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  Friday, 15 September 2006


Happy birthday, tank!


Xeni Jardin:


September 15 marks the 90th anniversary of the first use of a tank in warfare. On this day in 1916, British tanks advanced toward German positions in the Battle of the Somme. Here's more at the Sydney Morning Herald, and source article at the BBC.

By noemail@noemail.org (Xeni Jardin).

[Boing Boing]


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Woman receives thought-driven bionic arm


An American woman has become the first in the world to receive a bionic arm that allows her to move the limb simply by thinking.

Incredible! I wonder what Stelarc will do with this?

[ABC News: Health]
10:23:42 PM    
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Engadget on Microsoft's new iPod-alike, Zune


Engadget on Microsoft's new iPod-alike, Zune.

The features sound good, and of course, looking like an iPod ripoff, means it also looks good.

[Scripting News]
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Dictionary.com Word of the Day


riparian:

of or pertaining to the bank of a river.

[Dictionary.com Word of the Day]
10:09:21 PM    
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TSO offers young composers work experience


Six young composers have been given a rare opportunity by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO).

What a fantastic opportunity. I'm so jealous.

[ABC News: Entertainment]
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