A high-fiber diet may make a stroke less likely, study says

Credit: Washington Post

Nothing really new here, just filling in the details: everybody knows that a healthy diet includes lots of fruit & vegetables.

Detail: one more advantage of a diet with lots of fruit & vegetables is that the fibre content is protective against strokes.

http://m.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/a-high-fiber-diet-may-make-a-stroke-less-likely-study-says/2013/04/01/b8005a14-9708-11e2-97cd-3d8c1afe4f0f_story.html / antioxidant anti-oxidant anti oxidant vitamin vitamins minerals nutrient /

Memory that never forgets: non-volatile DIMMs hit the market

Credit: Viking Technology/ Ars Technica

There are many ways to speed up a server.  One is fewer writes to disk.  If transactions are carried out in RAM memory, operation is faster.  Where this falls down, is if power suddenly fails.  Because RAM is volatile, all transactions not written to disk are lost.  Non-volatile RAM would remove this risk, & this is the purpose of Viking's new non-volatile RAM modules.

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/04/memory-that-never-forgets-non-volatile-dimms-hit-the-market/ / DDR4 next generation dynamic memory memory boards squeeze more performance server servers faster memory safer keep more memory disc solid state drive SSD supply supplying dual in-line memory modules DIMM DDR3 dynamic memory NAND flash memory non-volatile RAM servers storage arrays modules memory systems lose power shut down ArxCis-NV DIMM Storage Networking Industry Association's SNW Spring conference Orlando plugs standard DIMM memory slots RAID controller cards  Micron Technology AgigA Tech NVDIMM first to market shipping /

Sim-CEL has Tesla-quick performance, lasers for high beams, slug-like looks (photographs & video)

Credit: SIM-Drive

+ 324 km (201 mile) range
+ drag coefficient 0.199
+ 4 wheel drive
+ 0-100 km (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds 

- 2 seats
- non existent rear three quarter vision 
- carbon fibre & space frame chassis in this prototype will not translate economically into production
- excellent aerodynamics are unlikely to be compatible with a four door body
- excellent range is measured under the Japanese standard.  When measured under other standards, such as USA, British or Australian, results are unlikely to be as good.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1083389_sim-cel-electric-concept-quicker-than-slug-like-looks-suggest

http://green.autoblog.com/2013/04/04/sim-cel-has-tesla-quick-performance-lasers-for-high-beams/ / EV electric vehicle car automobile auto LiIon lithium ion Cool Energy Link Sim-Drive space frame construction carbon fibre range anxiety charge recharge battery cell two 2 seat seater  prototype development aerodynamics cD drag coefficient aerodynamic /

Insulair is a stylish breath of relief for diabetics

Credit: Bang & Olufsen/ Dvice

Insulin injections are one more problem for diabetics.  What if injections could be replaced with an inhaler?

http://www.dvice.com/archives/2008/07/insulair-is-a-b.php

https://prezi.com/7mfvsqdzl4ex/copy-of-insulair-inhalible-insulin-by-theroutes-company/

http://www.cmocro.com//news_detail/Insulair+pMDI+evaluated+very+positively/26819/faq.php / Designed Bang & Olufsen Medicom Insulair attractive design inhalers diabetics treatment treat syndrome medicine delivered spray technology dose measured medicine  track meter distinct shape inhalers disposable unit mechanical counter fancier reusable digital inhaler display instructions medical warnings /

Workplace charging: employers face a maze of issues when considering EV charging

Credit: Google/ Charged EVs

Some employers are providing charging facilities for employee owned electric vehicles (EVs).  Perhaps most famously, Google.

Benefits of charging at work for employees are obvious.  For the employer, they are less obvious, but can include a desire to be seen as an organization with forward vision, & to attract & retain employees.  In at least one jurisdiction, employers are required to take steps to reduce air pollution resulting from their employees traveling to work.

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/features-inside/workplace-charging-employers-face-maze-issues-when-considering-ev-charging / charge recharge EV electric vehicle car LiIon lithium ion battery range EVSE electric vehicle supply equipment LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design South Coast Air Quality Management District AQMD Rule 2202 EV Charging Pros EV charging for employees electric vehicle car Level 1 Level 2 travel commute RFP request for proposal fee free visitor amenity complimentary service IRS internal revenue service billing system track usage charging at work taxable fringe benefit must be reported electricity gasser uprising gas gasoline petrol employee equity issue plug in free gas card payment system access control recouping all costs installation electricity gift of public funds installation costs recovery networking networked ChargePoint CEO availability ECOtality access restrictions networked smart-charging solution locate charging stations map find directions charging stations available parking garages in use enhancing customer experience ease of access monthly fees workplace network access control authentication software manual administration provide 24/7 customer support private parking RFID radio frequency identification /

Get this look for your Android: Newspaper

Credit: Burro/ Android Guys

Don't know that I would actually want to use this, but it is certainly interesting & different.

http://www.androidguys.com/2013/03/26/get-this-look-for-your-android-newspaper/ / handset mobile device smartphone smart phone tablets home screen homescreen user experience present weekly series design faded papyrus antique antiquated faded newspaper background text faded grey icons text links popular apps app application applications at-a-glance at a glance weather time alarms upcoming appointments uniform design elements font RSS news feeds displayed display touch screen theme /

The Earth at night • NASA photographs

Photo credit: NASA

http://news.cnet.com/2300-11386_3-10014780.html / space orbit satellite /