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From smell detection to smell generation

In Creating a stink in the name of science, BBC News looks at the odor recorder developed in Japan and which was widely publicized last July. The device uses about 15 sensors to analyze the smell of an object and about 100 chemicals to reproduce it. So far, the system,...

Tags: odor, recipe, recorder

Blog posts 2006-10-13

Additional Resources

Liquids from methane could be better than mere gas(oline)

methanol from methane?Technical nonsense. Methanol is a partially burned methane, using a catalyst doesn't change that.This is only feasable if the energy liberated by the partial burning of methane to methanol is captured and used.Fuel mileage of methanol is much lower than gasoline.Straight methane as an internal combustion engine...

Tags: methane, methanol

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Nursing Wound Care: Wound Assessment (Mobile)

Learn how to identify nursing assessment data pertinent to wounds and wound care. Carry out a thorough wound assessment including assessing allergies to wound-cleaning agents and tape, assess the wound for appearance, drainage, swelling, odor more... Assess the patient for factors relevant to wound healing and interpret the results of...

Tags: Mobile, Palm Inc., palmOne Tungsten, Quick-Reference, Handhelds, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-06-15

Wound Care- Dressing Techniques for Nurses (Mobile)

Learn how to identify assessment data pertinent to wounds and wound care. Carry out a thorough wound assessment including assessing allergies to wound-cleaning agents and tape, assess the wound for appearance, drainage, swelling, odor more...Assess the patient for factors relevant to wound healing and interpret the results of laboratory data...

Tags: Technique, Mobile, Palm Inc., palmOne Tungsten, Quick-Reference, Handhelds, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-06-15

Insect Killer (free version, ad-enabled) (Mobile)

Insect Killer turns your NOKIA phone into an Ultrasound device, sending high-pitch 18-22 KHz ultrasound waves to keep Mosquitoes and other nasty insects away.Compare this to the clunky hardware devices available for sale, which do the same thing for at least $15!Compact, light, easy to use:* Beautiful animations, easy to...

Tags: Advertisement, Mobile, Liquid Air Lab GmbH

Software downloads 2009-05-13

Windows 7 "XP Mode" system requirements

Windows 7 "XP Mode" system requirementsAnother limitation: Chip-set virtualizationMany PCs don't have that support (Intel-VT, AMD-V).Wow...I'm glad I have a Mac!More Reasons For Not UpgradingIf you are a regular, non business consumer, you get this:1) Non business users can't download this for Windows 72) Have to check to...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, hardware, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-29

Cut the crap. Stop the off-gassing of the cows. Sure, but how?

A French cow in The Camargue. Doing what cows everywhere are known to do. Methane is being emitted daily by cows and horses across this land, pigs too. Manure's another problem. But it could also be a solution. Right now the...

Tags: Cow, Harry Fuller, Livestock, Management, Manure, Methane, Strategy

Blog posts 2008-11-12

Does space really stink?

Does space really stink?Space doesn't smell at allOdors cannot travel through vacuum.What the astronauts are smelling is machinery, ozone, the outgassing of their suit material, etc.I'll go with the ISS office.What with the universe supposedly made up of so much metallic matter, some of it VERY hot, is it any...

Tags: shuttle, smell, particle, vacuum

Discussion threads 2008-10-20

Kernell's prior: In 7th grade he broke into school computer

Kernell's prior: In 7th grade he broke into school computerprobably an arrogant kidI doubt that other kids don't wanna hang around with him due to his smartness. He probably likes to put other kids down trying to show-off himself. Why leave a computer logged into the school server? If you...

Tags: Kernell, e-mail, school computer, Palin

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

Toxic Mac Pro's emitting benzene?

Toxic Mac Pro's emitting benzene?So what is the source of the issue?It's one thing to make such a spectacular claim it's another to provide some real evidence. Why would they be emitting a toxic smell? Might this be the case with other computers too?No wonder MBP fans love...

