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The Winter of America's Discontent
latimes.com — It has been more than four decades since the Congress of the United States has been able to summon the will to pass a major piece of social legislation. Not since 1965, when Medicare and the Voting Rights Act both overcame decades of opposition to become law, has Congress proved itself up to the task. (Submitted by Blinker1315) More…
China threatens world health by unleashing wave of superbugs
telegraph.co.uk — China's reckless use of antibiotics in the health system and agricultural production is unleashing an explosion of drug resistant superbugs that endanger global health, according to leading scientists. Studies in China show a "frightening" increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus bacteria, also know as MRSA . (Submitted by naturalpapa) More…
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As Usual, NBC is Blowing the Olympics
articles.sfgate.com — The Winter Olympics are coming, and thanks to NBC, you'll be preparing the same message as always for your kids: We'll tell you all about it in the morning. See, according to NBC, we don't want to watch the Olympics live. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More…
Superinsulating Aerogels Arrive on Home Insulation Market
popsci.com — Over 70 years ago, scientists invented aerogel, the least dense solid known to man, and an insulator four times more efficient than fiberglass or foam. Thanks to recent production advances, aerogel insulation is now available and affordable for consumer purchase. (Submitted by WordsnCollision) More…
Windows Phone 7 to Drop Multitasking?
electronista.com — Microsoft may consciously limit Windows Phone 7 in its attempt to compete against Apple, a leak sent out today claims. Echoing some previous reports, a source says WP7 will have a Zune-like interface at many levels but goes on to say this will extend to the underlying framework as well. It would drop multitasking and instead pause apps... (Submitted by absolutelytrue) More…
