2 Kilometre Wide Magnetic Ring to Launch Satellites

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

A new study, funded by the United States Air Force has concluded that a huge magnetic launch ring could be used to accelerate satellites to incredible velocities before ‘flinging them’ into space, at which point only minor adjustments would be needed to ensure the satellite stayed in orbit of Earth. The launch ring would be [...]

The Internet - It’s not a truck.

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Theodore Fulton Stevens (born November 18, 1923) is an American politician from Alaska. He is currently the longest serving Republican in the U.S. Senate. In addition he has a highly avant-garde knowledge of the Internet. For example: did you know that the indeed is “not a truck”, and in fact consists of a “series of [...]

How Long Does Bush Have Left In Office?

Saturday, January 28th, 2006

For those who want to know how long US President Bush has left, in an up to the millisecond format, you must see this excellent PHP script counter.

Evolution Theory Not Accepted By The Majority

Friday, January 27th, 2006

According to a recent UK survey asking people what best described their view of the origin and development of life:

48% selected evolution theory (Darwinism)
22% believed in creationism
17% opted for some other form of intelligent design (ID)
13% did not know

It surprises me by how people most people are remain unconvinced on evolution, even though evidence is [...]

Microsoft to be fined £1.4 million daily

Friday, December 23rd, 2005

“Microsoft was yesterday threatened with fines that could rise to €2m (£1.4m) a day as the European Commission escalated a confrontation with the world’s largest software makers over a landmark competition ruling.”
Independant Online Edition
Power to the EU! Finally, they’re making a stand against Microsoft. Microsoft have previously been legally attacked by the U.S. Department of [...]

World Domination Plan Gamma-159: Trapping World Leaders - 50% Successful

Monday, November 21st, 2005

As many people know, world domination is a good hobby of mine. I don’t often reveal information regarding my plans however, at this point I can show you at least some of my efforts. This time in regard to my masterplan of capturing all world leaders in an attempt to make them do my bidding.
Whilst [...]

A Riddle

Wednesday, November 16th, 2005

“What has the durability of a sneaker, the smarts of a computer, the color scheme of a lunchbox and the potential to alter almost everything about the way schoolchildren in the developing world learn?”

washingtonpost.com

$100 (£58) laptops. Several scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say that they have almost finished creating a highly durable, kid-friendly [...]

Most of America dislike their leader

Tuesday, November 8th, 2005

“On almost every key measure of presidential character and performance, the survey found that Bush has never been less popular”

washingtonpost.com

American President George W. Bush has reached a new low. Based on several surveys 60% of Americans believe the president is not handling his job well, and is performing badly in office.

Google thinks George W. Bush is a failure

Sunday, September 11th, 2005

Google’s quest to accumulate all knowledge and make it easily accessible is a bold one indeed. However, it seems to be assimilating opinions in quite a unique way. For example, Google really doesn’t think much of George W. Bush it seems. Take particular notice of the search terms used to pull up his biography, in [...]