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The departure of Scott Sassa as CEO of Friendster highlights the difficulties that social networking companies, only recently touted as the next big thing, are having building commercially viable businesses. Social networking companies feel pressure
Until recently, most teenagers coveted sneakers and jeans. But to keep their place in the modern social hierarchy, they are pestering their parents for must-haves that are expensive, high-tech and constantly in need of upgrade Parents footing the bill for teenagers’ high-tech desires
Drawing an impressive 1400Watts of power, Zalman include a full instruction booklet on how to daisy chain 5 300W PSU’s together to power the fan, and you get 50 starter cartridges free to get it spinning in the first place. Of course, you’ll need a serious case upgrade too, and we would recommend the CoolerMaster […]
How to overclock your new Athlon64… its pretty detailed and exhaustive… AMD Athlon 64 General Overclocking Guide
The idea that animals live longer if they eat less has been shown to be not entirely correct – at least in fruit flies. For these insects, it is the type of food and not just the quantity that controls their longevity. Low fat, low protein diet boosts longevity
More companies are taking action against employees who smoke off-duty, and, in an extreme trend that some call troubling, some are now firing or banning the hiring of workers who light up even on their own time. Trend: You smoke? You’re fired!
Everything you ever wanted to know about batteries… how to charge them, how to use them, etc. Battery University
You’ve no doubt seen Neil Clark Warren on TV commercials: He’s the affable, silver-haired gentleman touting eHarmony, the rapidly growing online dating site he founded five years ago. Or maybe you caught Saturday Night Live or Jay Leno spoofing his earnest manner and “29 dimensions of compatibility.” eHarmony: Heart and soul
Competitive athletes are always seeking ways to improve their performance. The results of a new study indicate that they need only look in their closets. A paper published today in Nature suggests that athletes wearing red uniforms experience a slight advantage over those decked out in other colors. Scarlet Uniforms Linked to Success in Sports
According to Mark Nuckols Tu’06, humans do not taste anything like chicken. The founder and CEO of Hufu, LLC — the company that produces hufu, a type of tofu that simulates the texture and flavor of human flesh — claims that his company’s product “tastes like beef but a little softer in texture and a […]
I had been looking for a case for my 60gb Photo iPod for some time now… Its been diffcult to find one that I wanted becuase I wanted the following features: Anti-Shock – First off, I wanted a drop-proof design… since there’s a hard drive inside, I feel like the moment my iPod hits the […]
The state has evicted a Maui woman from a lava tube she has lived in for the last three years. Maui woman is evicted from furnished lava tube
Home buyers who use lower-cost Internet sites could view as many home listings as those who use traditional brokers’ Web sites, under a deal the National Association of Realtors says it’s drafting to head off a federal antitrust lawsuit. Realtors to change rule on Web listings
The Austin area ranked No. 3 in Forbes magazine’s 2005 ranking of the best places for businesses and careers among metropolitan areas. Austin ranks No. 3 on Forbes “Best Places” list
The Houston area fares well in Forbes magazine’s 2005 ranking of the best places for businesses and careers among metropolitan areas. Houston ranks in top 20 on Forbes metros list
The new study showed that both white and black people had increased activity in an area of the brain called the amygdala – which responds to fearful or threatening situations – when completing a matching task with images of black faces. Brain scans reveal racial biases
When San Antonio-based Web hosting company ServerBeach started expanding, founder Richard Yoo looked to outsourcing to reduce costs and to quickly staff his growing firm. Study points out outsourcing’s flaws
In a stunning victory for hardware makers and television buffs, a federal appeals court has tossed out government rules that would have outlawed many digital TV receivers and tuner cards starting July 1. Court yanks down FCC’s broadcast flag
Low levels of social connectedness can adversely affect the body – lowering immune response and affecting heart health – highlight two new studies. Being a loner reduces immunity and heart health
For many Silicon Valley employees, there’s a pecking order to valley companies. And it has nothing to do with sales or size. It’s all about the food. Corporate cuisine: a tour