Bargain Travel

The summer vacation season is officially upon us. The question is: With high gas prices and fears about a recession, will people take a holiday trip this year?

A Computer That Can 'Read' Your Mind

For centuries, the concept of mind readers was strictly the domain of folklore and science fiction. But according to new research published today in the journal Science, scientists are closer to knowing how specific thoughts activate our brains. The findings demonstrate the power of computational modeling to improve our understanding of how the brain processes information and thoughts. The research was conducted by a computer scientist, Tom Mitchell, and a cognitive ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111641&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon has been performing on stage and screen since her teen years, but it was her role as Miranda Hobbes on TV's Sex and the City (1998-2004) that made her a star. Nixon has worked ... more

Stocks Modestly Higher

Technology stocks Friday got a lift from Dell's better than expected profit report

Movers: Dell, J.Crew, Tiffany, Marvell Technology, Harris

Friday's stocks in the news

Analyst Actions: AIG, Dell, J.Crew

Next for Netflix: Xbox 360?

It's been rumored before, but Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter is more and more confident that Microsoft will team with Netflix

S&P Picks and Pans: Continental, Dell, Tiffany, Marvell Technology, Novell

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Friday

State of Play

Moving with the confidence of Indiana Jones, an eighth-grader makes landfall and begins to explore the island for potable water. She begins to test a pond for bacteria and to determine its level of acidity. She is interrupted by a message from Grandma. Grandma?The student's execution of her mission, including answering the e-mail from a virtual Grandma (requesting details about her adventures), is part of an online survivor game included in her school's science curriculum. The game, ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111632&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

Photo Contest: Hot Pics for May

Subscribers to Dave Johnson's Digital Focus took these shots; read Dave's June 2nd column for the Hot Pic of the Month winner.

Photo Contest: Hot Pics for May

Subscribers to Dave Johnson's Digital Focus took these shots; read Dave's June 2nd column for the Hot Pic of the Month winner.