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Flu prevention grabs virus by the neck

It will take three years to prove the antibodies safe, but the result could be a single vaccine against all types of H5 flu, and the scientists are now going after the H3 strains as well. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Vaccine, Bird Flu, Strain, Flu, Virus, Cell, Cyberthreats, Healthcare, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-02-23

Key Economic Indicator: Homeless in San Francisco Feeling the Strain This Holiday Season

Key Economic Indicator: Homeless in San Francisco Feeling the Strain This Holiday SeasonThanks for the attentionAlong with a growing community of others, I appreciate any attention the world has with the scope of homelessness. I'm trying to get out of its crazy-making mess, with few opportunities to escape (having done...

Tags: Blogging, Recruitment & Selection, San Francisco Feeling

Discussion threads 2008-12-23

Georgia flu scandal

Georgia flu scandalBS not supported by factsStudies made by the big pharma will never convice me to not trust studies made by independent groups.How effective are flu vaccines?According to the Lancet Medical Journal, has found that the flu vaccine has not prevented flu related deaths in people over the age...

Tags: HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, Benefits, Blog author, flu shot, flu, flu scandal, strain

Discussion threads 2008-10-26

Toward future cross-protective vaccines?

Winter is approaching and millions of people will use this year's flu vaccine, different from last year's one, and only able to fight a few strains. Wouldn't be nice to use a vaccine able to fight a vast variety of bacteria? Two teams of U.S. researchers from the University of...

Tags: Vaccine, UCSB Team, Healthcare, Roland Piquepaille, Strain, UCSB

Blog posts 2008-10-22

UU-OSU Laminates 5.0 (Mac)

The UU-OSU Laminates application is laminated plate theory software for the Macintosh. Graphical editing of the laminate. You see a picture of each ply of the laminate; you can click to add or change plies, you can cut and paste plies to edit the laminate. Laminate analysis of all standard...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Strain, Analysis, Fiber, John A. Nairn, UU-OSU Laminates Application, Network Technology, Networking

Software downloads 2008-09-14

LazyLoad 1.1.0.12 (Windows)

LazyLoad allows you to schedule when applications are launched after the start of your computer, this allows your PC to be up and usable faster whilst still loading your applications in the background ready for you to use. When Windowsr starts it tries to load all the programs in your...

Tags: Strain, Analysis, Analysis UK, LazyLoad, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-03-25

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WorkPause 2.4 (Windows)

WorkPause will help you prevent the illnesses provoked by long uninterrupted work with computers, like eye strain or back pain,or R.S.I. by telling you when to have regular breaks. By using WorkPause, you can efficiently protect yourself against these risks. WorkPause is a smart break reminder that is simple to...

Tags: Eye, Break, Praven3 Software, WorkPause 2.4, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Strategy, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Software downloads 2009-10-21

Spring Design debuts Google Android-based e-book reader, Alex

Myself, I do not even want a separate device, no matter how cheap. AND, I want to be able to read my books on any of my devices, such as smart phone, netbook, or desktop.ExactlyI would like to read my eStuff on my desktop, laptop or any other device. I...

Tags: E-books, Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Google Android, Google Inc., e-book Reader, e-book, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Wither Silicon Valley? IT will be driven by emerging markets

WTF does "dead-cat" mean?Dear ZDnet,Please stop trying to make-up terms like "dead-cat" or "dead-finger". Nobody cares.SheeshWell good morning Mr. Happiness and feel good vibe. I wish I could take credit for dead cat bounce but the term has been around---oh let's say---FOREVERhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_cat_bounceRE: Wither Silicon Valley? IT will be driven by...

Tags: Strategy, Communities, U.S.A., Wither Silicon Valley, pure research, information technology, emerging market

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

EyeProtectorPro 2.0 (Windows)

Up to 95% less headaches caused by PC use, within 2 weeks Guaranteed. EyeProtectorPro is eye care/RSI prevention software. It reminds you to take breaks while you work on your PC and can protect your eyes from damage caused by long hours of PC use. What does it do? It...

