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Jobless claims lowest since January

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:46:50 +0000

The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment insurance fell last week to their lowest level this year, the government said Thursday. [Source: CNN - Top Stories / 11-12]

NASA Debunks 2012: Phew, The World Won't End After All

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:14:36 +0000

The pre-Columbian Maya were smart people . They got a lot of things right . So, if their calendar ends on December 12, 2012, the world must end on that date, right? I hope you didn't believe that line of reasoning: not only because it's flawed, but also becau... [Source: Mashable! / 11-12]

10 unusual gadgets and gifts for geeks

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:14:04 +0000

Nerds. Geeks. Fanboys. Whatever you call them, the comics aficionados, movie buffs and videogame enthusiasts who dwell amongst us can be really hard to shop for. But it gets dramatically worse this time of year, when everyone revisits their love/hate relations... [Source: physorg.com / 11-12]

Graybar Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:43:44 +0000

Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical and communications products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, reported net sales of $3.3 billion for the first three quarters of 2009, a decrease of 20.5 percent, compared to th... [Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 11-12]

Betty Crocker Digital Kitchen Assistant Makes Food Preparation a Snap

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:22:54 +0000

Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Need ideas for party appetizers? Find answers to these questions and a whole lot more with Betty Crocker Kitchen Assistant, a new digital, voice-activated tool featuring high-resolution recipe images and step-by-step c... [Source: Business Wire / 11-12]

Independent Research Firm, Experts to Provide Tips for Building Customer Relationships

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:04:39 +0000

One of the nation's leading independent research firms will provide marketers an understanding of customer communication preferences, and how to build effective multichannel marketing campaigns during a Webinar at 2 p.m. Thursday. Industry thought leaders Morg... [Source: Business Wire / 11-12]

Kronos(R) Announces the Next Generation of Workforce Management

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:37:29 +0000

From the floor of its 12th annual KronosWorks(tm) customer conference, Kronos(R) Incorporated today announced a next generation user interface as part of a vision for the future of workforce management. Based on the idea that users should not have to choose be... [Source: Business Wire / 11-12]

Giant Antarctic iceberg heads towards N.Zealand: experts

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:24:00 +0000

A giant iceberg twice the length of Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium has been spotted floating off Australia and could be headed for New Zealand, scientists said on Thursday. [Source: physorg.com / 11-12]

Jobless Rate to Hit 10.5%, Keeping Fed in Box: Poll

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:20:39 +0000

Unemployment will shoot to 10.5 percent by the middle of next year, constraining the Federal Reserve's ability to raise interest rates, according to a Reuters poll. [Source: CNBC-Top Business / 11-12]

My uncle's quest for a beer-fetching robot

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:15:50 +0000

A chip engineer's simple dream--to build a robot that can bring him a cold one--turns into a years-long home-brewed robotics project. [Source: CNET News.com / 11-12]

Google cuts Picasa photo storage prices

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:14:52 +0000

The annual cost to store 20GB of photos at Picasa Web Albums now eight times cheaper, making it more interesting as an online backup option. [Source: CNET News.com / 11-12]

Plan your wedding with these Web resources

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:12:47 +0000

If you're getting ready to plan your wedding or you know someone who is, these resources can help you save some cash and find the right vendors. [Source: CNET News.com / 11-12]

Historic Sounds of Newport, Newly Online

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:10:09 +0000

The recorded past of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals has suddenly been thrown open, thanks to the online archive Wolfgang's Vault. [Source: New York Times: Technology / 11-12]

Job openings rise, but hiring still weak

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:02:17 +0000

The recession may be ending, but the job market is still suffering, according to a government report released Tuesday. [Source: CNN - Top Stories / 11-12]

Electric Cadillac may be on the way

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:01:16 +0000

General Motors is moving forward with plans to produce an electrically driven Cadillac luxury car, according to a source familiar with the plan, but no decision has been reached on exactly what that the final product will be. [Source: CNN - Top Stories / 11-12]

