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63 Killed in clash between militants and Army in Eastern Nevada.

63 people, including several children, were killed along the Western Utah front in a skirmish between the Republic of Southern States and the Northern Coalition of America.

Artificial Trees That Harvest Sun and Wind to Generate Electricity
Source: Scientific American

"At present, Solar Botanic is exploring several designs, from palm trees to broad leaves as well as flowers and shrubbery.

The Laboratory of Democracy -- Alternative Voting Methods (Approval Voting) [Re-edited]

"It is one of the happy incidents of the federal system that a single courageous state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country."

Attn: A New Idea in Housing Locations --- "Lively look, right up the alley"
Source: The Sacramento Bee

There is a new idea being put forth that will not only create new homes, it will develop space that is close to the downtown area that will cut down on gas usage and commute times. Also, not really stressed will be the cleanning up of the unsightly alleyways.

Thinking Big-Largest urban infill intermodal hub project in US
Source: The Sacramento Bee

There is a large plot of land just north of our downtown area that is the former Union Pacific Rail yards. It was a superfund site for decades, cleaning up after 100+ years of train pollution.

Sapphire Energy Unveils World's First Renewable Gasoline
Source: Examiner

Not biodiesel, not ethanol. And no crops or farm land required.

Bookmark this for fall -- save on flu Rx's

One item that I saved and which is now ripe for passing on to you, the savvy Newsvine reader, is a clipping about alternative flu drugs.

Swiss Man Develops Jet Powered Wings
Source: ktla.trb.com

"Swiss pilot and extreme sports enthusiast Yves Rossy has spent years developing his 8-foot long wings that are powered by four jet turbines. And he finally got to show them off."

Alternate 'I Am Legend' Ending Leaked to the Net!
Source: Cinematical

I don't think I'm alone when I say that I Am Legend was a little bit of a disappointment. Although there were a lot of good things going on (mainly in the performance of Will Smith), it wasn't a great film, and something was missing.

World's Largest Alternative Fuel Car & Transportation Show Set For December 9-10 In Santa Monica
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The City of Santa Monica will sponsor and host the most comprehensive, technologically advanced exposition of alternative fuel and high MPG vehicles ever held. AltCar Expo, specifically designed for the public, will take place on December 9 and 10, 2006.

Wired News: Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Runs Toy Car
Source: Wired News

Could this technology be the solution to our looming fossil fuel crisis?

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