Monthly Archives: July 2009

Google’s new operating system to take on Microsoft

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Google Inc. is working on a new operating system for inexpensive computers in a daring attempt to wrest away Microsoft Corp.’s long-running control over people’s computing experience. The new operating system, announced late  on Google’s Web site, will be based … Continue reading →

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Great Barrier Reef will be gone in 20 years

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Charlie Veron, former chief scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science, told The Times: “There is no way out, no loopholes. The Great Barrier Reef will be over within 20 years or so.” Once carbon dioxide had hit the … Continue reading →

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Israeli archaeologists discover ancient quarry

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Israeli archaeologists have uncovered an ancient quarry where they believe King Herod extracted stones for the construction of the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority said . The archaeologists believe the 1,000-square-foot (100-square-meter) quarry was part of … Continue reading →

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India’s Oceansat-2 launch in August

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

India’s indigenous Oceansat-2 satellite will be launched next month from Sriharikota spaceport on the east coast and will also carry a set of six nano satellites, all of European origin. Besides Rubin 9.1 and Rubin 9.2 nano satellites from Germany, … Continue reading →

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