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Daily Archives: November 26, 2005
Coming to TV: Ads About You
hen you watch your favourite program in the not-too-distant future, your TV could be watching back.
Cable companies are preparing to install software on digital set-top boxes that will keep track of everything you watch. Coupling that information with your address, the software would estimate your age, gender, interests and income.
The result? Advertisers could send different commercials to different viewers.
Turkey Fryer Product Safety Tip
A longtime food favorite in the southern United States, the delicious deep-fried turkey has quickly grown in popularity thanks to celebrity chefs such as Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse. While some people rave about this tasty creation, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.’s (UL) safety experts are concerned that backyard chefs may be sacrificing safety for good taste.
“We’re worried by the increasing reports of fires related with turkey fryer use,” says John Drengenberg, UL consumer affairs manager. “Based on our test findings, the fryers used to produce those great-tasting birds are not worth the risks. And, as a result of these tests, UL has decided not to certify any turkey fryers with our trusted UL Mark.”
O’Donnel’s Thanksgiving Recipes
http://blogs.washingtonpost.com/seasonedgreetings/2005/11/the_morning_aft.html:
e were a group of seven, including two vegetarians and a 15 or 16-pound turkey. The veggies brought their first Tofurky, with some of the trimmings. Their report: Overall not bad, but it gets cold quickly, which makes it less palatable. They were hoping to get their hands on a Celebration Roast, but they were nowhere to be found.
I was home by eight, just in time for “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” The wind was howling that not even a blanket or a few glasses of red wine could warm me up.
WSJ on GM Janesville
Wisconsin State Journal Editorial pens a useful, cautious note:
There are no guarantees that GM will succeed with its turnaround plant. That means there are no long-term guarantees for the Janesville plant.
But in today’s rapidly changing economy, there are few guarantees for anyone.
The lesson for Wisconsin is that knowledge is vital. The knowledge-based economy is transforming all industries, from auto makers to software developers to genetic engineers. The state should invest in its knowledge assets its schools, colleges and universities. They will not only produce the educated work force we will depend upon but also the research that will generate many new businesses.
Families should also invest in knowledge the education and re-education that will be required to prepare for the changing job market.
Sacramento Doubling Their Tree Canopy
Sacramento, Calif., claims more trees per capita than any other city in the world. It’s now embarking on a 40-year plan to double the city’s tree canopy. The potential benefits of urban forests include lower temperatures, improved air quality and — perhaps surprisingly– a calming effect on drivers.