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Of Mice and Straw Men
2008-05-28 20:53:00 by Jayne Lyn Stahl Now that we've figured out, six years into it, that the war in Iraq wasn't about fighting Al Qaeda, but straw men, it's time to turn our attention to the Senate who singlehandedly showed that the times they are indeed a changing this week by adding protections for veterans, and the jobless, onto the the Iraq war funding bill. Notably, the bill passed the Senate by a wide, and bipartisan, margin. And, despite the stalwart efforts of the mainstream media to ignore it, there is a strong likelihood that the next President may be facing a majority of Democrats in both the House and the Senate which could make it immensely difficult to slip an activist conservative Supreme Court justice through the cracks, should the White House next be occupied by McCain. This could get interesting, especially in light of Mr. Bush's new role as fundraiser-in-chief, and lobbyist, for McCain. Reportedly, the president will be working to raise cash for the Arizona senator next w...
Street Mice
2008-05-27 10:29:00 Street Mice The optical computer mouse that looks like a car and has working headlights - need we say any more! You can have this for ?9.95
SM mice
2008-05-25 18:16:00 A hilarious cartoon with two mice practicing sadomasochism… At least they think they do it…
By: Funatiq
AMEX RM-mp1 Multi-Media Remote Control Sports Touchpad Mouse, Laser Pinter
2008-05-23 18:23:00 As far as remotes go, the new RM-mp1 Multi-Media Remote from AMEX not only cuts a particular fine form with its elegant, black gloss exterior but, in terms of functionality the RM-mp1 has a few tricks up its sleeve in serving both as a Windows Media Centre remote complete with an array of multimedia keys as well as a presentation device with built-in touchpad mouse, integrated laser pointer and wireless USB receiver.
Logitech Intros V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks & MacBooks [wi
2008-05-22 13:53:00 Logitech have announced their latest wireless, laser mouse aimed specifically at notebook/MacBook users which, apart from sporting a ergonomically sculpted design with rubber grip also comes with Logitech?s exclusive and insanely small Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver.
Researchers develop vaccine that stops Alzheimer?s in mice
2008-05-20 09:28:00 Washington, May 20 (ANI): Researchers from University of Rochester Medical Centre have developed a new vaccine, which triggers an immune response that may protect against Alzheimer’s without causing inflammation or significant side effects. The team conducted their study using a mouse model with Alzheimer’s-like pathology and found that the vaccinated mice generated an immune response to ...
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Google?s recycled wireless computer mice
2008-05-12 06:27:00 Just when you think Google is finished branching out and taking over the world, comes another Google…something. In this case, it’s the Google mouse. They have a bright vivid look and these mice are recycled, so Google is already scoring some green points. And they’re wireless too. When you’re Google, your mouse has to be ...
By: SlipperyBrick
Cats can help male mice get ladies
2008-05-09 17:36:00 Cat odor is known scare mice away, but it also seems to act like an aphrodisiac for the rodents, a new study shows.
Chap. 11 - 'Of Mice and Gin' Pt. 2
2008-05-01 06:00:00 The History of GinorA Fox's TailIs Life Existential? Y-ou Decide.by ' Colorado&nbs-p;' Gumi...I n s p i r e d By T r u e E v e n t s...Chapter 11Of Mice and Gin'De Secunn Pahht(see Part 1) ...Like the guy said in "Kill Bill Volume 2", Superman is unique among all the Super Heros (at least for illustrating his rather lame point) because he was born Superman and always is Superman. Clark Kent is a disguise Superman wears that reflects his take on the foreign society in which he must hide. That's the way it became for Gin, except kinda the other way around. Ginny became "Jersey Gin" all the time and only assumed the disguise of "Uptown Gin" when she had to hide. One might think it sorta confusing and even a little metaphysical, but believe me that's the way it was, so there you go. Anywho, the point is Ginny's reborn spirit continued to flourish in New Jersey's rich soil, even with all the heavy metals.As is common in life, it was ofte...
