not about saving the polar bear as much as the polar bear saving us. The Arctic bear facing extinction because of global warming is bringing home the consequences of cheap energy and - until recently - the need for little ...

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Building a glossier front end for MythTV

Gadgets & Tech – Josh Stewart loves MythTV -- so much so that he is building his own front-end app for it as a drop-in replacement for MythTV's default. The replacement is called Gloss, and although it isn't ready for prime time yet (no pun intended), its OpenGL effects and GStreamer bindings show plenty of promise.

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Market braced for higher opening taking cue from Asian and US markets

Money – Market braced for higher opening taking cue from Asian and US markets

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Let's Kick This Off Right: Challenge Anyone?

Health & Fitness – My first post as a featured author at "THis Is Not A Diet." Come and meet the this is not a diet family and team. There is something here for everyone. Enjoy!

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VA e-mail: Save money, do not diagnose PTSD

Do No Evil – Two veterans advocacy groups have asked for copies of all documents relating to the VA's PTSD policies after an e-mail surfaced asking VA doctors to keep costs down by giving diagnoses of adjustment disorder instead of PTSD. Veterans diagnosed with PTSD are eligible for health benefits - Adjustment disorder does not qualify veterans for benefits.

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Nice Black Rug

Shopping – A great black rug perfect for any home.

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6 gas-saving tips that make little or no difference

Autos – With gas-prices reaching record numbers, one of the main things you probably discuss amongst your friends and co-workers is how much you paid for gas the last time you fueled-up. And then you all probably sit there and go "Oh how I miss the days where I only had to cash out $25 to fill up my tank."

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GM needs to raise about $9 billion within the next 2 years

Money – According to Lehman Brothers, GM needs to raise about $9 billion within the next to years to refinance its debut meaning the company may seek more operational cash as it faces an increase in commodity price.

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Calories should be listed on pet food, vets say

Pets – Future pet food labels that indicate the number of calories per serving could help obese animals shed the extra pounds, a veterinarians' association recommended to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.

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Bill Gates Demos TouchWall - Like Surface for the Office

Gadgets & Tech –   The 12th annual Microsoft CEO Summit was held May 13-15th. Business leaders meet up to discuss the most pressing issues affecting global business today. This year;s topics included decoding financial markets, establishing cultures of execu...

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Recognizing The Symptoms Of Gout

Health & Fitness – Gout is a condition that results when crystals of uric acid are deposited body tissues, and is characterized by an overload of this acid. It causes joints to become inflamed and is often very painful. Chronic gout can lead to deposits of hard lumps in and around the joints.

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Plaza Hotel's famous fictitious resident returns home

News – Eloise, the Plaza hotel's fictitious resident, has officially returned to the storied landmark following a $400 million renovation _ with a portrait of the mischievous 6 year old prominently displayed near its famous Palm Court dining room.

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Can anyone knock off Big Brown?

Sports – How dominating was Big Brown's victory? For the first time in 60 years, the Kentucky Derby winner will go postward in the Preakness without a single challenge from any of the defeated horses from two weeks earlier.

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