Train company issues tickets to mobiles
Posted by mrplow (2 Comments)	Tue Oct 24th '06 04:09:29 PM
Now, before you go "WTF that's a bit boring", isn't this harry's company? Train passengers will soon be able to buy tickets on their mobile phone. Chiltern Railways, which operates from London through Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to the West Midlands, plans to deliver tickets to mobile phones. The new technology sends a barcode to a mobile phone via a text message, which passengers can then scan at the station ticket barrier. Its hoped the method will make buying tickets easier for passengers and help reduce queues at stations.
News Source: news.bbc	Genre: Tech

Gay animal show draws crowds
Posted by Pud (4 Comments)	Sun Oct 22nd '06 10:20:19 PM
Curators say a Norwegian exhibition on homosexuality among animals has been well received, despite initial indications of strong opposition. The Oslo Natural History Museum opened the show last week and says it has been well attended, not least by families. Organisers reported early criticism of the project, and being told by one opponent they would "burn in hell". But there has been strong interest in an aspect of animal behaviour the museum says is quite common. It says homosexuality has been observed among 1,500 species, and that in 500 of those it is well documented. The exhibition - entitled Against Nature? - includes photographs of one male giraffe mounting another, of apes stimulating others of the same sex, and two aroused male right whales rubbing against each other.
News Source: bee bee see	Genre: General News

Blazing mouse sets fire to house
Posted by donkey (4 Comments)	Tue Oct 17th '06 09:35:13 PM
A US man who threw a mouse onto a pile of burning leaves could only watch in horror as it ran into his house and set the building ablaze. Luciano Mares, 81, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, found the mouse in his home and wanted to get rid of it. "I had some leaves burning outside, so I threw it in the fire, and the mouse was on fire and ran back at the house," he was quoted as saying by AP. Though no-one was injured, the house and everything in it was destroyed.
News Source: BBC NEWS	Genre: General News

Online world to get news bureau
Posted by donkey (1 Comment)	Mon Oct 16th '06 02:41:55 PM
"Reuters has opened a virtual news agency in the Second Life online world. "The bureau will be staffed by Reuters media correspondent Adam Pasick who will report on the lives and business dealings of Second Life's residents. "The virtual world has been in the news a lot recently as real world firms establish in-game presences. Car maker Toyota is planning to offer a virtual version of its Scion xB van to Second Lifers. BBC Radio One has rented an island in the game that will be used to stage concerts. "Mr Pasick said he would act like any other correspondent and chase up news stories in Second Life. "He is also planning to explore issues that the growth of online worlds have exposed, such as the intersection between real and virtual economies. "The currency in Second Life, known as Linden dollars, can be swapped for real money and many regular players make a significant income from their game transactions. On an average day the Second Life economy involves the turnover of goods and services worth more than 400,000 dollars." I'm strangely tempted by all this but at the same time I really don't want to play it and lose my life to it! Oh god, just watched the video on the BBC and people are spending their time waiting for a Duran Duran concert. WHY?!
News Source: BBC NEWS	Genre: Internet

Drink to burn calories!
Posted by donkey (5 Comments)	Thu Oct 12th '06 11:58:00 PM
"The Coca-Cola Co. said that it will introduce a new green-tea beverage that has been proven to burn calories. "Enviga will hit the market in the Northeast next month and nationwide in January. Coke said it is the product of a joint venture with Nestle and could burn 60 to 100 calories with three 12-ounce servings. [1 12 ounce serving is about 350ml]"
News Source: Local 6	Genre: Snax

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