Saturday, 30 June 2012

Oil soars 9% as Europe moves to tackle crisis

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OIL soared the most in more than three years after European leaders took surprisingly aggressive steps to halt a debt crisis that has undermined confidence in the global economy.

Benchmark US crude jumped by US$7.27, or 9.4 percent, yesterday to end the week at US$84.96 per barrel in New York. Brent crude, which helps set the price of imported oil, rose by US$6.44, or 7 percent, to US$95.51 per barrel in London.

Yesterday's percentage rise in benchmark US crude was the biggest since March 12, 2009. The dollar gain was the largest since Sept. 22, 2008.

Oil rose after eurozone leaders unveiled a plan to rescue ailing banks, relieve debt-burdened governments in Italy, Spain and elsewhere and restore the confidence of markets. The progress in dealing with Europe's lengthy debt crisis is good news for that continent's - and the world's - economy. Economic growth drives energy consumption.

The deal was struck as borrowing rates in Spain and Italy surged to levels that were considered unsustainable. Leery investors were surprised and energized by the breakthrough - they rushed to buy riskier assets like oil and stocks and sold ultra-safe US Treasuries. Stock in the US rose more than 2 percent, while European stock markets posted even loftier gains.

"All of a sudden we're not worried about the Spanish and Italian banks going bankrupt over the weekend," said Phil Flynn, an oil analyst with Price Group.

Oil added to its gains in the afternoon on reports that Norway's Statoil shut down production of another platform in the North Sea due to a tanker leak. Statoil previously said that daily production will fall 10 percent after oil workers went on strike at four North Sea fields.

North Sea oil supplies much of Europe. The loss of production will squeeze stockpiles just as Europe prepares to stop buying Iranian oil tomorrow. Europe announced an embargo earlier this year in an effort to pressure Iran to open its nuclear facilities to inspection. Western nations fear that Iran is building a nuclear weapon; Iran denies the claim.

International sanctions already have cut Iranian exports by about 700,000 barrels per day. Experts said it's unclear how much more of Iran's oil will be taken off the market once the embargo goes into effect. But a further reduction in global supply could cause oil prices to rise.

Yesterday's rise in oil prices boosted shares for major petroleum companies, trimming some of their losses for the quarter. Yesterday, shares of BP jumped 4.7 percent, Apache Corp. rose by 2.3 percent, Exxon Mobil Corp. jumped 2.2 percent and Chevron Corp. rose by 1.4 percent.

In other futures trading, heating oil added 14.41 US cents, about 6 percent, to finish at US$2.696 per gallon and wholesale gasoline added 11.3 US cents, or nearly 5 percent, to end at US$2.7272 per gallon. Natural gas rose by 10.2 US cents, nearly 4 percent, to finish the week at US$2.824 per 1,000 cubic feet.


Source: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/Business/2012/06/30/Oil+soars+9+as+Europe+moves+to+tackle+crisis

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Syria violence kills 53, regime troops storm Douma: NGO

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A Modernist Clock That's Bad For Telling Time, but Beautiful on Your Wall [Daily Desired]

Clocks can be so totally boring, but not this one. This sleek, modernist time piece is a beautiful, complex addition to your wall. More »


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Kindle Fire 2 rumors try to rain on Google Nexus 7's parade

In the midst of Google I/O and a decent amount of excitement generated around the Nexus 7, you might think Amazon's Kindle Fire would be forgotten for a few days. You'd be wrong.

I'm sure it was all just a coincidence (yeah, right) but we've heard some new Kindle Fire rumors this week. The first mutterings came by way of DigiTimes, a source I've found to be highly unreliable so I basically ignored what was being said, but then Monday Cnet got involved. Citing a "credible source," Cnet says new Kindles of both the Fire and E Ink variety would be announced during an event on July 31st. Cnet suggests that pricing would stay the same while performance improved.

