In this issue: Picking an HDTV, checking up on politicians,
and Sputnik.
---Business---
Global Services says that 40-plus IBMers from 11
nationalities recently met on the virtual platform of
SecondLife.com and created a "cultural connect."
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In the U.S., corporate rooftops are the latest frontier in
solar energy generation, according to IEEE Spectrum.
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---HDTV---
PC World's lab tests show that plasma screens still have an
edge over LCD at 40-42" and you can get a surprisingly
pleasing picture without splurging.
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AskMen looks at HDTVs that fight reflections.
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---Home---
Popular Mechanics reports on a new fire extinguisher that
could help save your house, but not because of any chemical
breakthrough. It simply looks good enough to be at the ready.
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---House Hunting---
Smart Money says a new generation of web sites offers house
hunters a gold mine of information about their prospective
neighborhoods.
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---Investing---
In turbulent times like these, BusinessWeek says the "rules"
for asset allocation often go out the window.
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---Politics---
Information Today points out websites that verify the
statements of politicians with their voting policy and with
previous statements made.
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---Space---
Fifty years ago this month, the Soviet Union launched the
world's first device into orbit. IEEE Spectrum reports the
facts about Sputnik.
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---Technology---
IEEE Spectrum reports on a new wireless device that will let
coaches pull football players before they suffer brain damage.
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---Travel---
A Web site built with house hunters in mind is also helpful
to travelers searching for points of interest, according to
InsideFlyer.
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