The new HP Pavilion dv6929 notebook has ditched the Styrofoam and cardboard boxesthat traditionally protect computers in favor of a 100 percent recyclable messenger bag that reduces packaging by 97 percent.

Linseed is said to protect against cancer -- but not everybody likes the taste. Researchers have now isolated the valuable components of the flax seeds. Incorporated in bread, cakes or dressings, they support the human organism without leaving an unpleasant aftertaste.