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South Africa joins the Electric Vehicle Race
2008-10-06 03:54:00 The Paris Motor Show is in full swing, and as expected, the new concepts and hybrids are among the top reveals. One of the more interesting vehicles present at the show is the Joule MPV, which is the first electric vehicle to come from South Africa. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Battery Lithium-Ion Green Hybrid MPV
South Africa joins the Electric Vehicle Race
2008-10-06 03:54:00 The Paris Motor Show is in full swing, and as expected, the new concepts and hybrids are among the top reveals. One of the more interesting vehicles present at the show is the Joule MPV, which is the first electric vehicle to come from South Africa. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Battery Lithium-Ion Green Hybrid MPV
UMass Computer Scientist On The Case Of Hackable Pacemakers
2008-10-05 19:18:00 Hackable pacemakers? Not quite yet. But the next generation of implanted defibrillators (pacemakers) will be wireless-programmable and communicate data over the Internet. What does that mean? Susceptibility to hacking... which, as you might imagine, can open confidential medical information to the public and even cause physical harm to the pacemaker patient. Boomers Computers Innovation Lifestyle News Products Science Security Technology
UMass Computer Scientist On The Case Of Hackable Pacemakers
2008-10-05 19:18:00 Hackable pacemakers? Not quite yet. But the next generation of implanted defibrillators (pacemakers) will be wireless-programmable and communicate data over the Internet. What does that mean? Susceptibility to hacking... which, as you might imagine, can open confidential medical information to the public and even cause physical harm to the pacemaker patient. Boomers Computers Innovation Lifestyle News Products Science Security Technology
Nissan's Pixo Will Hit the Road in 2010
2008-10-05 05:16:00 As City Cars are becoming more popular and widely accepted, automakers are beginning to open up the market for them and add their own version to the mix. Nissan unveiled their addition to the city car genre at the Paris Motor Show and is promising a release date of Spring 2009. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Nissan Pixo City Car Green
Nissan's Pixo Will Hit the Road in 2010
2008-10-05 05:16:00 As City Cars are becoming more popular and widely accepted, automakers are beginning to open up the market for them and add their own version to the mix. Nissan unveiled their addition to the city car genre at the Paris Motor Show and is promising a release date of Spring 2009. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Nissan Pixo City Car Green
New Russian Water Purification Technology: Best in the World?
2008-10-04 20:32:00 Researchers from Pyatigorsk, a famous Russian mineral water resort, have developed a new technology for water purification, which they claim to be the best in the world. Read all about this exciting and innovative technological advance that does not require any energy sources to maintain itself. Environment Health Innovation International Lifestyle Miscellaneous Science Technology
New Russian Water Purification Technology: Best in the World?
2008-10-04 20:32:00 Researchers from Pyatigorsk, a famous Russian mineral water resort, have developed a new technology for water purification, which they claim to be the best in the world. Read all about this exciting and innovative technological advance that does not require any energy sources to maintain itself. Environment Health Innovation International Lifestyle Miscellaneous Science Technology
Armchair Traveling Goes Virtual
2008-10-04 13:14:00 Travel around the globe ... without having to leave home. Visit exotic places and make friends along the way in this travel-themed virtual world. Entertainment Fun Technology Travel Websites
Armchair Traveling Goes Virtual
2008-10-04 13:14:00 Travel around the globe ... without having to leave home. Visit exotic places and make friends along the way in this travel-themed virtual world. Entertainment Fun Technology Travel Websites
Study Finds Overeating May Mess With the Brain
2008-10-03 17:25:00 Researchers have discovered that overeating may make the brain go haywire, often leading to other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and many other issues. Fitness Food and Drink Health Lifestyle Miscellaneous News Science Technology
Study Finds Overeating May Mess With the Brain
2008-10-03 17:25:00 Researchers have discovered that overeating may make the brain go haywire, often leading to other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and many other issues. Fitness Food and Drink Health Lifestyle Miscellaneous News Science Technology
Ford Code-Names Their New Ethanol Boost System
2008-10-03 04:30:00 Even though Ford's current EcoBoost system has gotten a lot of positive feedback, they have already started working on the next iteration of the system. The project has been code-named Bobcat and it is moving through the stages of design very quickly. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Outdoors Technology Cars Automotive News Bobcat Ethanol Boost Ford Diesel Turbo
Ford Code-Names Their New Ethanol Boost System
2008-10-03 04:30:00 Even though Ford's current EcoBoost system has gotten a lot of positive feedback, they have already started working on the next iteration of the system. The project has been code-named Bobcat and it is moving through the stages of design very quickly. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Outdoors Technology Cars Automotive News Bobcat Ethanol Boost Ford Diesel Turbo
THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD $19.28 PROMOTIONAL FIASCO
2008-10-02 16:23:00 Just months after launching one of this year's most lavishly expensive holidays in honor of their 80th anniversary - an epic $1 Million dollar trip "Around the World" - The Leading Hotels of the World turns the tables and embraces its founding year (1928) with an astounding promotion. At 12 noon GMT (8 a.m. ET/Eastern Time) on October 1, 2008, they will release a limited number of the world's most-coveted hotel rooms at the unprecedented rate of $19.28 per night. For 80 minutes only, registered consumers will be able to secure the celebratory USD 19.28 rate and experience a multitude of our iconic members. For details be sure to read the Terms and conditions.
