Thursday, January 19, 2012

19 JAN 2012, THU: Sci & Tech

Science


PH's biggest mall operator bares 'green' Baguio plans

Inquirer.net - 
By Doris C. Dumlao The country's largest mall developer has announced a one-year project to expand and redevelop its mall in Baguio City based on what it said was an environment-friendly blueprint that adheres to international “green” building ...

Grist: GMO-free bourbon a rare spirit

Los Angeles Times - 
By Dean Kuipers With the explosion of artisanal spirits in California and all over the US, as well documented by my colleagues here at the LA Times, one would think we'd be drowning in organic bourbon, GMO-free this and heritage that.

Scientists Confirm Martian Origin of Moroccan Meteorites

Voice of America - 
January 18, 2012 Scientists Confirm Martian Origin of Moroccan Meteorites Jessica Berman Scientists have confirmed that a rocky meteor that broke apart in the atmosphere and crashed last July came from Mars.

Russia sought US help in effort to recover failed Mars probe

msnbc.com - 
WASHINGTON - The US says that it had nothing to do with the failure of the Mars moon probe that crashed to Earth this week but that it did respond to a Russian request to help recover it.

Ebb And Flow: Montana Students Help NASA Rename Twin 'GRAIL' Moon Spacecraft

Huffington Post - 
NASA may have been able to send a man to the moon and a car-sized rover to Mars, but when it came to naming their new Lunar probes, they had to turn to some savvy fourth graders for help.

Iconic 'Pillars of Creation' are a thing of the past

Medill Reports: Chicago - 
by Joanna Carver Even if you can't name the towers of star-forming gas and dust pictured at right they're probably familiar to you.

Carbon dioxide 'sends fishes' nerves haywire'

Brisbane Times - 
Rising carbon dioxide emissions threaten the survival of some fish species by sending their central nervous systems haywire. Researchers from the Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and James Cook University say concentrations of carbon dioxide ...

Technology


7000 websites impose blackout over anti-piracy bill protest

Philippine Star - 
SAN FRANCISCO (Xinhua) -- More than 7000 websites including Wikipedia are blacking out their websites on Wednesday to protest the pending Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act, the latest move from Silicon Valley to take on Hollywood in ...

Smart to launch 4G wireless broadband in mid-2012

Inquirer.net - 
MANILA, Philippines—Dominant mobile carrier Smart Communications Inc. is pushing through with the long-awaited nationwide launch of its fourth-generation (4G) wireless broadband network by the middle of the year.

PH's biggest mall operator bares 'green' Baguio plans

Inquirer.net - 
By Doris C. Dumlao The country's largest mall developer has announced a one-year project to expand and redevelop its mall in Baguio City based on what it said was an environment-friendly blueprint that adheres to international “green” building ...

TechBits: CES gadget show sets attendance record; Smithsonian prepares gaming ...

Washington Post - 
CES gadget show sets attendance record NEW YORK - The International Consumer Electronics Show held last week in Las Vegas was the largest ever, with more than 153000 attendees, according to the trade group that organizes it.

Israel blasts UK deputy PM over comments that settlements are acts of 'vandalism'

National Post (blog) - 
By Adrian Croft LONDON - An Israeli minister called Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg irresponsible and ill-informed on Tuesday for condemning Israeli settlements as “deliberate vandalism” of efforts to establish a Palestinian state.

Facebook Pumps Up the Volume with 'Listen with' Feature

PCWorld - 
The feature allows you to hear music your friend is listening to at the exact same point, essentially allowing your friend to play DJ.

Cartoon Network rolls out HD channel

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
TURNER Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., the company that operates cable channel Cartoon Network, has chosen the Philippines to be the first to experience its high-definition (HD) channel in the region, given the popularity of the network's ...

Microsoft inaugurates first tech center in Brazil

Philippine Star - 
RIO DE JANEIRO (Xinhua) -- US software giant Microsoft inaugurated a major technology center in Brazil's largest city Sao Paulo Tuesday.

Evoque gives TaMo a fabulous ride

Daily News & Analysis - 
By Promit Mukherjee | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA The mothership's overall sales jumped 45% in December riding on shining star the Range Rover Evoque.

'Guys, please disclose your own SALNs now'

Journal Online - 
THE Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism looked at patterns of compliance by public officials with provisions of the Constitution and anti-graft laws requiring the full and prompt disclosure of their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, ...

National Geographic Maps And All Trails Announce Co-Branded Service for ...

NewDesignWorld (press release) - 
(NewDesignWorld Press Center) - Washington - National Geographic Maps, one of the most trusted names in outdoor recreation and travel maps, and AllTrails, the leading digital network focused on outdoor enthusiasts, today announced a strategic alliance ...

Byron, homeowners file raps on developer

Inquirer.net - 
This time Byron was with 12 homeowners when he filed charges against Filinvest Land Inc., the Home Land Use and Regulatory Board (HLURB), the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), three employees of a manpower provider and three security guards.

What About the Samsung RIM Takeover Buzz?

PCWorld - 
By Jonny Evans, cfoworld.com Panic stations today as CFOs and company technology chiefs try to come to grips with rumors (denied by Samsung) that beleaguered corporate stalwart Research In Motion may be looking to sell itself to an Asian firm.

Apple gains, Android still tops

Investor's Business Daily - 
A Nielsen survey showed Apple (AAPL) iPhone gained market share in Dec., while Google (GOOG) Android phones maintained its lead and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIMM) lost ground.

iPad 3 Rumors: New iPad Release Date, iPad LTE Compatible

BostInno - 
For once, the latest round of iPad rumors no longer focuses on specs, but rather on the iPad 3 release date. While different sources have it pegged at different times, there's a general agreement that the next-generation iPad will be out before the end ...

LightSquared rejects GPS interference tests

Financial Times - 
By Paul Taylor in New York LightSquared, the company seeking to build a nationwide 4G wireless data network, accused manufacturers of commercial GPS navigation equipment and government officials of “rigging” the results of the latest round of tests ...

Fiat signs deal to supply diesel engines to Maruti Suzuki India

Economic Times - 
MUMBAI: Italian carmaker Fiat and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation have inked an agreement to supply 1 lakh diesel engines to Maruti Suzuki India, which will help the country's largest carmaker to manufacture more engines, and thereby prune the rapidly ...

Latest 'Max Payne 3' Video Shows How'll You'll Be Shooting People

MTV.com (blog) - 
Obviously, putting together these glossy videos is the reason for the game's delay. (I kid) Making a third-person action game shoot like an FPS—that's the strategy outlined in this video from Rockstar detailing the changes to the shooting in May's Max ...

Alienware X51 Desktop Puts Big Things Into A Small Package

PCWorld (blog) - 
By Nate Ralph, PCWorld Jan 18, 2012 3:00 PM Starting at $699, the Alienware X51 breaks into decidedly new territory for a company that has made its name slapping neon lights onto desktops built like battleships.

Mass Effect 3 Demo Coming February 14th to PSN, Xbox Live & PC

PlayStation LifeStyle - 
Good news, Mass Effect fans: the demo for Mass Effect 3 will arrive in the not-too-distant future and allow for a sampling of both the game's single player and co-op multiplayer modes.

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