Devices give weather at-a-glance

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A variety of new and novel devices are changing the way consumers get their weather -- including such techno items as a weather-forecasting umbrella. The fusion of various objects and technology has sparked much consumer ...


Vaccines tested for use against bird flu

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Human testing on a two potential vaccines against the H5N1 strain of bird flu has begun in Germany and Belgium, according to GlaxoSmithKline PLC.


Report: Net increase in U.S. wetlands

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton and Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns said for the first time since 1954, there is a net increase in U.S. wetlands.


Launch ship departs with JCSAT-9 satellite

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The seagoing launch platform that will send the JCSAT-9 communications satellite into space next month was under way Friday.


Bell Canada launches wireless broadband

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Bell Canada launched a new wireless broadband service Friday with plans to take it nationwide.


RFID might help track first responders

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A National Institute of Standards and Technology team is studying the feasibility of using radio frequency identification technology during emergencies.


Infineon to spin off memory unit in May

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Infineon Technologies will complete the spinoff of its memory-products unit ahead of schedule later this spring.


Wireless World: Religious ringtones

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The muezzin is calling. But the cleric is not in a minaret, above the town square, reminding all that it is time to face Mecca and pray. He's a digital muezzin, calling on the mobile phone of the worldwide faithful, with ...


Mixed reviews for Tempe citywide WiFi net

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created Mar 31, 2006 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The new municipal wireless network in Tempe, Ariz., is apparently having trouble connecting users inside buildings.



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