| 2008-03-31 Science and Technology News at Softsland.com |
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Emergency Personnel In Toronto Hospital Undergo Live Mass Casualty Simulation
About 100 allied health professionals, security, social work and other crisis support planners, as well as hospital administrators, risk managers and educators participated in Saturday's live mass-casualty exercise designed to test the emergency preparedness plans of Ontario hospitals and their communities.
Date: 2008-03-31 14:06:12
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Mobile Broadband Users Jump 850 Percent
The number of people using HSPA mobile broadband has jumped 850 percent over the same time last year, the trade association representing GSM cell phone providers announced Monday. HSPA, or High Speed Packet Access, boasts mobile speeds of 1.8Mbps to 7.2Mbps.
Date: 2008-03-31 12:32:08
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Adobe Joins Linux Foundation, Unveils Air For Linux
Adobe Systems announced Monday it will release an early version of its AIR platform for Linux. The software, which allows developers to create Web-based applications, is already available for Windows and Apple users.
Date: 2008-03-31 11:14:21
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Ontario Eyes Taxes For Electronic Waste Recycling
Ontario residents are on a recycling binge. After considering last week tacking a few dollars on the purchase of new tires to fund a tire recycling program, the same formula will be applied to the purchase of new TV sets and personal computers.
Date: 2008-03-31 11:01:39
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Brit Cell Phone Users Fear Losing Contact
A new phobia or anxiety has emerged from a study, nomophobia or the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. This kind of stress is afflicting one in five phone users in Britain, according to the study done by YouGov
Date: 2008-03-31 10:36:34
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Asia Fuels 1.5 Percent Rise in February Chip Sales
World demand for semiconductors rose 1.5 percent in February, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. The growth was led by Asia, which experienced growing sales of chips compared to slowing demand in North America.
Date: 2008-03-31 10:26:28
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Philippines' PC Maker Neo Partners With Intel For Mini Laptop
Neo, a Philippine PC maker, will work with chipmaker Intel on a mini laptop designed for school children. Weighing about 1.45 pounds, the $406 lunchbox-sized Ned eXplore will offer children the features and capacity of a basic laptop.
Date: 2008-03-31 08:22:12
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Yahoo Targets Women With Shine Website
Hoping to attract more female viewers, Yahoo launched Monday a new website focusing on women-related subjects, such as fashion, relationships, parenting, and entertainment. The website, called Shine, is aimed at women between 25 and 54 years old.
Date: 2008-03-31 07:59:56
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Analyst: iPhone 2.0 Set For Production
Apple, producers of the highly-popular iPhone, reportedly are gearing up to make the next generation iPhone, which will feature 3G capability. Bank of America says that Apple is planning on a limited release this May, with more units to be made available in the fall.
Date: 2008-03-31 07:46:19
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Space Code Of Conduct Needed To Protect Satellites From Growing Space Debris
A Colorado-based foundation is working on a Code of Conduct for Space to ensure that spacefaring nations can continue to benefit from the national security and economic advantages provided by satellites. Saying that the world relies on satellite systems orbiting in space for commerce, military security and well-being, Secure World Foundation officials said that the growth of orbital debris is a threat to the security of those orbiting systems.
Date: 2008-03-31 06:40:36
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