December 28th, 2008
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are hard at work on revolutionary research that could prove to be one of the most significant scientific discovery’s of all time. The plan is to ignite a thermonuclear reaction that would burn as hot as the sun. It would not only be the first man made star, but would also prove that fusion using lasers is possible. This would pave the way for future advancements in fusion technology that could eventually meet the entire worlds energy needs. Forget the industrial revolution, imagine a world with limitless cheap electricity. One immediately thinks of electric trains and cars, cheap electrolysis would ensure plentiful drinking water for people and plants, but the really amazing things would come from innovations we can hardly dream of with our current fossil fuel mentality.
The amazing thing is that the location of what could prove to be one of the worlds most significant scientific discovery’s of all time still offers tours on Tuesdays. For every other day of the week there is a visitors center outside the laboratory’s grounds.
Todays Tech Travel Bonus: Japanese Highways, including one that goes straight through a sky scraper! Source And the Wright-Patterson Airforce Museum [Source]
Tags: California, Fusion, Fusion Power, Geek Tourism, Lawrence Livermore, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore Laboratory, tech, Tech Travel
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December 23rd, 2008
Around two years ago I bought a Samsung Q1 UMPC, the device has worked out well for me, but recently my memory has been filling up and I needed to start looking around for ways to expand it. I usually do most of my electronics shopping at buy.com so that was the first place I looked. Sure enough they had a great deal on some DDR Notebook memory. I was able to purchase a even larger amount of memory for less money then I expected to spend. It is not often that I need to buy memory, but whenever I do again I will definitely check back with buy.com. I have never gotten such a good price on computer parts, I highly recommend this site.
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December 23rd, 2008
My regular readers already know how much I love Las Vegas. The hotels, casinos, and entertainment make it truly one of a kind. It really is like no other place on earth. Even though I am not that into gambling, I still love taking in the world class shows at the casino’s and sampling the fine cuisine they serve.
If you have never been to Las Vegas before, it can be hard to decide on a hotel. Even if you have been before, it is not easy to find a good deal on a nice hotel. Whenever I book a hotel room in Vegas I always use i4vegas to make my booking. They have every hotel in las vegas that is worth staying at, its the best hotels at the lowest prices. The site have never steered my wrong, and I am always amazed at how much it saves me.
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December 22nd, 2008
The worlds first modern mall was obviously built in the United States, but who knew it was built in Minnesota. The Southdale Center in Edina had all the features of today’s malls, indoor, climate controlled multiple levels of shops. It was designed after European arcades, and the builders nestled the mall around schools and homes..further malls of course choose to place them near big highways and place parking lots around them instead of schools. If you are ever in Edina drop in and take a moment for the past, present, and future [Source]
Tags: Geek Tourism, Geek Travel, Tech Travel
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December 21st, 2008
One of my friends has recently raving about Anoretix, they claim that they have been melting off the pounds over the past few weeks. They have been promoting it so hard that I was about to buy a bottle myself. Before I went to the store though I decided to take a look online and try to read a few reviews about the pill. Although the review I found was positive, there were some better diet pills available that delivered more proven results. Its not that there is anything wrong with Anoretix, it works, its just that you will never know what other, possibly better options are available if you do not do your home work. Whenever I research I diet pill, I make sure I check Get Diet Solutions for unbiased reviews and suggestions.
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December 21st, 2008
I have experimented with a large number of diet pills and done a great deal of research about them before I buy. There are so many sham diet pills on the market that it can be a daunting task to find one that really works. There has recently been a lot of buzz surrounding a product named Hydroxycut, the makers of the drug claim that it burns through fat like a hot knife through butter. So is Hydroxycut cut for real? There are literally hundreds of Hydroxycut reviews out there, but it can be hard to know which ones are trustworthy. For unfiltered information I recommend Syber Vision’s Reviews, they have honest comprehensive reviews on Hydroxycut and a number of other products.
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December 21st, 2008
This weeks Tech Travel Roundup looks at the United States newest additions to the tech tourism world. From fast food to fast transportation this weeks edition look at two projects currently under construction that represent the future of the U.S. and the world! First stop is Chicago were McDonald’s has plans to construct an environmentally friendly McDonald’s. Energy is one of McDonald’s biggest expenditures, over a billion dollars is spent to power McDonald’s all around the world every year. The new eco-friendly McDonald’s will collect rain water, harvest solar power, and is constructed of sustainable recycled material. McDonald’s has always been on the cutting edge when it comes to fast food, it will be interesting to watch their sustainable developments be rolled out, the question remains is this the future of McDonald’s or a publicity stunt? [Source]
We already reported on Virgin Galactic’s plan for America’s first Space Port. The Space Port recently got the go ahead from the FAA which clears it for construction. The Space Port will be located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Virgin Galactic will launch their Space Ship two from the site, and launch pad and runway way will be leased to other private space companies as well. [Source]
Tags: Chicago, Geek Tourism, Geek Travel, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Space Port, Tech Tourism, Tech Travel, United States
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December 9th, 2008
The popularity of do it yourself home theaters has exploded over the past several years. It seems like everyone with a spare room in the house is getting into the game. With the surge of population it has become increasingly easier and cheaper to deign and build your own home theater. There is now a wide variety of online sites and even retail stores offering home theater equipment. When I first started shopping around it proved to be a daunting task to find the the source with the best selection and prices. After a long search I discovered exactly what I was looking for, Stargate Cinema, a website that has the best selection and prices on the net.
I wanted to upgrade my home theater sconces to better fit the theme of my theater, luckily Stargate Cinemas carried a huge selection of sconces and I was able to find exactly what I needed for my home theater.
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December 7th, 2008
Everyone has dreamed of having financial freedom, who wouldn’t want to be their own boss? While everyone would love to run their own business very few people make the leap, its easy to dream about starting a business, but like most things its much easier said then done. Not everyone is an entrepreneur, and some people truly do not have what it takes or the risk tolerance to start a new business. However, running a franchise or purchasing an existing business is much easier then starting one from scratch. Even if you do not want to start your own business, buying a small business or a franchise is a great way to test the waters and open your life up to a world of possibilities. When I look for small business opportunities I check out Small Business Sale Dot Com, they have a great list of profitable small business for sale. Stop daydreaming about owning your own business and see if there is anything for you.
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December 3rd, 2008
Robots, jet packs, and 3D have been praised as the technologies that will define our ‘future’ since the 1940’s and although progress is being made on all fronts to date the technology has not lived up to our Utopian expectations. However, 3D broadcasts are now poised to enter the mainstream. Not only have 3D broadcasts become a reality, but several manufactures including LG electronics will be releasing 3D capable TV’s this year. Although the technology is still pricey 3D broadcasts are already being shown in Californian movie theaters.
Our technology has taken a surprisingly long time to catch up to our sci-fi fantasies but rest assured, progress is being made.
Tags: 3ality, 3D, 3D Broadcasts, 3D TV, Geek Tourism, Geek Travel, Sci Fi, tech, Tech Travel
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