INK_BLAST | EXPLAINING THIS MESS TO MY (FUTURE) KID, ON IM
2008-10-02 07:51:00 As our collective heads spun round and round the last couple of weeks, I have been thinking about how one day, as a parent to a teenager studying American history, I will have to explain what is happening at this moment, both politically and economically. That has left me trying to make sense of a presidential campaign in which one party swiftly set women's lib back about 50 years by choosing as a VP one of the most ill-equipped and ridiculous female politicians to ever be sworn into elected office; thinking about a Republican presidential candidate who stands up and lies to everyone within earshot, again and again; feeling at once elated and emotionally-handcuffed by having the first Black presidential contender who merits the accolades he has received since that fateful Democratic convention speech in Boston, but understanding that he is bound by the social and racial constraints that define his existence as a gifted Black man in this country; thinking about how bad mortgages in ...
Scientists Warn of Energy Drink Intoxication
2008-09-30 17:29:00 Energy drinks are quite popular these days, but scientists at the John Hopkins Medical Institutions warn that energy drinks could lead to caffeine intoxication. Food and Drink Health Lifestyle Marketing Miscellaneous News Science Technology
Ring Cellphone: A Ring and A Phone
2008-09-30 17:10:00 Technology and design along with fashion have taken a giant leap forward with this innovation: The Ring Cellphone. Designed by Industrial designer Tao Ma, the Ring Cellphone can be worn by both men or women. Gadgets Innovation International Lifestyle Products Science Technology
Phonevite® Gets Best In Show From Public And ITEXPO West
2008-09-30 06:24:00 Phonevite?, an Internet-based telephone messaging system that debuted last year, has won Best of Show at the 2008 Technology Marketing Corporation's Internet Telephony Conference and Expo (ITEXPO) West, beating 150 other competitors for this prize. This already very popular service is just getting its recognition from the technology community. Business Computers Entrepreneur Fun Innovation Invention Lifestyle News Products Technology Websites Work
LEICA DROPS A 37.5 MEGA-PIXEL BOMB | THE S2
2008-09-30 02:47:00 Leica recently announced the introduction of the first camera in its new S-System line, the weather-proof S2. In essence, the S2 is a medium format camera in a 35mm DSLR body. The S2 camera has a specially designed 30 x 45 mm CCD sensor specially desiged by Kodak for Leica complete with a 37.5 mega-pixel resolution. Leica claims that the S2?s metal body is smaller and easier to carry than similar models from other camera brands and that it's nearly twice as fast thanks to Fujitsu's ultra modern processor technology.S2 According to Leica, "this camera is a must for every professional photographer who is looking to upgrade from a standard 35mm SLR systems.
Small Bathroom? Make It Vertical With Vertabrae®
2008-09-29 13:30:00 Hate your small bathroom? Vertebrae® is a new vertical bathroom design by Design Odyssey Ltd. that will give you your space! Architecture Art and Design Home Innovation International Invention Lifestyle News Products Shopping Technology
A More Efficient Hybrid on the Horizon
2008-09-28 01:46:00 It is no secret that our beloved internal combustion engines are not very efficient. In fact, the average amount of energy lost is somewhere in the 65%-70% region, with most of this figure being lost in the form of heat through the exhaust system. Eric Mattessich, a senior at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, has developed a way to harness some of this energy and put it back into the system. Cars and Motors DIY Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Hybrid Green Turbine Environment
A More Efficient Hybrid on the Horizon
2008-09-28 01:46:00 It is no secret that our beloved internal combustion engines are not very efficient. In fact, the average amount of energy lost is somewhere in the 65%-70% region, with most of this figure being lost in the form of heat through the exhaust system. Eric Mattessich, a senior at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, has developed a way to harness some of this energy and put it back into the system. Cars and Motors DIY Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Hybrid Green Turbine Environment
Russia?s Navy in Venezuela: What?s Really Going On?
2008-09-27 13:57:00 Washington officials have not been taking the recent Russian and Venezuelan joint naval exercises being conducted close to American territorial waters very seriously. Some, however, are questioning what kind of forces these warships will present in the near future. Read on for some disturbing information. Innovation International Invention Lifestyle News Security Technology
Russia?s Navy in Venezuela: What?s Really Going On?
