Physician, heal thyself

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The National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine's report claims that medical errors cause the deaths of between 44,000 and 98,000 Ameicans each year. The medical community suspects the report is flawed because scanty evidence was used to draw sweeping conclusions.

Safety and security measures, Reports, Hospitals, Hospital patients, Institute of Medicine

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Kibbles and bytes: how much is that robotic doggy in the window?

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Sony is one of several toy companies that has introduced electronic pets. The company's Aibo ERS-210 is the second generation of the pets and was introduced in Nov 2000 at a price of $1,500. The workings of the toy are described.

Usage, Product information, Toy industry, Robotics, Sony Electronics Inc.

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Protections for the Earth's climate

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The ongoing battle to prevent or at least slow down global warming has intensified over the past year as scientist become more aware of the magnitude of the problem. Industry, local governments and academia are looking for solutions to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Air Pollution Control, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Air Pollution Control Programs, Environmental aspects, Global warming, Earth, Greenhouse gases, Air quality management

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