San Jose: Vanna the Robot chooses the right letters

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The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA, is a small museum that was originally named the Garage. That name has been given up as confusing. The Tech, as the museum is now called, focuses on applications of technology representing Silicon Valley industries: semiconductors, space, biotechnology, robotics, advanced materials and bicycles. The bicycles are described as both interesting in themselves and convenient for illustrating techniques of computer-aided design (CAD). Robotics is an especially popular area of the Tech: actual robots demonstrate various capabilities of robotic technology. A separate room at the Tech, which is called the Info Lounge, provides microcomputers that can be used for trying out computer software or electronic information services. The Tech is part of a San Jose-CA renovation plan. San Jose wants to become the 'capital of Silicon Valley.'

Museums and art galleries, High technology, Design and construction, Museums, Art museums, Science museums, Robotics, Computer science, San Jose, California, Computer Education, California, Tech Museum of Innovation

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New interactive TV threatens the bliss of couch potatoes

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Interactive television allows viewers to choose camera angles for concerts and sporting events and participate in game shows. Some analysts believe that interactive programming will not catch on while others believe that it adds a new dimension to television viewing. Several companies are testing interactive programming in which viewers can control the outcome of a drama and compete for prizes by predicting the outcome of sporting events, but skeptics say such fees as $400 to $500 for a terminal and $15 a month for subscribing are too high to attract many viewers. The potential for advertising is great since advertisers would have accurate information about audience's preferences.

Cable and other pay TV services, Usage, Software, Internet services, Cable television, Television programs, Game shows, Television broadcasting of sports, Sports television programs, Interactive television, Outlook, Cost of Communications, Cable Television/Data Services, Interactive Cable

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Sales Halted In Biotech Drug Because of Link To a Death

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Sales of Tysabri, a new drug used to treat multiple sclerosis, have been stopped by Elan Pharmaceuticals and Biogen Idec because it has been linked with neurological disorders.

United States, Product development, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Drugs, Product defects and recalls, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Drug therapy, Biological products industry, Multiple sclerosis, Elan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Nervous system diseases, Biogen Idec, Tysabri (Medication)

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