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    <description><![CDATA[Smart Takes is a regular digest of the day's news headlines viewed through a SmartPlanet lens, offering an editor's take on breaking stories and opinion from around the Web and highlighting information that will make you smarter.]]></description>
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	    <title><![CDATA[The Morning Briefing: Entrepreneurs]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/the-morning-briefing-entrepreneurs/26747]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ "The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about entrepreneurship.]]></description>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-25T07:35:45Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Drugs into bloodstreams, without needles]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/drugs-into-bloodstreams-without-needles/26740]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ A new device may be able to help deliver drugs into the bloodstream more effectively than traditional needles.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ A new device may be able to help deliver drugs into the bloodstream more effectively than traditional needles.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-24T09:07:12Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[The Morning Briefing: Energy efficiency]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/the-morning-briefing-energy-efficiency/26735]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ "The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about energy efficiency.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ "The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about energy efficiency.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-24T07:31:13Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Polaris Wireless secures contract in surveillance, tracking software]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/polaris-wireless-secures-contract-in-surveillance-tracking-software/26729]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Polaris Wireless is extending its location-tracking software to break into European markets in a multi-million dollar deal.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Polaris Wireless is extending its location-tracking software to break into European markets in a multi-million dollar deal.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-23T10:25:22Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[The Morning Briefing: Electric vehicles]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/the-morning-briefing-electric-vehicles/26725]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ "The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about electric vehicles (EVs).]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ "The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about electric vehicles (EVs).]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-23T08:54:37Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Customizing car interiors with LED lighting]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/customizing-car-interiors-with-led-lighting/26707]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Would ambient lighting make car models more attractive to consumers?]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Would ambient lighting make car models more attractive to consumers?]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/customizing-car-interiors-with-led-lighting/26707]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T19:34:03Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[New 3M film protects electronics from water vapor, oxygen]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/new-3m-film-protects-electronics-from-water-vapor-oxygen/26709]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ This ain't your Daddy's display: 3M's new film is thinner, lighter, more flexible and more impact-resistant than glass, all while stopping contaminants from ruining electronics.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ This ain't your Daddy's display: 3M's new film is thinner, lighter, more flexible and more impact-resistant than glass, all while stopping contaminants from ruining electronics.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/new-3m-film-protects-electronics-from-water-vapor-oxygen/26709]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T15:01:55Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Emirates taps GE for airline flow management]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/emirates-taps-ge-for-airline-flow-management/26699]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The flow management system uses data from Emirates' network to optimize how aircraft flow in and out of Dubai International Airport, its hub.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The flow management system uses data from Emirates' network to optimize how aircraft flow in and out of Dubai International Airport, its hub.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/emirates-taps-ge-for-airline-flow-management/26699]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T14:39:21Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Who are the top 250 Internet companies on social media?]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/who-are-the-top-250-internet-companies-on-social-media/26697]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ How are businesses harnessing social media to appeal to a generation of Internet-savvy consumers?]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ How are businesses harnessing social media to appeal to a generation of Internet-savvy consumers?]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T14:28:12Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[US gov releases new tool to compare traditional and EV models]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/us-gov-releases-new-tool-to-compare-traditional-and-ev-models/26683]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ In a bid to encourage EV purchase, the U.S. government has introduced a payback system on their fuel economy website.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ In a bid to encourage EV purchase, the U.S. government has introduced a payback system on their fuel economy website.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/us-gov-releases-new-tool-to-compare-traditional-and-ev-models/26683]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T12:57:30Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[FCC proposes reserving spectrum band for medical devices]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/fcc-proposes-reserving-spectrum-band-for-medical-devices/26682]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The wireless spectrum battle has escalated between corporations - but the FCC has now proposed reserving a band exclusively for medical use.