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Calif. towns require green lawns, but curb water use, ban artificial grass
Cookie Smith was surprised to learn the fake lawn that earned her a home-beautification award violated a city ban on artificial grass.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:45:41 GMT - (Courier-Post)

Artificial ski slope in Bucharest
The mayor of Bucharest?s Cristian Popescu Piedone yesterday said the first artificial ski slope in the capital city will have been operational by March 2009. ?The ski and sledge slope will be 200 metre-long, will be built on the plateau at the back of Children?s Palace, with artificial snow cannons to be used unless weather is not favourable to this project,? the district 4 mayor said.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:27:40 GMT - (Nine O'Clock)

Artificial Christmas tree warning
Potentially dangerous artificial Christmas trees are being sold from a warehouse in Scunthorpe, trading standards officials warn.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:36:23 GMT - (BBC News)

Glenbrooks to explore artificial turf fields
With a new foundation preparing to court large donors and long-term problems maintaining grass on some of their athletic fields, Glenbrook High School officials are again looking at the idea of installing artificial turf on their Glenview and Northbrook fields.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:48:22 GMT - (Northbrook Star)

CardioWest Artificial Heart Patient Loses 430 lbs
TUCSON, Ariz.----On Oct. 22, CardioWest temporary Total Artificial Heart patient Mr. Potiron shed 430 lbs when he was switched to the 20-lb CE-approved portable driver after nearly a year of support on the 450-lb hospital driver ?Big Blue? at University Hospital of Nantes.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:01:00 GMT - (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Teenage Girl Kept Alive With Artificial Heart
A 14-year-old South Carolina girl is finally going home, after having two heart transplants in the past four months, and surviving on an artificial heart for the 118 days in between.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:02:18 GMT - (CBS4 Miami)

Spend Wisely: 7 Important Considerations When Buying an Artificial Christmas Tree Online
With the popularity of artificial Christmas trees on the rise, budget-conscious consumers are going to the internet to save money and gain access to greater product catalogs. But how can any consumer be certain that they're buying a quality tree from a dependable company? Christmas Lights Etc. provides 7 important factors for customers to consider before purchasing an artificial Christmas tree ...
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:19:05 GMT - (PRWeb)

IBM to build brain-like computers
A collaboration in the US is aiming to create artificial brain circuits that mimic the structure and workings of neurons.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:20:32 GMT - (BBC News)

Artificial heart keeps teen alive for 118 days in Miami
A 14-year-old South Carolina girl, the first pediatric patient to live for 118 days on an artificial heart machine -- a pair of complex blood pumps -- left Holtz Children's Hospital Wednesday with a new heart.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:59:02 GMT - (Miami Herald)

Engineers at odds about artificial reef
A Melbourne coastal engineering firm says building an artificial surfing reef just south of Cocoa Beach Pier would likely cost too much to justify.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:53:40 GMT - (Florida Today)

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Georgia State breaks ground on football facility
Courtesy of Georgia State University Sports Communications ATLANTA -- Within view of the state capitol, ... . Outside the building, land will be cleared to make room for a 100-yard artificial turf field
Posted on 2008-11-22 00:11:21 GMT

blog: Georgia Football MagazineJust mad I tell ya!
Just mad I tell ya! In Dubai, UAE there was news that a white shark, apparently an endangered species, ... extravaganza on Thursday to launch a luxury hotel on an artificial palm-shaped island, despite
Posted on 2008-11-22 00:06:06 GMT

blog: Tea Break ThoughtsFor those without hands, there's Air Guitar Hero
Rehabilitation specialists have taken to Nintendo's Wii game console as a way to help motivate patients during physical therapy and rehabilitation ... who are being fitted with the next generation of artificial arms. With a few electrodes and some very
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:58:26 GMT

blog: Axistive.com - Assistive Technology News Website - Assistive Technologies and Assistive Devices for people with a disabilityDARPA enlists IBM to build computer brain as smart as a cat
DARPA enlists IBM to build computer brain as smart as a cat Posted in: ... five universities and scientists of all stripes, who will work together to create an artificial brain
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:56:44 GMT

blog: i.Meshed.Up Did You Get Your Seaweed This Morning?
Fucose is a Glyconutrient. There are 8 saccharides that make up this family: '¢ Mannose '¢ Glucose '¢ Galactose '¢ Xylose: '¢ Fucose (not fructose) ... . The original gelatin was often made from seaweed before artificial gelatin was developed. When handling wet
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:52:33 GMT

blog: Giraffe Websites Outra resenha da Erika sobre Spectraban Color Base Protetor Solar
Bem a Erika mandou outra dica ai pessoal: * Spectraban Color Base Protetor Solar FPS 30 - é dois em um: base e protetor solar no mesmo produto ... . A cobertura fica extremamente artificial, pesadona, mas logo depois q você aplica até fica ok. O problema é
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:52:29 GMT

blog: Testando Produtos de Cabelos, Maquiagens e afinsAFS #1
AFS #1 Originally uploaded by rsconnett Title: AFS #1, (Alternative Fuel Source) Acrylic on wood panel 10" x 10" (25.4 cm. X 25.4 cm.) ... artificial intelligence. (SEE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity) To my mind
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:40:08 GMT

blog: connettDubai inaugura un hotel de lujo con una fiesta de 20 millones de dólares
    Pese a la crisis, Dubai inauguró este jueves un nuevo hotel de lujo con una fabulosa fiesta que costará 20 millones de dólares, ... artificial en forma de palmera del emirato también prevé un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales, anunciado
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:40:06 GMT

blog: El BasureroWhat's There to Know about Wooden Flooring?
If you are thinking about getting wooden flooring for your home it's important that you have an understanding what the various wood terms mean ... with which damage can be repaired. But as a natural product, as opposed to an artificial one, it is also
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:37:31 GMT

blog: The Map MagazineDARPA e IBM construirão supercomputador inteligente como um gato
Há muito tempo que os desenvolvedores vem tentando criar supercomputadores com inteligência artificial avançada, mas seguramente é a primeira vez que comparam uma máquina a um gato. DARPA, IBM e cinco universidades pretendem construir um cérebro artificial que se comporte como um real até certo nível neural
Posted on 2008-11-21 23:35:12 GMT

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