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The Russians are taking it seriously, should we?

January 1, 2010
By Stephen
The Russians are taking it seriously, should we?

Image via Wikipedia Bryan highlighted this story on the BBC News website to me. The Russians seem to be taking the issue that the asteroid “Apophis” could hit the Earth. The asteroid is 2.7 × 1010 kg in mass and is 450 metres in length. It is set to pass near Earth and hence a possible collision around 2036...
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Should Politicians Use Twitter?

December 15, 2009
By Stephen
Should Politicians Use Twitter?

Image by VitiligoCover via Flickr Two recent events should be highlighted to any politician thinking of using twitter to further their electoral prospects. These two stories do serve as maybe a warning, before the commit. Case 1: Dale v McCarthy. This case surrounds allegations made by the Hon. Kerry McCarthy, MP for  Bristol East, about the political magazine Total...
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One for All

June 29, 2009
By Stephen
One for All

Image via Wikipedia So the EU Commission has gotten agreement from 10 major phone manufacturers on a common mobile phone charger. This means people will no longer need to ask questions such as “Do you have a Nokia charger” or whatever. The common charger will be based on Mini-USB. According to the BBC there are more...
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TechCrunch Europas

June 24, 2009
By Stephen
TechCrunch Europas

Image via CrunchBase Techcrunch have started the voting in the Europas which according to them is the tech innovation awards honouring the best tech companies and startups across the web and mobile scene from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The awards will be announced on the 9th of July in a ceremony in London. You...
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