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Allan Minns has worked as a computer technician, technical support specialist, handyman, store clerk, genetics lab technician, heavy equipment operator and professional musician. In 2007, after studying computer programming at Adirondack Community College, he moved to New York's Capital region and enrolled at Hudson Valley Community College to begin pursuing a degree in nanoscale sciences and materials engineering.

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Common spice a potent medical compound

Sunday, November 15th, 2009 · 2 comments

I was listening to the late night AM radio talk show “Coast to Coast Am” one night and the host, George...
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An Autumn Albany night with General Colin Powell

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Saturday night I attended the University at Albany’s inaugural event to their “World Within...
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Genetic study flushes out diversity in Indian population

A recent study led by scientist from Harvard and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, India...
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Nanotech visits: RPI's supercomputer

For some time now I have known about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Center for Computational Nanotechnology Innovations (CCNI). This is...
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Uncle Sam begins new vigil on the sky

As we leave the double-Os behind us, first thing in 2010 the Federal Government will begin to monitor roughly 85% of the greenhouse gases...
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EPA tools of the trade on display

Visitors and residents of New York City will have the opportunity to tour a sea vessel the Environmental Protection...
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New method of transportation in the works

NASA and Unimodal Systems are currently developing a magnetic levitation system for transporting people over short...
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NASA offers generous scholarship & internship opportunities

On September 1st, NASA will begin accepting applications for their 2010 scholarship program. Up for grabs are:...
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NASA to air Stephen, launch COLBERT

Comedian and television icon Stephen Colbert recently urged his viewers to participate in a contest where the...
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“Sleeping" limbs, whats the worst that can happen?

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The other night I woke out of a sound slumber and found that my arm was asleep to the point of being completely...
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