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Eyes on the Prize Hits P2P
An activist group encourages people to download digitized copies of the landmark civil rights documentary, which is currently hamstrung by licensing fees. The effort could draw attention to problems in copyright law, but the production company is not pleased. By Katie Dean. Harnessing Microbes, One By One, To Build A Better Nanoworld
Taking a new approach to the painstaking assembly of nanometer-sized machines, a team of scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has successfully used single bacterial cells to make tiny bio-electronic circuits. Hangover Culprit Found
Acetaldehyde may be the culprit behind hangovers, according to new research from Japan. Gadget Lab Live-Blogs Apple's 'The Beat Goes On'
What will be the subject of the San Francisco event? If the promotional tag -- "The Beat Goes On" -- is any indication, El Jobso will release his latest round of iPods. The fun starts at 10 a.m. PDT. Afghanistan Unveiled
Focusing on the "first team of women video journalists to be trained in Afghanistan,"this Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Independent Lens documentary looks at "the effects on Afghan women of the Taliban's oppressive rule and the United States-sponsored bombing campaign."Includes features on the training and on Afghan women's rights, a timeline, video clips, related readings, and educator resources. The Muppets
Here is the official "informative, interactive, entertaining and downright peculiar world of Muppet Studios. ... You can play games at the Muppet Studio Lounge, make music at Club Mayhem, read the web's hottest blog, Miss Piggy's exclusive new 'Sow and the City' diva diary, and learn the latest behind-the-scenes news."Use the map to reach these and other features, including "Central Casting,"which has profiles of Kermit, the Swedish Chef, Gonzo, Fozzie, and other characters. Botox Injections May Improve Facial-wound Healing, Minimize Scars
Botulinum toxin, the same Botox used to treat facial wrinkles, helps facial wounds heal with less scarring, according to results of a study published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. British Vogue Fashion Shows
Photos from the fashion shows of major fashion designers in London, Paris, Milan, and New York. Includes news updates and photos from key collections of women's ready-to-wear and menswear back to the autumn/winter 2001-2002 season. From British Vogue. PET Imaging May Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Tumor imaging with positron emission tomography may improve the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of lung cancer patients, according to a new article. Tumor imaging is frequently used in the diagnosis of lung cancer and is important for making treatment decisions. Constitution Day Resources for Educators
Collection of links to sites relating to this September 17 event commemorating the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Features links to classroom activities and lesson plans. Compiled by Lianne Hartman, librarian at Lourdes Library, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.
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