Green MSP Robin Harper's amended motion, which said Grameen-type banking could provide an opportunity to tackle the growing problem of unemployment among 16 to 19-year-olds with the establishment of a microcredit scheme for young people in Scotland, was unanimously backed by the parliament.

BBC: Decision time

Underneath the dome-shaped glass is a 1-inch OLED display that actually supports full motion video (although you may need some type of magnification to reap any enjoyment whatsoever).

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The researchers have been working on a tracking system which lets "walkers" dispense with the type of suits used in Hollywood films for motion capture.

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Along the way, Sony has managed to support competing 3D technologies, while adding a virtual reality-type experience to 3D games that also use PlayStation Move motion-sensor controls like MLB 11: The Show featuring Joe Mauer.

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In addition, it also features a gyroscope -- the type of sensor that makes the Wii work -- and a motion sensor.

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And for aviation engineer Oliver Caldara, it was the motion of birds in flight which inspired him to design a new, more efficient, type of paraglider.

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