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1). Stem Cell Bill – U.S. Senate approves a bill for funding
The United States Senate approved a bill to increase funding for embryonic stem-cell research. They were four votes short of the number needed to avoid a presidential veto. The bill passed with sixty three positive votes. President Bush stated he would veto the measure. This would be his first veto since he took office.
Polls indicate that as much as seventy percent of the public support embryonic stem-cell research.
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2). Who Knew – Cable Technology Turns thoughts into Actions!
Brown University has developed a computer system that allows a paralyzed person to use thoughts to become actions. A cable is plugged into electrodes in Matthew Nagle’s head. This allows him to image movements which then occur. He has moved a computer cursor, opened email and turned on a television. This was done with imagination and a computer program.
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3). The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery needs Repairs – Cracks are Growing
Cracks wrap their way around and across the white marble monument. The cracks are growing larger and deeper as time passes. The monument is seventy-four years old and was created from Marble cut from a quarry in Colorado.
The monument stands across the Potomac River from Washington, DC in Arlington National Cemetery. Beneath the monument is a crypt which contains the remains of three unknown soldiers from the two World Wars and the Korean War.
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4). Cell Phones Offer Navigation - Who Knew One?
Not only do I have a cell phone, but I can now use this phone to find my destination point, services, and restaurants. I, and many others, have needed a restroom when they are out and about. Unfortunately you can’t possibly always know where to find a clean, decent restroom that you’d want to use.
Now Verizon has a new application called Vindigo City Guide.
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5). Who Knew – Is the penny going on the chopping block?
I’m a bit amazed at this development but can certainly understand what is causing this problem. The United States Mint recently acknowledged it is costing more than one cent to produce a penny coin. Apparently the rising cost of metal has put the penny in jeopardy.
According to Jeff Gore, founder of Citizens for Retiring the Penny, it is currently costing 1.
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6). Who knew the climate would be affected by Global Warming and Heat Waves would Grow Hotter
The heat waves of the future will be even hotter. Global warming is affecting the weather. The trend is pointing toward even warmer heat waves in the future. Kevin Trenberth, climate analysis branch chief for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, says that heat waves and global warming “are very strongly” connected. He confirmed that studies in the last five years have shown that climate changes are most dangerous during high temperatures, droughts and flooding.
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