Pat Says Now Mice
2008-04-22 15:18:00 Swiss luxury computer peripherals manufacturer with a fancy name - Pat Says Now - has announced a new line of computer mice decorated with genuine Swarovski crystals, diamonds and white gold. The cheapest one will cost you “just” US$200. But the diamond and white gold version will be hellish US$30,000.
Inbred male mice can?t get lucky
2008-04-17 18:43:00 Female mice won't have sex with inbred males because they smell funny, a new study finds. Similar reactions could be widespread in other species ? perhaps even humans, the scientists said.
tenant has mice
2008-04-12 23:22:00 I am so upset i don't quite knopw what I should do.My tenant of 4 years has mice and does not want to get rid of them. She is an animal lover and feeds them and considers them pets.Thety are not the kind of pets in cages that I might be able to understand. They run wild and my house is infested.The problem is she has threatened to stop paying the rent if I try to get rid of "her" "pets". I can't afford to miss a mortgage payment.What should I do?
Microsoft Optical Mice in 5 New Colors
2008-04-11 08:43:00 Microsoft plans to issue special edition versions of the Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - in five fashionable new colors.Taking cues from the design and color trends found in today?s apparel, accessories and other consumer electronics, the special editions of the Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 will be offered in Pomegranate (red), Dragon fruit (dark pink), Aloe (green), Milk chocolate (brown) and Creme brulee (khaki)."Buying a tech product these days is a declaration of personal style, and these special edition mice allow consumers to make the ultimate statement," said Sean Butterworth, product marketing manager for Microsoft Hardware. "The Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 has always been a fan favorite, and these color updates will keep it in the forefront for years to come."The Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 features High Definition Optical Technology that has the exclusive Microsoft Intelligent Tracking System for smoother tracking, 1,000 dots per inch for m...
By: Techskill4all
Green tea inhibits breast cancer in mice
2008-04-09 09:25:00 SAN DIEGO, April 8 (UPI) -- A green tea anti-oxidant that helps stop cell damage and aging may inhibit breast cancer, U.S. researchers suggest. University of Mississippi Medical Center researchers find the green tea anti-oxidant epigallocatechin-3- gallate, known as EGCG, significantly inhibits breast tumor growth in female mice. Senior researcher, Dr. Jian-Wei Gu suggests EGCG reduces breast cancer by targeting both tumor blood vessel formation through the lowering of vascular endothelial growth factor and tumor cell nutrients that promote growth and proliferation, or angiogenesis. "In this study we have demonstrated that the frequent ingestion of EGCG significantly inhibits breast tumor growth, vascular endothelial growth factor expression and tumor angiogenesis in mice," Gu says in a statement. Seven-week old female mice injected with breast cancer cells and given EGCG in their drinking water showed significant decreases in tumor cross section area, tumor weight and va...
Microsoft adds special wireless colored mice
2008-04-09 01:30:00 Microsoft is getting set to add some new colors to compliment its popular Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000, which is said to currently be the best selling notebook mouse in the United States. These special edition mice will be priced at around $30 each. Microsoft is coloring its expanded mouse line up red, dark pink, green, ...
By: SlipperyBrick
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Gets A Splash of Pastel Colo
2008-04-09 00:54:00 Microsoft, in a bid to appear trendy no doubt, have announced that they will be making a range of new pastel coloured Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 versions available courtesy of a special edition range thus allowing you to ass a splash of colour to your trusty one eyed rodent.
3 Blind Mice
2008-04-08 16:53:00 Three blind mice, three blind mice, See how they run, see how they run, They all ran after the farmer’s wife, Who cut off their tails with a carving knife, Did you ever see such a thing in your life, As three blind mice?
Of Nice Mice and Men, a variation:Strip by Marguerita
2008-04-04 02:16:00 and here,as my old Alfred (Hitchcock) would say, the beguining of a thrilling atory full of twists and turns, in betwixt and surprising.Unconventional mysteries,shattered dreams and phenomenal cauchemars.Serendipity at its quintessence,the pedestrian tale avoided.Memories revealed and obscured, reality removed.The mind , tired of the banal same song , flying away into distant levels of imagination and in search of Lucifuga.
