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U.S.-Iraq Deal Could Mean Jail Time for Contractors more similar news »
Not too long ago, private security contractors in Iraq had a get-out-of-jail-free card; they could run around the country without a chance in the world that they could be prosecuted for anything they did. A draft of the U.S.-Iraq security deal, now making the rounds in Washington and Baghdad, could change all that. Guns-for-hire in Iraq could suddenly find themselves facing time in an Iraqi prison, if they broke the local laws.
Mon Oct 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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Six Apart CEO: Down Economy Boosts Blogging more similar news »
If you're looking for something -- anything! -- that might actually benefit from the present stinking rotting corpse of an economy, try blogging companies. We caught up with Six Apart CEO Chris Alden over a Belgian beer in downtown Washington, DC. As you might imagine, talk turned to the economy. And Alden offered a surprising note of optimism for his company.
Mon Oct 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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The Hungry Scientist Handbook: A Lab in Every Kitchen more similar news »
Think your kitchen is just a food production/consumption facility? Luddite. Equipped with running water, open flame, and a versatile array of tools and chemicals, it's perfect for testing out ideas and assembling inventions. "If you have an experimental-science attitude," says Patrick Buckley, "the kitchen is your home laboratory." Buckley, an MIT grad and mechanical engineer, along with Lily Binns and a few other co-chefs have compiled their (sometimes) edible experiments into a book called The Hungry Scientist Handbook. Here are a few of our favorite dishes. Bon appè9tit ... and always wear safety goggles.
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Edible Undies
Fashioned out of heated sugar and milk, this lip-smacking lingerie will spice up the end of any meal. Further impress your sweetie with a lesson on the Maillard reaction: The carbs in the sugar combine with the amino acids in the protein molecules of the milk to create toasty goodness. The browning on meat, the crust on bread, the roast on coffee — all the result of the Maillard reaction. Smoldering!
Smart Coasters
Contributors Windell Oskay and Lenore Edman devised this solar-powered, heat-sensitive coaster that lights up on contact with hot (red) and cold (blue) libations. Just add methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst (careful, it's explosive) and a can of polyester casting resin to the shopping list for your next cocktail party. No doubt you already own the necessary diodes, solvents, and soldering tools. Tip: Resin is like bacon grease; if you pour it down the sink, it'll clog.
Wonton Origami
A little digital dexterity is all you need to make these attractive, crunchy cranes out of wonton wrappers. You can microwave your flock for a quick-'n'-easy snack, but they'll taste a little bland. For a more satisfying oily goodness, toss them in the deep fryer. Once you've perfected your folding skills, see what other flyers you can make. X-wing wonton, anyone?
Pomegranate Wine
Yeast + sugar = booze. Every self-respecting kitchen chemist should be able to implement this crucial piece of alchemy. (It's also a boon if you ever find yourself in jail — stuff your pockets with Fleischmann's before you're sent up.) This recipe uses antioxidant-rich pomegranates, but pretty much any fruit juice will work. Just don't expect to get soused immediately: Fermentation, distillation, and aging can take a month or more.
Salt and Pepper Scooter
The Hungry Scientist crew eat at a very long table laden with comestibles and, at times, combustibles. It's so lengthy, in fact, that passing the salt and pepper got to be a bit of a chore. To expedite matters, they epoxied the shakers to a modified windup car. Now, instead of passing the salt, the salt passes you!
Sat Oct 18, 2008 more from this source»»
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Twitter to Get Down to Business in 2009, Investors Say more similar news »
Major leadership changes Twitter renewed questions about its business prospects -- was the replacement of CEO Jack Dorsey by fellow co-founder Evan Williams a shuffling of deck chairs on the Titanic? But VC backers of the microblogging service interviewed by wired.com insisted they remain bullish, and Bijan Sabet, a general partner at Twitter backer Spark Capital, revealed that new revenue models will be unveiled in the first half of next year.
Fri Oct 17, 2008 more from this source»»
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