12.9.07
robots will be the answer
Japanese researchers hope Japanese researchers hope robots will be the answer to a question hanging over the country -- how to cope with an aging population and a declining labor force.
Neanderthal man cleaned his teeth, experts find
The teeth have "grooves formed by the passage of a
pointed object, which confirms the use of a small stick for cleaning the
mouth," Paleontology Professor Juan Luis Asuarga
told reporters, presenting an archaeological find in
The fossils, unearthed in Pinilla del Valle, are the first human examples found in the
Neanderthals were predecessors of modern humans who inhabited
much of Europe, North Africa and parts of
"There are two (teeth), perfectly preserved, in which
the wear and tear of a human of about 30 years old is perceptible," a
government statement said.
Experts also found diverse animal fossils, including remains
of hyenas, bears, deer and rhinoceroses.
11.9.07
Here's another one to file under "duh"
Here's another one to file under "duh": Women like technology, they just don't need it to be pink, 91% would prefer something sleek and sophisticated to something "feminine."
Here's where I tell you that I visited the Apple store last week, in desperate need of a USB hub, and was talked out of buying one by the salesman. That's right: A salesman convinced me not to buy something. "You don't need one," he said. (Please be assured that I do and I am getting a really nice one online, where I don't have to explain myself.) Anyway, in addition, instead of pink, women would like technology that works.
"If you wanted to design technology that would appeal to women, it needs to work flawlessly the first time out of the box and every time thereafter. They don't have time to faff around." 
The Digi Makeover, Because it's Hard to Say You're Not Pretty Enough
GirlTech, a company clearly run by mean little boys, has brought us The Digi Makeover. Basically it's like a cheap PDA, but instead of keeping track of appointments, it shows you how to be less ugly. All you have to do is snap a quick head shot with the included camera, and poof your ready to go. Now by utilizing the touchscreen you can choose from over 50 hairstyles and colors, or even add jewelry. Now just in case your daughter or her friends had any self esteem left, the Digi Makeover can also connect to your television for some big screen critiquing.
Student Makes Barbie an Electric Chair for Science Fair Project
Middle school student Jessyratfink (not her real name) came up with an innovativ and utterly brazilliant project for her science fair: an electric chair for Barbie.
10.9.07
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