Tags: benzene, MAC Pro, Apple Inc., toxin

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

Microsoft's rough start to a new beginning

Microsoft's rough start to a new beginningRough start? Maybe, but ...... what makes the Apple commercials so attractive is that they are endearing to the viewer. Not necessarily accurate but certainly clever.Bill Gates has never been 'endearing'. Instead, Gates has always come across as kind of "goofy"....

Tags: Goofy, His-Name, Bill Gates, rough start, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., advertisement

Discussion threads 2008-09-15

Microsoft patents 'Page Up' and 'Page Down'

Microsoft patents 'Page Up' and 'Page Down'Oh, maaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!Stupid!Stupid!Stupid!I demand patent reform!This obvious abuse of prior art is a shining example why the patent offices should reject all M$ applications going forward and invalidate its existing so called patents.Steve Jobs Patents "Monkey Boy"Demands he is to be called "Amazing Primate Genius".RE:...

Tags: patent, Page Down, Page Up, Microsoft Patents, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-08-29

One Router to Connect Them All

Sunday afternoons are the few times I actually get some peace and don't have to think about major IT problems. I fire up my Weber smoker, throw on a couple of racks of ribs, fire up a bucket of hardwood charcoal and fruit wood chunks, and I chill for a...

Tags: Cable Modem, Router, Linksys Inc., Dad, Modems, Cable, Network Technology, Broadband Internet, Networking, Hardware, Components, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-08-25

SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'

SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'there a few people that are out of realitymac bride is one ballmer is also a other one keep spinning idiot spinning .......They aren't dead yet? ]:)The sad thing is......I strongly suspect that he really believes it.Words right outta...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Unix, SCO Group Inc., LINUX IS, SCO Chief

Discussion threads 2008-05-02

Google gives developers access to your contacts

Google gives developers access to your contactsYes it does have an odor.I agree this is one bad development and I intend to voice my displeasure to both directly to Google and on message boards and articles like this one. I would suggest that all Google users do the same.Frank Woodman...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Google Inc., developer

Discussion threads 2008-03-06

Happy Valentine's Day: your home is toxic

That was the ahppy message to numerous families from the feds today. Specifically it was FEMA telling displaced Katrina refugees that their government-provided travel trailers contain unsafe levels of formaldhyde. In testing by gthe federal government at least 5% of the trailers had off-gassing severe enough to cause...

Tags: Furniture, Health Care, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Formaldehyde, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2008-02-14

MWSF08: 'Something in the air' banner spotted

MWSF08: 'Something in the air' banner spottedMy girlfriend thinks its scented cellphonesAny takers on this bet?RE: MWSF08: 'Something in the air' banner spottedFinally, an anti-gravity machine!The iRadio with AM *AND* FM!!Hold on to your hats ladies and gentlemen, Apple just invented the portable radio player. Is there anything that Apple...

Tags: Cellular phones, MWSF08, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-01-11

At last, a tech company that can help you sniff out a life partner

Guest post: Chris Matyszczyk takes a look at ScientificMatch, a site that claims it will find you that special someone with the help of a test tube. I have friends who tried match.com. They met people who frightened them. And only sometimes because they looked nothing...

Tags: Partnership, DNA, Gene, Site, Scientificmatch.com, System Gene, Business Structures, Biotechnology, Litigation, Gender And Diversity, Finance, Business Operations, Human Resources, Chris Matyszczyk

Blog posts 2008-01-11

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI

Photo gallery:2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDIWith its diesel engine, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI transports seven people and plenty of cargo while getting mileage worthy of a midsize sedan. The oversize SUV from Mercedes-Benz features all the interior luxury we would expect from the German carmaker, along with performance that favors...

Tags: GL320, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, Lake Sonoma

Product reviews 2007-12-11

Will taxes halt Calif.'s solar thermal ambitions?

Will taxes halt Calif.'s solar thermal ambitions?Citizens are going to end up paying one way or other.Such is the sad state of education in our country today that this kind of nonsensical debate even takes place. Either consumers are going to foot the bill via their utility bill, or...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Telecom & Utilities, Ausra, tax, subsidy

Discussion threads 2007-12-11