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Sri Lanka elephant census begins, biography of Apple CEO Steve Jobs to arrive in November, and Russia to build first space hotel.
• Russia to build first space hotel.
 According to plans unveiled in Moscow, the hotel, which would orbit 217 miles above ground, will have room for seven guests in four cabins, each with views of the Earth below. The Commercial Space Station, as it is officially called, is due to open in 2016.
 Read » [telegraph.co.uk]
• Sri Lanka elephant census begins
 Sri Lanka has started the first nationwide survey of its elephant population, aimed at better protecting the animals and their habitat. The survey, which started late on Thursday, lasts until Saturday evening.
Read » [bbc.co.uk]
• Biography of Apple CEO Steve Jobs to arrive in November.
 The authorized biography of Apple CEO Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is reportedly set to arrive on Nov. 21, 2011, ahead of its original release date of early 2012.
Read » [appleinsider.com]
Author: Regular Expression, for AZ10.com ~ 17 Aug 2011
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