Back when we first locked eyes with the Smartfish ErgoMotion Mouse at CES we knew there was something totally unique about it. No, it didn’t have a touch strip or 18 buttons , but thanks to its “pivot system,” it did tilt in every which-way. Created by a former chiropractor, the laser mouse tilts in all directions, but not with the aim of moving the cursor or controlling anything on screen as one would think. It wobbles for one reason and one reason only: to relieve arm tension and reduce the risk of Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). Today the company’s releasing a smaller, more mobile version of ErgoMotion, now called the Whirl Mini, for $49.95. So, is it what the doctor ordered? Or is it just another odd looking peripheral to add to the collection? We’ve been using it as our primary mouse for the last week, so you’ll want to hit the break to find out. Gallery: Smartfish Whirl Mini review Gallery: Smartfish Whirl Mini press shots Continue reading Smartfish Whirl Mini Notebook Laser Mouse review, now on sale for $50 Smartfish Whirl Mini Notebook Laser Mouse review, now on sale for $50 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Some demonstrators clashed with police in Britain, as students across the country took to the streets for a second day of protests against massive increases in tuition fees. Several injuries and arrests were reported. (Nov. 24)
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Josh Groban will be spending this Thanksgiving in the UK away from his family, while he promotes his new album “Illuminations,” and says he will have to make do with with “Skyping” his loved ones. (Nov. 24)
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This guest post was written by Lisa Gansky, CEO, co-founder and chairman of Ofoto, board member of Me Please, Squidoo, TasteBook, and Dos Margaritas, and author of The Mesh . Yes. For so many of us, the holidays are nothing if not stressful. We worry about what gifts to give and how big a beating our checkbooks will take. We hate that we often aren’t grateful for the stuff we receive . Our holiday spirit—the joy we find in playing, cooking, laughing, an… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Photo: Haldini , Flickr, CC So it’s not exactly news: Scientists have known for years that China’s greenhouse gas emissions have surpassed that of the United States . But it’s telling that China, typically very guarded about pollution issues and climate impacts, has openly admitted as much. Here’s what China’s chief climate negotiator, Xie Zhenhua, told a news conference in Beijing, just days before he’s set to travel to the next round of international talks on glo… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Archaeology roped in to political ends as Palestinian study counters Jewish claims to what is widely thought to be remnant of biblical Temple compound
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Turkish prime minister arrives in Lebanon amid accusations against Hezbollah in Hariri murder case, vows to work with other states in region to prevent ‘internal flare-up’. Meanwhile Peres says Israel not at odds with Lebanon
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As holiday season approaches, gift giving is on most peoples mind. So ladies, if you want to buy one item that will dramatically affect the look of your man then buy him a cardigan. As you can see from this shot, this gentleman would look great with just the shirt and jacket. However, he looks so much more refined (while maintaining a casual feel) by adding the cardigan. The cardigan can also be very slimming. It eliminates that hard visual line where the shirt meets the pants and reigns in the visual paunch of a shirt that blouses out too much at the waist. I was thinking about doing a set of “gift giving” posts. Little gifts that have a huge impact on a man’s look. I guess I’m getting ahead of myself because a good cardigan would be at the top of my list.
Continue reading …India Climate Tribunal Gives Voice to People Affected by Climate Change, Demands Action from Governments
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Prabhati Devi gathers fodder for her buffalo in Rajasthan. Image: Ami Vitale/Oxfam Ask Ajantha about the effects of climate change on her village in southern India and she can give you numbers—estimates of how far the shoreline has moved inland and how many fish species are disappearing from local waters—but she can also tell you how her lifestyle and family life, and longstanding traditions throughout the region, are all changing…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Ed Schultz Falsely Accuses Fox Biz Analyst of Recommending Cannibalism for Unemployed People
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Ed Schultz on Tuesday falsely accused Fox Business Network contributor Charles Payne of recommending people on unemployment lines eat each other to survive. Such ironically occurred on the “Psycho Talk” segment of the “Ed Show” (videos follow with partial transcripts and commentary): read more
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