Does Chrome OS Spell the End of Desktops?
extremetech.com — Now that Google has publicized details about its super-slim Chrome OS, are the desktop's days even more numbered? Google made clear at its event that the OS has been designed from the code up for low-power computers, specifically netbooks. (Submitted by adeelarshad82) More…
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Average UK woman wears 515 chemicals a day
reuters.com — The average British woman "hosts" 515 chemicals on her body every day, according to a new study. The poll of 2,016 women by deodorant-maker Bionsen said most of the pollutants are self-inflicted by women who sprayed on deodorant, slapped on body moisturizer and applied lipstick each morning. (Submitted by naturalpapa) More…
Norwegian Scientists Raise Concerns -Mutated Form Of Swine F
washingtonpost.com — Scientists in Norway have identified a mutated form of the swine flu virus that is raising concern because it was found in two patients who died of the flu and a third who was severely ill with the disease, officials announced .......................... (Submitted by FI5HERMAN) More…
Cr3Dit Freeze: Some Theaters Are Trapped in 2nd Dimension
usatoday.com — When the credit markets froze more than a year ago, lenders didn't invest in the digital-projection technology needed to show films in 3-D. That was a setback for Avatar, which was designed to showcase 3-D's artistic potential. (Submitted by weirdralph) More…
Five ways Wal-mart in China is way different than America
gadling.com — What ensued was an overstimulating experience that was probably far worse than bargaining away a chilly afternoon. Following are five observations I made on the differences between Wal-mart in China and the U.S., though I'm sure there are many more. (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More…
5 Major Companies Innovate By Going Green
thedailygreen.com — Major companies going green include Starbucks, Kimberly-Clark, Timberland, Nissan and Starbucks. These multinationals aren't without their problems or critics, but they seem to be trying to adopt greater corporate sustainability and responsibility. (Submitted by smurfz) More…
1936 Mercedes 260D Was First Successful Diesel Passenger Car
green.autoblog.com — Rudolf Diesel filed the patent for his signature engine in 1893. However, its installation in a passenger car didn't occur until 1933, when Citroën installed a diesel engine into a Rosalie bay, although this car was never authorized to run on roads. Not until 1936, when Mercedes showed off the 260D, can we talk about the first successful diesel car (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More…
6 world powers meet about Iran nuclear issue
news.yahoo.com — Representatives of six world powers on Friday were considering measures against Iran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment activities, as the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency warned Tehran not to miss the opportunity to resolve the dispute. (Submitted by thesoapnuts) More…
Panty Liner? Phallic Art? No, It's Eco-Spoon for the Insane
greenerdesign.com — Not everyone can be trusted with a spoon (think asylums and prisons), so a company that develops paper container lids has developed a biodegradable, safe spoon. While its safe paper design ensures your dining partner won't be able to shank you with it, it's shape, complete with a tip labeled 'Eat', suggests a shank of a different sort. (Submitted by absolutelytrue) More…
Sinofsky's Windows plan: More data, less testosterone
news.cnet.com — While some have criticized Steven Sinofsky for being tight-lipped, the Windows boss insists that he is being prudent, not secretive. "Everybody wants to know what's coming and what's next." But, he said, talking too soon, too early is actually a bad thing that just leads to frustration. (Submitted by raustin) More…
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