Then yesterday Boy Genius Report jumped in with news of the long-rumored 10" Amazon tablet. BGR wouldn't speculate on date other than "soon." BGR describes the 10" "Hollywood" tablet as "a thinner version of the first generation iPad" with a front facing camera. It'll be running on a quad-core processor.

BGR's sources says construction quality of the new Amazon tablets is better than it is with the original Fire. Both tablets will have a metal casing and a port that 'may' be HDMI-out.

Excited yet? Me either. Back when we first heard rumors (in May 2011) of the Amazon "Hollywood" 10" tablet, a quad-core processor seemed quite impressive, but now it seems routine. Beyond that the rumors aren't telling us much.

I was pretty up on the Kindle Fire when it first came out but over time I've become more and more disillusioned by the custom version of Android it's running, and being limited to Amazon's AppStore. In truth for the past months I've just been using it as an e-reader.

So my number one question about any alleged new Amazon tablet would revolve around what the software experience will be. Are we still going to be running on a modified version of Android 2.3?

The timing of these rumors, coming just as Google is trying to get people excited about their $199 7" tablet, suggests that they may be intentional leaks from Amazon or just someone with an axe to grind with Google, but I'm not hearing anything that has me regretting my decision to pre-order the Nexus 7.

Read more of Peter Smith's TechnoFile blog and follow the latest IT news at ITworld. Follow Peter on Twitter at @pasmith. For the latest IT news, analysis and how-tos, follow ITworld on Twitter and Facebook.

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Is Franchising Right For Everyone: 5 Critical Questions A Prospective

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St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

Franchising is a proven way to accelerate success in starting a business, but the truth is that franchising is not for everyone. Green house cleaning franchise Better Life Maids suggests some insightful questions that a potential franchisee should ask themselves before choosing to franchise or open an independent business.

Better Life Maids President and Chief Experience Officer Matthew Ricketts poses the following questions to prospective franchisees to help them determine if franchising is right for them.

?1. Are you more interested in creating a brand of your own, or are you ready to build upon a proven business foundation??

If a prospective franchisee wants to build their own brand, that is a very specific mind set, and perhaps franchising is not the perfect fit. It may be that they will be more interested in the climb of building a business from scratch, testing and evaluating their own ideas. While this is a tougher road, it can be rewarding in other ways beyond just the financials. On the other hand, if they are ready to get started with a proven system, and want the guidance and support that franchising provides, then perhaps they should continue to explore business options that meet their personality type and skills.

?2. Are you financially prepared to start your own business??

Starting any business can be expensive. Franchising has the added cost of a franchise fee on the front end. You can think of this fee as a full service consulting and coaching service. All of the tools necessary to succeed in a business model are usually included in this fee. It varies from franchise to franchise, but the Better Life Maids franchise fee starts at $ 14,500 and includes an established brand and business identity, unlimited home office support and guidance, franchise level website and web marketing support, sales training and support, software licenses and support, technical tools, extensive initial and ongoing training, and a protected territory. If a prospective franchisee were to instead start a business from scratch they will still have many of these costs. They will need to establish a brand identity (think logo, color scheme, fonts, pictures) that represent their brand, build a website, find and buy the right software, and learn from their own mistakes. Either way they will need to plan on investing their time, and capital into the new business venture. One of the main reasons small businesses fail is that they are under capitalized. Franchising tries to address this by qualifying franchisees and making sure they are a good fit for business ownership.

?3. Do you prefer to be a Chief or an Indian??

Most people like to think of themselves as the chief, but the truth is that while leadership can be learned, it is not a perfect fit for everyone. A prospective franchisee needs to know if they want to manage every little detail of the business from the way things look and feel, to the way employees dress, developing their own corporate standards. If so, franchising will be a tough go, because most of these critical components are laid out for you. Franchising is best suited for people who are willing to follow a system. That does not mean that franchisees can?t help make the system better and suggest incremental, and even sweeping improvements, it just means that they need to be well suited to working within a structured frame work. The maverick entrepreneur is hardly the right fit for franchising, even if he can make a lot of money in the business, it won?t fill his other desires and needs for running and creating a business.

