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Richard Branson Greens the Sea With Kites Tied to Freighters

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The billionaire's new NGO, Carbon War Room, puts the global shipping industry's massive carbon footprint under the spotlight, and spread the word about simple ways to shrink its impact.

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‘Miracle’ Elephant Baby Beats the Odds

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Zookeepers thought that "Mr. Shuffles" had died during labor, but the calf pulled through.

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The 70s Photos That Made Us Want to Save Earth

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Two years after Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency, the new institution sent out 100 photographers to document the nationâs environment writ large.Now, those photos have made it out of the root cellar of the National Archive and onto Flickr Commons, where they are getting a wider viewing than they hâve ever received.

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Saudi Arabian Fried Chicken Wars (Graphic)

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With various Middle Eastern fast food companies posting record profits this week, companies from across the globe are now seeking to secure a foothold in this marketplace. The recent rapid growth in such fast food eateries serves as a perfect indicator as to how lifestyles in the region have changed.

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Gran Tursimo 5 Trailer Hits the Web (Video)

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The Gran Turismo series is arguably the greatest driving simulator to ever grace the home gaming platform, but fans of the racing franchise have been left high and dry as Sony and Polyphony continually delay the launch of GT5.

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US family seeks Israeli damages

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The family of a US student activist killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in Gaza has launched a case against the Israeli government. Rachel Corrie, whose family is seeking $324,000 in damages from the defence ministry, was one of several foreign activists killed in confrontations with Israel in occupied territory in the past decade.

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Cuban Baseball Fights Are a Bit Different Than Ours (Video)

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Baseball fights tend to feature a lot of yapping, a little rolling around and not much actual danger but the Cubans do things a little differently...

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FDA Approves Botox for Elbow Spasms. Are Migraines Next?

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Although better known for its cosmetic applications, Botox is approved to treat such therapeutic conditions as underarm sweating, neck spasms, and eye-muscle disorders. Therapeutic sales of Botox accounted for approximately 52% of Allergan sales last year and increased about 4% over 2008.

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Ten Of The Most Underrated Simpsons Characters

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A salute to the lesser known Simpsons characters.

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Selling a home in 2010? Have a strategy

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Foreclosures and short sales continue to plague the market, keeping a lid on home prices. As a result, 2010 will continue to be a buyer's market. That doesn't mean, however, that all hope is lost of selling your home this year. Here are some tips to sell your home in 2010.

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Salute Your Shorts: Tim Burton’s Short Films (1971-1982)

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A great look at the early short films of Tim Burton.

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Timeline of Insanity for the Craziest MF’er in MLB History

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Milton Bradley is nuts. You know it, I know it. Let's find out why.

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Bridges Vs. Clooney: What Really Happened (GIFs)

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Both George Clooney and Jeff Bridges acted like the Best Actor Oscar they were battling for last Sunday wasn't a big deal. Well, here's visual evidence that it was indeed a ginormous effin' deal for both actors.

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HSBC: data on 15,000 Swiss account holders stolen

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Information on 15,000 HSBC customers with Swiss accounts has been stolen, the British bank said Thursday, potentially exposing foreign clients to prosecution by tax authorities in their home countries.

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DING! Round 2: Foursquare & Gowalla both update iPhone Apps

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In this corner, with a big head start, a huge user base, and tons of features, it's ... Foursquare! In this corner, with millions of dollars in funding and a great-looking new design ... Gowalla! The two have been going blow-for-blow in the location-based social gaming fight. Who Wins?

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