NY judge: 400 voices in Google book dispute means speakers at public hearing may be limitedSeptember 16th, 2009 Judge may limit speakers in Google books hearingNEW YORK — A New York judge says about 400 submissions were filed with his chambers prior to a hearing on a hotly disputed class-action settlement that would give Google Inc. the digital rights to millions of out-of-print books.
Empathy can improve accentAugust 12th, 2009 LONDON - An individual speaking a second language will have a lighter accent if empathy is extended to him or her, according to a new study. The study was carried out at the University of Haifa (U-H) by Raphiq Ibrahim and Mark Leikin and Zohar Eviatar, psychology professors.
Now, a flat bulb that is non-smashable!August 12th, 2009 LONDON - Korean designer Joonhuyn Kim's one bright idea has led to the creation of the revolutionary non-smashable bulb. And Kim believes the flat light bulb has a number of advantages over its traditional rival, reports The Daily Express.
Recession-hit German brothels offer "flat-rate sex" promotionsJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - German brothel owners are fighting the economic downturn with special offers, including "flat-rate sex" promotions. Based on all-you-can-eat restaurants, the brothels are offering customers the chance to sleep with as many prostitutes as they like for a single fee.
Novel robotic rat to search for survivors through rubble and burning buildingsJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rescue teams are all set to get a run for their money, for scientists have now unveiled a pioneering robotic rat that could search through rubble and burning buildings for survivors - using only its whiskers. Called the Scratchbot, the robot used latest state-of-the-art technology to hunt through pitch black or smoke-filled rooms.
The Universe is flat, but not entirelyMay 19th, 2009 LONDON - In a move that is reminiscent of scientists rejecting the view held by many people in the medieval times that the Earth is flat, a team of researchers has dismissed the notion that the Universe is completely flat. According to a report in New Scientist, when it comes to the universe, "flatness" refers to the fate of light beams traveling large distances parallel to each other.
David Hasselhoff, the dog, saves owner from house blaze!May 10th, 2009 LONDON - A dog, named after former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, saved his sleeping owner from burning to death. Williams, of Cinderford, Glos, was asleep when a fire broke out in his ground floor flat.
Now, lip-reading computer to interpret different languagesApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a breakthrough study, researchers from University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a novel computer, which can distinguish between different languages. The researchers hope that the discovery could have practical uses for deaf people, for law enforcement agencies, and in noisy environments.
Ansal Housing pulled up for not handing possession of flatApril 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Coming down heavily on builders Ansal Housing and Construction, the consumer commission Tuesday asked it to pay Rs.300,000 to a customer who was denied the possession of a flat he bought from them for over ten years. M. Tripat Bawa, a resident of Chandigarh had purchased flat No.701, Vikas Deep, Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi in January 1998 and Ansal Housing had promised to give him possession of the flat by April 1998.
Bose speakers firm founder no longer worth a billionMarch 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Amar Bose, the Indian American founder-chairman of the famed speakers company Bose Corporation, has dropped off the Forbes magazine's list of the world's billionaires. Bose faced a similar fate in the recent economic downturn, according to the Worcester Business Journal.
Environmentally friendly surfboard to revolutionize surfing industryMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - An environmentally friendly surfboard made from balsa tree is set to revolutionise the surfing industry. According to the creators from Eden Project in Cornwall, the new surfboards have been made from plant-derived material, and a resin was developed from linseed oil to coat the board.
Funniest whoopee cushion sounds are 'long, high-pitched'!March 12th, 2009 LONDON - The "funniest" whoopee cushion sound is long and high-pitched, claims an academic after a two week scientific experiment into what makes farting funny. After more than 30,000 people voted in a website poll, Professor Trevor Cox at the University of Salford said that the rasping raspberry sound lasts about seven seconds and was produced from a "normal-sized" whoopee cushion.
Engineers revolutionise nano-device fabricationFebruary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Engineers have created a process that may revolutionise the manufacture of nano-devices from computer memory to biomedical sensors by exploiting a novel type of metal. The material can be moulded like plastics to create features at the nano-scale and yet is more durable and stronger than silicon or steel.
Pioneering British Indian comic diesJanuary 30th, 2009 LONDON - Sharat Sardana, a pioneering Indian-origin comedy writer who helped revolutionise the perception of Asians in Britain, has died at the age of 40. Sardana, who succumbed to a streptococcal infection Tuesday, created some of the most memorable characters and sketches in British comedy, including those for 'Goodness Gracious Me', the country's first ever all-Asian comedy show.
Winehouse's home burgledJanuary 29th, 2009 LONDON - British singer Amy Winehouse's flat in North London has been burgled. According to thesun.co.uk, the thieves kicked in the padlocked front door and took away A flat screen TV, five guitars and digital recording equipment.
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