Wow, you find wireless Internet in the strangest places these days. Unfortunately, Dell laptop power supplies are harder, so I'll have to be quick. Judith Weiss of Kesher Talk pointed me to this one, and it seems so appropriate blogging from L.A. - smog-eating paint: bq. "European scientists have devised a paint that soaks up nitrogen oxide gases emitted by vehicle exhausts, a pollution source that can cause smog and respiratory problems. The substance, Ecopaint, will go on sale next month and, when painted on the side of buildings, should be able to soak up nitrogen oxides (NOx) for five years until its novel coating is exhausted, New Scientist says." One more example of both nanotech's promise, and the simplicity of its initial applications. Like nanotech Dockers and ski coatings, it doesn't look like much - but it's useful, and it paves the way for more advanced technology.