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1234567890 Day
It's time to party like it's 1234567890 – 'cause it is! On this Friday, Feb 13 at exactly 3:31:30 PM (PST), Unix time (WTF is Unix time?) will equal '1234567890'.
For all the geeks out there wanting to celebrate, there will be 1234567890 parties around the world to attend.
Parrot bosses around other pets
A parrot that learned to mimic his owner's voice is using the skill to issue orders to her other pets.
Barney, an African Grey Parrot, calls Margaret Sullivan's three dogs – Harry, Tilly and Bluey – by name. The bird, 10, squawks out orders like "come here" and even offers praise to his favourites such as "good dog".
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4270896/Parrot-mimi...
Apple introduces the Macbook Wheel
Say goodbye to the keyboard and hello to the future of laptop computers.
With the Macbook Wheel, Apple has replaced the traditional keyboard with a sleek touch-sensitive click-wheel.
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/apple_introduces_revolutionary
Round trip with Endeavour
NASA's space shuttle Endeavour recently returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after its successful mission to the International Space Station. The shuttle, being a reusable spacecraft, has a cycle of preparation, execution and recovery - Endeavour has been through this cycle 22 times now, since 1992.
Here is a look at one full cycle for one space shuttle, starting with the landing of Endeavour from its previous mission (STS-123) on March 26th, and ending with its return to Florida 9 months (and 6.6 million miles) later, after mission STS-126.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/round_trip_with_endeavour.html
2008 Greek riots
On the night of Saturday, December 6th, two Special Guards of the Greek police clashed with a small group of young men. The exact details of what took place are still unclear, but it is known that one of the Guards fired three shots, and one of those bullets caused the death of 15-year-old Alexander Grigoropoulos - whether the injury was made by an accidental ricochet or deliberate shot remains to be determined. The two Guards are now in jail awaiting trial, the shooter charged with homicide.
This incident sparked an immediate and widespread response in the form of angry demonstrations and riots in many Greek cities that have continued at varying levels to this day - though dimming in intensity recently. Alexander's death appears to have been a catalyst, unleashing widespread Greek anger towards many issues - police mistreatment of protesters, unwelcome education reforms, economic stagnation, government corruption and more.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/2008_greek_riots.html
Winter update
Sorry about the lack of updates! Everyone seems to be busy and getting anything done here seems so distant. And as long as nobody gives any feedback, motivation stays low.
Hopefully the new year will bring a spark of life to the site again.
For now, we would just like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Bosses should embrace Facebook
Companies should not dismiss staff who use social networking sites such as Facebook and Bebo at work as merely time-wasters, a Demos study suggests.
Attempts to control employees' use of such software could damage firms in the long run by limiting the way staff communicate, the think tank said.
Nokia takes on rivals with the new N97
Nokia launched a flagship phone to update its aging high-end offering, but analysts said the device would not be enough on its own to help the world's top mobile phone maker recover lost market share.
Nokia continues to lead the global market for smartphones -- handsets with computer-like features such as email -- but it has lost significant share to Apple's iPhone and RIM's Blackberry, worrying investors and analysts as this is expected to weigh on the Finnish group's profit margins.
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE4B14OS20081202
Videogames get set to go on vacation
With the holiday season fast approaching, videogame makers are making sure they have games and consoles handy for trains, planes and automobiles -- and so are holiday destinations.
Nintendo is introducing two limited edition Nintendo DS bundles on Friday which include a Mario Red Nintendo DS with the "New Super Mario Bros." game and an Ice Blue Nintendo DS with a matching carrying case and a copy of "Brain Age."
http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSTRE4AR5K120081128
CH Live: NYC - Reggie Watts
Comedian Reggie Watts sets up the stage and serenades the room.
He delights audiences with a completely original act, a mix of improvised music and absurd comedy.
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