''Belkin Box Clever''

"A FORWARD thinking company is urging others to follow its example and save money as well as helping the environment. Ken Simpson joined computer and consumer electronics manufacturer Belkin, of Rushden UK, 10 months ago as European regulatory compliance manager. Part of his...

The 'Dry Orgasm' Pill

"The first ever male birth control pill is speeding ahead towards approval. British researchers have developed a male "Pill" that provides contraception, all without the use of hormones. Men like this, since other formulas tinker with testosterone and can affect libido,...

Taking Actions/Treehugger

Some suggestions from the Treehugger online blog/e newsletter.USA focussed."Category: take action :: ::The Slate Green Challenge: Week 7 - Water December 8, 2006 9:30 AM - Brittany Jacobs, Seattle 061023_green_water.jpg Struggling with high energy bills? Your home water...

Big Chill: How the FCC’s Indecency Decisions Stifle Free Expression, Threat...

Excellent piece from the Center for Creative Voices in the Media about the FCC's relentless efforts to stamp out what they consider indecent.  The Janet Jackson slip-up almost three years ago still has cultural conservatives lobbying for the FCC to impose even greater...

Library investment returns $4 to $1

"A new study released November 29, 2006 shows that nine public library systems in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Southwest Ohio create an annual economic impact of nearly four times the amount invested in their operations. The report from Levin, Driscoll...

Pelosi taps Reyes to head intelligence committee

• Rep. Silvestre Reyes will head the House intelligence committee, aides say • The Texas congressman is a former border patrol agent and helicopter gunner • Democratic leaders are informing political and government leaders of the pick • Reyes has said the GOP rubber...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

The IIT-K letter and my comments

"I received a copy of the letter written by 125 faculty members of IIT Kanpur to the President of India and the Prime Minister of India. I respect the faculty members of IIT Kanpur. They are all accomplished individuals. However I must say that I was disappointed with the...

Japan's oldest profession sees slide in work ethic

"ll Changes to the law regarding adult entertainment earlier this year were supposed to be a boon for Japan's burgeoning call girl industry, but they've been a flop, according to Weekly Playboy. With the tightened law cracking down on sex services that have storefronts,...

If I was a Carpenter...I would become a Winemaker

Passion and craftsmanship can express itself in many ways as illustrated by this Italian wine producer.

Google landing page quality update underscores need for quality content...

"Google is adjusting its landing page quality guidelines and that may have an impact on some webmasters' needs for content. The theory is simple. Google is raising the quality bar in order to shove subpar sites out of the Adwords mix."