Chap. 11 - 'Of Mice and Gin' Pt. 1
2008-04-01 06:00:00 The History of GinorA Fox's TailIs Life Existential? Y-ou Decide.by ' Colorado&nbs-p;' Gumi...I n s p i r e d By T r u e E v e n t s...Chapter 11Of Mice and GinDuh Foyst Pahht PrologueGinger Mullins led the life New York City expected of her. The daughter of a mercurial genius well connected in the cabal of Princeton alumni actually in charge of things, she occupied her niche in Manhattan's nobility with panache. No one suspected her secret.It all started with a party... a small collection of friends gathered to celebrate a holiday. Perhaps a little too much alcohol was imbibed. Maybe a little too much Federally controlled substance was inhaled. Irregardless, that night these ladies decided to walk on the wild side, to pitch themselves head first down the rabbit hole, to cross the road for what's on the other side -- And that road wound its way up to and over a bridge into Jersey. Episode IV - "A New Hope"Like the ill-fated Wor...
"Rotten Egg" gas puts mice in suspended animation
2008-03-24 08:00:00 Hydrogen sulphide gas can induce “suspended animation” in mice and may one day help preserve organ function during intensive surgery, say researchers.The sewer gas, with its distinctive rotten-egg smell, put the mice into a hibernation-like state – reducing their heart rate, breathing and body temperature – while keeping their blood pressure normal, the researchers found.In extreme circumstances, such as during complex cardiac surgery on humans, putting the body “on-hold” may reduce organ damage to patients (see Suspended animation: putting life on hold). Currently doctors use sedatives or extreme cold to induce hypothermia in patients, which slows-down breathing and heart-rate, but these also lower blood pressure – an occasionally catastrophic side effect.In a study, published in 2005, researchers discovered that a cocktail of gases including hydrogen sulphide halved the oxygen demands of mice and slowed their metabolic rate (see Can human life be put on hold?)....read the whole th...
By: Blog Zone
BTC 9051H Cheetah Professional Backlit Gaming Keyboard And Laser Mouse
2008-03-17 14:10:00 Avid computer gamers will now that the quality and versatility of your keyboard and mouse can impact heavily on your gaming prowess and many are the frags I?ve missed out on merely on account of my keyboard letting me down (that?s my story, and I?m sticking to it) but we suspect that, armed with this new BTC 9051H Cheetah Professional Backlit Gaming Keyboard And Mouse combo the only thing to let us down would be our hopeless ineptitude rather than our hardware.
Mutating Mice Genomes - Are Humans Next?
2008-03-17 04:39:00 This is a crazy list of experiments on various chromosomes within common mice. More importantly it shows the effects of altering each chromosome. Fro1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
Protein reverses diabetic retinopathy in mice
2008-03-17 04:27:00 Two major eye diseases and leading causes of blindnessage-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathycan be reversed or even prevented by drugs that activate a protein found in blood vessel cells, scientists at the University of Utah School of Medicine and several other institutions have announced in a new study........
Microsoft Announces Laser Desktop 7000 & Digital Media Keyboard 3000
2008-03-11 17:06:00 We could take the rather harsh stance that, if proof were needed that MS should look to acquire Logitech at all costs - if only to get their hands on Logitech?s design team ? Microsoft?s newly announced Laser Desktop 7000 and Digital Media Keyboard 3000 could undoubtedly serve to underpin quite why but, irrespective of this, these new devices are hardly unattractive ? perhaps if only to the same degree that they?re not especially mind blowing.
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
2008-03-11 06:11:00 Some nights babies and blogging don't mix.
By: Dyre Portents
Asus? MS71 Couldn?t Choose Between Mouse And Flash Drive
2008-03-09 00:26:00 We hear it’s pretty tough being a gadget with an identity crisis, and unfortunately for Asus’ MS71, it definitely feels that pain. Thankfully for consumers who aren’t turned off by rectangular (or atypically slender) mice, at least it provides a bit of extra utility. Quite simply, the base of the critter snaps off to plug ...
