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Submission + - Best "Windows Registry Cleaner" type program, if t (slashdot.org)

Submitted by the_REAL_sam on Thursday December 15, 2011 @02:56AM

the_REAL_sam writes: For Ask Slashdot: The first time I ever saw a commercial for "windows registry cleaning" software, I laughed... but upon reflection the registry is a huge file that is constantly being edited as windows software is added/removed ... so it seems to me that the registry could have stranded references, etc... that thought changed my mind about the theory behind the idea of a registry cleaner... however I am still mistrustful and would like to know if there is any worthwhile implementation (best one), hopefully also free, reliable and trustworthy.

Submission + - Biodiesel from Algae (cnn.com)

Submitted by the_REAL_sam on Sunday November 23, 2008 @12:53AM

the_REAL_sam writes: The CNN News article shows an algae farm near El Paso, Texas that is being used to produce oil for use as biodiesel. The owner of the facility claims his production method could be used to produce 100,000 gallons of oil per acre per year, as compared with corn which, produces only 20-30 gallons per acre per year.

Submission + - Hamster-Powered Night Light With Custom Alternator (otherpower.com)

Submitted by the_REAL_sam on Tuesday November 04, 2008 @05:52PM

the_REAL_sam writes: Skippy the Hamster powers a night light by running on his exercise wheel. If only we could get PG&E to take note of this revolutionary new energy source! =)

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