Wednesday: February 3, 2010
- We're in for six more weeks of Winter according to Punxsutawney Phil.
The pudgy prognosticator apparently has a nose for the value of social networking. About 17,000 people had already signed up for Phil's text, Mickey Rowley, the deputy secretary for Pennsylvania tourism, said. If you send the text, you'll receive a copy of his forecast delivered to your mobile.
Friday: January 29, 2010
- PETA calls for replacement of Punxsutawney Phil in favor of animatronic version.
According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter weather will follow. If he doesn't, expect an early spring. But PETA has had enough of the tradition that dates back to 1886, and believes robotic technology could be the solution.
Thursday: November 5, 2009
- A list of ten drop dead gorgeous gadgets from 2009 thus far.
Philips' new 21:9 LCD TV, a 56-inch telly which displays images almost exactly as they are in the cinema. Equipped with a full HD 2560 x 1080p screen with 8.3 million pixels, we knew the 21:9 would be a specialist purchase.
Monday: August 24, 2009
- Turns out that Pluto still quite popular amongst Plutophiles.
You can order 'Plutophile' bumper stickers to proclaim your firm support for Pluto, print out a Pluto Fan Club card -- which allows you to declare, 'In my heart, Pluto will always be a planet' - or sign an online petition.