?4. Are you willing to work hard??

Just because the franchise has all the details laid out, does not mean that new franchisees will not need to work hard to be successful. They might not need to be up till 2 AM in the morning building their mission statement, logo, website, etc? However they will still need to pour a great deal of energy into running a successful franchise business. If they are used to, and like working a 9 to 5 schedule, punching a clock and going home, then they should seriously evaluate if franchising or being a business owner of any kind will be a good fit. A new business owner will have to make sacrifices to make their new business a success, probably in form of long hours during the start-up phase. Franchising will certainly take some uncertainty out of the process, but no matter what their is no substitute for hard work.

?5. Are you open to new ideas and new ways of doing things??

Probably a big reason the franchise system a prospective franchisee is choosing was and is successful is that it challenged the status-quo, and in doing so created a blue ocean of new opportunity. If a franchisee is set on doing things their own way, they will not completely buy in to the training and expertise that the franchise system provides. If a prospective franchisee has been doing something a long time and has their own ideas on how to do it best, than franchising might not be the best fit. If however this is a new industry, or they are willing to have an open mind and learn new things, franchising can provide a great opportunity.

About Better Life Maids

Better Life Maids is a green house cleaning service founded in St. Louis, MO. It has created a unique marketing partnership with Better Life a natural household cleaning products manufacturer. Together they are working to create the first national name brand in natural household cleaning products and green house cleaning services. Better Life Maids is expanding in select markets through a franchise development system. For more information visit http://www.betterlifemaids.com or http://www.cleanhappens.com.

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Friday, 29 June 2012

2012 London Olympics Blog: Video: Anatomy of a U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Race

?A lifetime dream realized? is how Peter Cipollone, the coxswain for the men?s eight team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics, describes the historic victory that ended a 40-year Olympic medal drought for the United States men?s rowing team.

Cipollone, who retired in 2004 after 10 years on the national team, was recently elected chairman of the board for USA Rowing. As chairman, he plans to lead discussions and make decisions to ensure that the United States program is properly constructed and financed so that athletes who choose to dedicate their lives to rowing have every opportunity to be successful.

In a recent interview, Cipollone spoke about strategies to expand rowing in America, including an initiative called America Rows, which focuses on young people in communities that have not traditionally been served by rowing. It exposes young people to rowing while teaching teamwork and discipline, and provides collegiate opportunities and scholarships.

After their 2000 Olympic collapse, when they were the prohibitive favorite, the men came into Athens feeling good but were ?at best a dark horse,? Cipollone said. They were confident with their fast times at home but had not done much international racing that year.

?We were having fun, and it?s something you can?t underestimate when you?re at the Olympics,? Cipollone said. ?If everybody is loose and relaxed and having a good time, that has a profound effect on your ability to perform on race day.?

Having shattered the world record by almost three seconds in the preliminary race leading up to the final, Cipollone said: ?If you had asked me to write the story of how it goes, it went better than anything I would ever dared write or dream of. We got away from everybody so early and so quickly that it became the dream race. And when that boat crossed the finish line first, it felt like the greatest thing that?s ever happened.?

Source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/78G4d6T9nKQ/

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Scientists develop a spray-on battery

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Scientists in the United States have developed a paint that can store and deliver electrical power just like a battery.?

Traditional lithium-ion batteries power most portable electronics. They are already pretty compact but limited to rectangular or cylindrical blocks.

Researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas, have come up with a technique to break down each element of the traditional battery and incorporate it into a liquid that can be spray-painted in layers on virtually any surface.

"This means traditional packaging for batteries has given way to a much more flexible approach that allows all kinds of new design and integration possibilities for storage devices," said Pulickel Ajayan, who leads the team on the project.

