The burning of a train in the Indian village of Godhra in 2002 killed 59 Hindu pilgrims. Right-wing politicians blamed Muslims for the fire and it led to Indian’s worst sectarian violence in years, killing about 2000 people. After a trial going on for almost nine years, 59 people were found guilty over the attack. Al Jazeera’s Prerna Suri reports from Ghodra.
Continue reading …BMW Launches New Green Car Brand, Adds Optional Range-Extending ICE to Its Upcoming i8 Megacity EV
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Image via BMW Range anxiety, that fear of going for a lovely country drive in your green electric vehicle, only to get stuck miles from home after the battery gives out, is being eased by BMW. The company is adding an internal combustion range extender to its Megacity EV, a concept car expected on the market in 2013. The addition will double the range of the car from 50 to 100 miles. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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A New York man whose wallet disappeared from his jacket pocket has gotten it back, 40 years later. (Feb. 22)
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Amazon has just turned on its Prime Instant Video service, letting paid Prime subscribers (sorry, students) in the US (sorry, foreigners) stream any of 5,000 movies and TV shows directly to their machines free of charge — well, free beyond the $79 Primers already pay. Jeff Bezos has confirmed that there will be no extra charge going forward for this service and that Prime itself will not be getting more expensive to pay for all these bits and bytes. Right now the selection is limited, particularly if you already have a Netflix subscription, but we just had to try it out. Click on through for our impressions on a variety of devices. Continue reading Amazon Prime Instant Video hands-on Amazon Prime Instant Video hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …For Star Wars Fans, Recycled Computer Parts Turned Into AT-AT Imperial Walker
February 22, 2011 No Comment
Images via Gadjitz Creative craftster Sage Werbock has come up with a clever idea for recycling old computer parts and providing Star Wars fans something to lust over. It’s an 18-inch tall, 15 lb At-At made from floppy drive housing, power supply boxes, power cords and other scrap metal. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Let’s start out with the G-rated of the two hot/not topics buzzing around the internets this morning. First there’s the debate on Jennifer Aniston’s new hairdo: Mmhmm. Okay, now for something a little more attention grabbing and NSFW-ish, and… what the hell is that little kid doing in this video of Lady Gaga posing and masturbating for Terry Richardson’? Scarred for life. [ Subscribe to the comments… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Blog Town, PDX Discovery Date : 22/02/2011 14:34 Number of articles : 5
Continue reading …Nomad capacitive brush turns your iPad into an art canvas for $24 (video)
February 22, 2011 No Comment
We didn’t have much luck using the oStylus as a paint brush , but even the creator confessed that it was never intended for such chores. Thankfully, the Nomad Brush was concocted specifically for those chores. What you’re looking at above is a paint brush that’s designed for use with capacitive screens, and it could very well spark a modern day renaissance… or something of the sort. The brush is topped with capacitive fibers that the iPhone, Galaxy Tab and iPad (among other tablets and phones) can recognize, enabling you artsy folk to express yourselves even when it’s impractical to tote around a suitcase full of watercolors. Head on past the break for an (admittedly impressive) video, and pop the source link to hand over $24 in exchange for a shipping label. Just promise us you’ll keep it away from any actual paint buckets, okay? Continue reading Nomad capacitive brush turns your iPad into an art canvas for $24 (video) Nomad capacitive brush turns your iPad into an art canvas for $24 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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With the Oscars almost upon us, the cast of ‘The King’s Speech’ discuss the art and science of award-season speeches. (Feb. 22)
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Does Melo’s Exit Elevate Rockies (VIDEO)!! A Cacatua Verde Cagliari-Juventus 1-3 SKY Melo To Knicks Carmelo Anthony has been traded to the New York Knicks by the Denver Nuggets. Quick Thoughts on the Melo Trade | The Wages of Wins Journal Although members of the media might think so, Melo is simply not that productive. Yes, he can play very well over short periods of time (he was doing very well early in the season). But as time progresses, Melo seems to regress to the … The Point Forward » Posts Knicks land ' Melo , but Denver gets … They know they can get ‘ Melo now. And they are going for it. Two other criticisms you are going to read soon: 1) The Knicks could have waited to sign Anthony as a free agent without giving up anything. Again: Maybe. … At Drama's End, Uncertainty, Disappointment – NetsDaily As Melo Drama Finally Comes to a Close at Madison Square Garden, Nets Moving Harris, May Gain Felton. Feb 2011 by Net Income – 2234 comments … Open Thread: Melo Trade FINAL. Feb 2011 from Denver Stiffs – 1138 comments … Denver Trades Melo for Sanity | Gunaxin Sports Melo and the insanity of basketball dreams return to NY. Chandler, Felton, Gallinari, picks, money and the sanity of basketball reality return to Denver. generalcity says: MELO TO KNICKS: Hollinger's Grades: Melo to KnicksESPNDid Isiah have the lot to do with Melo getting to … http://bit.ly/gX5IAj
Continue reading …Jon Stewart is not happy with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to strip unions of their collective bargaining rights (that would be like “telling Craigslist no adult services,” he reasoned. “It really defeats the purpose.”) But nor is he happy with the media’s attempts to compare the Wisconsin protests…
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