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The wireless spectrum battle has escalated between corporations - but the FCC has now proposed reserving a band exclusively for medical use.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/fcc-proposes-reserving-spectrum-band-for-medical-devices/26682]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T10:37:07Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Avoid check-in queues; print baggage tags at home]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/avoid-check-in-queues-print-baggage-tags-at-home/26681]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Printed e-mail tickets are nothing new - but what about printing off your luggage tags?]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Printed e-mail tickets are nothing new - but what about printing off your luggage tags?]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/avoid-check-in-queues-print-baggage-tags-at-home/26681]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T10:09:59Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[The Morning Briefing: Growth of the Cloud Industry]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/the-morning-briefing-growth-of-the-cloud-industry/26677]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ "The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about the growth of cloud computing.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ "The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about the growth of cloud computing.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T08:57:46Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[A peek at Volkswagen's Silicon Valley research facility]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/a-peek-at-volkswagens-silicon-valley-research-facility/26673]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Our siblings at CNET take a look at Volkswagen's Silicon Valley research facility to preview in-cabin car tech, up close and personal.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our siblings at CNET take a look at Volkswagen's Silicon Valley research facility to preview in-cabin car tech, up close and personal.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/a-peek-at-volkswagens-silicon-valley-research-facility/26673]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-21T16:36:21Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Iteris lands $2.45 million for Abu Dhabi travel info system; first in Middle East]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/iteris-lands-245-million-for-abu-dhabi-travel-info-system-first-in-middle-east/26663]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Intelligent transportation comes to the Middle East with a $2.45 million project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Intelligent transportation comes to the Middle East with a $2.45 million project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-21T14:33:00Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[In Los Angeles, demand-based pricing for curbside parking goes live]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/in-los-angeles-demand-based-pricing-for-curbside-parking-goes-live/26656]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Demand-based pricing for curbside parking spots goes live in Los Angeles. Will it help or hurt congestion?]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Demand-based pricing for curbside parking spots goes live in Los Angeles. Will it help or hurt congestion?]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/in-los-angeles-demand-based-pricing-for-curbside-parking-goes-live/26656]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-21T14:13:31Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Panasonic's wearable camera system protects police officers, captures crimes]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/panasonics-wearable-camera-system-protects-police-officers-captures-crimes/26641]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Panasonic's wearable video camera system will help law enforcement officials capture and store -- in a tamper-proof fashion -- audio and video evidence.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Panasonic's wearable video camera system will help law enforcement officials capture and store -- in a tamper-proof fashion -- audio and video evidence.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/panasonics-wearable-camera-system-protects-police-officers-captures-crimes/26641]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-21T13:44:19Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Powdermet pursues nanoparticle-infused aluminum alloys for auto industry, military]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/powdermet-pursues-nanoparticle-infused-aluminum-alloys-for-auto-industry-military/26629]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Can aluminum alloy demonstrate the strength of steel without the weight? Powdermet hopes so as the race for more fuel-efficient vehicles heats up.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Can aluminum alloy demonstrate the strength of steel without the weight? Powdermet hopes so as the race for more fuel-efficient vehicles heats up.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-21T13:21:31Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Silicon Labs acquires Ember for $72m; eyes smarter networking]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/silicon-labs-acquires-ember-for-72m-eyes-smarter-networking/26622]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Silicon Laboratories will acquire Ember Corp. for $72 million in a bid to boost its offerings in smart energy, connected home, security, lighting and more.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Silicon Laboratories will acquire Ember Corp. for $72 million in a bid to boost its offerings in smart energy, connected home, security, lighting and more.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Nusca]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-21T12:52:54Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[DARPA awards contract to improve real-time language translation technology]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/darpa-awards-contract-to-improve-real-time-language-translation-technology/26617]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The project aims to contribute to the development of immediate, real-time language translation and information extraction system technology.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The project aims to contribute to the development of immediate, real-time language translation and information extraction system technology.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/darpa-awards-contract-to-improve-real-time-language-translation-technology/26617]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlie Osborne]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-21T10:54:13Z</pubDate>
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