Jan 26 2009

Bratz Dolls May Give Young Girls Unrealistic Expectations Of

Apparently little girls want to grow up to have super ginormous sized heads… Who knew?

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Jan 26 2009

What You Should Expect From Apple Over the Next Few Months

Now that we’ve all celebrated the Macintosh’s 25th birthday, it’s time to start focusing on what Apple’s plans may be moving forward. From a home media server to a refreshed Mac Pro, some rumors are starting to brew as interest grows around what Apple may be up to.

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Jan 26 2009

Renewable Energy Accounts For Largest Increase On U.S. Grid.

For the first time, renewable energy sources accounted for the biggest share in the increase of US’s electrical capacity. This means that, thanks mostly to the burgeoning wind power industry, more renewable energy sources sprung up in 2007 than environmental ne’er do wells like coal-burning plants.

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Jan 26 2009

Why So Curious, George? [PIC]

What happens when The Joker meets Curious George?

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Jan 26 2009

Why Has Knol Survived Google’s Orphan-Project Killing Spree?

We had thought Google was all about frugality and focus now: In recent months, the search giant has been killing off failed experiments like Twitter-rival Jaiku, mobile social networking service Dodgeball and virtual world Lively.

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Jan 26 2009

17 Noteworthy Alternatives To Google Notebook – Mashable

Google’s decision to discontinue development of Google Notebook had some users petitioning to save it, while rival service Evernote is already offering Google Notebook imports. So for those left in the cold, and those not yet sold on Evernote, what are your options for alternatives?

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Jan 26 2009

Pick Me! Obamas Getting More Choices For First Dog

Rescue Experts Say Obama Dog Puts Spotlight on Adoption Movement…Like fellow candidates vying to be First Dog. Bear is a born networker. He doesn’t just kiss babies, he plants big wet ones on anyone who crosses his path, and he likes to sit down (on your feet) and share a quiet moment. “There are probably a hundred shelters in the US that would

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Jan 26 2009

Heavy Smoking as Teenager Might Add Pounds Later

A surprising Finnish study casts doubts on the common assumption smokers have that their unhealthy habit helps keep them thin. Specifically, the researchers found that teens who smoke heavily were more likely to grow up to be fat.

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Jan 26 2009

Berlin Airport Riddled with Unexploded WWII Bombs

GERMAN authorities are preparing to clear hundreds bombs left from World War II that are strewn under Berlin’s busiest airport. There are so many explosives – bombs and grenades – that litter the ground around Tegel airport that more than 500 sites will be excavated to finally make it safe for passenger jets if they stray off the tarmac.

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Jan 26 2009

World’s highest drug levels entering India stream

When researchers analyzed vials of treated wastewater taken from a plant where about 90 Indian drug factories dump their residues, they were shocked. Enough of a single, powerful antibiotic was being spewed into one stream each day to treat every person in a city of 90,000.

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