Matrox Multiple Display Technologies for Notebook

If you want a tripe multiple display for your notebook computer, Matrox provides a really cool device, TripleHead2Go that adds up to three additional displays to your single output notebook computer. They also have a DualHead2Go that is based on the same technology. These palm-sized in-line devices gives you the ultimate in surround video capabilities and with the increased display real estate will improve your video experience and productivity.

Cure for Cervical Cancer

For years I have wondered why the pharmaceutical companies have not provided cures for viruses since the Polio vaccine. Well, just this month, Merck's Gardisil is a cure for the HPV virus which is believed to cause most cervical cancer cases. This is a major medical breakthrough which appears to be getting very little coverage. So here are a few articles mentioning the significance of this medical news. "HPV Vaccine Could Save Future Generations, Too", "Federal advisers back cervical cancer vaccine". Things that make you go hmmm.

Laser Optical Incapacitator

Iraq and Afghanistan continue to be the the proving grounds for new non-lethal defense technology. The Pentagon is now issuing laser optical incapacitators for use at checkpionts in Iraq. It causes temporary blindness when used against offenders. "Laser 'optical incapacitator' issued in Iraq". This non-lethal technology will hopefully prevent tragic civilian deaths at checkpoints.

FDA Approves New Drug for Parkinson's

For people with Parkinson's the FDA approved a new drug to help patients in the early stages of the disease. "FDA OKs new drug for Parkinson's". The FDA recently approved a drug that cures cervical cancer so this raises hope that one day there will be a cure for diseases like Parkinson's, ALS, MS and other neurological disorders.

Largest Dam Ever Completed in China

The largest man-made dam in the world was completed across the Yangtze River in China. This was a 13-year project and is the largest engineering project since the Great Wall of China. "China Completes Dam Across Yangtze River".

More Cancer Research Progress with Mice

At Wake Forest University, researchers have able to cure cancer in mice. "White Blood Cells From Cancer-resistant Mice Cure Cancers in Ordinary Mice". This is promising research that may one day be able help humans. Here's another article, "Study Probes Cancer Cure in Mice". Maybe we will see a cure in the near future.

Smokeless Propulsion Engine

I found this article describing another propulsion system based on Mach's principle. This is kind of of like Star Trek impulse engines. "Smokeless rockets launching soon?". It sounds intriguing just not sure when or if we will ever see any products using this technology.

Fusion Progress in Japan

Research into sustainable fusion is making progress. "Japan's JT-60 Tokamak Sets New Plasma Record". According to the article, they are projecting that by 2016 a sustainable fusion reactor is possible. For more information goto the Japan Fusion Plasma Research site.

TorPark, Anonymous Web Browser

"TorPark: A secure, anonymous, and portable Web browser". This web browser based on Mozilla Firefox 1.5 can be run from a USB drive. Nice if you need anonymous web browsing anywhere or anytime.