Archive for November, 2005

Sauerkraut could fight bird flu, say scientists

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

"Sauerkraut, the dish adored in Germany but much maligned in Britain, could prove to be a secret weapon against the threat of bird flu, experts revealed yesterday." LINK - Telegraph | News

A Multi Media Share!

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

A Multi Media Share! Originally uploaded by cpuangel.

Mini (10 Centimeter) windmills could power wireless networks

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

10 centimeter windmills may be the answer for wireless networks in the middle of nowhere... nature. These windmills are super efficient and could free scientist of batteries or huge cables for their equipment.read more | digg story

Wicca today

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

"If you conjure up an image of a witch, you probably picture an evil looking lady with a pointy hat, pointed nose and a broomstick. But that's not how the modern-day witch appears and Julie-Anne Farmer is living proof of that."

NBC and CBS to offer 99 cent TV Shows!

Tuesday, November 8th, 2005

Both programs launch next year, but unfortunately, are only offered through cable and satellite, no online downloads by the looks of it, at least not at this time.read more | digg story

Coke to phase out Vanilla Coke

Tuesday, November 8th, 2005

I personally don't care for lemon or vanilla coke, but why do we need a paragraph long name for a coke? "Coca-Cola added that it plans to introduce Diet Black Cherry Vanilla Coke and Black Cherry Vanilla Coke in the United States in January 2006." Better yet.. Jones Soda: Flavors: Brussels ...

Goats help boy cope with ADHD

Saturday, November 5th, 2005

WTF? The Picture is awesome... Link

Tension over Christmas observance begins

Saturday, November 5th, 2005

By RICHARD N. OSTLING The Associated Press (AP) — It's weeks before Thanksgiving but already interest groups are preparing for an intense year of conflict over Christmas observances by cities and public schools, with one conservative group lining up hundreds of attorneys to work on the issue.

Sony DRM is worse than you might think

Friday, November 4th, 2005

By Charlie Demerjian: Thursday 03 November 2005, 09:40 SONY SCREWED UP WITH its rights removal to protect its profit margins philosophy and there is no way the use of rootkits can be justified. Caught with its pants down, what did it do? Make things right? Heck no, it blamed the user, and ...

Man turns entire town into hotspot

Friday, November 4th, 2005

Wish we had a few more of this guy. Dissatisfied with the telephone/data networks in the small town he lives in, one man made his entire town a wifi hotspot. Use bugmenot.com for the login/passread more | digg story

“Serenity” up for pre-order at Amazon.com

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

The best Sci-fi movie since "Star Wars" is now up for pre-order at Amazon.com and is scheduled to be released on December 20th.read more | digg story

The Power of Witches

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

Even after the kids take off their Halloween costumes, witches remain among us Debby Reis (The Peak) BURNABY, B.C. (CUP) — Back in high school, like many other teenaged girls, I became interested in the occult. Witches in particular held interest for me. But the image of a witch in my head ...

DEBRA Hall’s unusual new business is all thanks to casting a spell - quite literally.

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

And while the American may have chosen to launch her shop the Wiccan's Whisper in the month of Halloween, that's where the similarity between this modern-day witch and the scary story book creations ends. Debra had struggled from job to job when she decided to use her powers as a white ...

Witchcraft trends need to be faced, says author

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

(SH) - The witches ball included the midnight spinning of the "Wheel of the Year" and a chance to gaze into the "Fire of Transformation" before the faithful were guided into the "Underworld and our Ritual Space." The Samhain celebration last weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., also included deejay music, dancing, ...

”Battlestar Galactica” Confirmed for Third Season

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

What was rumoured has now been confirmed. The best scripted show currently on Television (yes, beating out even "Lost" and "Rome") has been renewed for a third season.read more | digg story