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Hello Kitty Harnesses the Power of the Sun
May 9, 2008 09:16 AM - , Triple Pundit

The tech blogosphere has been aflutter this week with the next, biggest thing to change our lives. Well, perhaps the lives of millions of pre-teens across the world. The Hello Kitty Solar Charger. Fresh after last year’s release of the Hello Kitty space heater, this nearly 6”x 6”x 3” contraption can recharge your iPod, Blackberry, or any other portable electronic device with a USB plug. The charger also has a DC battery for those unfortunate moments when sunlight just isn’t cutting it (a typical solar charge takes 6 hours while a DC charge takes 1).

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Sahara dried out slowly, not abruptly: study
May 9, 2008 06:11 AM - Reuters

The once-green Sahara turned to desert over thousands of years rather than in an abrupt shift as previously believed, according to a study on Thursday that may help understanding of future climate changes. And there are now signs of a tiny shift back towards greener conditions in parts of the Sahara, apparently because of global warming, said the lead author of the report about the desert's history published in the journal Science.

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SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Snow-World Helps Patients Feel no Pain

, Gimundo
For most of us, the blustery, teeth-chattering months of winter are just about over, and we've got to say, we're pretty happy about that. While ice skating from your house to your mailbox can be fun once or twice, it tends to lose its charm after one too many slips and bruises. But even though the sun may finally be shining, you can enter your own winter wonderland any time you like: Just slip on a pair of virtual-reality goggles to step into a land filled with icicles, flurries of snow, and maybe even an errant penguin or polar bear.
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COMMENTARY

Despite EASSy, Africa Still Listening to Radio

, Global Policy Innovations Program
Construction began this month on the East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy), which promises to bring low-cost, high-speed Internet access to eight countries. Funded by telecommunications operators and development institutions, the project is scheduled for completion in late 2009 and expected to create and enhance connectivity for millions of people. Internet penetration rates are in the single digits in most of Africa, and countries on the east coast rely on slow and expensive satellite connections.
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