UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
Microsoft Develops Set-Top Box Microsoft has been developing designs for a simple set-top device for streaming video and other entertainment options. More
Amazon may be working on a smartphone with hologram-like 3D Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone that sports a 3D screen that relies on retina-tracking technology to make images seem to float above the screen like a hologram. With the smartphone, users would be able to navigate through content by using their eyes alone, according to two unnamed people who discussed the phone with the Wall Street Journal. More
YouTube launches pay channels with campy flicks Roger Corman's campy B movies, children's shows like "Sesame Street" and "Inspector Gadget," and inspirational monologues by celebrities — these are among the 30 channels that will require a paid monthly subscription on YouTube coming soon. More
After viewing video of the shooting, Tallahassee police said a man who killed his roommate acted in self-defense under Florida's Stand Your Ground law.
It’s been chilly in these parts lately — the 28-below-zero wind chill on Tuesday was a bit harsh — so I think it’s time to think warm thoughts and dream of the day, not so far in the future, when we’ll all be wearing shorts outside again.
I know, I know — We’ve all got one of those peculiar neighbors who simply refuses to wear long pants on even the most frigid Maine winter day.
Bangor-based independent contractor Shaun Crockett’s big summertime moneymaker is building new decks for his clients. Last year was among his most profitable years ever, and this year is already shaping up to match that success.
That’s despite the fact that Crockett, along with contractors and DIY home renovators nationwide, has had to contend with the price of lumber and other materials skyrocketing over the past year, as well as scarcity of many products.
“Everybody is scrambling to get what they need from this store and that supplier,” Crockett said.