An Audio Guide For The Holidays

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:07 +0000

How to get better sound from your stereo system, MP3 player and computer without breaking the bank. [Source: Forbes - Technology / 11-12]

NASA Live Digital Network Brings Apollo 11 Experts Into Classrooms

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:14:36 +0000

Defense-Dispatch - PR Newswire: Aerospace/Defense - Forty years after humans first walked on the moon, NASA is offering the next generation of explorers a chance to learn how the challenges of the Apollo 11 mission... [Source: Defense-Dispatch.com / 11-12]

Encore Careers: 16 Success Stories

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:03:58 +0000

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The Case Against Retirement

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:01:47 +0000

Financial and demographic developments point toward Americans working into their golden years. And that's a good thing [Source: Business Week Investing / 11-12]

Many computer users hesitate to ride the Wave

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:49 +0000

Google's latest brainchild, Google Wave, is all the rage among bleeding-edge technology enthusiasts. But corporate information technology executives say that while they're intrigued by Wave -- a replacement for e-mail, the most widely used of all Internet serv... [Source: physorg.com / 11-12]

asseverate: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:19 +0000

NewsBlotter - Dictionary.com Word of the Day - asseverate: to affirm or declare positively or earnestly. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-12]

China's Tough Flu Measures Appear to Be Effective

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:13 +0000

NewsBlotter - NYT > Health - China's actions, especially quarantines of foreign visitors, brought criticism abroad, but health officials say the spread of H1N1 may have been slowed. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-12]

L.I. Harvests May Signal a Comeback for Scallops

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:02 +0000

NewsBlotter - NYT > Science - The recovery has resulted partly from dedicated efforts by scientists to rebuild the population which was decimated by surges in toxic algae known as brown tide. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-12]

Stress and Sugar -- Are They Linked?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:39:49 +0000

NewsBlotter - Discovery Channel - I've been under some stress lately. Not the minor kind that everyday life usually brings, like ferrying kids to and fro, working, or the usual frustrations of owning a house. I'm talking about the big stresses that can clobber... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-12]

The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:39:19 +0000

NewsBlotter - Zen Habits - The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play. - Arnold Toynbee Following your passion can be a tough thing. But figuring out what that passion is can be eve... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-12]

Wedding ring found in dump amid 10 tons of trash

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:38:52 +0000

NewsBlotter - USATODAY.com Offbeat - Sanitation workers sorted through 10 tons of trash to recover a wedding ring accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-12]

Gartner Says E-Readers Will Take Off for Holiday Shoppers in 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:40:18 +0000

TechNewsSource - Gartner - 2009 is likely to be remembered as a watershed year in the evolution of e-books and e-readers with several milestones and product launches standing out as catalysts for change in the market, according to Gartner, Inc. However, Gartne... [Source: TechNewsSource.com / 11-11]

Chip Shot: New Online Resource - Real Information for Real People

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:33:21 +0000

ElectronicsBuzz - Intel - Introduced today, MyLifeScoop.com by Intel aggregates blog posts, Twitter feeds and 'top ten lists' for people who are interested in how technology fits into the everyday world, including topics on cooking, parenting, health, and car... [Source: ElectronicsBuzz.com / 11-11]

7 Apps We're Falling in Love With

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:13:48 +0000

We test a lot of software around here, on the web, on our desktop and on our phones. It's a great job to have, but only so much of what we test really sticks and becomes a part of our daily routines. Every once in awhile we like to compare lists in our team ... [Source: ReadWriteWeb / 11-11]

Aisle placements affect grocery sales, research shows

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:21 +0000

Supermarkets could increase their sales of related items, such as chips and soft drinks, by moving the items closer to each other in their stores, according to research by Ram Bezawada, assistant professor of marketing in the University at Buffalo School of Ma... [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

Tech toys over $100 that are worth every penny

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:09:37 +0000

Picking a Christmas gift for the nerd in your life is never easy. In the holiday stampede, it's all too easy to pick an outdated gadget or obsolete program. And mistakes can be costly. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

