NorgdomAnalog Meets Its Match in Red Digital Cinema
3pointsA team ofteam of engineers and scientists have created the first digital movie camera that matches the detail and richness of analog film.
Govt under fire over staffer's 2020 media contract
3pointsThe Opposition has called on the Federal Government to release a report investigating the awarding of a contract for the 2020 Summit to a company owned by a ministerial staffer.
Apple was 'misleading' in iPhone ad
2pointsAPPLE was told today not to repeat a television advertisement for its popular iPhone in Britain after the national advertising regulator ruled it exaggerated the device's internet capability.
Access 31 – more farewells than Nellie Melba
1pointsHow many white knights does it take to change our community TV station? The latest Lancelot rides to the rescue
The terrifying cost of feeling safer
1pointsRoss Gittens' op-ed on anti-terrorism, authority, civil liberties, the psychology of risk, and your tax dollar.
Perth students win places at Model United Nations
1pointsFourteen-year-old Isabel is one of the youngest delegates ever chosen to represent Australia at the world's biggest youth conference – to be held in January 2009.
Personal bank data sold on ebay
1pointsA computer holding personal details of one million UK bank customers was sold on eBay for 35. The information included bank account numbers, phone numbers, mothers' maiden names and signatures. The matter is being investigated.
Rudd considering Olympic lottery funding
1pointsGreat Britain introduced national lottery funding for sports in 1994 and the scheme raised hundreds of millions of dollars for the British team which beat Australia in the medal tally in Beijing.
Speaker hope for new Zimbabwe era
1pointsZimbabwe's new speaker of parliament has said his election will usher in a new era of parliamentary politics in the country. I have my own doubts though, Zimbabwe needs more than a new speaker. But here's some hope atleast.
Wind turbines make bat lungs explode
1pointsI could claim I posted this because it's relevant to the clean energy debate, but let's face it: I only picked it for the headline.
Impotence message too potent, so down it comes
1pointsIMPRESSIONABLE children, protective mothers and anxious middle-aged men will no longer be exposed to massive "Want longer lasting sex?" billboards.
US disappointed Olympics didn't open China more
1pointsHow weak is this? The US says its disappointed the Olympics had not brought more "openness and tolerance" in China AFTER the Olympics ends.
Going for gold, but at what cost?
1pointsTAXPAYERS have forked out $16.7 million through direct federal grants for each of the 13 gold medals won by Australia's Olympic team in Beijing.
Heartbreak for parents in Indian child scam
1pointsIndian authorities say at least 13 children adopted by Australians were snatched by gangs between 1998 and 1999 and sold for less than $300 to Chennai-based adoption agency Malaysia Social Services.
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