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<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 07:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Researchers at Ford and Ohio State look to dandelions for 'green' material]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A milky-white substance that seeps from dandelion roots could be used to produce a variety of plastics that are used in vehicles.(Credit:Ford)There's no whining about these dandelions' they may some day be used as a substitute for synthetic rubber in interiorcar products such as cupholders, floor mats, and interior trim.Researchers at Ford and Ohio State University are growing a certain species of dandelion at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) to test it out as a source of sustainable material.&quot;We're always looking for new sustainable materials to use in our vehicles that have a smaller carbon footprint to produce and can be grown locally,&quot; said Angela Harris, Ford research engineer. &quot;Synthetic rubber is not a sustainable resource, so we want to minimize its use in our vehicles when possible. Dandelions have the potential to serve as a great natural alternative to synthetic rubber in our products.&quot;By extracting the milky-white substance that seeps from the roots of the Russian dandelion (or known by its scientific name, Taraxacum kok-saghyz or TKS), researchers are able to create an eco-friendly material. Researchers are testing out this material to see if it meets durability standards.&quot;This variety of dandelion is much hardier than the kind typically found in our back yards,&quot; said Harris. &quot;It's strange to see weeds being grown in perfectly manicured rows in a greenhouse, but these dandelions could be the next sustainable material in our vehicles.&quot;Over the past several years Ford has increased the use of nonmetal recycled and bio-based materials such as soy foam seat cushions, wheat straw-filled plastic, recycled resins for underbody systems, recycled yarn on seat covers, and natural-fiber plastic for interior components.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Apple to delay iPad 2 sales in Japan]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>alfredrlaa</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Apple will postpone the start ofiPad 2 sales in Japan owing to the earthquake and the human tragedy that has followed in its wake. &quot;We are delaying the launch of the iPad 2 in Japan while the country and our teams focus on recovering from the recent disaster,&quot; Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris said in an e-mail. &quot;Our hearts go out to the people of Japan, including our employees and their families, who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy.&quot; The front door of Apple Japan&amp;39's Web site expresses the company&amp;39's deepest sympathies for the victims of the earthquake. (Credit:Apple)Sales of the iPad 2 were slated to begin there on March 25, along with 25 other countries around the globe. In the U.S., the second-generation Appletablet appears to be a certified hit, with analyst estimates of sales ranging from half a million to as much as 1 million. The iPad 2 is also getting its share of positive reviews, with many citing increased performance and new features like dual cameras and iMovie software. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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