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MIT energy-saving, color-changing roof tiles top competition
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Energy conservation technologies
2009-10-12 10:13:35
Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found an innovative way for your roof to save you money when it comes to heating and cooling bills. They have developed roof tiles that absorb heat in the winter and reflect it in the summer. How do the tiles accomplish this feat? They change colors!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Energy conservation technologies
2009-10-12 10:13:35
Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found an innovative way for your roof to save you money when it comes to heating and cooling bills. They have developed roof tiles that absorb heat in the winter and reflect it in the summer. How do the tiles accomplish this feat? They change colors!
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Pizza with the lot, iPhone app and 3G phone, thanks!
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-12 02:45:11
When you go into a Pizza Hut Australia outlet in the coming months, you can order your pizza with your favourite topping and, for good measure, get apps for your iPhone and order a 3G mobile phone.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-12 02:45:11
When you go into a Pizza Hut Australia outlet in the coming months, you can order your pizza with your favourite topping and, for good measure, get apps for your iPhone and order a 3G mobile phone.
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Study links chronic fatigue syndrome to prostate cancer-related virus
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-11 09:10:12
A U.S. study finds that xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMLV), which has been associated with the occurrence of prostate cancer, could be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). If proven true, the research could eventually lead to an effective diagnosis and treatment of the debilitating disease.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-11 09:10:12
A U.S. study finds that xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMLV), which has been associated with the occurrence of prostate cancer, could be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). If proven true, the research could eventually lead to an effective diagnosis and treatment of the debilitating disease.
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Phishing attacks decrease, but respite may be short-lived
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-10-10 18:39:56
Phishing attacks around the globe dropped by five percent over recent weeks and there was a significant decrease in attacks using phishing toolkits, but the respite from the dreaded phishers may be short-lived.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-10-10 18:39:56
Phishing attacks around the globe dropped by five percent over recent weeks and there was a significant decrease in attacks using phishing toolkits, but the respite from the dreaded phishers may be short-lived.
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U.S. study gives Vermont #1 for best health care
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-09 11:01:47
According to the 2009 "Scorecard on Health System Performance" by the nonpartisan organization Commonwealth Fund Commission, the states in New England and the Upper Midwest did the best with respect to providing the best health care to its citizens, while the Southern states fared the worst.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-09 11:01:47
According to the 2009 "Scorecard on Health System Performance" by the nonpartisan organization Commonwealth Fund Commission, the states in New England and the Upper Midwest did the best with respect to providing the best health care to its citizens, while the Southern states fared the worst.
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US honours IT inventors
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2009-10-07 18:01:37
The US National Medal of Technology and Innovation has been presented to IBM and to PostScript inventors John Warnock and Charles Geschke. The medals were presented by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2009-10-07 18:01:37
The US National Medal of Technology and Innovation has been presented to IBM and to PostScript inventors John Warnock and Charles Geschke. The medals were presented by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony.
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Kindle e-book goes international
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-10-06 23:54:53
Amazon is expanding the availability of its Kindle e-book device to more than 100 countries, including Australia. Hundreds of thousands of titles are offered, mostly at prices below the print editions.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-10-06 23:54:53
Amazon is expanding the availability of its Kindle e-book device to more than 100 countries, including Australia. Hundreds of thousands of titles are offered, mostly at prices below the print editions.
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Eolas sues technology and retail giants
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-10-06 18:20:26
A company claiming a patent on the use of AJAX and other technologies to put interactive applications into web pages is suing Adobe, Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, Yahoo! and other well-known companies for infringement.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-10-06 18:20:26
A company claiming a patent on the use of AJAX and other technologies to put interactive applications into web pages is suing Adobe, Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, Yahoo! and other well-known companies for infringement.
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Secret settlement for Apple, Eminem case
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Commerce
2009-10-04 16:44:52
The legal dispute between Apple and companies associated with rapper Eminem has been settled before the court reached a verdict.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Commerce
2009-10-04 16:44:52
The legal dispute between Apple and companies associated with rapper Eminem has been settled before the court reached a verdict.
