Intel's Insides (Forbes)
CIO Diane Bryant talks about how the chip giant is making its data centers more efficient....more...Wildfires: Put them out or let them rage? (The Salt Lake Tribune)
FORESTHILL, Calif. - Rowdy Muir's voice cuts through the smoky air over a scratchy, public-school loudspeaker. The men and women who are listening lead crews that have labored for weeks to pound wildfires out of a steep, gnarly canyon a few miles east of this schoolyard. ...more... Much about Germany is impressive (The Hendersonville Times-News)
For too many years I held a prejudice against German people for what their nation did to its Jewish citizens during the Adolph Hitler period. But as time passed, I realized the Nazis had been replaced long ago by a generation that is building a new, enlightened nation in the forefront of progress....more... High tech to make the school year easier (Detroit News)
Gearing up for school has taken on high-tech meaning. While a notebook is still something that fits in a backpack, now it's a device with a potent digital engine good for use in a high school classroom or for communicating while in college with faraway friends and family....more... Indian Muslims safer, but face discrimination: Shabana Azmi (New Kerala)
New Delhi, Aug 16 : Indian Muslims are in a "safer place" as they have a "stake and space in Indian democracy" as compared to Muslims in other parts of the world, feels noted Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi; but she is unhappy that there is still discrimination against the community....more... Australia, Holland, storm into semifinals, Pak hopes go up in smoke (New Kerala)
By Harpal Singh Bedi Beijing, Aug 17 : Defending champion Australia and runners-up Holland played out a 2-2 draw and both teams with 10 points each stormed into the semifinals of the Olympic Hockey tournament here this evening thus ending whatever hopes Pakistan might have entertained of making the last four grade from Pool B ....more... Trip Tips (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
When shopping for rental cars, check www.kayak.com/cars, a travel search engine that compares rental prices and gives average gas prices in the area you're visiting and miles per gallon on the type of car you're considering....more... 10th annual summer arts studies for children, teens (Collier Citizen)
This summer, the Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center hosted its 10th annual ARTScool program from June 2 to Aug. 1 for children ages 3 to 15. ARTScool offered more than 40 classes in painting, drawing, sculpture, clay modeling, photography and much more ? all taught by professional artists and certified art instructors and all conducted in professional classroom settings....more... Warhammer Online Updated Impressions - Lairs and Interface Updates [PC] (GameSpot)
We explore a few new nooks and crannies in this upcoming massively multiplayer game from the creator of Dark Age of Camelot....more... |