Electric vehicles added to ACT government fleet

http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/news/7pmtvnewsact/video/podcast/574752_20120303-ACT-Government_video4.m4v

Thanks to David Glynne Jones of Canberra EV for this item.

Caffeine – hero or villain?

Much has been written & spoken about caffeine, often contradictory. E.g.:

• promotes wakefulness – I think we can all agree on that one
• helps athletic performance
• hinders athletic performance
• helps concentration
• hinders concentration

Chris Forbes-Ewan discusses caffeine with references to research. Briefly:

• OK in moderation
• not for children or pregnant women
• don't mix with alcohol
• no causal link with osteoporosis or arthritis
• no causal link with high blood pressure in the long term
• does help concentration & alertness
• helps athletic performance, even at very low levels
• extremely high levels can reduce athletic performance

Podcast & transcript in two parts at:

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/the-effect-of-caffeine-on-human-health/3864424

&

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/the-effect-of-caffeine-on-human-health/3874518

Podcast also available on iTunes.

Chevrolet announces running changes for Volt battery safety structure & cooling system

http://blog.caranddriver.com/chevrolet-announces-running-changes-for-volt-battery-safety-structure-and-cooling-system/

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8th edition for Android

Primarily for those learning English.

http://www.androidcentral.com/oxford-advanced-learners-dictionary-8th-edition-android

UPacks formfit packaginging

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/09/upacks-formfit-boxing/

Canadian copyright consultation drawing to a close - time to contact your MP

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/08/canadian-copyright-consultatio.html

SpinCam brings shareable 360-degree photos to iOS

http://gigaom.com/mobile/spincam-brings-shareable-360-degree-photos-to-ios/