InfoWorld:
The governor of the State of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, met with Japanese biotechnology and life sciences companies this week as part of an effort to turn [Michigan] into a biotech hub.
[The initiatives] include the creation of 11 geographic zones attached to universities in which startups will be created to develop commercial products from research. There […]
I’m happy to see that one of the top items on the IE team’s list is standards support, right behind improving security. Also, they finally added alpha channel support in PNG images! No more javascript workarounds… Until this thing is released, I recommend Firefox.
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Forbes:
Studio execs may say they hate seeing ads in theaters, but they continue to make deals to provide promo content for the pre-show blurb parade.
Who wants to pay ~$8 for a movie ticket, another $8-10 for popcorn and a drink, only to be bombarded with 20 minutes of ads before the movie finally […]
The New York Times has an article that finds the ten best wines under ten bucks.
In the White corner: Steenberg South Africa Sauvignon Blanc (2004), Veramonte Casablanca Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc (2004), Bodegas Salentein Mendoza, Argentina Sauvignon Blanc Finca el Portillo (2004), and Bolla Venezie I.G.T Pinot Grigio (2002)
And in the Red corner: […]
This is great news. Bring on the stem cell research!
Genetically engineered stem cells can help rats’ severed spinal cords grow back together, according to a study published Tuesday.
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The BBC has an interesting article about a scientific study on blinking. According to the article, parts of the brain are temporarily “switched off” when we blink.
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Good article:
“Can America compete?†is the nations new No. 1 anxiety, the topic of emotional debate in bars and boardrooms, the title of seminars and speeches offered by the liberal Progressive Policy Institute, the conservative economist Todd Buchholz, and countless schools and Rotary Clubs. The question is almost right, but not quite. We’re wringing our […]
Google’s personalized home page now allows users to add their own RSS content! This is big news. Microsoft had better catch up with thier Start.com projet if they expect to capitalize on this space. Google is definitely winning the innovation war on the web.
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From digg.com:
Using the auto adjustment feature of your LCD monitor while viewing a special image can make text look ever better. Few know about this trick. I want to change that. This is a must see for all you lucky LCD owners.
I’ve got a dual monitor setup and tried it on the non-DVI connection and […]
WatchingAmerica.com - “Translated Foreign News Available NOWHERE Else In English” America through the eyes of foreign news. (rss available)
I find this site very insightful.
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