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Coskata files registration statement for proposed IPO

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Citigroup, Barclays Capital and Piper Jaffray will act as the joint book-running managers for the offering. The Coskata process is high-yield and low-cost, the company says.

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Pioneer of Google’s Data Centers Dies at 58

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He devised a way to use low-cost components and energy-saving techniques to distribute Google’s programs across thousands of servers, instead of the traditional method of relying on a few powerful, expensive machines. Rao authored more than 14 books and 400 journal articles during his career.

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Mad Power thoughts

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And in any case, an inflexible approach to regulation has caused the cost of new nuclear to balloon – despite it being perhaps the most obvious solution to our long-term energy needs. Northern England would now be as brimming with home-grown gas as parts of Pennsylvania and Texas. So, it’s time to tear up the failed policies of today.

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

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before 'booking it' to Florence, Pinal County on the "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour," this sunny & bright Friday, 4 December 2009. New York, Oregon and Pennsylvania. It's the second county seat of government to be visited (with possibly a repeat performance in January 2010). Additional partners will be announced soon.

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Creating the Commodore 64: The Engineers’ Story

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When the design of the Commodore 64 began, the overriding goals were simplicity and low cost. The initial production cost of the Commodore 64 was targeted at $130; it turned out to be $135. Computer bookstores carry a wide selection of books on the C-64. At that point, you’re hung up.” To probe further.

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