Theres an interesting buzz at the moment on a new BMW concept car which has a shell made of some sort of rubber fabric.
Theres a short articlt on Top Gear
And theres a wonderful video on Youtube
Archive for the 'News' Category
BBC NEWS | UK chooses ‘most ludicrous laws’
There are some ridiculous laws which are still on the books, including:
It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament
Eating mince pies on Christmas Day is banned
In the UK a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet
It is illegal not to tell the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing
It is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls of York, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow
Update (17:50) - It seems the BBC has edited the page as some laws were not able to be verified. So much for research for a story…
“Ashley Highfield, BBC head of technology, claims that only 400 to 600 users are Linux users.” Tech.co.uk
If you use linux and access BBC online then sign this petition to give the BBC a sense of the real numbers of people using linux. Linux is treated second rate by the BBC, with linux users having to wait until Christmas to use the new BBC online content via iplayer.
Sign the Petition - More than 400 UK Linux users read the BBC sites
England Has Laziest Students In Europe - Yahoo! News UK
I think I did the wrong degree - I studied a lot more than the average student. Then again, I am employed - not sure media studies would have helped me get a job
Trent Reznor told fans in Australia to “steal his CD” after he noticed the high prices of CD’s there. The video is on YouTube
I remember The Offspring trying to give away their album online and their record label not liking it either (several years ago, I think it was the album Americana). Are we seeing a revolt by the musicians towards their labels?
BBC NEWS | England | Hampshire | Two robbers shot in bank robbery
I drive along that road every day… I had no idea Chandlers Ford was so dangerous?!
