Edition #042 - 12/04/2008
From BBC:
50th Anniversary of historic call
This is how fast technology moves. 50 years ago, the Queen made a long-distance phone call and it was record-breaking. Now, we call out nearest and dearest without even thinking of the logistics.
Australia M.Ps face breath tests
I think the way some of these Australians are acting could be a welcome relief to British politics. XD
Solar car completes round-the-world journey
...Viable alternative, huh? As soon as they get rid of the trailer, perhaps.
From CNN:
Text-message surgery saves teen's life
...I think it's really good that the doctor had someone to call on to save this guy's life. And by text-message, too!!
The Machine creating water out of thin air
For a company of ten people, that's really not bad at all :D
The cars of the future are here now
An interesting article to show what you might be driving in five to ten years' time.
From MSNBC:
Star-studded Web video protests Prop 8
Awesome. I think that it's a travesty that Prop 8 passed in the first place, but it's also only a matter out time before it gets reversed
Bush: “Detroit Automakers must ensure their long-term viability to get Congressional aid”
Well, he's not completely stupid, I guess.
Palin snubs Oprah; Debunking the Britney rumours
OH SNAP! Also, nice to see Britney in the news for something that doesn't appear to be bad.
From The Guardian:
Proceeds of Rowling's latest work to benefit eastern European children
Fossil find provides a glimpse of another giant flying reptile
Binman can keep £10,000 if he can piece it back together
Well, what can I say? This one just writes itself.
From The Times:
Electric cars put Hawai'i on the road to independence
This is a great article on how Hawai'i might be able to do what the lower forty-eight and Alaska can't.
From The Washington Post:
Richardson to be named as Obama's Secretary of Commerce
Sucks that he didn't get the State job, but I reckon he's still going to play an important part in the Cabinet.
A Rich Polar Inventory
More knowledge on species found in the world's oceans, which can't be a bad thing.
From The International Herald Tribune:
Strangers may cheer you up
...It's happened to me on occasion, and a contagious smile is the best thing to pass on.