September 19, 2007 It’s easy to see why it’s been labelled the ‘Bugatti Veyron’ of the sea – the stunning XSR48 is a luxury £1.2m powerboat that takes inspiration for both its performance and styling from the World’s finest supercars.
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1600hp Supercar-Inspired Luxury Powerboat
Hanging About For the Perfect Photograph
POISED with its wings spread out in the air, the gannet was the ideal subject for Javier Martin’s photograph.
Kid’s Homemade Paraglider Leads to Fame
Cyril Mazibuko grew up in the shadows of the mountains. Born in a small kraal at the foot of the Drakensberg range in the southern part of the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa, Cyril would often look up at the 3,000-meter basalt peaks, a playground for African paragliders. Enthralled, Cyril made a decision: He would […]
Credit Card Launched for Second Life Virtual World
Sep 13 2007 : Singapore-based First Meta has launched a virtual credit card that can be used to pay for purchases in 3D online world Second Life. Founded in February 2007, First Meta describes itself as a “financial services provider for virtual worlds.” It says its MetaCard is the first virtual world credit card.
Anti-HIV Pill Could Save Millions
Providing healthy people with an anti-retroviral drug to protect them against HIV infection could drastically slow the spread of the virus in sub-Saharan Africa, US researchers said on Tuesday.
Nanomaterial May Aid Orthopedic Implants
U.S. scientists have discovered a nanomaterial that can improve orthopedic implants and might lead to implants that can sense and report on bone growth.
Study: ADHD Meds May Help Kids in School
A U.S. study suggested stimulants prescribed for children with ADHD helps their academic performance.
Mobile Phones Safe … So Far
MOBILE phones do not cause health problems if used for up to ten years, but a long-term cancer risk cannot be ruled out, experts said yesterday.