By: Gadgets Are Us
Memory Mouse
2008-03-08 16:06:00 Enter the Memory Mouse, you?re atypical hockey puck style mouse complete with 4 or 8 GB of built-in memory and a touch scroll wheel. The Memory Mouse doesn’t look too comfortable to hold, coming in your typical hockey puck style. And unfortunately for us, it isn’t wireless.
By: Top Blog Posts
Innovative Simtrix Swiftpoint TriPed & Swiftpoint Slider Computer Mice - Fa
2008-03-05 21:27:00 As far as computer mice go, these innovative Swiftpoint TriPed and Swiftpoint Slider mice from Simtrix, designed for tablet and mobile PC use respectively, certainly offer stunningly distinctive designs far removed from that of traditional computer mice.
Swiftpoint mice: compact, portable design
2008-03-05 21:11:00 Swiftpoint delivers accuracy, efficiency, and multi-functionality in a compact, portable design. The Swiftpoint TriPed, is designed primarily for Tablet PCs and multi-touch tabletop surfaces. This device provides seamless transitioning between mouse, pen, and text entry without introducing any of the compromises typically associated with pen or touch based interfaces. Then there is the Swiftpoint Slider that holds ...
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Computer Mice are Nice
2008-03-05 02:20:00 AST technical support had a caller complaining that her Mouse was too hard to control with the dust cover on. The cover turned out to be the plastic bag the mouse was packaged in. You’ll want to take these mice out of their “dust covers” because these USB mice are a handy accessory for your laptop. ...
Steampunk Mouse
2008-03-01 05:10:00 This steampunk mouse was made by modder Unklian. As you can see it’s got all the requisite copper and wood flair. But one thing it has that you don’t always see in steampunk designs — a steam producing furnace! When connected to the computer the mouse’s orange LEDs light up to give the coal a ...
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Diabetic mice Cured
2008-02-28 01:41:00 US scientists claim to have cured mice of the effects of type 1 diabetes. The researchers at Harvard had previously been able to destroy the cells that create insulin, and not regenerate them. But only adding one more drug to the concoction, did the trick. After this success with mice, scientists are now hoping to try the drug on humans. read more
By: BuzzVines
Optical USB Mouse With Privacy Button Hides Secret Stuff From Prying Eyes
2008-02-27 21:49:00 We?ve all looked at things on the net that we would rather not get caught looking at ? I?m thinking of when I look for gifts for the wife online (what did you think I meant?) ? and whilst there are many devices that offer a means of hiding either web pages or programs at a moments notice this USB Smart Privacy Mouse could prove a somewhat faster alternative on account of it being directly to hand (assuming, that is, that you are not otherwise engaged).
Golf Inspired USB Optical Mouse and Green Mouse Mat Set with Mini Club
2008-02-26 14:54:00 If you are a keen golfer or you are looking for a somewhat whimsical gift for someone who?s into golf this golf themed optical mouse and mouse mat set could be of interest as, thanks to coming with its own mini club and ball it?ll allow you or the recipient to put in a little practice as you/they while away the hours in the office.
Funny jokes-The three mice
2008-02-20 18:35:00 Three mice are sitting in a bar in a pretty rough neighborhood late at night trying to impress each other about how tough they are.The first mouse pounds a shot of scotch, slams the glass onto the bar, turns to the second mouse and says, "Whenever I see a mousetrap, I lie on my back and set it off with my foot. When the bar comes down, I catch it in my teeth, then press it twenty times to work up an appetite, and then make off with the cheese."The second mouse orders up two shots of sour mash, pounds them both, slams each glass onto the bar, turns to the first mouse and replies, "Yeah, well when I see rat poison, I collect as much as I can, take it home, grind it up into a powder, and add it to my coffee each morning so I can get a good buzz going for the rest of the day."The first mouse and the second mouse then turn to the third mouse. The third mouse lets out a long sigh and says to the first two, "I don't have time for this bullshit. I gotta go home and fcuk the cat."
