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/* BEGIN: Block 2 of 2 Greg Add 2013 (Jan 29) */ ?> /* END: Block 2 of 2 Greg Add 2013 (Jan 29) */ ?>Oral Sex Is Now Main Cause Of Oral, Head, & Neck Cancers: Concerns About Teens
by T GoodmanIn other countries, the leading cause of oropharyngeal (mouth and throat) cancer is tobacco; in the United States, it's oral sex. Shocking?
Mobilegs: Superior Crutches For The 21st Century
by Myra Per-LeeWhat? Cool, ergonomic, sustainable, and comfortable? Could they be crutches?
Social Media & Banksy, The Scarlet Pimpernel Of Street Art Tweets No More
by Ron CallariThe masked art crusader known as "Banksy" was a no-show at two back-to-back award shows, where his documentary "Exit Through The Gift Shop" was nominated. While Thierry Guetta (one of the featured stars in the movie) accepted on Banksy's behalf at the the Independent Spirit Awards, February 25, and Justin Timberlake joked that he was the real "Banksy' at the 83rd Academy Awards
two nights later, the iconic graffiti artist was incognito. However, in
social media circles - like his street art - he has definitely left
his mark.
Hail CISAR! The World is Diggin' the China International Search and Rescue Team
by China.newThe China International Search and Rescue Team, or CISAR for short, has a two-fold mission: to assist in natural disaster relief at home and abroad, and to put a helpful, friendly face on Chinese diplomacy.
With Watson Out Of Jeopardy, AI Determines What Consumer Electronics To Buy (Interview)
by Ron CallariWatson may not know that Toronto isn't located in Canada, but Retrevo
has designed similar artificial intelligence to analyze more than 50
million real-time data points to provide shoppers with the most
comprehensive, unbiased information regarding what consumer electronics
to purchase. In an interview I conducted with Aditya Vailaya, Retrevo's
chief scientist, we gain insight as to how AI is being used in this
field.
Medical Device Approved To Prevent Hemorrhoids After Childbirth
by T GoodmanAbout 25 percent of mothers develop hemorrhoids as a direct result of vaginal births. This week a patented device called Hem-Avert® Perianal Stabilizer was
approved for use during labor and vaginal childbirth by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA). Test results indicate that the device does what it claims to do....
A Designer's Dream For Sustainable Headphones: The Ashcraft Aria
by TobyIf you've seen really high quality audio and visual technology dressed
in slick, sleek, tomorrow design, then you have an idea of what Ashcraft
Design is about. From high end speaker systems enrobed in modern
mahogany to polished steel video encasements, Ashcraft Design is what catches
your eye, not your ear.
Social Media & Justin Bieber Selected As Presenters At The Oscars?
by Ron CallariWas it any wonder, with 'The Social Network'
movie nominated for 'best picture,' that social media would come center
stage at the 83rd Academy Awards? At the Kodak Theatre on Hollywood
Boulevard, February 27, big brands are attaching themselves to celebs
and are capitalizing on their Facebook and Twitter pages to hype
activities leading up to and at the event.
Got Wind? Drive! - A Car That Goes With The Wind
by Jamie ReygleA wind-powered car has just completed a 3,000 mile journey for less than $15.
Chinese Girl Lives & Works in Public Bathroom, Makes a Few Scents Profit
by China.newThink we're having a housing crisis? Then consider the case of Xiao Du, a 17-year-old girl from Xian, China, who lives in a public bathroom. On the bright side, at least she has a bed, a TV, and most important: an electric fan.
With Oil At $100, Is Pipeline Seating A Surprise?
by TobyA superb studio seater, the Pipeline was designed by an American
treasure, Harry Allen, for the Spanish design firm, Dune. Perfect for
group seating in large spaces, there are plenty of ways to configure the
modular 'pipes.'
To Everything (Churn, Churn, Churn) - Distinguishing Journalism From Churnalism
by Jamie ReygleA new website promises to tell you whether what you read online has any substance.
Just In Time For Spring - Human Breast Milk Ice Cream!
by BrilliantSometimes you think you’ve heard it all. The next thing you know you
come across something like this – Breast Milk Ice Cream! Yes, just in
time for the upcoming spring/summer weather a restaurant owner in London
has decided to serve up a creamy frozen treat made from human breast
milk.
Fossil 'Walking Cactus' May Be Missing Link Between Worms and Arthropods
by China.newScientists from China studying fossils of Diania Cactiformis, nicknamed the 'walking cactus', say the odd worm-like animal is enlightening them on how arthropods (insects, spiders and crustaceans) evolved their jointed legs.
Newly Identified Anatomical Circuit In The Brain Explains Clinical Depression
by T GoodmanScientists have identified a specific region of the brain that functions as a 'depression center,' and shuts down activity in the reward center.