Topic: SCIENCE - on August 2, 2008 at 12:49:56 PM CEST
MIT claims 24/7 solar power
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have combined a liquid catalyst with photovoltaic cells to achieve what they claim is a solar energy system that could generate electricity around the clock.
A liquid catalyst was added to water before electrolysis to achieve what the researchers claim is almost 100-percent efficiency. When combined with photovoltaic cells to store energy chemically, the resulting solar energy systems could generate electricity around the clock, the MIT team said.
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Topic: SPORT - on August 2, 2008 at 12:48:10 PM CEST
Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Bans “Professional Camera Equipment” For Non-Press Visitors
In accordance with national law, like elsewhere in the country, guns, grenades, gun powder, explosives, and other dangerous articles in this category are forbidden. In addition, everyday objects that may potentially affect security, such as glass bottles, hot water thermoses, coolers, and other such items used to carry things cannot be brought into competition grounds. No banners or other material bearing slogans are permitted. With the exception of strollers and wheelchairs, no supportive equipment is allowed. Whistles, horns, radios, walkie-talkies, speakers, drums, sticks, or sharp objects that may be harmful are also not permitted. Sports equipment, suitcases, large bags, and professional camera equipment will not be allowed into the Olympic Green.
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Topic: DRUGS - on August 2, 2008 at 12:44:43 PM CEST
Poor insulation led to drugs raid on police officer's home
Police community support officer Zally Huseyin, 46, a mother of five, was shocked when she answered the door to a team of colleagues who demanded to search her house.
The mistake happened after infra-red images taken by a police helicopter showed Mrs Huseyin's five-bedroom, £400,000 detached property in Lower Cambourne, Cambridgeshire was glowing white hot.
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Topic: DRUGS - on August 2, 2008 at 12:41:58 PM CEST
Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensary bust
Federal agents raided a Culver City medical marijuana dispensary where they spent more than four hours this afternoon, serving a search warrant that resulted in no arrests but left the shop in disarray.
Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrived about noon at Organica Collective in the 13400 block of Washington Boulevard, said Sarah Pullen, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles office of the agency.
Hmm…
Radley Balko wonders why one of the DEA agents involved in raiding a Los Angeles area medical marijuana dispensary is wearing a Blackwater T-shirt.
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