The rechargeable battery is made from spray-painted layers, with each representing the components of a traditional battery: two current collectors, a cathode, an anode and a polymer separator in the middle.?

The paint layers were airbrushed onto ceramics, glass and stainless steel, and on diverse shapes such as the curved surface of a ceramic mug, to test how well they bond.

One limitation of the technology is in the use of difficult-to-handle liquid electrolytes and the need for a dry and oxygen-free environment when making the new device.?

The researchers are looking for components that would allow construction in the open air for a more efficient production process and greater commercial viability.

Neelam Singh, who worked on the project, believes the technology could be integrated with solar cells to give any surface a stand-alone energy capture and storage capability.

The researchers tested the device using nine bathroom tiles coated with the paint and connected to each other. When they were charged, the batteries powered a set of light-emitting diodes for six hours, providing a steady 2.4 volts.

The results of the study were published on Thursday in the journal Nature Scientific Reports.?

Source: http://www.futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com/technology/futureoftech/scientists-develop-spray-battery-851485

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Pulp and paper engineering is, in simple terms, the process of taking organic raw materials or biological materials and turning those materials into a usable product. For instance, taking the organic waste from a paper mill and turning it into a new product is an example of pulp and paper engineering. The new product may be one of any number of items that is used in daily life, including biomass energy that can in turn be used to power the very plant that produced the organic raw materials as waste products. What is Involved in Pulp and Paper Engineering?

Pulp and paper engineering is often a complex process and you must have an engineering professional assisting you in designing an effective system and in maintaining that system. When you are considering pulp and paper engineering, look for an engineering company with a long track record of successful projects with pulp mills, paper mills, wood yards and other facilities that deal with biological or organic matter.

You should pay attention not just to past projects completed but also to the timeline for completion and to how comprehensive the engineering firm's services are. You want someone that can handle your project from start to finish, including wood yards, chip screening and materials handling systems. When something goes wrong, you also want someone who can respond quickly to problems and provide solutions. If you have an aging plant that has infrastructure in need of rehabilitation, then you should also attempt to find a company specialized in the process that can replace or retrofit as needed without causing too great an interruption to your mill. Examples of Pulp and Paper Engineering Processes

There are many different aspects of pulp and paper engineering that may be handled by a professional engineering firm. For instance:

* Pulping is a necessary part of the pulp and paper engineering process. After the materials come from the wood yard, the organic materials and matter must be converted into a fibrous material that can be utilized in various applications. Pulping can be done using machines and chemicals. * Machine design is essential to ensuring that the paper machines work reliably to produce the finished product. For instance, a chip screening system is an example of just one of many machines that may need to be incorporated into a pulp and paper mill for effective operation. * Ongoing maintenance and repair is inevitable in a pulp and paper mill and it is important to have an engineering firm with expertise in how repairs should be done. Both steel and concrete structures in paper mills are especially susceptible to deterioration, especially at the wet ends of paper machines and in areas expose frequently to chemicals. A system to prioritize repairs and to make those repairs by suspending and shoring equipment and tanks can help you to keep operations running smoothly. The right engineering firm can handle these aspects of pulp and paper engineering, as well as any other aspects of the process. Your engineering firm will help you to conceive of a project that allows you to make use of biological material, and will then assist you from beginning to end in making that project a reality.

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Lawmakers reach compromise on roads, student loans ? Forex ...

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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, center, joined by other House GOP leaders, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, following a political strategy session. From left are, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Boehner, Rep. Renee Ellmers, R-NC, and Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Facing weekend deadlines for action, congressional leaders have agreed to deals overhauling the nation's transportation programs without a Republican provision forcing approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline, and avoiding a doubling of interest rates for new student loans, congressional officials said Wednesday.

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Google goes up against Amazon, Apple with Nexus tablet

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc will sell its first tablet from mid-July for $199, hoping to replicate its smartphone success in a hotly contested market now dominated by Amazon.com Inc's Kindle Fire and Apple Inc's iPad.

