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What Will Replace the Internet?

by Ron Callari

Historically the Internet has been around since the 1960s. Since 1994, the digerati of users has grown from approximately 13 million to more than 300 million globally. Shortly it will incorporate holographic technology. Looking beyond, it will become ubiquitous and as elusive as air, as it morphs into our biological make-up!

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Pornography in China:Can It Be Stopped?

by M Dee Dubroff

The porn industry in China has been running amuck for some time, but there’s a new sheriff in town, and at least on the Internet it looks like the semblance of some control is in sight. Read all about the latest crackdown on the part of two websites and the long arm of the government that is expected to extend into the mobile phone industry as well.

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Keyboard Made of Stepping Stones: One Weird Russian Monument

by M Dee Dubroff

Although most of us would probably agree that the computer keyboard is a symbol (or stepping stone, if you will) for universal communication, there are those Yekaterinburg, Russia who have gone a bit too far with the creation of the most unusual QWERTY Monument. Read on but avoid commands for a few moments more.

Google's 40 Minutes When the Earth Stood Still

by Ron Callari

Google: This Site May Harm Your Computer

Google caused the Internet world to stand still on Saturday 6:30 AM PST, January 31, 2009 for a whole 40 minutes! The problem affected internet pages across the entire planet, as engineers frantically tried to fix it.

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Helicopter Hunting: Dangerous and Cruel Innovative Russian Pastime

by M Dee Dubroff

Russian ecologists and conservationists have expressed grave concern over a growing pastime among the Russian elite; namely poaching from helicopters. This disturbing practice was recently brought to light after a recent helicopter crash revealed carcasses of endangered argali sheep among the wreckage. Read on for more details on a most distressing subject.

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New Russian Diesel Submarines: Innovative and Very Scary

by M Dee Dubroff

The Russian navy is creating a new diesel submarine named Lada. Although construction of these kind of submarines actually began a few decades ago, the Lada has become known as the navy’s “brightest innovative project.” Read on for more details.

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New Medical Reform Plan for China

by M Dee Dubroff

China's State Council has promised to spend 850 billion yuan (123 billion U.S. dollars) by 2011 to provide universal medical service to the country's 1.3 billion population. Read more about this long awaited medical reform plan.

Russian Chemists Develop Composite Material Better than Polyethylene

by M Dee Dubroff

A new composite material developed by Russian chemists resembles polyethylene, but has greatly improved properties as it is much more rigid and better able to resist high temperatures. Read all about this new material’s remarkable components and what they indicate for the fields of science and technology.

New Defense Technology for China: Is Everybody Ready?

by M Dee Dubroff

According to a recent white paper, one of China’s long-term goals is to establish a new system of defense-related science, technology and industry, which addresses the needs of both the military and civilian sectors of society. Read on for details.

Russian Hemabank Develops New Cell Technology Based on Cord Blood

by M Dee Dubroff

One of the latest developments of the Institute of Stem Cells is the technology for isolating stem cells from cord blood, which was created in cooperation with the Institute of General Genetics of Russian Academy of Sciences. Read all about these exciting scientific breakthroughs in a field where controversy reigns supreme.

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Russian Innovation: Once a Fire Extinguisher, Now a Speaker

by M Dee Dubroff

It is said that the best hardware modders come from Russia. This slang expression is derived from the word modify, and refers to the act of modifying a piece of hardware or software to perform a function not originally intended. Read all about Strannik, an innovative designer who transformed a set of fire extinguishers into a pair of speakers!

Chinese Auto and Steel Industry Gets Government Stimulus

by M Dee Dubroff

In an attempt to promote innovation, development and stability within the auto and steel industry, China, which has the world’s second largest automobile market, has unveiled a very generous stimulus package. It is intended to give a significant boost in coping with the current global financial crisis. Read on for more details.

Russian and American Crewman Install Space Probe

by M Dee Dubroff

In what would become the 119th spacewalk conducted from the International Space Station, American, Michael Fincke, and Russian, Yury Lonchakov, installed a probe aimed at tracking down problems with a Russian module and conducted an array of other maintenance and scientific work. Read on for details.

China Innovation To Combat Global Crisis

by M Dee Dubroff

Premier Wen Jiabao after visiting companies, markets, communities and rural areas in China's eastern Shandong Province, has urged Chinese companies to stress innovation policies to combat the impact of global economic instability. Read on for more information about this very noble plan.

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Russian Innovation Convention Expected to Draw Vital Sponsorship

by M Dee Dubroff

Russia’s reputation for scientific achievement is renowned. For the more than 2,000 of its brightest young scientists who gathered in Moscow to show off their work at the country's first Innovation Convention, it is hoped that vital funding and sponsorship will make their dreams possible.

Golden Dragon Holdings Distribute HOT Chinese Energy Drink

by M Dee Dubroff

According to at least one classic Hollywood flick, some may like it hot, even though Marilyn, Jack and Tony were all referring to jazz music in that statement. HOT today refers to a new energy drink, which is about to break loose in the Asian market place. Read on, but first… eat your vegetables.

Russian Answer to Poor Blood Donations: Synthetic Alternatives

by M Dee Dubroff

While some progress has been made in Russia's blood transfusion services, experts say that the number of available blood donors is still way insufficient. Enter Perftoran, a synthetic blood substitute that has been around for more than a decade. (Count Dracula, read on if you are able, as this may help you and your kind out too!)

China Scientific Innovation: The World’s Largest Telescope

by M Dee Dubroff

With expectations for completion by 2013, preparation for the world’s largest telescope has been 14 years in the making. Read on for details and …reach for the stars.

Meet Runflier Stalker: Russia Introduces the World’s First Airborne Car

by M Dee Dubroff

From the maker of the flying rug, comes the flying car, much to the amazement of everyone. Read all about brilliant aircraft designer, Alexander Begak’s newest baby, Runflier Stalker, and…don’t forget to duck!

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Esquel: A Chinese Shirt Company in Sync With the Environment

by M Dee Dubroff

The Esquel Group is a Chinese company whose mission involves a great deal more than just the manufacture of premium cotton shirts. Its powers that be have made a serious commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable growth on the Chinese mainland. Read on for more “green” details.