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Submission + - No more FoxTrot daily comic strips; WoW to blame?

Submitted by Philaretus on Wednesday December 13, 2006 @06:31PM

Philaretus writes: A press release at the Universal Press Syndicate is announcing that Bill Amend will cease production of daily FoxTrot comic strips, long popular in the nerd community. Amend "is taking time to pursue other creative outlets." But in other news, Bill discusses being hooked on World of Warcraft. Coincidence? I don't think so! Says Amend: "Seriously, it's a full-time job just getting my strips out the door each week. And Warcraft doesn't help."

Submission + - Hybrid is Smart.

Submitted by

adaminnj

on Wednesday December 13, 2006 @06:23PM

adaminnj writes: "Lithium Technology Corporation recently announced that it has converted a Daimler Chrysler "Smart ForFour" into a demonstration plug-in vehicle in London. The battery system is the result of collaboration with Zytek, one of the world's leading suppliers of expertise in automotive control systems and powertrain management. The vehicle has a fuel economy of over 84 mpg and an all-electric range of 20 miles.

The battery can be charged by either the internal combustion engine (ICE) and regenerative braking or by plugging into a electric outlet.

The vehicle utilizes a hybrid power train based on a 68 hp, 1.5 liter, 3-cylinder turbo charged diesel engine coupled with two high-efficiency permanent-magnet electric motors.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/12/84_mpg_plu gin_h.php"

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