Google hopes its maiden entry in the tablet market, which will also see the advent of Microsoft Corp's Surface this year, will accelerate development of tablet-specific applications for its Android operating software and help it make headway against rival gadgets.

The "Nexus 7" tablet, built by and co-branded with Taiwan's Asus, was one of several gadgets unveiled at its annual developers' conference on Wednesday, as the Internet search and advertising leader dips its toe into the intensively competitive consumer arena.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin demonstrated Google Glass, a futuristic-looking eye-glass-computer that can live-stream events, record, and perform computing tasks. The device will be available to U.S.-based developers for $1,500.

And it unveiled the Nexus Q -- a $300 device with a built-in amplifier that lets users stream content from Android devices onto their TVs.

But the Nexus tablet hogged the spotlight. Sold initially only on the Google Play online store, its $199 price tag and 7-inch stature is aimed squarely at the Fire, but the Nexus has a front-facing camera while Amazon's tablet does not.

Analysts consider the Fire a window into Amazon.com's trove of online content rather than an iPad rival, given the $499 that Apple asks for a device with a "retina" display that far outstrips it in terms of resolution.

Google can similarly use the Nexus 7 to connect to its own online offerings, which include YouTube and Google Play. It will go after more cost-conscious users who might shun the pricier iPad.

"They all but called it a Kindle Fire killer. They're clearly gunning for that No. 2 spot behind Apple's iPad that is currently occupied by Kindle," said Altimeter Group analyst Chris Silva. "But the con is they do not yet have a footprint in people's minds and wallets as the go-to place to purchase and consume media."

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Shares in Google gained 0.8 percent to $569.37 in afternoon trade.

The Nexus will feature the new 4.1 "Jelly Bean" version of Google's software, as well as a front-facing camera, a 1280x800 resolution screen, and an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor.

Google's Android software is the No. 1 operating system for smartphones, with about 1 million Android devices getting activated every day

But it has struggled to compete with Apple's iPad in the market for tablets, largely because it lags far behind Apple and Amazon in terms of available content and tablet-specific applications, such as games.

Executives showcased the new 4.1 "Jelly Bean" version of Android operating system on Wednesday. The new software delivers faster performance, according to the company, and new features such as "voice search."

"That range of services will be the secret to stitching together this rag-tag fleet of Android gadgets into a platform that can compete with Apple for minutes of users' attention rather than premium device dollars," said Forrester analyst James McQuivey.

The tablet's limited availability -- executives said they had no plans yet to expand distribution beyond Google's own site -- may curtail initial sales growth.

Google briefly sold a specially designed Android smartphone - the Nexus One - directly to consumers in 2010, but closed the online store after four months saying it had not lived up to expectations.

But it's the lack of "native" applications -- software designed with a larger tablet in mind, rather than ported from smartphones -- that is the Nexus' biggest impediment for now.

"Unless you have a strong app offering, for a consumer it is a piece of glass that does what a phone does on a larger screen," Carolina Milanesi, analyst at Gartner Research.

(Editing by Tim Dobbyn, Gary Hill and David Gregorio)

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Thursday, 28 June 2012

Airbus mulls U.S. assembly plant: sources

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WiFi alliance begins hardware testing on Passpoint cell-to-hotspot roaming program

WiFi alliance begins hardware testing on Passpoint cell-to-hotspot roaming programIt was over a year ago now that we heard about the WiFi Alliance's intention to certify hotspots and simplify the potential for mobile handovers. Now, it's just announced hardware testing of its WiFi-CERTIFIED Passpoint program, which promises to let phones and mobile devices automatically discover and connect to compatible networks. The specification used is the result of cooperation between service providers and equipment manufacturers, with the aim of creating an industry-wise solution for shared WiFi access and roaming agreements. Already hardware from the likes of Cisco, Intel, MediaTek and Qualcomm has received Passpoint certification, leaving the ball in the court of service providers, once testing is complete.