New evidence that dark chocolate helps ease emotional stress

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:08:39 +0000

The chocolate cure for emotional stress is getting new support from a clinical trial published online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

New handbook for Google, Droid users

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:06:21 +0000

Before buying one of the new Google-powered Droid phones from Verizon Wireless, you may want to read the manual. Not the setup directions in the box. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

Intel Reader Transforms Printed Text to Spoken Word (w/ Video)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:59:21 +0000

Intel Corporation today announced the Intel Reader, a mobile handheld device designed to increase independence for people who have trouble reading standard print. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

How to Benefit From a Freelancer's Mind-Set

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:58:43 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - After watching longtime colleagues get laid off during a painful downsizing, a friend of mine is putting together her resume. She realized she could be next, and she wanted to be ready. It's scary, she confided in me. ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Avoiding the Agony of a 'Bogey': Loss Aversion in Golf -- and Business

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:57:20 +0000

NewsBlotter - Knowledge@Wharton - Tiger Woods and other golf superstars who stand to win millions on inch-long putts apparently are subject to the same fear and aversion to risk that can afflict investors and managers. According to new research by two Wharton ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

10 Best Places for Outdoorsy Types to Live

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:55:36 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - It's nice to take off for a week of kayaking, hiking and rafting. But, it'd be a whole lot cooler if all that adventure were right in your backyard. Where can you live that lifestyle? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Top 10 Most Beautiful Drives in the United States

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:51:38 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - The road trip is an American tradition, and some drives are simply more beautiful than others. If you're looking to tour the world by car, which scenic routes should you take? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Ten Things Not to Say When Firing an Employee

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:45:08 +0000

NewsBlotter - Business Week Careers - Amid so much downsizing, it's risky and unnecessary for managers to let feelings confuse what ought to be a clean transaction [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Saving World's Rarest Wolf

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:33:19 +0000

NewsBlotter - Discovery Channel - The world's rarest wolf is probably also the one that's probably had the longest relationship with humans -- the Ethiopian wolf. These canines are hemmed in on a few mountain islands of high altitude flanking Africa's Great Ri... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

5 Hidden Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:32:57 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - The tomato is a versatile fruit parading around in a vegetable suit. And although there might be some confusion about what it is, there's no doubt the tomato is a tasty treat that's good for you, too. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

The Uber-Connected Organization: A Mandate for 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:22:38 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - Think about your organization and ask yourself these two questions: Are external social media sites restricted or blocked while at work? Is the use of social media in the workplace inhibited or frowned upon? If you an... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

The Art of Learning from a Colleague

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:55:17 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - I have a colleague in publishing who works many miles from me and has a different but overlapping area of editorial expertise. Recently, instead of doing a bit of freelance work for her independently and having her interp... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Engage Employee Heart-Power - Not Just Brain-Power

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:55:03 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - On any given Sunday in the NFL, the heart power of the players is at least as important as the brain power of the game plan. On any given workday, the same can be said for businesses. But companies lack confidence when it... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Using Self-Reflection to Decide on the Next Career Move

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:54:49 +0000

Redefining your skills after a layoff [Source: WSJ.com: Laid Off And Looking / 11-11]

Tips for a Retirement Career

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:10:01 +0000

One of the fastest-growing groups of self-employed workers is those age 55 to 64. Lynne Ford, head of retail retirement at Wells Fargo, explains why it's important to have a financial plan [Source: Business Week Investing / 11-11]

Good Bloggers Make Good Neighbors, New Survey Shows

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:05:31 +0000

Back in the day, it was assumed that heavy Internet geeks were a bunch of basement-dwelling, trenchcoat-wearing, socially maladjusted introverts. However, a new study from the Pew Internet Project shows that geeks, including IM users and bloggers, are more ... [Source: ReadWriteWeb / 11-11]

Google launches online flu shot finder

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:54 +0000

Google on Tuesday launched an online tool for tracking down where to get vaccinations against H1N1 and seasonal influenza in the United States. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

