It is Man vs. Machine as top IBM engineers test their supercomputer, Watson, against two of the greatest all time winners from the game show Jeopardy, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Find out what we can learn from this computer and see how smart machines will fit into our world in Final Jeopardy, Man vs. Machine and the Quest to Know Everything. Learn more about this book here, http://finaljeopardy.net Non Fiction, Technology
As the New Year kicks off, keeping up with New Year’s resolutions to eat right is top of mind for many. According to a 2009 consumer survey, two out of the top three most popular New Year’s resolutions involve developing better living and eating habits, yet many fail to keep their resolutions past the first month. To help women keep their goals for improved eating habits, Tyson Foods and registered dietitian Tara Miller have teamed up to give women smart living tips using lean, recipe-ready ingredients, like Tyson® Grilled & Ready™ chicken.
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WHETHER YOU’RE TRAVELING FIVE MILES OR FIVE THOUSAND MILES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, ARRIVING ON TIME, AVOIDING STRESS, AND SAVING MONEY COULD ALL BE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS WITH NOKIA OVI MAPS.
In an effort to educate teens about how to be smart about what they post and share online, the Ad Council announced the creation of a new collaborative initiative, the Internet Safety Coalition, developed to provide research-based messages to teens and their parents.
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Merillat brings kitchen innovation to life with the introduction of the new CoreGuard™ Sink Base. Now available, the CoreGuard™ Sink Base is a smart solution that will help keep cabinetry dry and clean for years to come. It’s just one example of the many smart solutions Merillat has developed for today’s kitchens.
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Melexis extends its family of smart LIN slave IC's with a new Generation of reconfigurable LIN switch slave. MLX80104 can be used to interface with any door, roof, seat, steering wheel, dashboard, HVAC, light control or similar switch module as well as for other application require an easy access via LIN. The integration of LIN physical layer, voltage regulator and integrated application IO’s results in a reduction in component cost. The integration of LIN controller and approved LIN driver make switch modules speak LIN in no time.
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Merillat knows how meaningful innovation and functional storage can make prepping, cooking, entertaining and living in the kitchen easier. Merillat recently launched a number of new initiatives centered around the theme of The Dream Kitchen for the Real World that show homeowners firsthand how Merillat kitchens are highly functional, and jam-packed with a variety of smart storage solutions.
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The adoption of apps for iPhone® continues to enhance the retail shopping experience for both consumers and business people alike. OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced it is introducing a new free OfficeMax App for iPhone on the App Store. The OfficeMax App, available for iPhone and iPod touch, is designed to help customers shop smarter and access information and rewards on the go.
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PNC Bank, a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), today announced enhancements to Virtual Wallet®, the online and mobile money management tool, for budgeting and smart spending as many consumers struggle with their personal finances.
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Money Management International (MMI), the largest nonprofit credit counseling agency in the nation, has just launched a free new online resource to teach kids about good money management: MoneyBunny.com. On the site, children can explore the world of the Money Bunnies and jump-start their learning about wise financial choices.
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Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), on behalf of DC Comics, JCPenney and five-time Olympic Medalist and World Champion Nastia Liukin, joined forces in New York City this past Saturday to debut an all new collection of clothing for girls called Supergirl by Nastia. The event is part of a five-market tour, visiting JCPenney stores around the country. As part of the tour, Nastia is providing young girls motivational advice on achieving their goals, feeling confident and being smart, strong and empowered—being a Supergirl. Liukin also introduced the new fun, affordable lifestyle collection, which is available exclusively at JCPenney stores nationwide.
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