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Wednesday, 27 June 2012

CDC trying out free AIDS tests at drugstores

Walgreen's pharmacy manager Sarah Freedman stands in her store in Washington, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Would you go to a pharmacy to get tested for the AIDS virus? Health officials want to know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced a $1.2 million pilot project to offer free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and clinics in 24 cities and rural communities. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Walgreen's pharmacy manager Sarah Freedman stands in her store in Washington, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Would you go to a pharmacy to get tested for the AIDS virus? Health officials want to know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced a $1.2 million pilot project to offer free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and clinics in 24 cities and rural communities. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

This undated image provided by OraSure Technologies shows an OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test. Health officials in the United States have set up a pilot program to find out if people would go to a drugstore for an AIDS test. The $1.2 million project will offer free rapid HIV tests with the OraQuick device at pharmacies and in-store clinics in 24 cities and rural communities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/OraSure Technologies)

Walgreen's pharmacy manager Sarah Freedman stands in her store in Washington, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Would you go to a pharmacy to get tested for the AIDS virus? Health officials want to know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced a $1.2 million pilot project to offer free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and clinics in 24 cities and rural communities. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Walgreen's pharmacy manager Sarah Freedman stands in her store in Washington, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Would you go to a pharmacy to get tested for the AIDS virus? Health officials want to know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced a $1.2 million pilot project to offer free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and clinics in 24 cities and rural communities. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Walgreen's pharmacy manager Sarah Freedman stands in her store in Washington, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Would you go to a pharmacy to get tested for the AIDS virus? Health officials want to know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced a $1.2 million pilot project to offer free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and clinics in 24 cities and rural communities. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

(AP) ? Getting an AIDS test at the drugstore could become as common as a flu shot or blood pressure check, if a new pilot program takes off.

The $1.2 million program will offer the free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and in-store clinics in 24 cities and rural communities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday.

"We believe we can reach more people by making testing more accessible and reduce the stigma associated with HIV," Dr. Kevin Fenton, who oversees the agency's HIV prevention programs, said in a statement.

The tests are already available at seven places, including Washington, D.C., Oakland, Calif., and an Indian health service clinic in Montana. The CDC will soon pick 17 more locations.

The HIV test is a swab inside the mouth; it takes about 20 minutes for a preliminary result. The test maker says it's correct 99 percent of the time. If the test is positive for the AIDS virus, pharmacy employees will refer customers to a local health department or other health care providers for a lab blood test to confirm the results, counseling and treatment. The workers are expected to deliver the news face-to-face and give customers privacy, the CDC said.

An estimated 1.1 million Americans are infected with HIV, but as many as 20 percent of them don't know they carry the virus, according to the CDC. It can take a decade or more for an infection to cause symptoms and illness.

Since 2006, the CDC has recommended that all Americans ages 13 to 64 get tested at least once, not just those considered at highest risk: gay men and intravenous drug users. But fewer than half of adults younger than 65 have been tested, according to the agency's most recent statistics.

It's important to know about infection not only for treating the condition but also to take steps to prevent spreading it to others. An HIV diagnosis used to be a death sentence, but medications now allow those infected to live longer and healthier lives.

On special occasions, health organizations have sent workers to some drugstores to offer HIV testing. This week, Walgreens ? the nation's largest chain of pharmacies ? is teaming with health departments and AIDS groups to offer free tests in 20 cities.

But in that program, health professionals conduct the tests and deliver the news. The CDC program aims to train pharmacy staff to test and deliver the results themselves.

"I'm excited. It's such a new and novel thing for us," said Sarah Freedman, who manages a Walgreens in Washington, D.C., that is participating in the pilot program.

