Aug
28
On this day 1963: King’s dream for racial harmony
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From bbc.co.uk...

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character”, Martin Luther King.
The fight for racial equality in the United States moved a step closer to victory today as Martin Luther King spoke of his dream for freedom in an address to thousands of Americans.
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Aug
28
Robo-skeleton lets paralysed walk
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From bbc.co.uk…

A robotic suit is helping people paralysed from the waist down do what was previously considered impossible - stand, walk and climb stairs.
ReWalk users wear a backpack device and braces on their legs and select the activity they want from a remote control wrist band.
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Aug
27
Wind turbine brings chaos to Leeds sports centre
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RUGBY players may be forced to pull training at a Leeds sports ground after a giant wind turbine put the wind in their sails.
Hunslet Hawks Rugby League Club say they are “finished” as the aerodynamics created by the giant structure will cause problems with training and matches.
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Aug
27
Mexicans to use cell phones to pay stores and taxis
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From newlauncehes.com…
Like the Japanese, Mexicans will soon be able to use their mobile phone for making micro payments such as restaurant meals and taxi rides. Teaming up are telephone operators Telefonica SA and Iusacell along with Citibank and BBVA.
The target audience will be tech savvy teenagers and early adopters Cell phone users will be able to have their bank link their savings account to their telephone so they can make payments to participating stores, restaurants and taxis by sending a text message.
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Aug
27
Green tech in ‘Formula Zero’ race
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From bbc.co.uk…

The world’s first international hydrogen-powered motorsport race was held in Rotterdam this weekend.
Dubbed the Formula Zero championship, the contest pitted teams from five countries against each other in a zero-emissions go-kart race.
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