Summary:
A new industrial revolution has turned more than a few heads in Barcelona, Spain recently as the public gets an impromptu look at the productive forces fueling new emerging technologies. Technology is not necessarily limited but definitely bound by natural boundaries imposed by Mother Nature and the innovation and creations of human imagination.
News Story:
The Foundation for Architecture and Design (FAD) in Barcelona, Spain, currently has an intellectually stimulating exhibition open to the public. Over 100 projects are showcased; all with a certain ‘emerging technology’ flavor. The public is invited and encouraged to visit this trade show-styled event displaying new technologies. The primary purpose of this exhibition is to encourage the archiving of some 3000 applications all implemented in the country of Spain at the present time. In other words, these projects are not isolated prototypical ideas which may never come to mainstream industry sectors; but, rather actual projects in use in Spanish corporations on a daily basis
The city of Barcelona, the capital city of the autonomous Catalonia region of Spain, has long been a pioneer in architectural design integrating clever, and sometimes quirky, applications has been the norm since the days of Antoni Gaudi. While others consider some of these projects bizarre and borderline absurd, Catalan born artists, designers, and architects may very well consider many of these the new norm --rather than the exception. Over and over again, Spanish, and especially Catalan architectural engineers, and designers have wowed the world with concepts, products, and ideas which only an active human imagination can articulate; and, even fewer can imitate, implement or construct. Gaudi, as an example, was never a stranger to controversy and an architectural genius by most anyone’s measure. Antonio Gaudi has so many times proven himself and his renderings to be of the absolutely peculiar varieties and typically constructed from those native raw materials of the geographic location that he has left his hallmark and footnote to history. His knack for both form and function he derived from Mother Nature herself.
The current FAD exhibition running now until April 28th is, as usual, born of the Catalan spirit and driven by the similar passions that have long fueled the people of this Catalonia region of Spain. Hopes are high that this raw materials exhibition will further ignite and propel this new industrial revolution.
One of the most inviting aspects of this particular event is the price of admission - it is absolutely free. Imagine wandering amongst new designs comprised of unique raw materials; each one screaming for attention.
Now, you have a good idea what is in store for you at FAD 2008. Architecture and design foundation in Barcelona. This architectural event showcases over 100 projects prominently exploiting the best human imaginations can push forward into the world of new technologies. Projects range from basic agricultural development onward to pharmaceuticals and surgical applications for humans. The broad range of ideas now turned product designs reaches from textiles and similar raw materials, including some capable of conducting electricity engineered to quickly re-charge a wireless handset; to woven garments intending to protect humans from environmental harms and hazards. A number of these exhibited projects reach into the building and construction trades in an attempt to create a more environmentally friendly application in practical use such as one using the strength of carbon fiber materials.
Returning to the basics of design -as was Gaudi logic- nature defines a great portion of the form and functionality follows. Similarly, each project in the FAD showcase shares a commonality. Javier Pena explained the link between the various industrial applications and wide ranging raw material exploits is based in a shared commonality known as ‘lightness’. In essence, these raw materials are both setting the stage and performing the act. Secondly, each project is taken directly from actual implementation in an active Spanish company. The here and now, if you will.
Make plans to attend this free event while in Barcelona, Spain.
FAD, Plaça dels Àngels 5-6, Barcelona.
Tel: 93 443 75 20.
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Microsoft - Fined for Violations in European Union
Microsoft becomes the first company in 50 years to violate European Commission anti-trust ruling. For this honor the company must now pay a record 899m euros. This is roughly $1.4 billion American dollars. The fine stems from a 2004 ruling made which found Microsoft guilty of abusing its dominant market position. The Commission said today that this fine comes on top of earlier fines of 280m euros imposed in July 2006 and 497m euros in March 2004.
Failure to comply with the EU commissions order to release key Windows code to rival software developers is at the heart of the controversy. Although on two occasions Microsoft did attempt to have the ruling suspended (September 2004) and an appeal in the European Court of First Instance (April 2006). In September 2007, Microsoft received word they had lost the appeal.
The European Courts are not the first to gavel a blow to the software giant Microsoft, in fact, the United State of America first found the company guilty of similar anti-trade practices in which they caused smaller companies to actually falter based on similar actions. The software giant also is being pursued by Brussels and last month the European Commission announced two new anti-competition investigations against Microsoft are underway for similar issues and complaints.