2008-09-27 13:57:00 Washington officials have not been taking the recent Russian and Venezuelan joint naval exercises being conducted close to American territorial waters very seriously. Some, however, are questioning what kind of forces these warships will present in the near future. Read on for some disturbing information. Innovation International Invention Lifestyle News Security Technology
9 Design Lab '08 Finalists: Brilliant Kitchen Appliances For The IGeneratio
2008-09-25 23:35:00 Wow! The finalists in the 2008 Electrolux Design Lab competition sure are some tough competition for their more seasoned colleagues. These undergraduate and graduate students in industrial design programs have created some awesome designs for the techie kitchen. I don't know how the judges will pick a winner this year. See if you have a favorite. Art and Design Computers Environment Food and Drink Gadgets Home Innovation International Invention Lifestyle News Technology Work
9 Design Lab '08 Finalists: Brilliant Kitchen Appliances For The IGeneratio
2008-09-25 23:35:00 Wow! The finalists in the 2008 Electrolux Design Lab competition sure are some tough competition for their more seasoned colleagues. These undergraduate and graduate students in industrial design programs have created some awesome designs for the techie kitchen. I don't know how the judges will pick a winner this year. See if you have a favorite. Art and Design Computers Environment Food and Drink Gadgets Home Innovation International Invention Lifestyle News Technology Work
Squirrel This
2008-09-25 21:51:00 The JavaScript Engine war has started, the WebKit team wants to apologize for toasting V8 (Google Chrome) in public. With SFX (SquirrelFish Extreme) the WebKit team has taken the competitive lead with their highly advanced JavaScript Engine, which is featuring a high-performance bytecode interpreter. It’s nice for us tech-heads but also for consumers. The web ...
Russia and India Agree to Transfer of Key Technology for T-90 Tanks
2008-09-25 21:03:00 It has been a difficult settlement strewn with acrimonious delays, but Russia has finally agreed to transfer to Indian armament factories the key technology needed in order for them to produce frontline T-90 tanks. Read on for the details, heavy though they may be. Innovation International Lifestyle Miscellaneous News Security Technology
Russia and India Agree to Transfer of Key Technology for T-90 Tanks
2008-09-25 21:03:00 It has been a difficult settlement strewn with acrimonious delays, but Russia has finally agreed to transfer to Indian armament factories the key technology needed in order for them to produce frontline T-90 tanks. Read on for the details, heavy though they may be. Innovation International Lifestyle Miscellaneous News Security Technology
SanDisk announces ?SlotMusic?: albums on microSD cards
2008-09-25 20:52:00 Could microSD cards - tiny devices the size of a fingernail - replace bulky CDs and intangible downloads for next-generation music lovers? Selling albums in microSD format is the latest concept from SanDisk, the California-based manufacturer of flash memory cards and developer of SD cards, which are now widely licensed. News Technology
SanDisk announces ?SlotMusic?: albums on microSD cards
2008-09-25 20:52:00 Could microSD cards - tiny devices the size of a fingernail - replace bulky CDs and intangible downloads for next-generation music lovers? Selling albums in microSD format is the latest concept from SanDisk, the California-based manufacturer of flash memory cards and developer of SD cards, which are now widely licensed. News Technology
Solar Spy Com-Bat May Soon Fly For The Army
2008-09-25 05:05:00 Is it a bat? A plane? It's neither yet. Instead, it's the Army's bat-shaped innovative spy plane concept. The idea is to create a miniature spy plane resembling a bat and its use of echolocation. The spy plane would run off a lithium battery recharged by wind, solar power and even vibrations. Art and Design Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Miscellaneous Nature Outdoors Security Technology
Solar Spy Com-Bat May Soon Fly For The Army
2008-09-25 05:05:00 Is it a bat? A plane? It's neither yet. Instead, it's the Army's bat-shaped innovative spy plane concept. The idea is to create a miniature spy plane resembling a bat and its use of echolocation. The spy plane would run off a lithium battery recharged by wind, solar power and even vibrations. Art and Design Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Miscellaneous Nature Outdoors Security Technology
Russian Honeymoon Truly Out of This World
2008-09-24 21:19:00 While America was first in placing a man on the moon and the very first tourist in space, Russia may make one wealthy couple the first members of the 240-mile-high club in an attempt to develop tourism in space. Read on and discover what a lot of money can really buy. Entertainment Fun Innovation International Miscellaneous News Science Sex Technology
Russian Honeymoon Truly Out of This World
2008-09-24 21:19:00 While America was first in placing a man on the moon and the very first tourist in space, Russia may make one wealthy couple the first members of the 240-mile-high club in an attempt to develop tourism in space. Read on and discover what a lot of money can really buy. Entertainment Fun Innovation International Miscellaneous News Science Sex Technology
BLACKBOOK CONCEPT LAPTOP BY EMRE DURMUS
2008-09-24 19:56:00 Check out this concept laptop from Emre Durmus a freelance Designer/Photographer from Istambul, Turkey.
