26 Jan 2007
Jan. 26, 2006: End of an Era

I'm not sure there'll be many mourners at this funeral. But still, a noteworthy event. I wonder if tehre are any "classic" messaging companies still operating in the Third World?

In the years before spam, the Western Union telegram becomes a backbone of fast communication over long distances. Not anymore. Compiled by Tony Long.

(link) [Wired News: Top Stories]

07:02 /Technology | 0 comments | permanent link

Brain's 'addiction centre' found

Ha! If you don't smoke, you're brain damaged ....

Individuals with brain damage who easily give up smoking could help towards a 'cure' for smoking, say scientists.

(link) [BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition]

06:54 /Humor | 1 comment | permanent link