Tom & Jerry 9 - Mice Follies
2008-02-18 09:39:00 Link :http://rapidshare.com/files/91-171362/Tom_Jerry_9-Mice_Follies-.rar
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Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice (HealthDay)
2008-02-17 00:00:00 AY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- A laboratory-engineered virus cansuccessfully slow the growth of two types of hard-to-treat pediatrictumors without harming healthy tissu
Eco-friendly Mice Dolls as Gifts
2008-02-16 00:49:00 Valentines day is officially over but this does not mean that you will stop giving gifts to that special someone. For one, there are still a lot of unique and good items available out there and they include this eco-friendly mice couple toys made of environmentally friendly materials like shell, gesso and gingko wood. With ...
The Cat and the Mice
2008-02-12 10:55:00 A certain house was much infested by mice. The owner brought home a cat, a famous mouser, who soon made such havoc among the little folk that those who were left stayed closely in the upper shelves. Then the cat grew hungry and thin, and, driven by her wit's end, hung by her hind legs to a peg in the wall and pretended to be dead in order that the mice would no longer be afraid to come near her. An old mouse came to the edge of the shelf, and, seeing through the trick, cried out, "Ah ha, Mrs. Pussy! We should not come near you, even if your skin were stuffed with straw." Moral: Old birds are not to be caught with chaff.
By: Geeks Undercover
The Mice and the Weasels
2008-02-12 10:49:00 There was war between the mice and the weasels, in which the mice always got the worst of it, numbers of them being killed and eaten by the weasels. So they called a council of war, in which an old mouse got up and said, "It's no wonder we are always beaten, for we have no generals to plan our battles and direct our movements in the field." Acting on his advice, they chose the biggest mice to be their leaders, and these, in order to be distinguished from the rank and file, provided themselves with helmets bearing large plumes of straw. They then led out the mice to battle, confident of victory; but they were defeated as usual, and were soon scampering as fast as they could to their holes. All made their way to safety without difficulty except the leaders, who were so hampered by the badges of their rank that they could not get into their holes, and fell easy victims to their pursuers. Moral: Greatness carries its own penalties.
By: Geeks Undercover
Mice that catch common cold may provide an effective cure
2008-02-04 11:52:00 Genetically engineered mice, which can catch a cold, are scientists’ new implement to find an effective cure for the scourge of the nasal passages. Professor Sebastian Johnston, a virologist at Imperial College London, has achieved a success in infecting mice with the virus that results in the common cold. His work attains significance as this is the first time that a non-primate has caught a cold. To date, Professor Johnston points out, only humans and chimpanzees were known to be susceptible to rhinoviruses, the main group of common cold viruses. This is one of the reasons why research into possible cures has been so slow, he adds. The ability to infect laboratory mice with rhinoviruses means that scientists can now investigate how the virus infects an animal other than a human being. Professor Johnston believes that this may speed up the rate at which new drugs are developed. "Until now, it has not been possible to study rh...
By: B4U India
ADNEC and ADTA to promote Abu Dhabi as a world-class MICE destination - Al-
2008-02-03 14:59:00 ADNEC and ADTA to promote Abu Dhabi as a world-class MICE destinationAl-Bawaba, Jord-an - 1 hour agoThe promotional tour, which takes in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, will highlight the emirate?s world-class business environment, ...
ADNEC and ADTA to promote Abu Dhabi as a world-class MICE destination - Al-
2008-02-03 14:59:00 ADNEC and ADTA to promote Abu Dhabi as a world-class MICE destinationAl-Bawaba, Jord-an - 7 hours agoThe promotional tour, which takes in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, will highlight the emirate?s world-class business environment, ...
Wireless Laser Presentation Mouse with Integral Remote Control Functionalit
2008-02-02 14:08:00 Of late it seems that your humble computer mouse is becoming evermore unhappy with its lot, the result being a steady stream of new mice that either offer additional functionality ? such as serving as VoIP handsets ? or extra features invariably catering for making presentations and controlling media software, such as this Wireless Laser Mouse with inbuilt remote control functionality.
