Convention vs Un-convention

The following is a list of topics/phenomena as explained by conventional vs unconventional physics. i will try to keep it up to date as theory evolves. If any reader notices a logical inconsistency under "U:" or misrepresentation of "C:", plz don't hesitate to comment / write...

Oberto Targets 'Alpha' Males

"LOS ANGELES Oberto Sausage Co. is launching its first national advertising this week with a television-oriented campaign by independent Ground Zero, according to Tom Ennis, vp of marketing. The "Don't be a sidekick. Eat like an alpha" campaign uses comedic situations...

Opera 9.5 alpha

"In short, Opera 9.5 alpha is:    * Performance    * Full history search    * Improved site compatibility    * Access for everyone    * Improved platform integration    * Preview of...

Firefox 3 Alpha 5 (Gran Paradiso)

Although it's not intended for public consumption, a new build of Firefox 3 Alpha 5 (code name Gran Paradiso) is available for download from Mozilla. In this release, add-ons created for Firefox 2 may not work. For end users, Firefox 2 remains the latest public version. The...

Emporia Life Phone Targets Older Generation

The Life mobile phone gets rid of all the usual multimedia razzmatazz and bells’n'whistles in preference for a no-nonsense, back-to-basics handset that should prove simpler to use for the technologically challenged.

Hazing Leads To Prison For Fraternity Brothers

A Fort Lauderdale student and a fellow studentfrom Jacksonville are going to prision for under Florida's new anti-hazing law.  "A Florida judge said she wanted to send a message with the state's first prosecution under a new felony hazing law. Circuit Judge Kathleen...

3 Kinds of Sex All Men Crave

"After your man whups his pals on the basketball court or nails an important deal at work, he's likely to crave an uninhibited quickie against a wall or a lusty shag anywhere there's a smooth surface. The reason? His alpha instincts are taking over."

Secret lives of breadwinner wives

"Every time you turn around it seems there's another rah-rah story about the rise of the "alpha earner" wife -- women who bring home most of the bacon while their husbands happily shuttle the kids to and from soccer practice. I am just such an alpha female, apparently -- as...

Rumsfeld's Departure Is a Mixed Blessing for Rice

"The Secretary of State and the Defense Secretary were often at cross purposes. Finally rid of her nemesis, however, Secretary Rice is left to clean up on her own. Three and a half years ago, as the U.S. prepared for war with Iraq, Condoleezza Rice went to President Bush with...