Amazon delivers Kindle books to PCs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:59:47 +0000

Amazon.com on Tuesday released free software that lets people read the online retail titan's electronic Kindle books on personal computers. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

The Stars My Destination

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:57:41 +0000

The Voyager spacecraft are now in the outermost layer of the heliosphere, traveling toward interstellar space - the first man-made spacecraft to travel such a vast distance from Earth. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

The 2009 Leonid Meteor Shower

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:57:26 +0000

This year's Leonid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday, Nov. 17th. If forecasters are correct, the shower should produce a mild but pretty sprinkling of meteors over North America followed by a more intense outburst over Asia. The phase of the Moon will be new, set... [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

Climate studies to benefit from 12 years of satellite aerosol data

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:54:19 +0000

Aerosols, very small particles suspended in the air, play an important role in the global climate balance and in regulating climate change. They are one of the greatest sources of uncertainty in climate change models. ESA's GlobAerosol project has been making ... [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

Implications of Past Forecasting Errors Often Underestimated

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:53:18 +0000

When managers issue a forecast of their firm's earnings, they do not always take into account prior forecasting errors, according to research in the current issue of the Journal of Business Finance & Accounting. [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

This smart wheelchair has laser vision

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:52:38 +0000

Disability, John Spletzer believes, should no longer pose any obstacle to mobility. A blind person may not be able to see or a paraplegic to walk, but each can access the technology available to the rest of the world. And that technology has the potential to s... [Source: physorg.com / 11-11]

forfend: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:51:07 +0000

NewsBlotter - Dictionary.com Word of the Day - forfend: to avert; also, to protect or preserve. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Personal Best: Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:51:01 +0000

NewsBlotter - NYT > Health - Those who exercise in all sorts of weather will attest that there is a certain thrill that can come from terrible conditions. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Coaching from the Inside

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:00 +0000

NewsBlotter - HR Executive - Peer-to-peer coaching can be a powerful -- and inexpensive -- tool for employee development, but programs without specific guidelines or a clear link to the business may be a waste of time, say experts. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has CML Form of Leukemia

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:49:36 +0000

NewsBlotter - WebMD - Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has announced that he's suffered from leukemia for nearly a year. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Give Gifts That Give Back!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:48:58 +0000

NewsBlotter - Forbes Woman - Philanthropic gift-giving is a holiday trend this season. Read on for great gift ideas that keep on giving. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Why Obama Needed to Speak From the Heart

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:48:37 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - Today at Fort Hood, President Obama addressed the mourners at the memorial service for those who died in last week's shooting. The President's comments demonstrate both the opportunities and the pitfalls of this sort of ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Why Parents Make Great Managers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:48:00 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - A few days ago I was running in Central Park as fast as I could, pushing myself hard, trying to beat my previous best time. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

5 No-cook Meals

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:47:30 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - Sometimes, you just don't feel like cooking. Other times, like during a major kitchen renovation, it's just not possible to cook. But you don't have to go out to restaurants just because you don't want to stand over the stove. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

21 Roadside Statues

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:47:22 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - Roadside statues are delightful vacation diversions. These larger-than-life creations were known for putting small unknown towns on the maps of every highway traveler. Learn about some of America's most popular roadside statue... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

The Tale of Three Detroit Electric Car Programs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:46:41 +0000

NewsBlotter - HybridCars.com - Chrysler is killing its dedicated electric car program. General Motors is moving forward with its sleek electric-drive Caddy. What do these news flashes tell us about Detroit's prospects in the bold new era of EVs and plug-in h... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Marine Corps Celebrates 234 Years

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:46:14 +0000

NewsBlotter - Discovery Channel - Today is the 234th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). In 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing the creation of the Continental Marines. Two battalions were raised to... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Business Or Pleasure? How To Make The Most Of A Business Trip

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:45:21 +0000

NewsBlotter - Forbes Woman - Business travel doesn't have to be just, well, business. Here's how to add a little oomph to your life on the road. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

