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China Opens First Halfway House for Gaming Addicts

August 26th, 2006 at 10:20 am » Comments (0)

Mainland China has opened its first halfway house for Internet addicts, offering shell-shocked teenagers counselling, books—and the use of computers.



In Politics, God is Winning

August 26th, 2006 at 9:13 am » Comments (0)

A recent PEW survey on attitudes to religion in the United States finds that way more people believe liberals are too God-hating than believe conservatives are too Bible-thumping.



RSS Still Slow to Catch On

August 26th, 2006 at 8:48 am » Comments (0)

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) has marketers’ attention but most US employees do not know what it is.



Cell Phones Taking Over as Timepieces

August 26th, 2006 at 8:39 am » Comments (0)

Ask graphic designer Parker Weintz the time and he doesn’t look to his wrist, he pulls a cell phone out of his pocket — and he’s not alone.



New-Born Albino Pygmy Marmosets

August 26th, 2006 at 8:29 am » Comments (0)

These are the cutest, tiniest little monkeys you’ll ever see.



Pancake Film Becomes a Huge Hit

August 26th, 2006 at 8:02 am » Comments (0)

A student’s film about pancakes has become a worldwide hit after he put it out on the internet. James Provan shot the video in his flat as a tribute to his favourite snack and placed it on the YouTube website.



Super Sneaky Light Bulb Camera

August 26th, 2006 at 7:38 am » Comments (0)

Fitting a hidden camera in a light bulb is a very sneaky idea.  It’s very easy to install because it attaches to the main electrical system and there’s no need for batteries. And, since it’s already in the wall, you can connect to the camera signals remotely via the electrical wires.



Five-Year High School Proposed

August 26th, 2006 at 7:20 am » Comments (0)

Mayor Daley suggested Thursday that high school be extended for a fifth year to defray college education costs now squeezing working poor and middle-class families.