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Daily archives: February 1, 2005

Micro Hydro

This entry was posted in Hydro Power on February 1, 2005 by Ian Pattinson

Small villages in the Philippines are becoming electrified thanks to micro hydroelectricity systems that they have sorted out for themselves.

via Alternative Energy blog

Technorati tag: Renewable Energy

Space

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2005 by Ian Pattinson

Australian property developers are giving away Smart cars to residents who purchase half size parking spaces.

Technorati tag: Traffic

UC Whitehaven

This entry was posted in Cumbria Sheep on February 1, 2005 by Ian Pattinson

Cumbria is to get a university. Advanced sheep studies is not on the curriculum.

Technorati tag: Education

A Lost Hope

This entry was posted in Star Wars on February 1, 2005 by Ian Pattinson

Star Wars Episode 3. Probably more entertaining than the full length version’s going to be.

via Girl Still Kickin’

Technorati tag: Star Wars

Lawgiver

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2005 by Ian Pattinson

Judge Dredd’s personalised weapon has come to pass. South African Nic Van Zyl has spent fiteen years creating a weapon that can recognise authorised users and only allow them to fire it. No mention of whether it blows up if a perp picks it up, though.

Technorati tag: Technology

SOTU

This entry was posted in George Bush on February 1, 2005 by Ian Pattinson

It’s that time again for my American readers- The State of the Union Drinking Game 2005.

Technorati tag: Dubya