Tags: Eye, PC, Microsoft Windows, KpMedia, EyeProtectorPro, Screen Resolution, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-17

Are you a mobile broadband hog? Should that be your problem?

Well, if I am a light user, I DO NOT want to pay for the hogs that drive upcosts for the carriers. I want a dirt cheap plan, that will immediately throttle me if I start hogging, or, possibly give me the option to pay more if I want to...

Tags: Smart phones, Wireless and Mobility, Network technology, Apple iPhone, mobile broadband, AT&T Corp., broadband, mobile, UNLIMITED

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

Apple leaves Chamber of Commerce in green dispute

Cap and TAX dramatically increases green house gassesGood for the chamber of commerce to have their eyes open. All this energy tax legislation does is move energy consuming manufacturing off shore to countries where the production of that energy is dramatically more pollution producing. Apple needs to pull it's head...

Tags: Apple Inc., Obama, manufacturing

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

MHX Bingo Caller 1.0 (Windows)

MHX Bingo Caller is a program that simulates the person who calls the numbers at a bingo game. Numbers called are displayed in big bright red and the program assists the user by displaying all numbers that have been called and all that have not been called yet. It also...

Tags: Caller, Microsoft Windows, MicroHARDxce, MHX Bingo Caller, Pro Version, Games, Projectors, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-09-26

iFitness 9.42 (Mobile)

Regular exercise is essential for becoming and staying fit. Experts recommend changing your workout routine regularly to keep your body from growing accustomed to the same old routine and to keep things interesting and enjoyable. Personal trainers can be costly though, and attempting a new exercise without assistance can lead...

Tags: Mobile, Workout, Exercise, Medical Productions, iFitness, E-mail, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-09-24

Samsung M240 (Sprint)

The same day it introduced the touch-screen Samsung Rogue, Samsung quietly unveiled the Samsung M240. Made for Sprint, the M240 is all about communication. Features are few--you don't even get Bluetooth--and the simple flip-phone design lends itself to making calls. On that front it does a decent job, but its...

Tags: Sprint Communications, headset jack, Samsung M240, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-09-16

Dejal Time Out 1.5.5 (Mac)

It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position for endless hours, gripping a mouse...

Tags: Break, Apple Macintosh, Dejal, Keyboards, Mice, Scripting Languages, Process Improvement, Hardware, Peripherals, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Quality, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-09-10

Time Sheriff 1.2 (Windows)

IMonitor Time Sheriff is a computer time control software and parental control software for parents and small business. It allows you to set individual time limits for each application as allow your kids 2 hours/day of gaming. Or, completely prohibit the use of certain programs. It also can force kids...

Tags: Parental Control, Sheriff, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Kid, IMonitor Soft, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-09-02

Review: How the iPhone 3GS stacks up as a corporate device

Iphone is Insecure!While the article does a good job identifying the superficial pros and cons of the iPhone, it completely ignores the fact that information on the device is totally insecure. See, e.g., Bypassing Passcode and Backup Encryption: and do a quick Google search for iPhone Security for scads more...

Tags: Smart phones, Keyboards, Part-of IT, Apple iPhone, keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

AntiRSI 2.1 (Mac)

AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI repetitive strain injury and other computer related stress. It does so by forcing you to take regular breaks, yet without getting in the way. It also detects natural breaks so it won't force too many breaks on you.

Tags: Break, Apple Macintosh, Onn, AntiRSI, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-30

"Location Bar" exposes hidden bookmarks, puts users off upgrading to Firefox 3.x

So, let me get this straight...People who share their computer with other people are concerned about hiding bookmarks, history, etc. so they don't want to upgrade on account they might get caught or reveal something about themselves to the other person.Which begs the question-- why are they sharing their account...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-08-27