Information furnace may house future home tech center
The idea of an information furnace envisions personal computers evolving into home control centers linking phone, TV, thermostat and other devices. Executives from Intel and others discuss a future where PCs act as central hubs or I-pads, with integrated telephony, media, and appliances, redefining computing at home.
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Evan Ramstad
New York
Avram Miller
Intel
Jacob Javits Convention Center
Andrew Grove
Packard Bell Inc
Timex Corp
Microsoft Corp
Miller
Apple Computer Inc
Newton
Motorola Inc
Envoy
IBM
Simon Devices
Safi Qureshey
AST Research Inc
Alan Soucy
Zenith Data Systems
General Instrument Corp
Jeff Roman
General Instrument
Rack mounted servers redefine corporate computing in racks
Compaq begins selling rack mounted computers that function as servers in company data rooms nicknamed glass houses. Powered by Intel 486 or Pentium chips they rival minicomputers in power and cost between 6000 and 15000 dollars. Analysts say the term server reflects growing MIS control over dispersed PCs and non personal functions.
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New York
Compaq Computer Corp
Jay Batson
Forrester Research
Cambridge
Mass
Ancient mummy project blends modern science with Egypts methods
In Baltimore a 76 year old donor is being mummified using natron and ancient techniques. Researchers reproduce 3000 year old tools and consult hieroglyphic texts as National Geographic films the process for an August program. The body will be cremated eventually.
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Sandra Skowron
Associated Press
Baltimore
Mummy
E.M. Balm
Egypt
Ron Wade
Maryland State Anatomy Board
Natron
Wade
Robert Brier
C.W. Post
Long Island University
Notron
How fireworks are launched and staged for shows
Conkling explains that cylindrical and chrysanthemum shells fire from close fitting mortars buried in the ground using black powder thrust. Delay fuses ignite shells after ascent, with newer electronic firing enabling pre wired, music choreographed displays and simultaneous bursts. Individual shells cost 5 to 50 dollars, while shows cost about 5 000 dollars and up in major cities.
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Conkling
Iowa
Fragrance Research Sparks Controversy and Curiosity
Dr. Alan Hirsch studies how scents affect behavior testing male students with scent exposure and noting cinnamon buns raise blood flow. The field of aromatherapy expands sales and experiments despite skeptical scientists and uncertain outcomes.
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Sheryl Stolberg
Los Angeles Times
Chicago
Alan Hirsch
Hirsch
Smell Study Linked to Weight Loss in 3193 Participants
Chicago report outlines Dr. Alan Hirsch's smell based weight loss study. 3193 adults, average 217 pounds, sniffing an odor like Fritos reduced weight by about 30 pounds in six months. Some participants sniffed up to 285 times daily, losing over 100 pounds.
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Chicago
Alan Hirsch
Hirsch
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