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After watching the many outstanding entries at Donovan's Radio: The Missing Manual, UserLand made him and offer he couldn't refuse: Radio's Librarian Welcome aboard, Donovan--and thank you! [Via house of warwick]. .< 11:41:42 PM  >CBC budget boost still unclear From finance ministry documents of the 2005 Budget tabled today in the House of Commons: The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation plays a unique and essential role in
highlighting Canadian stories and showcasing Canadian talent on radio and
television. Budget 2005 provides $60 million in 2005–06 to help ensure
that Canada’s stories, reflecting the ever-increasing diversity of Canadian
society, find their way into Canadian homes in the form of high-quality
programming. However, it was unclear whether this renewal of funding received in 2004
also was now a permanent commitment, as the CBC had been hoping. [Via I Love Radio .org] . .< 6:32:29 PM >Pictures show final moments of couple killed... Pictures show final moments of couple killed in tsunami [Via CBC | Canadian News] . .< 6:31:34 PM >Beliveau tchotchkes raise $1M Auction of Jean Béliveau memorabilia raises a cool million. [Via montreal city weblog] . .< 2:26:54 PM >Apple posts Security Update 2005-002 Apple on Tuesday released Security Update 2005-002. This update covers installations of Mac OS X that use Java 1.4.2. The update is available for download through the Software Update system preference pane, and is also available for download from Apple's Web site. [Via MacCentral] . .< 2:26:35 PM >PMA Analysis: The Megapixel Myth The "Megapixel Myth" could quickly replace the "Megahertz Myth" of old if current trends continue. Digital camera makers are offering consumers an increased number of features and more technology in their cameras than ever before, but consumers are calling for higher megapixel cameras, sometimes without even knowing if there are benefits in having it. [Via MacCentral] . .< 2:25:28 PM >4GB iPod mini now $199; 6GB available for $249 On Wednesday Apple introduced an updated version of its popular iPod mini digital music player. The new version of the iPod mini features a 6GB internal hard disk drive mechanism, increasing storage capacity by 50 percent and leapfrogging over many competitors' 5GB players. It retails for US$249. What's more, Apple is continuing production of the original 4GB model and has priced it at US$199. Other improvements to the iPod mini include greatly improved battery life -- up to 18 hours per charge, according to Apple. [Via MacCentral] . .< 2:25:18 PM >Apple adds 30GB iPod photo, lowers price by $150 Apple on Wednesday refreshed its line of iPod photo digital music players with a new, slim 30GB model, replacing the previously available 40GB unit. The 30GB iPod photo debuts at US$349, $150 less than its 40GB predecessor. What's more, Apple has reduced the price of the 60GB iPod photo from $599 to $449. More details will be posted shortly. Apple also introduced the new iPod Camera Connector, which enables users to dump their photos straight from their digital camera to their iPod photo. [Via MacCentral] . .< 1:59:38 PM >Explore.Mexico for kids "The land received the name Yucatán from the Spaniards. When they asked what the land was called, the Mayas obviously did not understand them and replied uh yu uthaan. In Maya, this phrase means listen how they speak; since the Spaniards understood Yucatán, they decided to give the land this name."
I've just discovered this site about Mexico. It's for kids and is in English, Spanish and Italian. |
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