Plants Produce Aspirin to Cope With Stress
2008-09-24 19:33:00 Researchers have found that plants stressed out from conditions such as drought may produce an aspirin-like chemical. Environment Health Miscellaneous Nature News Outdoors Science Technology
Plants Produce Aspirin to Cope With Stress
2008-09-24 19:33:00 Researchers have found that plants stressed out from conditions such as drought may produce an aspirin-like chemical. Environment Health Miscellaneous Nature News Outdoors Science Technology
First The Knees, Then The Hips, Now Back Replacement? TFAS®!
2008-09-24 00:14:00 TFAS®, a new joint procedure that can restore full use of your spine, just as knee and hip replacements can restore the functions of knees and hips, is being tested in the U.S. Boomers Fitness Health Innovation International Invention Lifestyle News Science Technology
First The Knees, Then The Hips, Now Back Replacement? TFAS®!
2008-09-24 00:14:00 TFAS®, a new joint procedure that can restore full use of your spine, just as knee and hip replacements can restore the functions of knees and hips, is being tested in the U.S. Boomers Fitness Health Innovation International Invention Lifestyle News Science Technology
Russia?s Orange-Colored Snow: An interesting But Smelly Phenomenon
2008-09-23 20:58:00 What is the meaning behind the orange-colored snow that has been falling over several Siberian towns? Why does it smell and why aren?t there other colors to consider? Read on whether you prefer primary or secondary colors. Miscellaneous Nature News Outdoors Science Technology
Russia?s Orange-Colored Snow: An interesting But Smelly Phenomenon
2008-09-23 20:58:00 What is the meaning behind the orange-colored snow that has been falling over several Siberian towns? Why does it smell and why aren?t there other colors to consider? Read on whether you prefer primary or secondary colors. Miscellaneous Nature News Outdoors Science Technology
Design Imitates Nature in Enviro-Friendly SunShade
2008-09-23 18:23:00 Like a flower opening to the sun, Lianne van Genugten's SunShade design opens at daylight and closes at dusk. Its power comes from the sun, like the flower.... Architecture Art and Design Environment Home Innovation International Lifestyle Nature News Outdoors Technology
Design Imitates Nature in Enviro-Friendly SunShade
2008-09-23 18:23:00 Like a flower opening to the sun, Lianne van Genugten's SunShade design opens at daylight and closes at dusk. Its power comes from the sun, like the flower.... Architecture Art and Design Environment Home Innovation International Lifestyle Nature News Outdoors Technology
EcoCabs, the Solution for Green City Transport
2008-09-23 13:02:00 Pedal-powered tricycles called EcoCabs are allowing consumers and businesses to make a dent in helping the environment. Cars and Motors Environment Technology Travel
New Bacteria Strains Could Be Used to Make Plastic
2008-09-23 05:58:00 What if plastic wasn't made from oil or natural gas? What if it was made from Bacteria? Would it be safer for the environment? Would it be safer for us? What if the bacteria were genetically engineered Escherichia coli (E. coli)? Announcements Art and Design Business Environment History Miscellaneous Nature News Science Technology
Japan to Draw Up Plans for a Space Elevator
2008-09-22 23:59:00 The idea of a space elevator made of ultra-strong carbon nanotubes has been talked about a lot over the past several years, but recently some research groups have begun to investigate the idea as a real possibility. Most recently, scientists from Japan have started an organization called the Japan Space Elevator Association, and they plan to host an international conference in November to draw up a timetable for the machine. News Science Technology
Russian Nuclear Technology in China: What?s in Store?
2008-09-22 20:50:00 According to Sergei Kiriyenko, head of Russia's Federal Nuclear Power Agency, also known as Rosatom, the total worth of Russian nuclear contracts being signed in Beijing totals more than 1.5 billion. What does this mean for the rest of the world? Read on and?hope for the best. Innovation International Lifestyle News Science Technology
Create Your Own Fireworks With The Bright Star 'Antares'
2008-09-22 20:45:00 British lighting design company, Abraxus, has been providing festive commercial lighting for 15 years. Antares, its "star" constellation LED lighting design, is very popular in retail and hospitality settings, but this year, at London's 100% Design, Abraxus has introduced a line of more colorful and user-friendly Antares designs that can be used to create your own fireworks at home. Art and Design Environment Home Innovation International Lifestyle News Outdoors Products Shopping Technology |
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