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US Rep. Lynn. Woolsey to Retire

U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey to Retire in 2012

U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif., announced Monday that she will not run for an 11th term in 2012, saying she will reach age 75 before the next election and the time has come to move on.
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The ghostly ships of Suisun Bay

A vast fleet of dozens of ghostly abandoned Navy and merchant ships have been corroding in Suisun Bay since decades.
Law Prohibiting Sale of Violent Video Games to Kids Struck Down

Violent Video Game Ban Author Rebukes Court Decision

California State Senator Leland Yee says the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the law he authored calling for a ban of sales of violent video games to minors “put the interests of Corporate America” first.
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More than 300 New Animal Species Found in Philippines [PHOTOS]

Researchers from the California Academy of Sciences think they have discovered 300 new species during a biological expedition that focused on the Island of Luzon, Philippines, according to the organization's news release.
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Scientists discover 'inflatable shark', 300 new species in the Philippines

The last time ‘inflatable shark’ was in news was when someone tried to present one to former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Manhattan mansion where he is under house arrest. The security guards turned away the man who brought a toothy blue fish inflated to the size of a small person and attached with helium balloons.

Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (ICGN, PACB, SGMO, CBRX, SINA, PTIE, LOGI, ZLCS, PTNR, SPRD)

The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Icagen, Pacific Biosciences of California, Sangamo Biosciences, Columbia Laboratories, and Sina. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Pain Therapeutics, Logitech International, Zalicus, Partner Communications, and Spreadtrum Communications.
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Nate Dogg, Clarence Clemons paid homage at BET awards 2011

Clarence Clemons, Nate Dogg, M-Bone, Gil-Scott Heron and Teena Marie were paid homage at the BET awards show on June 26. Celebrities reflected and honored the lives of late legendary musicians and remembered their contribution to the music as well as black entertainment.
The first Trapania darvelli from the Philippines

Philippines discovers 300 new species

Philippines have discovered more than 300 new species in the island of Luzon after scientists from the country together with the California Academy of Science ran a 42-day expedition.
The first specimen of Dermatobranchus dendronephthyphagus

Beautiful Photos of 300 New Species Discovered in Philippines

Researchers from the California Academy of Sciences believe they have identified 300 new species during a biological expedition that focused on the Island of Luzon, Philippines, according to a news release via ScienceDaily.
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Nevada OK's Google self-driving robotic cars: More gambling, faster rides

The future may be approaching sooner than expected with Nevada passing a bill that would allow the state's DOP, Department of Transportation, to setup rules and safety standards for automated self-driving cars. The government decision could be a proactive step towards increasing state income, reducing traffic, and trailblazing the introduction of self-driving vehicles in the U.S.

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