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April 11, 2008

gleans at 12:35 PM MT, 4/11

 

The historic garage where Silicon Valley got started
 
 
Giant leaf-tailed gecko (Image: Piotr Naskrecki)
Scientists develop a technique that reveals biodiversity hotspots, which they say will help protect vulnerable species
 
 
 
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The law professor who wrote one of the seminal ''torture memos'' that cleared the way for harsh and what critics call abusive and illegal interrogation techniques is safe in his job, the dean of the school says.
 
 
LONDON (AP) -- Prince William was presented with his ceremonial pilot's wings Friday by his father Prince Charles after graduating as a military pilot and following in the footsteps of a host of royal ancestors.
 
 
LONDON (AP) -- Boris vs. Red Ken.
 
 
 
 
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ROME (Reuters) - She had no desire to be just another smiling face in Italian politics. So when porn star Milly D'Abbraccio designed her campaign posters, it was obvious she was going to show off her bottom.  Full Article 
 
 
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Nude Bruni photo sells for $91,000 in auction NEW YORK (Reuters) - A nude photo of French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, standing in a pigeon-toed pose and covering her modesty with her hands, was sold on Thursday in New York for $91,000, more than 20 times its expected price.  Full Article  |  Video 
 
 
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Clinton and Obama to vie for the "faith vote" DALLAS (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will court the "faith vote" at a forum this weekend, seeking support from a sizable constituency with a major influence on U.S. politics.  Full Article
 
 
 
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LONDON (Reuters Life!) - A unique self-portrait by Andy Warhol and a print of urban graffiti artist Banksy's "Smiley Riot Copper" are just some of the modern art pieces heading to auction at Bonhams in London on Wednesday.  Full Article 
 
 
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GENEVA (Reuters Life!) - A half-brother of Osama bin Laden has launched a Swiss luxury watch called "Aviator", which he says is the first to help pilots calculate their true airspeed when electronic instruments break down.  Full Article 
 

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