At her pharmacy, prominent signs advertise the test, which is then done in a private room. The pharmacy has also taken steps to let a customer discreetly request the test, putting out stacks of special test request cards ? they look like business cards ? at George Washington University and nearby businesses. Anyone seeking a test can simply hand the card to the clerk, she said.

Only three or four customers have gone through with a test in the first few weeks.

"We get a lot of questions," she said. "Usually they get the information and they go and sit on it and think about it."

The drugstores are expected to keep the test confidential. Pharmacy workers are to refer customers with positive tests to counseling and other services.

When the project ends next summer, CDC officials will analyze what worked well and what didn't, said Paul Weidle, the epidemiologist who is heading up the project.

The program carries both promise and potential pitfalls, said Julie Davids, a longtime advocate who now works for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.

More testing is a plus, she said. And even if they don't get a free test, signs in the drugstores may prompt people to get tested at a doctor's office or clinic where they feel more comfortable, said Davids.

But Davids said pharmacies more used to handling cholesterol screenings might have difficulty responding to patients who learn in a drugstore they're HIV-positive.

"A person may freeze up and fall apart later," or get emotional on the spot and even talk about suicide, she said.

In addition to Freedman's store, a second Walgreens in Washington is offering the test, as well as branches in Chicago and Lithonia, Ga. The other sites are East Pines Pharmacy in Riverdale, Md., Mike's Pharmacy in Oakland, Calif. and a federal Indian Health Service location in Billings, Mont.

Each location will get enough tests to check 200 to 300 people. Made by OraSure Technologies Inc., the $17.50 test is the only government-approved rapid HIV test that uses saliva. Other rapid tests on the market analyze a finger-prick blood sample. The tests are used routinely in doctor's offices, hospitals and clinics.

The OraSure swab test's stick-like testing device is used to wipe the inside of the mouth, then it is put in a solution, said company spokesman Ron Ticho. If two lines appear, that indicates a positive test.

The company is seeking government approval to sell it over-the-counter for home testing. A decision is expected later this year.

The test is sold in about 40 countries, including Mexico, Italy, South Korea and South Africa. Ticho said he is not aware of another country where pharmacies routinely offer the testing.

___

Online:

CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/

Associated Press

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Video: Flying robot swarm wows at Cannes

15 min.

The performance of a flying robot swarm at a creativity festival in France has echoes of the highly-coordinated human theatrics that kicked off the summer Olympics four years ago in Beijing.?

The difference here, of course, is that real-life robots, not humans, are the performers.

The robots are quadrotors ? helicopters with four rotors. Their coordinated performance, which gets increasingly complex and mesmerizing as the show goes on, was choreographed by KMel Robotics and Marshmallow Laser Feast.

The most recent performance was the opening ceremony for the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors? Showcase at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.KMel Robotics was founded in late 2011 by Alex Kushleyev and Daniel Mellinger, recent graduates of the University of Pennsylvania?s GRASP Lab.?

The duo is also responsible for this video showing nine quadrotors playing the James Bond theme.?

While KMel Robotics promises more information on this project soon, we can surmise a bit more on how they pulled off the performance with a look back at the James Bond playing stunt. Innovation Daily reported:?

The secrets to their smooth, graceful movement are their small size, four rotors and smart on-board processor. By moving each rotor at different speeds, the bots can tilt and turn. Their processors decide the swiftest, smoothest path from Point A to Point B, then send out commands to the rotors 600 times a second.

In a swarm, the robots can also monitor where they are compared to their neighbors. It's important that each robot does this by itself, as it would be too difficult to have one central computer controlling each robot as it flies.

When not showing off their artsy side, the machines could find work scoping out dangerous settings such as buildings after an earthquake or a radiation leak.?

We?ve also seen a quadrotor that keep people motivated on their daily runs. Maybe there?s an idea in there for the opening ceremony for the summer Olympics this July in London??

--Via IEEE?

