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Well aisle never, Fearne's engaged
COTTON's spokesman confirms the Radio 1 DJ will be tying the knot with Jesse Jenkins

Valve Promises A Trio Of Surprises This Year
We hang on every word Valve says. When you're the company behind Half-Life, Left 4 Dead and Portal, you earn that kind of attention. Well, in a recent interview, Valve head Gabe Newell said we can expect 3 big surprises over the next 12 months.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Killstreaks Revealed
Dogs are back baby, they are just a little harder to attain this time around. These are also subject to change since the game doesn t come out until November 9th for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. PC version will have dedicated servers as well as having full modding capabilities.

Report: Canadians well-educated - UPI.com
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Nigeria: Charles Taylor - a Man Betrayed
FEMI FANI-KAYODE argues that it's all well and good to try Charles Taylor for war crime atrocities, but that Tony Blair and George W. Bush should get the same treatment

Rwanda: Hakizimana Paces Up for Delhi Games
Rwanda's 3000m steeple chase athlete Gervais Hakizimana is well on track as far as his preparations for next month's Commonwealth Games in Delhi are concerned. The athlete, who is based in France, told Times Sport yesterday that he has intensified his build-up campaign ahead of the Games planned for October 3-14.

BP Gulf well "secured," awaiting final kill: U.S.
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North Korea releases prisoners in exchange for humanitarian aid The Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor - South Korea on Tuesday recovered a fishing boat and its seven-man crew from North Korea after agreeing to an exchange that analysts see as auguring well for inter-Korean reconciliation though not for an end to the North s nuclear program.

Peruvian farmer runs dairy farm on guinea pig power
Eco Factor: Farm uses guinea pig poop to produce combustible gas. While for many of us solar and wind energy are the two most easily accessible forms of renewable energy, a Peruvian farmer is using the waste of his adorable animals to produce enough energy to power his dairy farm. The farmer collects about 400 pounds of guinea pig poop each month, which is then left for anaerobic digestion. Once bacteria have feasted on the poop, a combustible gas is produced that can be used to generate electricity. The system doesnt need fancy, expensive equipment, but can generate renewable electricity in a green fashion. The monthly collection allows the farmer to run his dairy farm, while generates a little extra gas as well. Via: BoingBoing

Foster and Partners design eco-friendly residences in Mauritius
Eco Factor: Sustainable residences harvest renewable solar energy. Fosters and Partners have collaborated with dUnienville and Associates Architects to develop an environmentally friendly masterplan for a series of sustainable residences in Corniche Bay, Mauritius. The development blends harmoniously with the lush landscape and fingers of tropical vegetation have been inserted in the buildings as well. The residential development includes water collectors to harvest rainwater and reuse it as gray water within the development. Solar panels have also been incorporated in the building to generate renewable solar energy. The undulating roof allows for cross ventilation in order to minimize energy consumption. Via: Evolo