Lite-On Technology Mouldable Mouse Offers Advanced Innovative Ergonomics
2008-01-30 08:30:00 As far as concepts go, and especially as far as computer mouse design is concerned, we have to admit that this highly innovative Mouldable Mouse concept from Lite-On Technology certainly appeals to us as achieving the maximum in comfort is very much left to your own, capable hands.
Genetic alteration behind prostate cancer in mice and man confirmed
2008-01-29 11:15:00 Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, have confirmed that a molecular change found in human prostate cancers is responsible for initiating the growth of prostate cancer in mice and in human cell lines. The study was led by Valeri Vasioukhin, Ph.D., and Peter Nelson, M.D., both investigators in the Human Biology Division at the Hutchinson Center. A large number of human prostate cancers carry a chromosomal rearrangement causing over expression of the ETS transcription factor ERG, a protein that controls gene expression. However, the functional significance of this phenomenon has been poorly understood, till date. The researchers, while studying prostate cells in transgenic mice, found that up-regulation of ERG transcript initiates cancer growth. They also noticed a similar effect in human prostate cells. It was assumed that the up-regulation of ERG in human prostate cancer triggers cell-invasion programs, leading to the displ...
By: B4U India
Makati Mice, Farewell (Vengeance Expressed in Poetry)
2008-01-28 03:20:00 I never thought catching mice can be so downright hard! It could be better if they do not struggle so much. Their pain pains me, moreso because I look at them different now after watching Ratatouille. I’ll share with you my mice killing experience through poetry: something I haven’t done in a long time. And by ... [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]
Scientists find elusive pancreatic stem cells in adult mice
2008-01-25 12:57:00 A study on adult mice has revealed that the pancreas harbours stem cells with the capacity to generate new insulin-producing beta cells. The newfound progenitor cells will provide a potential target for therapeutic regeneration of beta cells in diabetes, provided that the results replicate in human studies also. “One of the most interesting characteristics of these (adult) progenitor cells is that they are almost indistinguishable from embryonic progenitors,” said Harry Heimberg of the JDRF Center at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and the Beta Cell Biology Consortium. “In terms of their structure and gene expression, there are no major differences. They look and behave just like embryonic beta cell progenitors," the researcher added. Insulin is required for cells to take up blood sugar, the body’s primary energy source. In people with certain types of diabetes, pancreatic beta cells lose the ability to produce suffic...
By: B4U India
Stem-cell transplantation prompts muscle growth in mice with muscular dystr
2008-01-21 10:43:00 Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have successfully used embryonic stem cells from mice to prompt the growth of healthy muscle cells in the rodents afflicted with a human model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This is the first time that transplanted embryonic stem cells have been shown to restore function to defective muscles in an animal model of muscular dystrophy. The researchers have revealed that their novel procedure involves stringent sorting to preserve all stem cells destined to become muscle. Upon experimentation, the researchers found that their technique avoided the risk of tumour formation while improving the overall muscle strength and coordination of the mice. Just like humans suffering from the fatal wasting disease, the mice used in the study also lacked a protein called dystrophin. “We envision eventually developing a stem-cell therapy for humans with muscular dystrophy, if we are able to ...
By: B4U India
Biotechnology Helps To Cure Autism In Mice.
2008-01-21 05:31:00 Researchers at MIT’s Picower institute for learning and memory have reversed almost all symptoms of fragile x syndrome in a mouse model for the disease. In human beings and in mice, fragile x syndrome is the common inherited cause of mental retardation and autism.The researchers found that a 50 percent reduction in the production of mGluR5 eased the fragile X syndrome’s symptoms such as seizures and problems related to the eye, nerves, brain, memory and body growth.This research holds great hope for the treatment of autism in human beings.The National Institute of Science and Media keeps account of the recent breakthroughs in the world of science.The National Institute of Science and Media publishes various books on biotechnology and life sciences written by eminent researchers like Joel Ball. |
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