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Made in China: Human Milk from Cows

NewsCore: Chinese scientists have genetically modified dairy cows to produce human breast milk, and hope to be selling it in supermarkets within three years. The milk produced by the transgenic cows is identical to the human variety, with the same immune-boosting and antibacterial qualities as breast milk, scientists at China’s Agricultural University in Beijing said. […]

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Lighting Up Computer Keyboards

All Clinton Fleenor wanted to do was light up his computer keyboard. He never could have expected his idea to be picked up by Quirky and showcased on the Home Shopping Network. However, that is exactly what has happened, reports Richmond Times-Dispatch. The result is the Mantis, a battery-powered clip-on light that can be used

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21st Century Mompreneurs

June Cleaver is nothing compared to today’s mom. The moms of today are raising children and online businesses at the same time. Often, the mom who launches her own business from home is also the woman who buys from like-minded mompreneurs, reports Metro. This virtual community of moms plays a key part in their success.

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The Origin of Wienerschnitzel

Open Forum: John Galardi was just 23 when opened his first fast-food hot dog stand, Der Wienerschnitzel, in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles. Today, 50 years later, Wienerschnitzel (which dropped the “der” in 1977) has grown into one of the world’s largest hot dog chains, selling more than 120 million hot dogs annually through

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Another Google Buyout: PostRank

Google is well known for buying web companies and Google-fying them, and they have done it again. Their recent purchase of PostRank hints at their social media goals, reports PC Magazine. PostRank (a play on Google’s own PageRank term) measures how many comments, bookmarks, tweets, and other social interactions a given piece of content generates,

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Journalists Make Good Entrepreneurs

People from a variety of careers have sought to become business owners in the past, and journalists are no different. Many are making the transition to entrepreneurs, while others wonder if they have the necessary skills. Poynter has pulled together a few traits journalists possess which make them great entrepreneurs. Journalists become experts in the

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