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Submission + - OLPC Nepal makes a Landmark

Submitted by

bokey

on Thursday January 11, 2007 @12:42PM

bokey writes: "Last week Rwanda announced its commitment to OLPC. This week a local non-profit group, OLPC Nepal, announced its intention to make OLPC a reality in this himalayan nation. Like Rwanda, Nepal is a poor, land-locked nation with few natural resources. Unlike Rwanda, OLPC Nepal has yet to secure government buy-in. They are actively working to change that. Let's hope they are successful."

Submission + - Forwarding corporate mail to Web accounts

Submitted by weil8127 on Thursday January 11, 2007 @11:42AM

weil8127 writes: NYT.com has an article on the practice of forwarding your [possibly sensitive] internal emails to a more accessible account. How big a problem does this really pose, and can the risks be mitigated without resorting to Draconian measures? http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/11/technology/11ema il.html?hp&ex=1168578000&en=552c9e079982fece&ei=50 94&partner=homepage

Journal Journal: Wal-Mart goes for zero waste 3

Journal by smooth wombat on Thursday January 11, 2007 @09:29AM

Wal-Mart is the butt of many jokes and derided by many who consider the mega-lo-mart's businesses practices unethical and detrimental to local businesses. However, even I, one who only goes to Wal-Mart for film and camera batteries, must admit that their effort to achieve zero waste is a great idea.

Submission + - DIY cut-and-fold paper iPhone

Submitted by MondoMundo on Thursday January 11, 2007 @01:33AM

MondoMundo writes: From Sneakmove.com: DIY cut-and-fold paper iPhone

"Apple's iPhone will truly be a world changing device... but who can wait until June? not me. Using the images and information on Apple's website I've made my own for the time being, and so can you. Cool? Sure feels like it!"

http://www.sneakmove.com/2007/01/diy-cut-and-fold- paper-iphone.html

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