Independent: Shops gave out 3.5 billion fewer plastic bags last year under a voluntary scheme…
Month: February 2009
Science
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The Big Question: What more can Britain do to beat its addiction to plastic bags?
Independent: Why are we asking this now? Because yesterday the Government’s anti-waste body, Wrap, announced…
Science
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New MoD tech ‘could save lives’
The MoD has unveiled some new technology as part of its Defence Technology Plans which,…
Technology
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Microsoft cuts temp worker rates 10 pct (AP)
AP – Microsoft Corp. is slashing overtime, hours and pay for U.S. temporary workers as…
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Rare Superman comic to be auctioned online (Reuters)
Reuters – A rare copy of the first Superman comic will be put up for…
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Yahoo CFO leaving as new CEO shakes up management (AP)
AP – Yahoo Inc.’s chief financial officer is leaving the troubled Internet pioneer in a…
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IBM keeps 2009 outlook and sees services growth (Reuters)
Reuters – IBM affirmed its full-year profit outlook on Thursday and forecast growth in its…
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Expedition Finds Greater Warming Threat in Antarctica’s East
Antarctica’s western ice sheet is pushing ever faster into the sea, but scientists know an…
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Software to Cajole, Nag, Accuse, Insult and Needle Laptop Thieves
Stolen laptop? Now you can tell those thieves exactly what you think of them. Front…
Security
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Obama budget eyes boost to cybersecurity
The budget proposed by President Barack Obama includes funding aimed at improving the security of…