Posted by: diychica on: November 12, 2009
A four-day conference attended by Catholic officials from across Europe will aim to school them in spreading God’s word 21st Century style.
Source:http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/catholic-church-getting-lessons-from-google-648986?src=rss&attr=all
Posted by: diychica on: September 16, 2009
The banknote as a form of currency goes back to the 7th century in China.
When Marco Polo returned to Europe after his travels in the Far East in the 13th century, Europeans scoffed at the idea that the Chinese used paper for money. It wasnt until 1661 that paper currency was introduced in Europe.
Source:http://www.moneycompare.com.au/blog/the-intricate-art-of-the-banknote.php
Posted by: diychica on: September 15, 2009
New BMW cars that will be on display at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show reveal two possible futures for hybrid drivetrains in Europe and around the world.
Source:http://news.cnet.com/8301-13512_3-10351624-23.html?tag=newsLatestHeadlinesArea.0
Posted by: diychica on: August 28, 2009
A new web site claims to give the odds on you dying next year, or for whatever period you select, based on a few simple questions.
The site, DeathRiskRankings.com, is the brainchild of researchers and students at Carnegie Mellon University. It provides answers based on publicly available data from the United States and Europe, comparing [...]
Posted by: diychica on: May 18, 2009
A device that could dramatically reduce the number of collisions by eliminating driver error is to be tested in Europe.
The system uses technology similar to wi-fi to enable vehicles to communicate with each other, sharing information about their speed and location, to determine when a crash is imminent.
Source:http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6294866.ece
Posted by: diychica on: May 14, 2009
A young development in Germany illustrates a trend of planning communities to thrive without automobiles.
Source:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/12/science/earth/12suburb.html
Posted by: diychica on: April 24, 2009
French women had the lowest average body mass index, at 23.2.
British women have Europe’s highest average body mass index, according to report by France’s National Institute of Demographic Studies
From:http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/apr/23/french-women-weight-slimmest