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2008 Mobile World Congress -Barcelona Spain
Those in Barcelona were the first to get a good look at the future of wireless communications when Google debuted the first mobile phones fitted with Google’s Android software premiered in Barcelona at an industry trade show, the Mobile World Congress.
The Internet Search Giant initially launched Android last year, but it was the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where Google demonstrated the first showing of the new mobile phone prototype complete with Android software. Among other chip makers showing off new prototype handsets were Qualcomm, NEC, Texas Instruments and Marvell.
Obviously, Google hopes to establish Android as the world standard operating system for mobile phones in an attempt to maintain its dominance as the world’s largest and most visited search engine. Of course, Google’s mission is to improve functionality for web browsing which will inevitably mean more people will use their wireless handsets for Internet surfing and various other applications. Currently, the main competitor for Android is the Apple iPhone which runs on Apple software, and uses Apple applications.
The wireless market is unquestionably the next tier for Google having already established dominance in Internet Search despite growing competition. The end result for Google, if Android is successful, an increasing ability to sell more advertising to the world.
Android is based on open-source code, and was developed by some 30 handset manufacturers, chip makers, and software groups. Because it is based on open-source code, programmers are able to build compatible applications for free, making the entire research and development phase for upgrades less cumbersome for Google as a result.
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The Internet Search Giant initially launched Android last year, but it was the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where Google demonstrated the first showing of the new mobile phone prototype complete with Android software. Among other chip makers showing off new prototype handsets were Qualcomm, NEC, Texas Instruments and Marvell.
Obviously, Google hopes to establish Android as the world standard operating system for mobile phones in an attempt to maintain its dominance as the world’s largest and most visited search engine. Of course, Google’s mission is to improve functionality for web browsing which will inevitably mean more people will use their wireless handsets for Internet surfing and various other applications. Currently, the main competitor for Android is the Apple iPhone which runs on Apple software, and uses Apple applications.
The wireless market is unquestionably the next tier for Google having already established dominance in Internet Search despite growing competition. The end result for Google, if Android is successful, an increasing ability to sell more advertising to the world.
Android is based on open-source code, and was developed by some 30 handset manufacturers, chip makers, and software groups. Because it is based on open-source code, programmers are able to build compatible applications for free, making the entire research and development phase for upgrades less cumbersome for Google as a result.
Copyright 2007 iFactFinders
Android Receives Warm Welcome in Barcelona
Those in Barcelona were the first to get a good look at the future of wireless communications when Google debuted the first mobile phones fitted with Google’s Android software premiered in Barcelona at an industry trade show, the Mobile World Congress.
The Internet Search Giant initially launched Android last year, but it was the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where Google demonstrated the first showing of the new mobile phone prototype complete with Android software. Among other chip makers showing off new prototype handsets were Qualcomm, NEC, Texas Instruments and Marvell.
Obviously, Google hopes to establish Android as the world standard operating system for mobile phones in an attempt to maintain its dominance as the world’s largest and most visited search engine. Of course, Google’s mission is to improve functionality for web browsing which will inevitably mean more people will use their wireless handsets for Internet surfing and various other applications. Currently, the main competitor for Android is the Apple iPhone which runs on Apple software, and uses Apple applications.
The wireless market is unquestionably the next tier for Google having already established dominance in Internet Search despite growing competition. The end result for Google, if Android is successful, an increasing ability to sell more advertising to the world.
Android is based on open-source code, and was developed by some 30 handset manufacturers, chip makers, and software groups. Because it is based on open-source code, programmers are able to build compatible applications for free, making the entire research and development phase for upgrades less cumbersome for Google as a result.
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Vicks VapoRub May Heal Nail Fungus
Does Vicks Help Toenail or Finger Nail Fungus?
When people reminisce about being sick with colds and flu during their childhood, their thoughts is immediately filled with memories of stuffy noses, grandmother’s delicious chicken soup, staying home from school, mom’s undivided attention, and a peculiar squat blue jar that contained a sticky blue substance which smelled of menthol.
