Image: GE Reports, used with permission. GE Reports , which is apparently a blog “sponsored by GE but created by a bunch of tech people” (whatever that means) has a nice infographic that shows how loud a wind turbine is on average depending on how far away you are. While GE makes wind turbines and isn’t an unbiased source, they are using data from the NIDCD (part of the National Institute of Health), a pretty credible source…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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A 13-year-old US boy, Jonathan Lee, who is campaigning for a peace park, was released from Chinese detention along with his mother, after staging a brief protest near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Nov. 22)
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Seriously, people, it’s not like John Q. TSA Worker woke up this morning jonesing to goose you. The union that represents the unfortunate patters-down says its members have been subjected to verbal abuse and even acts of physical violence since the new travel rules took effect. It’s your privacy. They just work there.
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Lori Davenport of St. Petersburg, Florida is the first in the nation to camp outside a Best Buy for this year’s Black Friday sales. The retailer gave her an iPad for her dedication. (Nov. 22)
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Erectile dysfunction may be an early sign of potential heart-related problems down the road in men with type 2 diabetes.
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Thousands of Cambodians celebrating a water festival on an island in a river in the capital stampeded Monday night, leaving more than 330 people dead and hundreds injured. (Nov. 22)
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If you’ve got 100 pounds or more to lose, chances are you’ve tried numerous weight loss diets and exercise programs, without long-term success. So, WebMD polled weight loss experts — as well as men and women who have lost 100 pounds or more — to ask for their best tips tailored to those with lots to lose.
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Tethering a smartphone to get data on the go is a great way to stay online without lugging around a separate device. However, lugging around a separate device exclusively for the purpose of tethering your phone seems a bit less great, especially when that device must be plugged into a wall. Such is the Nexaria BC2, an 802.11b/g/n router that can be connected to compatible iPhones (namely the 3G, 3GS, and 4). Pop one in and, assuming you’re paying AT&T the requisite extra $20 a month, it’ll start beaming sweet, sweet internets out to all of your devices. Performance naturally depends on the strength of your signal, but getting a couple megabits down and one megabit up are entirely believable and respectable, though ping rates in the hundreds of milliseconds ensure you won’t be racking up the headshots when connected thusly. It’s yours for $189 right now if you’re feeling the need. Continue reading Nexaria BC2 router supports iPhone tethering for some reason (video) Nexaria BC2 router supports iPhone tethering for some reason (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Joey Votto, who helped Cincinnati reach the postseason for the first time in 15 years, was the runaway choice Monday for the National League’s Most Valuable Player Award. (Nov. 22)
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Mired in a 3-and-7 season, the Minnesota Vikings fired coach Brad Childress on Monday and replaced him with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. (Nov. 22)
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