[In case it needs to be said: I don't agree with every word of everything I link to. --L.]
- BP's Contracts with Environmental Scientists
- [ContractsProf Blog]
Is BP taking key scientists "out of circulation" by retaining as many experts as possible and having them agree to confidentiality? CNN filed this report…
- Nazis had a secret alchemy unit
- [A Blog About History]
According to a new book, the Nazis tried to turn sand and soil into gold at a secret alchemy unit in Dachau.
- Kitteh Gif: I Has A Corn
- [I Can Has Cheezburger]
[Animated gif of :D
-L]
- Fill 'Er Up! Coffee Mugs Get Connected with RFID
- [ReadWriteWeb]
A company called Smug Coffee has created what it says is the world's first smart mug, or "smug." Instead of opting for wasteful plastic cups, coffee drinkers can instead buy a special mug with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) chips that store account information and purchase habits.
Customers simply present their mug to a special scanner at check-out, and the barista can see their recent coffee orders – making a personalized ordering experience much easier. No need to grab a wallet or fork over cash – the chips connect to the customer's coffee shop account and automatically deduct funds.
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