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  • UK Gov boots intelligent design back into ‘religious’ margins

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    From The Register: “The government has announced that it will publish guidance for schools on how creationism and intelligent design relate to science teaching, and has reiterated that it sees no place for either on the science curriculum. “It has also defined “Intelligent Design”, the idea that life is too complex to have arisen without…

  • iPhone Tour

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    The iPhone will be released state-side on Friday, and it’s clearly the most sought after gadget in decades. If you’re still not sure what it is or what it can do (let alone, why the hell so many people want it) you might want to take a look at the new guided tour video. iPhone.…

  • Gates hints at plans for new videogame control system

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    Bill Gates has had a moment of genius – he’s going to develop a gaming system that will allow us to play sports with realistic movements in our living rooms! “Bill Gates has revealed that his vision for the future of gaming involves a new control system where players swing a bat or racket as…

  • iPhone US release date

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    The Apple iPhone is going to become available in the USA from 29th June. iPhone adverts Can I wait until Christmas or later for mine?

  • CD-Wow must pay £41m to British record companies

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    This truly sucks: “Online retailer CD-Wow must pay £41m to British record companies after breaking a deal to stop selling illegally imported cheap albums in the UK. “The High Court in London ruled in March that the site’s owners, Music Trading Online, were “in substantial breach” of a 2004 agreement to stop importing CDs. “The…

  • Warmest spring in 3 years

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    According to the BBC, “Recent weather in the UK has been extremely mild, and records show it has been the warmest spring since the Springwatch survey began in 2005.” Wow. The warmest spring in three years. That’s statistically terrifying. “Mr Collinson was worried about the possible impact of increasingly warm springs. “He said: “We are…

  • Young women dominate UK net scene

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    From a BBC article, “Young women are now the most dominant group online in the UK, according to new research from net measurement firm Nielsen/NetRatings. “Women in the 18 – 34 age group account for 18% of all online Britons. “They also spend the most time online – accounting for 27% more of the total…

  • So you want to be a university lecturer?

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    I came across an interesting article while trying to find out what it is that people think we (university lecturers) do. This doesn’t tell me that, but much of it sounds very familiar. It’s more about what we actually do, than what people think of us. Small parts of it are quite different to my…

  • Sounds bring Google Earth to life

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    This is a great idea: “As well as homing in on visual feasts around the globe, users of Google Earth may soon be able to listen to the sounds that accompany them. “A Californian company has created software that can layer relevant recorded sounds over locations in Google Earth, New Scientist reports. “Wild Sanctuary has…

  • NHS ‘wastes millions on asthma’

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    Reported by the BBC: “Three-quarters of emergency admissions for asthma in England could have been avoided, a report argues. “The charity Asthma UK said better guidance to help patients manage their conditions could save the NHS in England £43.7 million a year. “Its study found the rate of emergency admissions for asthma patients varies hugely…