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WASHINGTON (AFP) - In the dusty battlegrounds of Iraq where open-air food shopping poses a security threat, new technology is allowing US troops to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, even in remote desert locations. "Scientists have shown a direct link between mood, morale and performance when based on the impact of what you eat," said Gerald Darsch, director of the US Army's "combat feeding" program at the Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in Natick, Massachusetts. And "fresh fruits and vegetables clearly is a request." Darsch this week gave Congress a rundown on the latest scientific developments to help an...

We Support Our Troops!  For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.Part 2 Today we'll look at some gadgets that changed the way we lived  in the 1980's and 90's.  Last week, we looked at the 50's, 60's and 70's.  I'm sure you can think of MANY more gadgets in these eras.  Please share them with us!FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT:  Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 1982, Commodore64 :  The...

We Support Our Troops!  For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces "And the test of good technology is that once you use it, you can't go back. "   quote by Intel CEO Paul Otellini We Support Our Troops!!! Apple added Intel processors to an existing Mac desktop and an entirely new laptop, updated Mac OS X and iLife, and introduced an FM tuner/remote control for the iPod.  The new Intel-based iMac will feature Intel's new Centrino Duo processor. On the mobile side, the PowerBook is being retired in favor of...

Immediately before Christmas I had an emergency root canal. Something went wrong and my Christmas weekend was spent popping vicodin and Motrin like M& M's. The entertaining of my children was left to my wife. I stayed in bed, emerging every couple hours to get something to drink and TO CHECK MY EMAIL! Clearly, I have a problem and I need help! My head was ready to explode and still I had to sign on to the Internet. Hello. My name is Joseph and I am a tech-aholic. I marvel at how intertwined all the Gizmos I have around the...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As a fashion color, gray is the new black, thin batteries are in and you're not in vogue if you don't have the latest ringtone. As the U.S. wireless market grows, the cell phone is evolving into a phone in name only as calling becomes almost secondary to a host of other functions. After years of trailing Japan and Western Europe, where cell phones have long had color screens, e-mail, music, video games, cameras and other accessories that make American cell phones look backward in comparison, handset makers are finally pushing a new generation of units...

'Safety bullet' invention aims to prevent accidental shootings A Florida man claims to have designed a safety bullet which locks up a gun when it's accidentally fired. Mike Worley says his simple invention takes gun safety to another level. He came up with the idea after a local boy was shot in his elbow while showing off his dad's .357 Magnum. The safety bullet can be hidden in the gun chamber and ejected quickly if the owner needs to fire a live bullet. If the safety bullet is fired, it jams the chamber and locks the gun until the shell...