Reading is one of the longest established cultural activities known to man. It hasn’t altered substantially for hundreds of years. There have been developments in the technology used to publish, handwritten manuscripts gave way to the printing press, handset type gave way to computerised printing presses – but basically we read words that were printed on paper. However, it does seem as if there is soon to be a major change in reading thanks to the introduction of electronic books readers. De...View the entire post by clicking here
Friday, October 2, 2009
What Is The Future Of Reading In The Digital World
Alliance With Cpm In Silguri Council Is A Local Issue: Congress
KOLKATA - Congress Working Committee Member, Keshav Rao on Friday said that the alliance between the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) in Silguri Municipal Council is a pure local issue. Rao also revealed that alliance has been sealed without the knowledge [...]...View the entire post by clicking here
Robotic Lunar Lander Is Part Of Nasa’s Next-gen Space Exploration Plans [space]
This amazing shot comes from recent tests at the Marshall Space Flight Center, where the robotic lunar test bed is helping NASA develop a new generation of multi-use landers to explore the moon, Mars and asteroids. Those big oval-shaped tanks store fuel for the test bed's thrusters, one set of which guide its altitude/landing. For the tests here on Earth, an additional thruster offsets gravity so the others function as they would on the moon. ......View the entire post by clicking here
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Screen Grabs: Instinct Hd Captures Evidence In Ncis: Los Angeles
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 by Steven 0 Add a Comment Screen Grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today’s movies and TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs at engadget dt com.It seems that LL Cool J is still too hip to be seen rockin’ the latest and greatest from Samsung, but evidently Chris O’Donnell had no qualms doing the honors. The recently loosed Instinct HD was recently spotted handling all sorts of detective word on this week’s ep...View the entire post by clicking here
Take Action Against The War In Afghanistan This Month
While public opinion has turned sharply against the war in Afghanistan this year, the White House and Congress are slow to listen. In fact, Obama’s only response has been to send tens of thousands of additional troops and mercenaries to the “graveyard of empire.” Therefore, we must send those in Washington a message stronger than polls. As difficult and unpleseant as it may be, we must sacrifice more – and do so more often – until this national nightmare has ended. Business as usual simply...View the entire post by clicking here
Moammar Al-gadhafi At The Un
Transcript: Moammar Gadhafi Speech to the UN General Assembly March To War My Google Alert for Gadhafi transcript finally fired, linking to the March to War blog. The blog has the speech on video in nine parts and a transcript. That is an interesting name for a blog. Their right sidebar contains indications of their slant, toward the left and Islam. I greet you on behalf of the African Union, and I pray that this will be a historic convene in the life of the world. On behalf of th...View the entire post by clicking here
Furry Handcuffs
September 30th, 2009 | Category : Health Gadgets Manufacturer: PaladoneCustomer Rating: List Price: Varies based on product optionsSale Price: £4.99Availibility: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business daysBuy Now Product Description Furry Red HandcuffsProduct Details Naughty Love CuffsComplete with KeysCustomer Reviews piece of c..... Review Date: December 10, 2008Reviewer: M. Lang, ScotlandDelivery on time, great. But the box looked dented, used, and like it would be in a warehouse...View the entire post by clicking here
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