Thinking Tech
Windows 7 party hosting video is bad, but spoofs make it worth it
The Microsoft "Host Your Party" for the Windows 7 launch is so contrived as not seem real. Maybe it isn't. You be the judge. by John Dodge
Business Brains
Electrify my ride: Two major power companies will spent $600M to flip their fleets
How can any company hoping to convince its corporate customers to use less power or commit to other sustainability measures if it hasn't made the same commitment?
Pure Genius
Is Michael Moore smart?
Watch closely as Eric Schurenberg, Jill Schlesinger, Nelson Wang, Rich Eisenberg and Jack Otter debate the film's merits and remember some of the films great laughs. However, for the most part, these obsessed journalists must let you know that Moore's work is one-sided, misleading in some cases and filled conspiracy theories that distract from the true story.
Rethinking Healthcare
Is autism just the new ADHD?
If the incidence of a supposedly incurable condition rises 40%, and 40% of those who said they were given the diagnosis no longer have symptoms, was the diagnosis 100% accurate?
Smart Takes
New trend in laser eye surgery tailors eyesight to profession, lifestyle
A new trend is emerging at the forefront of laser eye surgery: patients who want to tailor their eyesight to suit their lifestyle or profession, hoping for a bespoke optical edge in their field.
Smart Video
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