February 2009
24 posts
Show Me the TARP Money - ProPublica →
Self-adjusting lenses →
The Washington Post is reporting that these low cost adjustable lenses are intended to help in developing areas of the world were typical glasses are not affordable. The inventor, Joel Silver, hope to make millions available throughout India and Africa in teh next few years.
Facebook Owns Your Business Data - Business Center... →
Take 10: Items from London Transport Lost Property... →
An interesting collection of photos from the lost and found of London Transport.
Man Outwits Burglars by Stealing Their Getaway Van →
"My iPhone Is Missing, And Some Guy Is Taking Pics... →
Al Jazeera English reports that Taliban approve of... →
A journalist in Afghanistan recently interviewed a former high-ranking Taliban member and was suprised when he pulled out his iPhone.
Africas HeroRATS; or how to train rats to clear... →
Tesla Motors to show off electric sedan next month →
Did she or didn't she? Questions over woman hailed... →
Man claims treasure found on Google Earth →
Author's Guild claims text-to-speech software is... →
Get a free domain name and hosting from Microsoft... →
The Cheapskate Blog over at CNET is reporting on a promotion by Microsoft for a free domain name, e-mail, and hosting for a year. Then, after the year is up, its an incredibly reasonable $14.95!
The Wallet (WSJ) : How to Reduce Your Rent →
Blue the hue of creativity? Red for detail? →
The Associated Press is reporting that the subconscious effects of colors can be used to improve memory retention, learning, and creativity.
A good read, especially if you plan on painting inside your home or office anytime soon.
A mammoth discovery →
The remains of an adult Columbian mammoth, estimated at 500,000 years old, were found by construction works in San Diego, CA.
40,000 planets could be home to aliens -... →
Researchers have created a computer program to estimate the number of planets that might potentially support life in the Milky Way galaxy.