The Coming UK Energy MeltdownTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:14AM(This guest post by Hugh Sharman, an engineer by trade and editor of the UK focused energy blog DimWatt , appeared at The Oil Drum. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 U.S. License.)
I could not reach police chief for 15 minutes: Chief ministerFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:26AMMumbai, July 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said Friday that he could not reach top police officers for about 15 minutes after Wednesday's triple bombings due to a "shocking and unacceptable" communication breakdown.
Open Data Catches on in KenyaFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:21AMThe government of Kenya has launched Open Kenya, an open data platform, and it's looking to the coun
I could not contact police chief for 15 minutes: Maharashtra CMFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:50AM"There was complete communication breakdown in first 15 minutes. It was shocking and unacceptable, it unnerved me. Mobile network was jammed," said Chavan
I could not contact police chief for 15 minutes: ChavanFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:13AMMumbai, July 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said Friday that he could not reach top police officers for about 15 minutes after Wednesday's triple bombings due to a 'shocking and unacceptable' communication breakdown.
Mesa district remapping proving to be challengingThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:50AMPanel struggles to redraw Mesa council districts; federal, local rules limit options.
Microsoft Reveals Imagine Cup 2011 Winners, Unveils $3 Million Grant ProgramWednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:18PMMicrosoft Corp. today announced the winners of the ninth annual Microsoft Imagine Cup, the world's premier student technology competition, honoring student innovations that address global problems such as improving road and fire safety, eradicating poverty, and creating a more sustainable environment.
Dubai Police and Michelin Collaborate to Promote Summer Tyre SafetyThursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:15AMDubai Police and Michelin, the worldwide leader for tyres and mobility, have launched a tyre safety initiative in a bid to raise awareness of the dangers associated with driving on worn or incorrectly inflated tyres during the summer months.
Africa: Bike-Share Systems Already ThriveFriday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:12AMOne winter morning in central Cape Town, despite the gale force wind and the threat of rain, Jacques Sibomana, who was going to be 'up and down the city all day', decided he'd rather cycle than brace against the wind on foot.