Wednesday, 22 October 2008

Issue #15

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ISSUE #15 - Wednesday, 22nd October 2008



  • S. Murari, Reuters
    "India chases China to moon with unmanned mission"
    http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE49L0HG20081022

    DJR's gist: In what could be the early days of a 21st century space race, India has succesfully launched its first space mission leaving the Earth's orbit. The probe, Chandrayaan-1, contains instruments from all the major international space agencies, including NASA and the ESA, but has been a launches in a whirlwind of national pride and celebration in India. With a moon lander planned for launch in the next 2 years, things are certainly hotting up in the Asian prestige wars, although there is little doubt that all India's efforts retain a cursory eye over any military implications of China's recent march into the zero-gravity world.



  • Maggie Haberman, New York Post
    "Shop-Spree Sarah's 150G Party Clothes"
    http://www.nypost.com/seven/10222008/news/politics/shop_spree_sarahs_150g_party_clothes_134694.htm

    DJR's gist: In the past, politicians have been criticised and ridiculed for spending amounts such as $400 on a haircut (John Edwards), or $500 on Salvatore Ferregamo shoes (John McCain). But Sarah Palin has managed to make these look positively tame, racking up a mega $150,000 bill on clothing for the campaign trail. There have been good, bad, and ugly examples, but frankly who cares when the money concerned is just so ludicrous. Lipstick on a pig? Just think how many adverts that money could have bought instead...



  • Mark Henderson, The Times
    "Do five simple things a day to stay sane, say scientists"
    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/mental_health/article4988978.ece

    DJR's gist: Just as we all know about the "5-a-day" fresh fruit and vegetable motto, scientists are now suggesting we should be combining physical health with a "5-a-day" of activities to promote mental health. "People should try to connect with others, to be active, to take notice of their surroundings, to keep learning and to give to their neighbours and communities under a new programme supported by over 400 scientists. Am I the only one who thinks that anyone who doesn't do this without even thinking about it has probably got much bigger issues on their plate?





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