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Trucker Rigs Disappearing License Plate To Cheat Tolls [Novelties]

Ever since James Bond showed off the rotating plates on his Aston Martin, people have been inspired to rig up their own devices to conceal their vehicle's identity. Recently, a trucker was nearly caught using such a device to avoid paying tolls. The trick plate was mounted on a hinge and connecte...

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Jalopnik — 1 hour ago

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Citroen Hypnos Hybrid Crossover Concept Channels FURTHUR [Paris Motor Show]

With the Hypnos crossover concept, Citroën is trying to explore ways to “make technology more human and approachable.” And, while the 200 HP hybrid powertrain said to deliver 60+ MPG is certainly laudable, we’ve received unconfirmed reports of a rehab facility in the south ...

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Jalopnik — 2 hours ago

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Report: Production Chevy Volt To Appear Alongside Chevy Cruze In Paris [Chevy Volt]

Carscoop is reporting that inside sources tell them the production version of the Chevy Volt will join the Chevy Cruze, along with an unidentified Chevy concept vehicle, at the Paris Motor Show next month. That would mark the first show appearance for the Volt, which is expected to be revealed to...

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Jalopnik — 3 hours ago

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Marion Jones Completes Her Prison Term [DrugMonkey]

Marion Jones, former golden girl of track and field has been released from jail. A federal Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman says Jones was released Friday morning from a halfway house in San Antonio after serving most of her six-month sentence for lying to federal investigators about her use of ...

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ScienceBlogs — 1 hour ago

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Phoenix Lander Searches for Martian Microbial Oases

The Phoenix Lander confirmed the presence of water ice on Mars a few weeks ago. Now the lander searches for a bigger prize: thin films unfrozen water buried underground that could support microbial life. ...

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Wired Science — 5 minutes ago

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[CNN]: Palin trooper probe moved up 3 weeks

Alaska lawmakers Friday moved up their deadline for finishing an investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of the state's public safety commissioner and warned they will begin issuing subpoenas for witnesses next week. ...

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