Energy efficiency jobs get a jolt from federal government

Counting on an infusion of federal stimulus funds, states and private firms plan to expand a workforce that will upgrade buildings. The Obama administration estimates the first wave of stimulus efficiency spending will employ 87,000 people, with continued plans to steadily expand the burgeoning workforce in that sector for years to come.

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Will Daniel Murphy Surpass 450 At-Bats? « Mets Online

How likely is a starting outfielder to amass 450 at-bats in a season? Last year in the National League it happened just 57 percent of the time. Can Daniel Murphy be counted on to exceed that mark if he stays injury-free?

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Todd Palin's sister arrested for Burglary

Todd Palin’s half-sister was arrested Thursday after police say she broke into a Wasilla home for the second time this week to steal money. Palin is the husband of Gov. Sarah Palin. He declined comment. Diana Palin, 35, entered a home near Wasilla’s Multi-Use Sports Complex and attempted to steal cash from the owner’s bedroom, police said.

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9 Exquisite Photos from UNESCO Satellite

A collection images from the UNESCO Satellite

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North Korea 'has launched rocket'

North Korea appears to have launched a rocket, reports from Japan and South Korea say.

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How Baseball Players Catch Fly Balls

With the crack of the bat, you see the ball jump into the air. You take a few quick steps forward. Then, as you watch the ball continue to rise faster, you feel your stomach sink knowing that this one is going over your head. What went wrong? How our eyes, brains, arms and legs combine to track and catch a fly ball has stumped scientists for years.

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How to Contact Aliens: Broadcast Google to Outerspace

SETI's Seth Shostak: Confessions of an Alien Hunter.

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New Catalyst To Replace Platinum For Cheaper Hydrogen Fuel

Hydrogen fuel cells need catalysts to accelerate the chemical reactions inside them, but the problem is that they are very expensive because the catalysts are made of precious material like platinum. The new catalyst is based on iron, nitrogen, and carbon which are far less expensive than platinum which ranges between $1,000 to $2,000 an ounce.

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