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November 24, 2009
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Ep. 1113: There's no Moore's law for chemistry

Show summary: New Netbook chips promise to increase battery life sends Molly into a tizzy about battery life. However, battery life does not keep pace with chip law, as Rafe states so well. Also the phone ad wars heat...er...lukewarm up with some arguably limp responses from Apple. And Opera cooperates with China, sort of.

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November 24, 2009
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Buzz Out Loud Podcast 1113: There's no Moore's law for chemistry

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November 23, 2009
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Black Friday deals

Show summary: Wal-Mart and Target are offering the hottest Black Friday deals, said Jon Vincent of blackfriday.info, who is the first guest on our first show of the season.

Category: Holiday Help Desk

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