Wednesday, 15. January 2003

Man killed by his own cock G
Cockfighting Rooster Kills Handler


A rooster about to be set loose for a bout in a crowded cockfighting arena attacked its handler with the razor-sharp steel spikes strapped to its legs, killing the stunned man, police said Tuesday.

¬> AP ¬> wnbc ¬> las vegas sun ¬> usa today

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Cosmic message in a bottle


A cosmic "message in a bottle" is to be left in space as a relic of the world's languages. A disc engraved with the first three chapters of Genesis in 1,000 native tongues will travel to a distant comet. It will be carried on the European Space Agency's (Esa) Rosetta mission, set for take-off some time in 2003.

¬> <a href="news.bbc.co.uk"target="_blank">BBC

"Rosetta"-Mission: Rendezvous mit dem Schneeball Was die europäische Weltraumagentur Esa vorhat, ist ein nie zuvor gewagtes Kunststück: die Landung auf einem Kometen. Der Start der Raumsonde "Rosetta", die den fernen Schweifstern mit dem sperrigen Namen 46P/Wirtanen ansteuern soll, steht unmittelbar bevor.
¬> Spiegel

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More computer viruses expected


Computer users should brace for a new onslaught of viruses this year, especially worms deployed into instant messaging systems that allow users to chat quickly and cheaply across the Web, an anti-virus expert said on Tuesday.

¬> msnbc

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Giant Lava Lamp found in Soap Lake


Theme structures built for cities throughout the world are constructed to draw attention and tourists. As someone said, “never underestimate the power of awe.” Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Seattle has the Space Needle and Soap Lake has the worlds largest Lava Lamp!

¬> <a href="www.giantlavalamp.com"target="_blank">Lamp

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