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Hunter: She and John Edwards no longer a couple

This image released by ABC shows Rielle Hunter during an interview on the morning show "Good Morning America," Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in New York. Hunter says she and former presidential candidate John Edwards have ended their relationship. Hunter told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that she and Edwards were still a couple until late last week, as details from Hunter's memoir "What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter and Me," became public. The breakup was painful, but Hunter said Edwards will still be involved with their daughter, Quinn, who is 4 years old and lives with Hunter. (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute)

This image released by ABC shows Rielle Hunter during an interview on the morning show "Good Morning America," Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in New York. Hunter says she and former presidential candidate John Edwards have ended their relationship. Hunter told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that she and Edwards were still a couple until late last week, as details from Hunter's memoir "What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter and Me," became public. The breakup was painful, but Hunter said Edwards will still be involved with their daughter, Quinn, who is 4 years old and lives with Hunter. (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute)

This image released by ABC shows co-host George Stephanopolous, left, speaking with Rielle Hunter during an interview on the morning show "Good Morning America," Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in New York. Hunter says she and former presidential candidate John Edwards have ended their relationship. Hunter told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that she and Edwards were still a couple until late last week, as details from Hunter's memoir "What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter and Me," became public. The breakup was painful, but Hunter said Edwards will still be involved with their daughter, Quinn, who is 4 years old and lives with Hunter. (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute)

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2009 file photo, Rielle Hunter leaves the Terry Sanford Federal Building and Courthouse in Raleigh, N.C. Hunter told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, that she and former presidential candidate John Edwards are no longer a couple. She says the breakup was painful but that Edwards will still be involved with their daughter, Quinn. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds, File)

This image released by ABC shows co-host George Stephanopolous, left, speaking with Rielle Hunter during an interview on the morning show "Good Morning America," Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in New York. Hunter says she and former presidential candidate John Edwards have ended their relationship. Hunter told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that she and Edwards were still a couple until late last week, as details from Hunter's memoir "What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter and Me," became public. The breakup was painful, but Hunter said Edwards will still be involved with their daughter, Quinn, who is 4 years old and lives with Hunter. (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute)

(AP) ? Rielle Hunter says she and former presidential candidate John Edwards have ended their relationship.

Hunter told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that she and Edwards were still a couple until late last week, as details from Hunter's memoir became public. The breakup was painful, but Hunter said Edwards will still be involved with their daughter, Quinn, who is 4 years old and lives with Hunter.

"We are a family, but as of the end of last week, John Edwards and I are no longer a couple," Hunter said on Tuesday's show. "We decided together to end it."

Asked why the relationship ended, Hunter responded, "I think that's private." She referenced "media scrutiny" the couple had endured but gave no specifics, only saying, "It's hard, and it wears you down after a while."

The book, "What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter and Me," is being released Tuesday through a Dallas-based boutique publisher, BenBella Books. The Associated Press reported on the book last week.

In the book, Hunter describes intimate details about her affair with Edwards, whose campaign hired her as a videographer, and sheds light on his thoughts as federal prosecutors mounted a case against him on illegal campaign contribution charges.

An attorney for Edwards said she would forward to him a message seeking comment.

Prosecutors had accused the Democratic politician of masterminding a scheme to use about $1 million in secret payments from two wealthy political donors to hide his pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008.

According to Hunter, Edwards told her he would probably wind up in a low-security prison in Virginia if he was convicted, and Hunter said she planned to move nearby with their daughter if that happened. A judge declared a mistrial last month, and federal prosecutors have opted not to retry Edwards.

Hunter's memoir also includes intimate details about her affair with Edwards as his wife, Elizabeth, was dying of cancer. On Tuesday, Hunter said she felt it was necessary to tell the truth about her relationship, even if doing so was painful for her, Edwards or his other children.

Saying that she still loves Edwards, and that she believes he still loves her, Hunter said Tuesday that she was unsure of the future.

"We'll see what happens," she said. "I have no plans."

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