10 Most Breathtaking Views in the World

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:39:28 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - There are some views so magnificent that people travel across oceans and continents to see them. What are they? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Can India Reap Its Demographic Dividend?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:39:00 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - I am currently in New Delhi attending the India Economic Summit organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) . This Summit, which marks the 25th year of WEF's engagement in India, is themed India's Next Generation of Growt... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Ho Ho Ho Says Google

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:38:32 +0000

NewsBlotter - Inc.com - Free WiFI! It's the new black, apparantly. Starting today, Google is offering free WiFI at 47 airports nationwide for the rest of the year. Naturally there's a marketing angle to all of this. The splash page when you sign on will come... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

What Happened To The Berlin Wall?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:14:40 +0000

NewsBlotter - Discovery Channel - The Berlin Wall was long...about 90 miles long. When the East Germans first closed the border between East and West Berlin on the night of August 12th, 1961, they did it in the middle of the night. That meant none ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

The Birth of Stars

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:10:24 +0000

NewsBlotter - NASA Image of the Day - The spectacular new camera installed on NASA's Hubble Space Telescope during Servicing Mission 4 in May has delivered the most detailed view of star birth in the graceful, curving arms of the nearby spiral galaxy M83. Nick... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:01:52 +0000

NewsBlotter - CPSC.gov - A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Hiring -- Inside or Out?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:01:30 +0000

NewsBlotter - HR Executive - The allure of the unknown sometimes prompts hiring managers to seek out external talent -- not knowing what their flaws are -- when qualified employees are already on staff. While hiring from outside is certainly appropriate at tim... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-11]

Finding Job Leads in an Unconventional Way

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:59:48 +0000

Sparking up conversation [Source: WSJ.com: Laid Off And Looking / 11-11]

In Wake of Downturn, Is 529 College-Savings Plan the Right Choice?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:59:38 +0000

Is a backlash brewing over 529 college-savings plans? [Source: WSJ.com: The Juggle / 11-11]

How to Give Your Teens Dating Advice

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:59:27 +0000

The world of teen romance is baffling to many parents, who often feel both ill-informed and powerless as their kids start dating. [Source: WSJ.com: The Juggle / 11-11]

Do You Need a Holiday After the Stress of Holiday Planning?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:59:21 +0000

The holidays herald a hodgepodge season of joy and fun and stress and strife, one that inevitably changes the juggle in all sorts of ways. [Source: WSJ.com: The Juggle / 11-11]

Unemployment's Effects on Children's School Performance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:59:01 +0000

A parent's job loss increases the probability that a child repeats a grade in school by roughly 15%, according to research from the University of California, Davis. [Source: WSJ.com: The Juggle / 11-11]

Risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women rises steeply with age

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:51:50 +0000

Among postmenopausal women, the risk of hip fractures increases steeply with age and is seven times higher in 70-year olds than in 50- year olds, according to a study in this week's PLoS Medicine. [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

Mood improves on low-fat, but not low-carb, diet plan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:59:58 +0000

After one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a report in the November 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

NASA on crusade to debunk 2012 apocalypse myths

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:59:01 +0000

The world is not coming to an end on December 21, 2012, the US space agency insisted Monday in a rare campaign to dispel widespread rumors fueled by the Internet and a new Hollywood movie. [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

The GOES-12 satellite sees Large Hurricane Ida nearing landfall

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:58:41 +0000

Residents of the U.S. Gulf coast thought they were getting a break this hurricane season until Ida showed up. Today, November 9, Ida is a hurricane and is headed for a landfall in the western Florida Panhandle after midnight. The Geostationary Operational Envi... [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

Look ma, no mercury in fillings!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:56:49 +0000

Tooth enamel is hardest material in the human body because it's made almost entirely of minerals. As tough as it may be, however, enamel can be broken down by bacteria, forming cavities and eventually destroying the tooth. That's why dentists repair cavities b... [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

