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New Scanner Takes Stunning Images of Internal Organs
by Lisa Zyga
Philips Medical Systems has recently unveiled a new medical scanner that can take images of the inside of the body with stunning precision. read more »
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2 comments Whale Curry Adds Spice to Japan's Traditional, Controversial Dish
by Steve Levenstein
Japan's renewed whaling activity has generated loud protests from the world at large. One wonders, just what is done with the meat from hundreds of "scientifically killed" whales? Japanese food company Asian Lunch offers a spicy solution, Whale Curry, though there's something fishy about efforts to curry favor with hungry diners! read more »
Are Super Trains Here to Rescue Our Futures?
by George Delozier
General Atomics: The only MagLev in the US
Highways are becoming more congested by the day, and the skies aren't doing any better. And with pollution posing an additional problem, we are running out of options. Could the newest Steel-Wheel and MagLev trains be the answer? read more »
Samsung YP-U3 MP3 Player: Great Inexpensive Gift
by Joe Eitel 
The Samsung YP-U3 digital MP3 player doesn’t have a nice large touch-screen like the iPod Touch or many of the other “fancy” features in the more expensive MP3 players on the market. Although the Samsung YP-U3 doesn’t have a lot of the “bells and whistles” of more expensive players, it’s still one of the best values on the market when it comes to MP3 players. read more »
RIM Blackberry Curve 8310 Smart Phone with GPS: Product Review
by Joe Eitel
The original Blackberry Curve released in early 2007, and it was a largely successful smart phone. So, the recent introduction of the RIM Blackberry Curve 8310 has gotten people excited about this updated version of the original Curve. The 8310 offers many of the same features of the original Curve but also adds GPS capabilities. read more »
Bacteria Makes Water Taste Better
by Lisa Zyga
Scientists noticed that old, dirty water filters seemed to make water taste better. They investigated this peculiarity, and found that tiny bacteria that thrive on dirty water filters can reduce the distasteful earthy tinge in tap water. read more »
The Verizon LG VX10000 Voyager Smart Phone is Nipping at the Heels of the iPhone
by Joe Eitel
The Verizon LG VX10000 Voyager Smart Phone is Nipping at the Heels of the iPhone
by Joe Eitel
Top Digg Contributor's are Frustrated: Is Mixx the Answer?
by Joe Eitel
Digg is an online technology community who counts on the user's of the community to vote on their favorite technology news stories rather than editors. Digg has been online since 2000, and they are currently one of the top websites in the World. According to the Alexa traffic rankings, Digg is currently ranked as the 117th most trafficked website in the World (24th in the U.S. alone). Lately though, some of Digg's top contributors are becoming fed-up with Digg's community policies saying that they are unfair, and even saying that the Digg community is driven by possible conspiracies that involve burying certain stories or topics within the site. read more »
Great Invention Idea? Treatment for Male Impotence Found in Your Pantry
by Elizabeth Valeri
My mother always says the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well, I don't know about all that, but thanks to Mr. Hirsch I do know the way to my heart is through my man's stomach! United States patent 5,885,614 was issued on March 23, 2000 to Mr. Hirsch for the "Use of Odorants to Treat Male Impotence." That's right, the scents of the season are what really get a guy going! What can I say? ‘Tis really is the season to be jolly! read more »
