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Diego Molano Vega, the Colombian minister of information communication and technology, is traveling to promote his country's "Vive Digital" plan. "We are looking for a partner that can invest with us," he said, while making his pitch in Washington. (Photograph compliments of the government of Colombia)

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General Electric will build a plant to make solar panels. "We think we can push costs lower, and faster," said Vic Abate, a GE vice president. (Associated Press)

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It's a fight for survival as Alcatraz in Electronic Arts' first person shooter Crysis 2: Limited Edition for the PlayStation 3

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Russell Brand portrays a booze-soaked playboy and heir of the family fortune in "Arthur." (Associated Press)

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A man who goes by the Internet alias "Forest Intelligence" looks at the "Jasmine Movement" website at a cafe in Seoul. He oversees the recruitment of volunteers and maintains the website. (Associated Press)

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This March 28, 2011 image provided by NASA shows composited images from Swift's Ultraviolet/Optical and X-ray telescopes of a gamma-ray explosion designated GRB 110328A. Scientists say this blast is unusual because the effects are long-lasting. More than a week later, they continue to see high-energy radiation spiking and fading at the source. Flaring from such an event usually lasts a couple of hours. (AP Photo/NASA, Swift, Stefan Immler)

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Bacteria use for producing anti-body against malaria are seen through a microscope at Westminster University in London, Tuesday, March 15, 2011. In a cramped London laboratory filled with test tubes, bacteria and mosquitoes, scientists are trying to engineer a new weapon in the battle against malaria: a mutant fungus. For years, Angray Kang at Westminster University and colleagues have been testing whether they could genetically tweak a fungus to kill the malaria parasite carried by mosquitoes. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

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FILE - In this May 20, 2010 photo, a salesman shows some of the most popular GPS units available at a store in Denver. A newly approved wireless Internet network is threatening to overpower GPS signals across the country, crippling a technology that is engrained in our daily lives. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, file)

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This undated artist rendering provided by Space Exploration Technologies (Space X), shows Space Exploration Technology's new rocket Falcon Heavy. On Tuesday, Elon Musk, CEO and chief rocket designer of Space X unveiled plans to launch the world's most powerful rocket since man went to the moon. (AP Photo/Space Exploration Technologies)

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Mike Gartner display at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario. (Stephen Whyno, The Washington Times)

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This undated artist rendering provided by Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), shows Space Exploration Technology's new rocket Falcon Heavy. On Tuesday, Elon Musk, CEO and chief rocket designer of (SpaceX) unveiled plans to launch the world's most powerful rocket since man went to the moon. (AP Photo/Space Exploration Technologies)

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In this film publicity image released by Walt Disney Studios, the character Milo's Mom, voiced by Joan Cusack, is shown in a scene from "Mars Needs Moms." (AP Photo/Walt Disney Studios)

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A customer shops for produce in a Walmart in Alexandria. A heightened consumer interest in produce grown nearby has led to popular use of "local" on displays and menus. The trend can be misleading. Walmart stores, for example, label produce "local" if it is from the same state where it is sold. (Associated Press)

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James Cameron (left) speaks about digital filmmaking as George Lucas (center) and Jeffrey Katzenberg look on during a panel discussion at the CinemaCon conference last week in Las Vegas. Mr. Cameron had delayed filming "Avatar" until digital technology caught up with his concept for the movie. (Associated Press)