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Two independent research teams report today in Science that they’ve taken key strides toward harnessing the energy in sunlight to synthesize chemical fuels.

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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it — words Panasonic has clearly taken to heart with the Toughbook 19. It’s time for the rugged, 10-inch convertible tablet to get its annual refresh and not much has changed visibly. Instead, the company gave its internals a boost with some Sandy Bridge goodness and slapped a new TransflectivePlus screen in this military-grade machine for computing in direct sunlight. Impressively, the Core i5 found inside is not of the ULV variety, it’s a standard voltage 2520m powering this completely sealed, fanless design. Additionally, the Toughbook 19 now comes standard with 4GB of RAM and has a pair of SSD options for added durability. You’ll be able to pick one up, and use it as a frisbee, in September starting at ,349. While you wait, feel free to check out the PR after the break.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos didn’t confirm a Samsung-built tablet today, but he’s not saying no — in fact, the tell-it-like-it-is founder of the massive e-tailer suggested quite the opposite in an interview with Consumer Reports. “Stay tuned” was the answer, and then Bezos told the publication that if such a device were on the way, it would be complimentary to Amazon’s existing Kindle, as Bezos doesn’t want to disturb the market for that “dedicated reading device.” If we were to read between the lines — which is often a bad idea — we’d say that could pave the way for an Amazon tablet to launch without a sunlight-readable screen, but it could just be that a tablet would be pricier, while the Kindle could remain relatively cheap. Speaking of E Ink, the CEO said that a color version “is not ready for prime time.” As of January, we’d agree.

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Classic automobiles are one of the most well-known types that are included in vehicle collections and car shows. If you would like to have a classic vehicle, it is best if you know how to maintain one and keep it distinctive. Is all of the junk eating up all of your garage space and your vintage automobiles are getting withered away outside in the sunlight, in the rainfall and in the weather?

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Classic Automobiles are fun to restore but more enjoyable to drive. Upgrades for vintage automobiles are virtually endless. The wheels put on the vintage automobiles weren’t some of the very best wheels, for instance. Nowdays LED tail lights for vintage automobiles are designed and manufactured based upon customer’s need.

Classic automobiles are an icon of the United States and many families own vintage automobiles as a hobby or even a fiscal investment. Buying classic automobiles are tricky. To make sure you get a good deal, you ought to be informed about the details of each model and make before you try to purchase one. Since vintage automobiles are on occasion difficult to find, you may need to work your connections.

Antique and classic automobiles are being collected now more than ever. Retro vehicle collectors learn their hobby over years and years of investigation and browsing, and studying up. Classic automobiles are a popular collectible which appeals to vehicle enthusiasts and antique merchants. There are many things that factor into making a vehicle a classic. Retro automobiles are usually considered to be high-quality automobiles from the pre-World War II era. For clarity’s sake, retro automobiles are the types that were built between the years of 1925 and 1948 and went though great craftsmanship and detail work.

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