US patent backlog, employee attrition grow at alarming rates
Even with its increased hiring estimates of 1,200 patent examiners each year for the next 5 years, the US Patent and Trademark Office patent application backlog is expected to increase to over 1.3 million at the end of fiscal year 2011 the Government Accounting Office reported today.

Commander Klock's Sign: The Houston Nuke
Monday, Houstonians driving north on US Highway 59 were alarmed to see a nuclear fireball engulfing downtown Houston and the nearby ship channel. They were looking at the just erected campaign sign of Naval Reserve intelligence officer Commander Brian Klock:

Top 10 Car Problems: How to Fix a Busted Car Alarm
We’ve tackled different car parts already and this time around, we will be dealing with the most common problems that every car owner has to deal with.

Dutch lawmaker says anti-Koran film almost finished
A politician making an anti-Koran film that has stirred Muslim outrage, brought him death threats and alarmed the Dutch government said on Wednesday the movie would be finished this week.

Tips For Personal Safety (Confronting Danger)
Distracting or diverting the assailant, then fleeing.Verbal assertiveness…screaming or using a whistle or shriek alarm to attract attention and help.

Alberta kids put in government care at alarming rate: study
Alberta children are being plucked from their homes and placed in government care at one of the highest rates in the industrialized world, reveals a new study out of England.And native leaders are condemning the system — which they say targets aboriginal families — as the next generation of Indian residential schools...

Aroma Waker: Alarm clock that wakes you up with scents
This alarm clock can wake you up with a scent that you enjoy. It can also remind you to perform certain chores, all with distinct smells.

How to increase your security from Home Alarm System
Secure your home and life before it is too late.

Sony New iPhone, iPod Dock ICF-ClipMK2
Sony has unveiled its latest clock radio with a dock for the iPod and iPhone. The device features a wireless remote with full access to the iPod and iPhone devices’ menus, as well as to alarm clocks, radio tuning and volume functions. It also charges

5 Alternatives to Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft for Depression
While prescription antidepressants can work for some, they also produce an alarming amount of side effects; Sexual dysfunction, nausea, diarrhea and headaches are just a few. Even more disturbingly, these medications can also cause thoughts of suicide, particularly in younger patients. Discover alternative antidepressants with no side effects.

Who Is Trading The VIX? Hedge Funds? Nope...You and Me!
It was designed to be a product for a sophisticated clientele. Hedge fund managers, professional traders, that sort of thing. However, a surprising (some might say alarming) percentage of VIX traders are actually mom & pop retail customers like you and me. That is definitely a recipe for disaster...

U.S. Gasoline Prices Skyrocket. How much do you pay?
The rapidly rising cost of crude oil has prompted a big spike in U.S. gasoline prices, with some experts saying the cost of regular gas could hit $4 a gallon. "We've gone from a worrying situation for gasoline to one that is quite alarming," Sundstrom told the newspaper.

Alarmed rabbis: Prime minister dividing Jerusalem
Prominent Jewish leaders urge Israeli leader's partners to bolt government

Internet Shoppers Negligent When it Comes to Security
Consumers still lack awareness of basic online security alarms despite well publicised instances of data breaches and fraud.

Credit and Housing Markets May Deteriorate Further
Fed chief Bernanke appeared before the Senate Banking Committee hearing today, and sounded some alarm bells about the housing and job markets in the US. He said that "the housing market or the labor market may deteriorate to an extent beyond that currently anticipated, or that credit conditions may tighten substantially further".

'Twinkie, Deconstructed' an eye-opener; 39 ingredients used
When Steve Ettlinger donned a hard hat, a head lamp and emergency breathing equipment before his alarming descent 1,600 feet into a Wyoming mine shaft, he wondered if his quest to find the natural sources of all 39 ingredients in Hostess Twinkies had gone too far.

The Solar Powered Keyboard
When it comes to computers and other electronic equipments the most alarming aspect about them is the increasing use of electric power and the scarcity of the same. Solar energy is best option.. SlimStar 820 is the result of the revolutionary thinking to find out an alternate power source for the computers...Read more..

Free speech 'shrinking' in Russia
Russian freedom of speech is "shrinking alarmingly" under President Vladimir Putin, says Amnesty International.

A Security System Calls Your Cell
Gadget Freak Bill Bowden has created a security system that calls you when an alarm is triggered.

President Bush Deserves Better
US President George Walker Bush arrived in Ghana yesterday. Reactions to his visit have ranged from alarm to disdain. Some have questioned his motives while others have questioned the timing of the visit.