Voluntary code solves everyone’s headaches. http://www.itnews.com.au/News/219614,how-the-tech-industry-defused-the-internet-filter.aspx
Free clock democratises atomic accuracy
Researchers are developing a network of software-based clocks that could give data centres and networks the accuracy of an atomic clock for free. http://www.itnews.com.au/News/219216,free-clock-democratises-atomic-accuracy.aspx
Perspectives on US government bailouts
Awesome sums of money. http://www.wimp.com/bailoutstruth/
Extreme Survival Guide
Shelters and fire lighting http://www.wimp.com/extremesurvival/
A new BoyzToy
And you thought skateboarding was cool? Wait till you get a hold of one of these! http://www.wimp.com/awesomeinvention/
From The Dalai Lama
Your Religion Is As Important As…
…it makes you more compassionate,
more sensible,
more detached,
more loving,
more humanitarian,
more responsible,
more ethical.
There is no religion higher than Truth!”
http://www.slideshare.net/niketkhaitan/yourreligionisnotimportant
Excitotoxins
When a food ingredient is 99 percent pure MSG it is called “monosodium glutamate” by the FDA and must be labeled as such. However, when a food product contains less than 99 percent MSG, the FDA doesn’t require that the MSG be identified. So it often appears on labels in various disguised forms, such as “hydrolyzed vegetable protein,” “spices” and “natural flavoring.” Here’s a quick list of potentially suspect ingredients to watch for (when in doubt, call the manufacturer to inquire).
* Ingredients that may contain 30 to 60 percent MSG: hydrolyzed vegetable protein; hydrolyzed protein; hydrolyzed plant protein; plant protein extract; sodium caseinate; calcium caseinate; yeast extract; textured protein; autolyzed yeast; hydrolyzed oat flour; Accent.
* Ingredients that may contain 12 to 40 percent MSG: malt extract; malt flavoring; bouillon; broth; stock; natural flavoring; natural beef or chicken flavoring; seasoning; spices.
* Ingredients that may contain some MSG: carrageenan; enzymes; soy protein concentrate; soy protein isolate; whey protein concentrate; some soymilk.
Sources: FDA backgrounder #BG-9516 (available at www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/msg.html) and In Bad Taste: The MSG Syndrome, by George R. Schwartz, MD.
From:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-hidden-harms-of-excitotoxins.html?page=2
A Great Article on Economic (mis)-Management
Gareth has some wise words that are very worthwhile reading http://performiaau.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/performia-australia-which-australian-prime-minister-would-add-the-most-value-running-your-business/
Broccoli Sprouts Effective Against Breast Cancer
In an animal study at the University of Michigan, in the US, it was found that sulphoraphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, eliminated breast cancer stem cells, halting tumour growth after cells were implanted in mice.
Tata Motors to Introduce Air Powered Car
Is it the next big thing? http://trak.in/tags/business/2008/07/01/tata-motors-air-car-minicat/