Monday, November 28, 2011

28 NOV 2011, MON: Sci & Tech

Science


President Aquino: Geo-hazard maps to help identify disaster-prone areas

Inquirer.net - 
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines—People can now rely on geo-hazard maps and not horoscopes to divine the best locations for homes and commercial centers, President Benigno Aquino III announced here Friday.

Will Curiosity get the better of Mars?

Daily Mail (blog) - 
Hats off to NASA with the successful launch on Saturday of Curiosity, by far and away the most ambitious and sophisticated robotic lander ever to be sent to another world.

A journalist prepares for COP17

Independent Online - 
South Africans take part in a march against climate change ahead of the global climate talks starting in Durban on Monday. Independent Newspapers' journalists are covering the COP17 summit in Durban.

Give Thanks for Methods to Cut Back on Wasted Food

Scientific American - 
The world wastes more food than all of sub-Saharan Africa produces. Can that be stopped? David Biello reports 'Tis the season… of food waste.

The collision of climate science and politics, part 1 – lecture at American ...

Climate Science Watch - 
“It was evident to me from the first global warming hearing I went to, in 1988, that this was going to be a huge problem for our society to deal with….

Flower induction tech revolutionizes mango industry

Philippine Star - 
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Philippines - The flower induction technology developed by a noted Filipino plant scientist continues to revolutionize the Philippine and the world's ...

Dutch astronaut's cheesy request

Emirates 24/7 - 
US astronaut Donald Pettit (L), Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko (C), and Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers sit wearing their space suits during training at the Star City space centre outside Moscow November 25, 2011.

Chile volcano ash disrupts flights

The Nation, Pakistan - 
MONTEVIDEO (AFP) - Ash from Chile's Puyehue volcano caused flight delays and cancelations Saturday out of Uruguay after a week of frustrations for air travelers here, officials said.


Technology


MMDA to ban road repairs during holidays

Inquirer.net - 
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be implementing a moratorium on road repairs and diggings in anticipation of heavier traffic volume, particularly near shopping malls, with the start of the holiday season.

Manila, FBI arrest hackers who sent money to militants

TODAYonline - 
MANILA - The Philippine police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have arrested four people over a hacking operation that targeted customers of United States telecommunications giant AT&T to funnel money to a Saudi-based militant group.

Mouse galore from Logitech

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - Logitech recently launched its Christmas special to make shopping for essential peripherals easier during the holidays.

Smart begins beta testing of LTE-powered mobile Internet

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making available its Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband service for public beta testing in 30 Metro Manila sites until February 13, 2012.

BlackBerry sale causes mini riot in Indonesia, 90 hurt

Afterdawn.com - 
The newly launched BlackBerry Bold 9790 caused a riot this weekend in Indonesia, leading to 90 people being injured. Available for 50 percent off at a mall in Jakartam, it appears that the crowd became "disorderly" after the retailer said there would ...

This could be an epic Thursday in the smartphone world

DailyTech - 
Verizon Wireless -- a joint venture between Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc. (LON:VOD) -- has long been both America's largest network and America's top seller of Android smartphones -- even if other networks sometimes have had ...

Cyber Monday 2011 Deals: Best Buy Cyber Monday Deals

Long Island Press - 
Cyber Monday is just a few hours away but BestBuy is ahead of the game. As Walmart, Target, and other retailers gear up for an online shopping influx to begin tomorrow, one retailer is getting a jump on the ...

Computer Geeks Cyber Monday Deals 2011 Offer Up to 80% Discount

News Veteran - 
For computer enthusiasts looking for great deals this Cyber Monday but cannot find them on the offerings of large retailers because it's either not available or supplies have run out, a good alternative is Computer Geeks.

Search Your Hard Drive From Your iOS Device With X1 Mobile Connect

PCWorld - 
The Apple iPad is increasingly replacing laptops as people's portable computers. It's certainly small and nifty to use. But what happens if you've got an iPad (or iPhone) and want to access files on your main PC or Mac?

Will Apple Become the World's Largest PC Manufacturer With the iPad 3′s Release?

Technology Bloom News - 
Despite the company's massive financial success, Apple has never held the top spot as the number 1 manufacturer of personal computers in the world.

Cyber Monday deals getting bigger and better

Northern Voices Online - 
Black Friday was a day when all retailers offered great deals and many people used the opportunity to the fullest and bought those items that are out of their reach.

Laptop Cyber Monday Deals 2011 From Lenovo Posted

News Veteran - 
World's second largest PC maker, Lenovo is giving more sale items and discounts tomorrow with their big laptop Cyber Monday deals available only through their website.

eBubbles Cyber Monday Deals 2011 on Bath Products Announced

News Veteran - 
eBubbles.com, an online bath products store offers Cyber Monday deals and discounts on popular bath product labels like Cucina, Fruits & Passion, Get Fresh, Olivella and other bath products, according to a company press release on November 27, 2011.

daFlores Offers 20% Off Site-Wide Cyber Monday Sale

News Veteran - 
If a special occasion falls on Monday and there is a need for you to give a bouquet a flowers but time isn't that enough, feel free to check the internet as the international florist daFlores just announced a 20% off site-wide sale for the Cyber Monday ...

MuscleNerd: iPhone 4S Unlock is in The Works, Not iPhone 4

All about the iPhone - 
by monis on November 27, 2011 · MuscleNerd through his tweet has informed that iPhone 4S unlock is in its way. This is a crazy Thanksgiving weekend and this news brings craziness with it.

US Job Market Looking More Like Europe's

Wall Street Journal - 
As the US tries to dodge the fallout from Europe's debt crisis, some economists are reaching a troubling conclusion: The American labor market is looking more European than ever.

Overstock.com Cyber Weekend 2011 Toy and Game Deals

Examiner.com - 
Cyber Monday, one of the best sale days of the year for many retailers is November 282011, and many stores have decided to have Cyber Weekend or Cyber Week instead of just one day this year.

Best Buy® Keeps Holiday Deals Rolling with Cyber Two-Day Sale and Return of...

Reuters (press release) - 
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 27, 2011 - Best Buy Co. (NYSE: BBY) today announced that it is getting a jump start on Cyber Monday, unleashing exclusive online deals today, Sunday, Nov. 27 with two-day Cyber specials on the season's top technology gifts.

Catholics to use 'cheat sheets' for new Mass translation

National Post (blog) - 
VANCOUVER - For the first time in almost 40 years, the tens of thousands of Roman Catholic worshippers in BC may need a cheat sheet to help them celebrate Mass Sunday morning.

A Facebook Chat on the Plight of Rare Wildlife – With a Twist

New York Times (blog) - 
The image was created earlier this year by Isaac Frescia, a student at the NSCAD University (until recently the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design).

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