The world's most common operation

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:47 +0000

As many as 10 million people around the world suffer from cataracts. Thomas Kohnen of the Goethe University in Frankfurt and his coauthors discuss cataract surgery with the implantation of an artificial lens in the current issue of Deutsches „rzteblatt Interna... [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

Tesla Roadster Goes 313 Miles on a Single Charge

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:54:19 +0000

Tesla is becoming synonymous with high performance electric cars. Indeed, the Tesla car company has been making efforts to create a brand of sports car that runs on electricity, and does so in a way that is convenient to motorists. In an effort to prove that i... [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

Yoga boosts heart health

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:53:57 +0000

Heart rate variability, a sign of a healthy heart, has been shown to be higher in yoga practitioners than in non-practitioners, according to research to be published in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics. [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

What computer science can teach economics

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:53:34 +0000

Computer scientists have spent decades developing techniques for answering a single question: How long does a given calculation take to perform? Constantinos Daskalakis, an assistant professor in MIT`s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, h... [Source: physorg.com / 11-10]

soporific: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:45:22 +0000

NewsBlotter - Dictionary.com Word of the Day - soporific: causing sleep; also, something that causes sleep. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

Really?: The Claim: Magnetic Therapy Can Ease Arthritis Pain.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:43:38 +0000

NewsBlotter - NYT > Health - Do magnetic straps and bracelets do anything to relieve join pain? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Spreads

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:42:43 +0000

NewsBlotter - WebMD - Cells surrounding joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis may spread the disease to other joints by traveling through blood vessels, according to a new study. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

Teenage Obesity May Raise Risk of MS

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:42:31 +0000

NewsBlotter - WebMD - Obesity in adolescent girls may increase the risk for multiple sclerosis later in life, a study shows. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

9 Most Successful Fast-Food Chains

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:41:57 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - Quick -- grab a piece of paper. Can you name the nine most successful fast food joints off the top of your head? More food for thought: where did your favorite land on the list? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

10 Ways to Keep Employees Happy

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:41:42 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - Companies can throw piles of cash at team-building retreats, seminars, and pizza lunches. But bolstering genuine employee happiness amid the daily grind doesn't have to cost a cent. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

Long-Term Neti Pot Use May Backfire

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:40:42 +0000

NewsBlotter - WebMD - Long-term use of a neti pot to clear stuffy noses and blocked nasal passages may actually encourage more sinus problems rather than keep them away, a study shows. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

How Unemployment Works

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:38:30 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - The U.S. unemployment rate just rose above 10 percent, the highest it's been since 1983, and the government approved an extension of jobless benefits for those who are about to see them expire. What do you need to know if you'... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

10 Off-the-wall iPhone Apps

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:38:13 +0000

NewsBlotter - HowStuffWorks.com - There are thousands of applications, or apps, for the iPhone. Some of them are real head-scratchers. Do you use any of these weird apps? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

Find the 15-Minute Competitive Advantage

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:38:03 +0000

NewsBlotter - Harvard Business Blogs - Just because this is a time of transformation doesn't mean that it's easy to sell transformational ideas. Economic uncertainty has reduced the audience for bold, grand rhetoric. Besides, even in boom times innovation is r... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

How to Get H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:37:37 +0000

NewsBlotter - WebMD - You can get your H1N1 flu vaccine -- but it will take perseverance, patience, and priority status. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-10]

Maclaren Stroller Recall Alert

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:29:09 +0000

About a million Maclaren strollers have been recalled after a dozen children reportedly had their fingertips amputated by the stroller's hinge mechanism. [Source: WSJ.com: The Juggle / 11-10]

Greetings From Palmer Station, Antarctica

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:02:00 +0000

NewsBlotter - NASA Image of the Day - Residents of Palmer Station, Antarctica, used their bright red United States Antarctic Program parkas to send ground-to-air greeting to scientists and flight crew aboard NASA's DC-8 flying science laboratory as it flew ove... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 11-09]