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...first test, we bought The Incredibles for $13. The 1 hour and 55 minute movie-1.3 GB of digital video-took just under 40 minutes to download using a cable broadband connection. Viewed full screen on a 13-in. MacBook, it looked tolerably good, noticeably better than iTunes TV content, but it's hard to say whether it will look great...
...Storm in a Cola Cup The demonstrations against high pesticide content in Coke and Pepsi are curious [Aug. 21]. Since such complaints come up only in India, one can assume that the problem lies not with the syrup concentrate but with the water used to make the soft drink. It is not the first time the Centre for Science and Environment has made such allegations. If it were serious about contamination, it would have targeted the boards supplying drinking water to billions of people rather than raising its voice against the two soda companies. The fact that Kerala's government...
...government of India has to specify the maximum content of residual pesticide in colas, a similar limit should also be set for drinking water. If colas fail to pass the test, the government can ban them. But will the government ban drinking water if it too fails the test? M.C. Gupta Hyderabad, India...
...Group to design and manufacture the interiors of private jets. Top clients will work with Versace designers to personalize their aircraft, using pieces from the brand's home line that have been adapted to follow standard aviation-interior guidelines. The Italian design house will be responsible for all content and décor, while the TAG group, which has 30 years of experience in preparation and management of large private jets, will guarantee the logistical and technological aspects of the partnership...
Powers, the media critic for National Journal magazine, will investigate ‘the death of paper’ and its implications for media content...