The contents of the blue jar, known worldwide as Vicks Vapor Rub has grown into an American icon of sorts for relieving symptoms of colds and congestion. Many also claim, including the Vicks Company, that this menthol ointment relieves symptoms of such things as muscle pains and fever. With all these healing claims adding to the power of Vicks, there is a newly discovered addition. Vicks may help relieve and cure onychomycosis.
Onychomycosis is among the most troublesome of nail conditions. It is commonly referred to as toenail fungus. It is one of the most difficult conditions to treat since the fungi are sheltered underneath the nail plate making them difficult to reach. Toenail fungus can be characterized by a thickening and discoloration of the nails. This also causes the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed and eventually, if left untreated, the loss of the toe nail.
Normal treatments of toenail fungus are available in oral form or as topical treatments. Homemade remedies, such as soaking the nails in acidophilus beer; bleach solution, or vinegar has been proven effective for some cases. Other remedies which have been claimed to be effective include topical application of olive leaf extract, tea tree oil and even Vicks VapoRub. That’s right; Vicks may help heal toenail fungus.
It is still not determined how Vicks can treat the toenail fungus since its active ingredients namely; camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol are recognized as effective only for the suppression of cough and/or decongestion. However, a lot of people believe that the essential oils which serve as the inactive ingredients along with the active ingredients of Vicks have a synergistic effect lending to the treatment of toenail fungus.
The best practice according to the claims of treating toenail fungus with Vicks is to apply the product generously on the infected nail once daily and leaving the infected nail covered for a few hours. The most practical and convenient way of doing this is to rub Vicks into the infected nail then covering the infected nail with a sock or glove before going to sleep at night. Treatment with Vicks would cause the infected nail to become dark at first. This accordingly is the sign that the treatment is working since the darkening of the nail indicates that the fungus is being killed. Once the dark nail has grown out, the toenail will eventually become clear. Treatment using Vicks usually last for several weeks. The way Vicks VapoRub is considered to work is based in the oily compound which is capable of absorbing into the nail bed and eventually reaching the fungi to kill them off.
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When people reminisce about being sick with colds and flu during their childhood, their thoughts is immediately filled with memories of stuffy noses, grandmother’s delicious chicken soup, staying home from school, mom’s undivided attention, and a peculiar squat blue jar that contained a sticky blue substance which smelled of menthol.
The contents of the blue jar, known worldwide as Vicks Vapor Rub has grown into an American icon of sorts for relieving symptoms of colds and congestion. Many also claim, including the Vicks Company, that this menthol ointment relieves symptoms of such things as muscle pains and fever. With all these healing claims adding to the power of Vicks, there is a newly discovered addition. Vicks may help relieve and cure onychomycosis.
Onychomycosis is among the most troublesome of nail conditions. It is commonly referred to as toenail fungus. It is one of the most difficult conditions to treat since the fungi are sheltered underneath the nail plate making them difficult to reach. Toenail fungus can be characterized by a thickening and discoloration of the nails. This also causes the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed and eventually, if left untreated, the loss of the toe nail.
Normal treatments of toenail fungus are available in oral form or as topical treatments. Homemade remedies, such as soaking the nails in acidophilus beer; bleach solution, or vinegar has been proven effective for some cases. Other remedies which have been claimed to be effective include topical application of olive leaf extract, tea tree oil and even Vicks VapoRub. That’s right; Vicks may help heal toenail fungus.
It is still not determined how Vicks can treat the toenail fungus since its active ingredients namely; camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol are recognized as effective only for the suppression of cough and/or decongestion. However, a lot of people believe that the essential oils which serve as the inactive ingredients along with the active ingredients of Vicks have a synergistic effect lending to the treatment of toenail fungus.
The best practice according to the claims of treating toenail fungus with Vicks is to apply the product generously on the infected nail once daily and leaving the infected nail covered for a few hours. The most practical and convenient way of doing this is to rub Vicks into the infected nail then covering the infected nail with a sock or glove before going to sleep at night. Treatment with Vicks would cause the infected nail to become dark at first. This accordingly is the sign that the treatment is working since the darkening of the nail indicates that the fungus is being killed. Once the dark nail has grown out, the toenail will eventually become clear. Treatment using Vicks usually last for several weeks. The way Vicks VapoRub is considered to work is based in the oily compound which is capable of absorbing into the nail bed and eventually reaching the fungi to kill them off.
Copyright 2007 iFactFinders
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