How much does a litre of unleaded petrol cost around the world?

http://www.betweentheaxles.com.au/how-much-is-a-litre-of-unleaded-petrol-around-the-world-83

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Android recovery (opinion)

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/25/android-recovery-opinion/

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Harman Kardon have invaded our personal space

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/08/25/harman-kardon-have-invaded-our-personal-space-2/#more-103585

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Profiting from sustainability

http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/profiting-sustainability?utm_source=Climate%2BSpectator%2Bdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Climate%2BSpectator%2Bdaily&utm_source=Climate+Spectator&utm_campaign=e47979d34d-CSPEC_DAILY&utm_medium=email

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Scotland to build world's first community-owned tidal turbine

http://inhabitat.com/scotland-to-build-worlds-first-community-owned-tidal-turbine/

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Patent wars: Will Apple now sue Google?

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/25/will-apple-now-sue-google/

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Nexus 7 toolkits designed for Mac appear, make flashing a little bit easier

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/23/nexus-7-toolkits-designed-for-mac-appear-makes-flashing-a-little-bit-easier/

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Evernote & Moleskine team up for a snazzy smart notebook

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/24/evernote-and-moleskine-team-up-for-a-snazzy-smart-notebook/

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Bunch of phonies: study looks at politicians’ fake Twitter followers

http://gigaom.com/2012/08/24/bunch-of-phonies-study-looks-at-politicians-fake-twitter-followers/

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Feds, University test cars that can communicate

http://techland.time.com/2012/08/22/feds-university-test-cars-that-can-communicate/

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Cloud startup aims to make “dumb” cell phones smart

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/08/cloud-startup-aims-to-make-dumb-cell-phones-smart-through-browser/

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Logitech introduces a washable keyboard

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/08/24/logitech-introduces-a-washable-keyboard/

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Remembering Neil Armstrong, the most modest hero

Neil Armstrong, a hero who shunned fame

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/26/opinion/seymour-armstrong-appreciation/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

Neil Armstrong, Will Robinson & me

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-neil-armstrong-will-robinson-and-me-20120826,0,34755.story

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Armstrong

Armstrong's steps were a US peak, not the start of brave new world

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/-24u8u.html

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Prepare for higher oil prices following Venezuelan oil refinery fire

Oil prices are likely to rise following today's oil refinery explosion and fire at Amuay in north-west Venezuela, according to ACT Peak Oil.  The fire killed 26 people, injured 80 and will delay production for two days.

The Amuay Refinery is part of the Paraguaná Refinery Complex which is the second biggest in the world. Amuay produces 650,000 barrels of oil a day, about two-thirds of Paraguaná's nearly one million barrels a day. Global production of oil is 89 mbd.

President of ACT Peak Oil, Ms Jenny Goldie, says most refineries are already working at full capacity and there are few means to make up the shortfall in supply created by the closure of the Amuay Refinery.

"The inevitable consequence will be an increase in the price of oil," says Ms Goldie. "While the refinery may re-open in two days, we may expect reduced production for some time until repairs are made.

"Despite the recent increase in oil shale production, largely in the US, the world is vulnerable to shocks in the oil supply line. Even the major suppliers like Saudi Arabia are pumping as hard as they can."

Ms Goldie says there will be little joy for Australian motorists who are already experiencing high prices at the pump.

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