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Ramen Is Racist

Anneli Rufus | Posted 08.02.2011

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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 'Silly Shirts' Tradition Nixed For 2010 Japan Summit (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Curtis M. Wong | Posted 05.25.2011

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The choice to host this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Japan has reportedly resulted in the loss of a tradition simultaneou...

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Japan Wants To Sell Energy-Efficient 'Smart' Cities To The World

AP | TOMOKO A. HOSAKA | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHIBA, Japan — There were gadgets and robots galore at Japan's premier electronics show this week. But one of the biggest attractions wasn't any...

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PHOTOS: The World's Most Extraordinary Clocks

The Huffington Post | Curtis M. Wong | Posted 05.25.2011

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Although Saudi Arabia's new Mecca Clock is set to dwarf many of them in sheer scope, clocks have been a focal point for many international cities for ...

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Nissan Leaf EV: One Man's Vision, Now Reality

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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When Nissan introduced their close-to-production Leaf electric vehicle yesterday, we caught a glimpse of transportation's future. You can bet that today oil companies are somewhat nervous.

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Will Detroit Budget Cuts Doom US in World EV Market?

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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The perfect financial storm decimating the US auto sector could result in the nation's largest manufacturing industry falling even farther behind overseas competitors when it comes to EVs.

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