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Hanukkah has got to be tough. Instead of finding 1 decent gift like most Chistmastians do, Hanukkahians need to find 8 (but only on their 8th birthday, otherwise there are more candles and it’s even harder.)

The 100% recyclable stainless steel credit card dreidel could make a nice modern addition to traditional Hanukkah gifts…but we think it’s just a concept. Maybe next year. Until then use Moses Pez or something. – Mark Wilson

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Power supplies don’t catch our eyes very often, but the Earthwatts power supply by Antec is ecologically impressive. While most power supplies distribute various power to components sloppily without worrying about efficiency, the Earthwatts meets the 80-plus standard, meaning it runs at 80% efficiency no matter what the level of computer usage.

So for $50, you can save the planet while pulling off mid-air combo headshots. Eat it Fatal1ty.– Mark Wilson
Thanks Webster!

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Need to add a little excitement in the bedroom and Cosmo is out of ideas? We recommend the Mod-Light Mirror Tile. During the day, the fixture is a normal, well-adjusted tiled mirror. But at night, customizable remote control LEDs can offer new “light scenarios” to couples with interior design troubles.

At $600, this is one of those “need to see in person” types of purchases. Because even though the technology holds promise, this picture is uglier than what goes on in even the nastiest of bedrooms. – Mark Wilson

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Electrolux, makers of everything vacuum (translation: evil) tipped T3 to their new vacuum cleaner shoe concept design. There is no information on the functionality of their design, such as how the shoes will create suction, find power, or store dirt, but these are just details, people.

The only real flaw I can see is that the shoes still require you to actually walk around the house. Maybe if they could attach a vacuum to my wheeled computer chair, or a Segway, we’d have a winner. – Mark Wilson

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22Moo has updated their VR glasses product line with the i-Vision 230 and i-Vision 922. Simulating a 35″ or 48″screen from 2M away, the i-Vision supports direct input from your video iPod or Zune, as well as SD A/V inputs from all of the latest gen videogame systems (well, really anything with an RCA output).

Models range from 320×240 to 640×480 resolution, running $250 and $350, respectively. The glasses feature a USB-rechargeable lithium ion with an undisclosed runtime. I fully believe in the technology VR glasses, especially with the popularity of PMPs with tiny screens. If only they didn’t make you look like a complete tool, blinding you to the peanut-throwing bullies on planes everywhere. – Mark Wilson

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In a recent interview, Bill Gates said these fine things about DRM:

- “DRM is not where it should be”
- “causes too much pain for legitmate buyers”
- “huge problems”
- “People should just buy a cd and rip it. You are legal then.”

Well…then…uhh…sure wish someone with power and influence would do something about it…– Mark Wilson

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PeeAitchPee writes “East Coast residents of the US were treated to the first launch from the mid-Atlantic region’s commercial spaceport. The 69-foot Minotaur I rocket soared from the launch pad at 7 a.m. ET, after teams spent the week resolving a glitch in software for one of the satellites that had scrubbed a liftoff on Monday. I witnessed the launch while driving to BWI airport this morning and it was beautiful! It left a zig-zag contrail in the southern sky and the separation / ignition of one of the upper stages was clearly visible.” The spaceport, a commercial collaboration of Virginia and Maryland, is on the Delmarva peninsula south of the Maryland line, just west of Chincoteague Island.

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An anonymous reader writes “The White House has begun implementing a new policy toward the U.S. Geological Survey, in which all scientific papers and other public documents by USGS scientists must be screened for content. The USGS communications office must now be ‘alerted about information products containing high-visibility topics or topics of a policy-sensitive nature.’ Subjects fitting this description might include global warming, or research on the effects of oil drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Reserve.”

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Gears of War? Zelda? Make sure we consider your favorite for our end-of-year video game awards. The votes are rolling in, so nominate the one that stands above the rest in your world. In Game|Life.

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Originally from Wired News: Top Stories on December 16, 2006, 7:16am

Turning off the digital world  —  The increasing energy demands of the digital world need to be addressed if we are to avoid severe global warming, argues regular commentator Bill Thompson.  —  This Christmas period offices will be empty of staff as the country shuts down for the extended celebration …

Source:   BBC

Link:   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6183259.stm

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