Morning all! I’ve got the Boston Marathon on the office TV, and I’m snacking on jelly beans to feel at one with the runners. Me? I don’t run unless chased, and even then I’m weighing my options.

Leisurely stroll with me through the headlines?

--Geneticists discovered that inducing biological conditions similar to living in high altitudes can make mice thinner. What’s this mean? There might be a reason people Denver are less likely to have diabetes and are generally cuter in their ski suits. True story.

--Turns out, Pres. Obama doesn’t want to go to the Moon because he wants to go to Mars. I say: Way to aim high Mr. Prez, but shouldn’t we train a bit before tackling the marathon?

--Hey, recycle your e-waste, k?

--This video review pits a Kindle, and iPad and a Nook in a three-way ‘Who’s the best’ challenge. My interest in this topic is waning – can’t we all just agree that e-readers are all an awesome option and standardize the industry already? Sheesh.

--One of my all-time fave gadgets, the Flip MinoHD, has been re-thunk and redesigned as a touch-screen SlideHD. I’m totally interested. You?

--Tech is helping to fuel green businesses, and this makes me happy.

OK, so I don’t need much (much) fanfare, but my next post will be Wednesday -- on my 30th birthday.

I’m coping fairly well and will be celebrating with refreshing the pink/green dye in my hair, getting a cool ear piercing called an ‘industrial’ and having my family and friends over for a bash at my expense.

Until that fateful day, have a good week :-)

Right now, though, I’m going to pop in some more jelly beans and finish watching the Boston Marathon!

--am

Labels: ipad; e-reader; mars mission; genetics

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