Some technologies move fast, while others blaze at lightning speed such as Google’s latest Chrome browser, now at version 2.0.156.1.The latest release includes a major new version of the WebKit rendering engine, security and speed enhancements as well as a new HTTP (define) engine that could herald the introduction of Chrome for Linux and Mac.
Wandering Wombat tips a BBC story about researchers from Imperial College London who were able to stimulate stem cell production by a factor of 100 in the bone marrow of mice. Such stem cells are released by the marrow to help with the regeneration of damaged bone and tissue. “Techniques already exist to increase the numbers of blood cell producing stem cells from the bone marrow, but the study focuses on two other types — endothelial, which produce the cells which make up our blood vessels, and mesenchymal, which can become bone or cartilage cells.” The scientists hope that the increased production rate could be used to greatly speed tissue repair and to allow recovery from wounds that would otherwise be too severe. “There are also hopes that the technique could help damp down autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. Mesenchymal stem cells are known to have the ability to damp down the immune system.” The full research paper is available at Cell Stem Cell.
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Ian Lamont writes “The war of words over the conflict in Gaza has moved from the real world to the Internet. Besides a furious stream of mini-debates on Twitter between supporters of and critics of Israel’s military actions, there have also been demonstrations in Second Life at an Israel-themed sim and a collection of Facebook applications, including ‘QassamCount’ and ‘Stop Israel’s war crimes in Gaza.’ Another project — ‘mapping the war in Gaza’ — was launched by Al Jazeera and takes user-submitted reports, tweets, and Microsoft Virtual Earth to track the number of casualties and other developments.” In addition to this, the series of website defacements we discussed a few days ago has now extended to sites controlled by NATO and the US Army.
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Racism persists because we don't really find it offensive
Globe and Mail – 9 Jan 2009 You are sitting in a waiting room when someone makes a racist comment about a black man who has just left. How would you respond? Most people say they would feel upset and take action, but researchers at York University who put student volunteers in a … Study exposes tolerance of racism Toronto Star Reactions to racism not as strong as we think, study finds CBC.ca Washington Post – United Press International – Financial Times – Sify all 216 news articles |
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From the Desk of David Pogue A Strange Macworld Expo
New York Times – 22 hours ago By DAVID POGUE Well, it was a strange Macworld Expo this year. Steve Jobs, usually the looming presence over this four-day Mac/iPod/iPhone confab in San Francisco, was completely absent. Apple without its core Financial Post Apple at CES? Unlikely CNET News Computerworld – Globe and Mail – CRN – PC World all 3,092 news articles |
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Racism persists because we don't really find it offensive
Globe and Mail – 21 hours ago You are sitting in a waiting room when someone makes a racist comment about a black man who has just left. How would you respond? Most people say they would feel upset and take action, but researchers at York University who put student volunteers in a … Study exposes tolerance of racism Toronto Star Reactions to racism not as strong as we think, study finds CBC.ca Washington Post – United Press International – Financial Times – Sify all 215 news articles |
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Elgan: Palm and Sony out-Apple Apple
Computerworld – 14 hours ago By Mike Elgan January 9, 2009 (Computerworld) One of the great industry dramas that occurs each year is the concurrence of Macworld and the International CES event. Source: Apple plans to attend CES in 2010 Apple Insider Week in review: Two tech shows, minus icons CNET News Globe and Mail – CRN – BBC News – PC World all 2,956 news articles |
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Racism persists because we don't really find it offensive
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Public Availability of Windows 7 Beta Overloads Microsoft Servers
DailyTech – 1 hour ago Friday was the big day for the general public to lay their hands on the Windows 7 beta. However, Microsoft's servers were quickly overloaded and downloaders were greeted with "Server is too busy" errors. CES-UPDATE 1-Microsoft delays Windows 7 beta download Reuters Windows 7 beta direct-download links from Volesoft Inquirer NEWS.com.au – CRN – Seattle Post Intelligencer – Register all 1,366 news articles Langue : Français |
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Tech Data adds DataCore Software
eChannelLine – 8 Jan 2009 DataCore Software has announced its new distribution agreement with Tech Data Corporation. The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) Division of Tech Data Corporation — which focuses on the server, storage and software solutions comprising today's … The year ahead in distribution ITBusiness.ca AIS, DataCore Partner to Help VARs Deploy Storage Virtualization … TMC Net Channel Insider – PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) all 5 news articles |
