AOC reveals 22-inch, USB-powered 1080p monitor

From the Article:

Take two cables into the shower? Not AOC, who’s announced its new e2251Fwu 22-inch USB monitor, a sizable step up from last time. Taking power and signal from the same lead means one less wall port and less desk-spaghetti, which it claims makes it ideal for multi-screen computing. Spec-wise, we’re looking at 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (far less at native, no doubt), 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and a 5ms response time. The plug and play device should work on all your favorite operating systems, when it lands in February for $199.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/aoc-reveals-22-inch-usb-powered-1080p-monitor/

A View Inside Iran

Lots of pictures of how Iran looks today. Interesting looking culture.

Source: http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/01/a-view-inside-iran/100219/

Scientific evidence for popular health supplements

Showing tangible human health benefits when taken orally by an adult with a healthy diet.

Click to view interactive version: http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/play/snake-oil-supplements/

Rubbermaid: 40 Piece Easy Find Lids Set – $13.99 till 1/08/2012

Source: http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/687554-40_piece_easy_find_lids_set.html#.Twaz9tRSTBs

Normal Price: $19.99

Volvo unveils XC60 plug-in hybrid concept, claims it’s ‘superior to all existing hybrids’

From Article:

“Svelte plug-in hybrids? Practically a dime a dozen. What aren’t, however, are their more boxy SUV brethren — but that hasn’t stopped Volvo from creating the concept that lays before you. Beginning with a gutted XC60, the company’s fitted a turbocharged gasoline four cylinder good for 280hp up-front, and a 70hp electric motor powering the rear. Combined they produce 350 horses which scuttle the crossover from 0-60MPH in a relatively scant 5.8 seconds. Yet, when not in the mood for outright performance, it can be set to run in “Pure” electric mode via a button press on the dash, enabling hypermilers everywhere to eke out 35 miles of electric motoring from its 12kWh battery pack. After depleting that, it’ll take three and a half hours to top up while tethered to 220V, or a seven and a half hours over 110V. Eager to know when the 50MPG, 600 mile range beast makes the jump from concept to reality? So are we, but until we learn more at the Detroit auto show, we’ve embedded PR alongside a video after the break, and a source link with a bevy of more pictures below.”

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/volvo-unveils-xc60-plug-in-hybrid-concept/

Cancer Is Afflicting And Killing Fewer Americans

Researchers at the American Cancer society say cancer prevention, detection and treatment are eroding the disease’s impact. Between 2004 and 2008, cancer claimed fewer American patients and victims, presumably leading to a decrease that continues to this day….

 

Source: http://consumerist.com/2012/01/cancer-is-afflicting-and-killing-fewer-americans.html