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Can't remember last time you had a good night's sleep?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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CDC: Kids flunk fruits, but so did the adults!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 08:46:17
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people of the United States lack sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. And, children are worse than adults. Maybe we should change the saying of "Where's the beef?" to "Where's the fruit?"!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 08:46:17
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people of the United States lack sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. And, children are worse than adults. Maybe we should change the saying of "Where's the beef?" to "Where's the fruit?"!
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The smart way into the US market for Aussie company
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-01 08:25:07
Australian market surveillance systems vendor, SMARTS Group, is to open an office in the United States to coincide with the release of the US version of its broker surveillance platform.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-01 08:25:07
Australian market surveillance systems vendor, SMARTS Group, is to open an office in the United States to coincide with the release of the US version of its broker surveillance platform.
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Americans don't like online tracking
Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Commerce
2009-09-30 19:39:27
A study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and UC Berkeley has found that American consumers don't want to see online content tailored to their browsing habits. They also don't feel in control of their personal information, though they tend to trust online businesses to handle it properly.
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Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Commerce
2009-09-30 19:39:27
A study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and UC Berkeley has found that American consumers don't want to see online content tailored to their browsing habits. They also don't feel in control of their personal information, though they tend to trust online businesses to handle it properly.
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Positive attitude to sex good for women’s health
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-30 09:18:29
An Indiana University study found that women with positive attitudes toward their genitals are more likely to take an active role in their sexual health, such as going to the doctor for regular gynecological examinations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-30 09:18:29
An Indiana University study found that women with positive attitudes toward their genitals are more likely to take an active role in their sexual health, such as going to the doctor for regular gynecological examinations.
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Snow Leopard shows retail sales strength
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-09-17 23:49:18
Early sales of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard have been strong, according to a market researcher. How strong? Far stronger than Leopard or Tiger.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-09-17 23:49:18
Early sales of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard have been strong, according to a market researcher. How strong? Far stronger than Leopard or Tiger.
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DB2 the go for SAP, crows IBM
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-09-16 03:17:48
IBM claims "hundreds" of SAP users are getting better performance at lower cost by adopting DB2 in place of Oracle Database.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-09-16 03:17:48
IBM claims "hundreds" of SAP users are getting better performance at lower cost by adopting DB2 in place of Oracle Database.
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Former Intel general counsel joins Apple
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2009-09-16 00:16:45
Apple has appointed Bruce Sewell to the role of general counsel and senior vice president. He succeeds Daniel Cooperman, who retires this month.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2009-09-16 00:16:45
Apple has appointed Bruce Sewell to the role of general counsel and senior vice president. He succeeds Daniel Cooperman, who retires this month.
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Accounting rule change could favour Apple and iPod touch owners
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-09-14 18:12:06
The body responsible for setting US accounting standards is considering a rule change that would allow Apple to report higher earnings during periods of growth. It could also see an end to charging for iPod touch software updates.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-09-14 18:12:06
The body responsible for setting US accounting standards is considering a rule change that would allow Apple to report higher earnings during periods of growth. It could also see an end to charging for iPod touch software updates.
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MRSA, a super-resistant germ, hits the beach
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-13 08:23:25
A University of Washington study has found the bacterium Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, in marine water and beach sand on the coast of Washington and California—the first time the superbug has ever been discovered on beaches.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-13 08:23:25
A University of Washington study has found the bacterium Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, in marine water and beach sand on the coast of Washington and California—the first time the superbug has ever been discovered on beaches.
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U.S. study: Irregular eating habits adds weight
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-04 09:25:50
According to a Northwestern University study, people who have irregular eating habits are more prone to gain weight. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and go straight to the refrigerator? Do you work a swing shift? Do you skip breakfast?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-04 09:25:50
According to a Northwestern University study, people who have irregular eating habits are more prone to gain weight. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and go straight to the refrigerator? Do you work a swing shift? Do you skip breakfast?
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