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Cellphones top telecom complaints
Cellphones are the most complained about telecommunications service, according to the agency that resolves issues between consumers and companies.
Social media require 'Community Relations 2.0'
The rise of social media and real-time advocacy have re-written the community outreach rules companies followed for decades. But many American firms are dragging their feet as they approach 'Community...
'Technology' plays large role in wealth inheritance
A new study reveals the important role inherited wealth plays in sustaining economic inequality in small scale societies. A team of 26 anthropologists, statisticians, and economists based at the Santa...
EPA bans use of pesticide carbofuran
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. growers who treat crops with the pesticide carbofuran after Dec. 31 face punishment from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, officials said.
IQ test led to premium texting: victim
More Canadians are coming forward with complaints about how they were duped into signing up for an expensive premium text messaging scheme.
Microsoft Researchers Developing Muscle-Based PC Interface (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft researches have teamed up with the University of Washington and the University of Toronto to develop a muscle-controlled interface that allows for hands-free, gesture-driven interaction with computers.
Innovation Task Force Unveils New Website on the Physical Sciences and Engineering
The Task Force on American Innovation today unveiled a new website, www.innovationtaskforce.org, which offers fresh and comprehensive information on federal policies and appropriations for key agencies that fund research in...
Biosafety back on the agenda in Pakistan
Pakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.
OSHA Fines BP $87 Million
Record penalty assessed by agency for BP's failure to comply with settlement and other violations.
Facebook Awarded $711M in Spam Lawsuit
Judge Fines "Spam King" for False and Misleading Marketing E-Mails; May Face Criminal Contempt Charges
This Week in the Future, October 26-30, 2009
This Week in the Future, October 26-30, 2009: BaarbarianWhat a week. A robot pathologist finds a victorious Japanese solar race cars in a cadaver. Cancer-immune mole rats smoke with...
Ericsson developing a 'spider' computer (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ericsson has produced a prototype of a portable computer that projects the screen and keyboard, and a mock-up of a "spider" computer that will be small enough to...
Non-Latin scripts coming to web addresses
Web addresses in Japanese, Arabic and Hebrew are on the way after the non-profit corporation that oversees internet domain names approved non-Latin characters on Friday
With Venom and Vigor Bugs Vie to be Crowned 'Ugliest'
The "Ask A Biologist" Web site at Arizona State University, a scientific sanctuary for students and teachers alike - hosts this year's Ugly Bug Contest.
Two Retinal Imaging Display Devices at Prototype Stage
(PhysOrg.com) -- NEC and Brother are both developing wearable prototype devices that use Retinal Imaging Display (RID) technology to project images directly on the wearer's retina. NEC's gadget is designed...
Secure computers aren't so secure
(PhysOrg.com) -- Even well-defended computers can leak shocking amounts of private data. MIT researchers seek out exotic attacks in order to shut them down.
Honduras' ousted president, government sign pact
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- Representatives of ousted President Manuel Zelaya finally reached an agreement with the interim government that could help end the monthslong dispute over...
North America automobile sector bottom of 'world sustainability league'
The study, entitled Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing, looks at the sustainability performance of 17 leading car manufacturers worldwide between 1999 and 2007. It has been published by researchers from...
Managing Your Finances Online
Larry Magid: Web Financial Management Programs Will Keep Track, Even When You Forget
National Briefing | Midwest: Kansas: Buyout for a Small Town
The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to buyout the residents of the contaminated town of Treece.
'Happy Life Years'; Costa Rica Outscores U.S.
Quality-of-life in nations is measured using an index of ‘Happy Life Years’, developed at Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands. This index combines average appreciation of life with average length...
Little-known HTC ready to bring its brand into the limelight
If you haven't yet heard of HTC, you will soon. The Taiwanese mobile-phone company with U.S. headquarters in Bellevue, Wash., is launching a huge campaign this week to raise the...
Feature: Economic crisis is devastating for the world's hungry
A hunger report published by FAO has revealed that in 2009 there are 1.02 billion people suffering from hunger in the world.
PC sales expected to benefit from Windows 7 release
Last week's launch of Windows 7 by Microsoft Corp. is widely expected to ignite a boost in sales of PCs after the company's last operating system failed to ignite much...
Republicans to whip up support with Blackberry app
The Republican leadership in the US House of Representatives unveiled a free application for the Blackberry on Thursday to keep users up to date on the latest in Congress through...
Facebook outlines new privacy policy
Facebook outlined changes to its privacy policy on Thursday and asked for feedback from the social network's more than 300 million users.
Ariz. court rules records law covers 'metadata'
(AP) -- Hidden data embedded in electronic public records must be disclosed under Arizona's public records law, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a case that attracted interest...
Sask. is just looking, for now, at buying B.C. surgeries
The Saskatchewan government says it is considering buying access to surgical procedures in British Columbia.