Gender neutral toys spark debate in age old culture clash
A 13-year-old girl's push for an Easy-Bake Oven that appeals to boys surfaces ongoing worry over gender stereotypes in toys. Experts say markets mirror culture with pink aims for girls and doll mindset. critics urge varied play options to broaden development.
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Boeing Tests Inflight Wi Fi With Potato Surrogates
Boeing engineers used sacks of potatoes as passenger stand-ins to map wireless signal coverage aboard aircraft. The study, begun in 2006, aimed to remove weak spots and ensure reliable Wi Fi without interfering with navigation gear, with 20 000 pounds of potatoes involved.
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Yet another Senate race on the horizon in Massachusetts
Massachusetts faces a potential special election after Barack Obama nominates Senator John Kerry for secretary of state. If Kerry resigns, a third Senate contest since 2010 looms with Republicans weighing bids from Scott Brown and rivals William Weld Charles Baker and Richard Tiser while Democrats prepare for the field.
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