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Angry-IguanaTECH, MUSIC, POLITICS.
Sunday, August 27, 2006Send Photos to 911 Centers From Your Cell PhoneImagine you're a 9-1-1 dispatcher. A woman calls 911 from her cell phone to report a suspicious man in a shopping mall who's wearing a long overcoat in the middle of the summer. Obviously, you'd want to gather as much information from the caller as possible including a description of the person. But what if the caller could send you a picture? read more | digg story  
Wednesday, August 23, 2006Banks Launch Surcharge-Free ATM NetworksMillions of Americans do the same thing every day, to the tune of an estimated $4.2 billion in ATM fees this year. But at a time when more banks are charging non-customers more money to use their ATMs, some consumers are getting a break. read more | digg story
Saturday, August 19, 2006The 401(k) That Fixes ItselfNew research shows signs that a recent addition to some 401(k) plans -- known as "managed accounts" -- can provide a significant boost to workers' retirement savings. These programs are based on computer models that automatically manage portfolios tailored to match an investor's age and appetite for risk. read more | digg story
Friday, August 18, 2006How Much Money Does it Take to Start a Business?"Small-business owners spend about $10,000 to start their companies, mostly out of their own pockets, study says." read more | digg story
Tuesday, August 15, 2006Brightnets, a brilliant alternative to hiding on DarknetsDarknets are SO last century. Why not go Brightnet! Why break the law when you don't have to. Hackers have found a way to share stuff without violating copyright. read more | digg story
Friday, August 04, 2006Super Battery: Recharges in Seconds, Lasts ForeverAs our portable devices get more high-tech, the batteries that power them can seem to lag behind. But Joel Schindall and his team at M.I.T. plan to make long charge times and expensive replacements a thing of the past--by improving on technology from the past. read more | digg story
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