Quick info, July 12
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 1:00:00 PM
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Inflatable space module puffs up Friday, 14 July 2006
The craft will remain in orbit for the next five years while engineers test the durability of the design.
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First, solar arrays, necessary to power the onboard telemetry, unfolded before compressed air tanks pushed the concertinaed structure into shape. -
Iran referred to Security Council Wednesday, 12 July 2006
But Tehran has insisted it will not be rushed into an answer on the package on offer.
The incentives include offering Iran a state-of-the-art reactor with a guaranteed fuel supply and economic benefits if it halts uranium enrichment. -
Brain sensor allows mind-control Wednesday, 12 July 2006
The experimental set-up allowed the man, who has no limb movement at all, to open e-mail, play a computer game, and pinch a prosthetic hand's fingers.
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Brazil hit by upsurge in violence Wednesday, 12 July 2006
Officials say there were nearly 40 attacks in Sao Paulo state overnight and carrying on into Wednesday morning.
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Fifa overturns Greece suspension Wednesday, 12 July 2006
But Fifa reversed the decision after Greece's parliament voted in favour of an amendment to the offending laws.
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Game industry faces serial killer Wednesday, 12 July 2006
Mark Rein, vice president of Epic, makers of Unreal Tournament, said the cost and time needed to produce blockbuster experiences ruled out successful episodic content.
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France remembers Alfred Dreyfus Wednesday, 12 July 2006
Capt Dreyfus was arrested, convicted on charges of treason, publicly stripped of his rank and sent to a prisoner's hell, Devil's Island, French Guiana.
For 12 years, Dreyfus and his supporters fought to expose the anti-Semitic conspiracy that led to his conviction. -
Microsoft hit with 280m euro fine Wednesday, 12 July 2006
The daily fines will come into force from 31 July if Microsoft fails to supply "complete and accurate" technical information to rival developers, the EU said.
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EU slashes overseas mobile costs Wednesday, 12 July 2006
Roaming charges are estimated to earn the operators about £6bn (8.6bn euros) annually, or 10-15% of profits.
The commission estimates its changes would wipe £3.5bn off of these earnings. -
'Killer kangaroo' evidence found Wednesday, 12 July 2006
The flesh-eating marsupial would have lived between 10 and 20 million years ago, scientists say.
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Morning sickness 'regulates diet' Wednesday, 12 July 2006
However, research has suggested that morning sickness might have positive consequences - such as a reduced risk of miscarriage.
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Happiness doesn't cost the Earth Wednesday, 12 July 2006
The 178-nation "Happy Planet Index" lists the south Pacific island of Vanuatu as the happiest nation on the planet, while the UK is ranked 108th.
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Scientists seek to restore sight Tuesday, 11 July 2006
By implanting a device into the eye, we hope we will be able to fool the brain into believing the retina is still in working order.
Words
preen \PREEN\ -verb- to pride or congratulate (oneself) for achievement
mission creep -- the expansion of a project or mission beyond its original goals, often after initial successes.
ar·raign (ə-rān') -tr.v.- To call (an accused person) before a court to answer the charge made against him or her by indictment, information, or complaint.
ex·tol (ĭk-stōl') -tr.v.- To praise highly; exalt
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