Are you tired of sitting underneath a shower and getting beat up by the water that comes pouring out of the shower head? And it might feel like that if you don’t have a water softening system in your house. The water is hard because of the components, such as metal components, that are still in the water system. Some water supplies – especially if you have well water – contain lead, iron, aluminum, zinc, copper and many other types of metallic pieces. No wonder why that water feels heavy – because it is! And just think if those water drops are heavy hitting your skin, imagine what they can do to the inside of your body! Are you really thinking a Nuvo water softening system is for you now? Read the rest of this entry »
17May/120
Honda Unveils New Uni-Cub Personal Transport Device
May 17th, 2012
Honda Unveils New Uni-Cub Personal Transport Device (via redOrbit)
Although the Japanese tech industry continues to roll out the future of personal mobility year after year, none ever seem to get past the consumer showcase phase. With that in mind, Honda has a clever new single-wheeled device called Uni-Cub. More than just a wheeled chair, the Uni-Cub features a proprietary…
14May/120
Yahoo’s Thompson Claims He Never Gave False Information
May 14th, 2012
Yahoo’s Thompson Claims He Never Gave False Information (via redOrbit)
Michael Harper for RedOrbit.com Yahoo’s embattled CEO Scott Thompson told top executives at the once great internet company he had never given them false information on his resume, according to a person familiar with the matter. In fact, Thompson said he never even provided Yahoo! with a resume.…
13May/120
How To Control Anxiety
May 13th, 2012
Anxiety is something that we all feel from time to time. It is very natural to feel anxious about something, such as an important event or expected outcome. However, there are times where these anxious feelings go beyond what is normal and start to affect our daily lives. Learning how to control anxiety can make all the difference in your overall well being. Read the rest of this entry »
13May/120
Verizon Wireless Is Bringing The Power Of Its 4G LTE Network To Paris, Texas
May 13th, 2012
Verizon Wireless Is Bringing The Power Of Its 4G LTE Network To Paris, Texas (via PR Newswire)
DALLAS, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Verizon Wireless today announced it is bringing the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Paris, Texas in the coming weeks. With the 4G LTE network, customers can use 4G LTE wireless devices in Paris to access the Internet faster, listen to…
11May/120
Google self-driving car gets green light in Nevada
May 11th, 2012
Google self-driving car gets green light in Nevada (via AFP)
The state of Nevada has issued a license plate giving Google’s self-driving car the green light to travel along public roads. The modified Toyota Prius was issued a license bearing an infinity sign next to the left of number “001″ after demonstrating its auto-pilot capabilities on highways, neighborhood…
8May/120
Resume Of Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson Faces Scrutiny
May 8th, 2012
Resume Of Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson Faces Scrutiny (via redOrbit)
Michael Harper for RedOrbit.com When it rains, it pours Once a strong force in the tech and internet community, Yahoo! has fallen into a long tailspin as of late. Just before the dot com bubble burst, Yahoo! was riding high with stocks as topping $475. In the 12 years since, the company’s timeline…
7May/120
Windows 8 will support Dolby Digital Plus
May 7th, 2012
Windows 8 will support Dolby Digital Plus (via The Inquirer)
SOFTWARE FLOGGER Microsoft has said it will support Dolby Digital Plus in Windows 8. Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system will support the playback of Dolby-encoded files, with the firm saying it will offer out-of-the-box support. According to Microsoft, Dolby Digital Plus will be supported…
6May/12Off
Major Milestone for U.S. Cell Phone Consumers: Prepaid to Account for 1 out of 4 Wireless Subscriptions by end of 2011
May 6th, 2012
NMRC: Fueled in Part by Popularity of No-Contract Unlimited Plans, Three Out of Five New Wireless Subscriptions in 2010 Were Prepaid
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — By the end of 2011, total prepaid/no-contract wireless subscriptions in the U.S. will represent for one out of four such accounts, a new high-water mark reflecting the recent and rapid erosion of consumer reliance on more expensive contract-based cell phone plans. Read the rest of this entry »
4May/12Off
Potential Dark Side To Diets High In Beta-Carotene
May 4th, 2012
Potential Dark Side To Diets High In Beta-Carotene (via redOrbit)
New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of beta-carotene . This antioxidant is a naturally occurring pigment that gives color to foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens. It also converts to vitamin A, and foods and supplements…