Author: spunkycarol
Gore Launches Climate Project in India
from Al Gore’s Blog:
“Last week I visited New Delhi, India to launch the Climate Project in that nation. India has proven its capability in sectors like information technology and now has the opportunity to be a leader in the world in developing new renewable technologies to combat climate change.”
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Squatter’s Rights??
Another Olympic Problem _ Squat Toilets
“Among all the protests, pollution concerns and talk of boycotts surrounding the Beijing Olympics, a more basic problem has arisen for organizers: the toilets.
At the more than 30 test events held by organizers, the presence of squat toilets at many of the new and renovated venues has drawn frequent complaints.”
Black Eye for Charlie; MacBook Air Saved
Charlie Rose Bravely Smashes His Face To Save MacBook Air
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/17/charlie-rose-face-plants-to-save-his-macbook-air/
“Viewers of the Charlie Rose show
tonight were stunned to see the normally composed Rose looking like he’d just been in a bar fight. He has a very bad black eye and a bandage over part of his forehead. I contacted the show’s producers to hear what happened. Earlier today, they said, Rose tripped in a pothole while walking on 59th Street in Manhattan. He was carrying a newly purchased MacBook Air and made a quick (but ultimately flawed) decision while falling: sacrifice the face, protect the computer. “In doing so, he pretty much hit the pavement face first, unfortunately,” they said. “
Caught on the Throne
Caught on the throne : Wacky Archives
“While some companies try to keep toilets clean with some funny toilet signs, others go out of their way and install security cameras. It’s a far-fetched measure, but it gives you a lot of insight to what people are doing in there, except for the obvious things. Here are the oddest captures from these cameras! ”
