The Technology of Me

System Administrators suffer because of people like this. The person who normally does the training was absent so this guy tries to train a new employee on email and mayhem ensues.
Accidental e-mail congratulates 7,000 on admission to UC Berkeley law school - Computerworld

Wow, only 26 light years away. By the time we get there the alien life will have left the planet to avoid us.
Guardian Unlimited | Science | Star 26 light years away could harbour alien life

This research indicates that DNA itelf can cause genetic problems including cancer. I have concluded that the number one killer of mankind is birth. Once we are born, it’s all downhill from there. Modern medicine has drastically increased life expectancy but let’s face it, we have a finite number of heartbeats and it is up to us to make the most of them.
When DNA Turns On Itself

This spacesuit design looks like a wetsuit. MIT has plans for a spacesuit that is more like a skin and much less bulky than the current ones. I don’t know if I could have that little amount seperating me from the void (not like I will ever go into space to need the suit anyway).
MIT Researchers Take Space Suit to Next Level

This looks very cool but I don’t know how practical it is. I will download it on my machine at home to take a look at it and let you know what I think.
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These devices will help reduce the number of high speed chases and the inherent danger to the public that goes with them. Now, just shoot a tracking device on the car and bust them when they think they have gotten away.
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This is some serious automotive technology that could make driving at night much safer. It is a Mercedes innovation which means it won’t be in any vehicle I can afford for quite some time.
AutoSpies.com - AUTO SPIES VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The feature that makes you ask ‘Why doesn’t every car have this?’

Linux is the logical choice for a cheap laptop, free software is essential for the $100 laptop project to succeed but it is good to see a company like Red Hat get behind it.
Red Hat: ‘$100 laptop will drive desktop Linux’ - silicon.com