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General Motors Opens First Russian Plant in St. Petersburg
by M Dee Dubroff
At a cost of 300 million dollars, the president of General Motors Europe, Carl Peter Forster, has opened the very first Russian plant in St. Petersburg. It features a flexible, modern design that can accommodate a variety of different models. Read on for some exciting details, which will include the building of the Opel Antara, the Chevrolet Captiva SUVs and, as of late 2009, the all-new Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan.
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2 comments Nightlife for the Nine-to-Fivers
by Beth Graddon-Hodgson
A growing business trend allows even those with strenuous careers and familial obligations to get into the nightlife scene, while still getting to bed at a reasonable hour.
Top Ten Geeky Gifts for Christmas
by Ron Callari
Do you have a special geek in your life? Someone who gets off on Google’s most current algorithm, who has memorized all the lines of the 716 episodes of Star Trek, and enjoys reading computer technical manuals on their days off? If so, then what do you gift these cerebral types when Christmas rolls around? Well, check out the Top Ten Geeky Gifts for Christmas 2008, and shop to your heart’s content! Yes, Einstein, there is a Santa Claus!
5 More Solar Lights for the 2008 Winter Holiday
by Gloria Campos
Are you hooked on decorative solar lights yet? I hope so, but if not yet, below are a few more unique ones to consider for the holidays. Still don't forget about all the other ones available online. There are many solar string lights, multicolored and not and of course the ones I've written about in the past.
Study Finds Television Viewers Are Unhappy
by Rane
Do you run home after work everyday in order to catch your favorite shows on television? Would you rather sit at home watching the newest reality shows instead of going out? If so, a new study says that you may be unhappy.
Bite Counter Keeps Kids Chewing, Stops Mom from Nagging
by Steve Levenstein
"Chew your food!!"... How many times have busy kids heard that exasperated command from overly concerned mothers? Now the Kami Kami Sensor from Japan's Nitto Kagaku will keep kids biting their food - and Moms biting their tongues.
Energy Via Organic Wastes: Russia Develops Innovative Concept
by M Dee Dubroff
Russian scientists have discovered that organic wastes can become a great energy source that is both renewable and ecologically friendly. The utilization of such a concept can do much for Russia and the rest of the world as well. Read on for some thoughts on this important issue.
Heelarious Shoes for Babies
by Aditi Simlai Tiwari
Who says high heels are only for big girls? ‘Heelarious’ is for hip babies trying to look glam!
Dine With Blood Splatter In This Fresh Crime Scene
by Toby
Ever think about dining a là crime scene? Does blood splatter work up your appetite? Well, you've come to the right place...
Group Therapy May Boost Survival Rate in Breast Cancer Patients
by Rane
Joining support groups can be very beneficial and new research suggests that women with breast cancer could increase their chance of survival by joining a support group.
Ex Boyfriend Jewelry.com: Getting Rid of Bad Memories and Jewelry from Exes
by Beth Graddon-Hodgson
Ex Boyfriend Jewelry.com, "You don't want it. He can't have it back". The name and slogan are fairly self-explanatory; Ex Boyfriend jewelry allows people to hock the gifts bought for them by their ex-flame after the relationship sizzled and burned.
New Bacteria Found in Raw Milk
by Rane
Raw milk, illegal to sell in many countries, can be contaminated with harmful bacteria. This contamination could spoil the milk, which turns it thick, sticky and tasting bitter. A new species of bacteria has been found in raw milk and it can grow at low temperatures, even spoiling the raw milk when it is refrigerated.
Is All Your Weight In Your Bum? Try The Lift Assist!
by Boomer Babe
When I saw the Lift Assist seat cushion, I immediately thought, not of seniors, or disabled persons, or people with arm or leg injuries; I thought about boomers I know, people in their fifties, even forties, who struggle to get off their asses, excuse the expression, because their asses weigh them down like steel anchors!
Hydrogen May Make its Way Into Formula Racing
by George Delozier
Since Hydrogen power is becoming more widely accepted, more and more people are looking toward the future and seeing racing events, even Formula 1, using the clean burning fuel. At the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), they have already developed a Hydrogen powered race car, and they are hoping to make it into the record books.
Architecture For Communal Living: Dupli Casa By J. Mayer H.
by Toby
German architect J. Mayer H. was challenged to create a villa for a family and the families of their offspring. The original house had been built on the same spot in 1988 and since, several modifications and additions were made to that house. Now, starting from scratch on the footprint left by the original house...
AMA Gives Healthy Tips to Follow on Thanksgiving
by Rane
Thanksgiving is a time for family get-togethers and great food. However, by the end of the day some people are either comfortably sleeping or are so full that they can’t even move. In order to reduce the amount of food and alcohol people stuff themselves with, the American Medical Association (AMA) has offered some tips in order to enjoy the holiday season.
Stress Hormone Found in Children With Feuding Parents
by Rane
A new study has shown that children who get upset while watching their parents fight are more likely to develop psychological problems.
Russian Innovation: World’s First Integrated GSM/WiMax Handset
by M Dee Dubroff
The world’s first integrated GSM/WiMAX handset, the HTC MAX 4G is here. It is the result of a partnership between HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, and Russian carrier, Scartel (Yota brand). Designed and optimized for the Russian market, the HTC MAX 4G will be available in Russia on November 26th. Read on for details.
Look Mom, No Hands! Faceless LED Watch is All Band, No Dial
by Steve Levenstein
Watch this space, but don't look for a face. Hiranao Tsuboi's faceless LED wristwatch is all band and no dial, a curious concept but one that ensures you're not the only one watching your watch!
Zubka Uses Social Trends to Connect People with Jobs and Offers a Commission
by Beth Graddon-Hodgson
Zubka is a social networking site that connects people with jobs, and allows individuals to earn money during the process. It's a business that plays upon the rapidly growing trend of networking sites and brings a sense of ease to the lucrative industry of recruiting.
