Posted February 3rd, 2008
by Synthesis
Marlboro has reported that they are creating a new kind of cigarette, the Marlboro Intense. This cigarette will be approximately a centimeter shorter but will be packed with a kind of super tobacco that will contain all the nicotine of a regular cigarette. I’ve also heard that the paper is supposed to be faster burning, to further reduce smoking time. For you see, this cigarette was designed for quicker smoking breaks, which makes little sense to me. Even though I have never smoked, I always thought the smoking break was just as important the nicotine. I guess I’m wrong again. The product is currently being tested in Turkey, but I have my doubts about it coming here. Logically, I would assume people would get bored with the other three minutes of their life and just smoke another. Which leads me to wonder if it will pass health regulations, not that the government really cares much about these. Still, maybe the FDA will place some restrictions on these puppies. Not that I’m opposed to carcinogens or anything.
Tags: cancer, cigar, cigerette, Intense, Marlboro, niccotine, nicotine, smoke, smoker, tobacco Posted in Medical, Miscellaneous
Posted January 30th, 2008
by J_Mart
This gizmo may look small, but it is a powerful lifesaver. This is the SPOT satellite messenger, a GPS gadget aimed at adventurers and thrill seekers. Not only does it call in the emergency services if you’re stuck and there’s no cellphone tower for miles, but it also sends out position updates to keep friends back home updated on your expedition. It locates you via GPS, and transmits data by satellite to a control centre which routes messages on for you, and its three buttons couldn’t be simpler—”OK/Check”, “Help” and the one you’ll hopefully never click, ”911″. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Gadgets, Medical
Posted January 29th, 2008
by J_Mart
Worried about springtime pollen levels, Weathernews, Inc. of Tokyo is sending out an army of robot noses to monitor allergens. Two hundred 12-inch spherical robots are being strung up across Japan, each with monitoring gear that tests levels of airborne cedar and cypress pollen. Every bot hangs outside a volunteer’s home, its “eyes” flash colors that match the current alert levels Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Gadgets, Hardware, Medical
Posted January 24th, 2008
by Synthesis
Ok, maybe it’s not that far out there… But LA pharmacies are installing Weed Machines Monday. These machines, called AVM’s, will deal Marijuana to those lucky few with a prescription. The machine will require a finger print, a prescription, and a prepaid drug card that will confirm the prescription, the dosage, and even what strain you want. Yes, that’s right, you can choose your favorite flavor. They will be guarded around the clock and there are already plans to implement the system for other popular drugs like Viagra and Vicodin. Expect abuse of this system by Tuesday afternoon.
Tags: Amsterdam, AVM, dope, drug, illicit drug, LA, legalized drug, Los Angeles, Marijuana, maryjane, pharmaceuticals, pharmacy, pot, smoke, Tech, Viagra, Vicodin, weed Posted in Medical, Miscellaneous
