Despite High Usage Worldwide Sales Halted Permanently
Redmond, WA-There are literally millions of users around the world who still use the popular Windows XP operating system, with no sign of letup.
Despite this, and a high demand for the original software, Microsoft has held firm to its previous announcement that June 30, 2008 would be the last day that the XP operating system would be available for purchase by vendors who pre install the system on computers for retail sales.
Microsoft is pushing its new operating system, Windows Vista, which is being resisted by wide margins among many of the stalwart customers from Microsoft.
There have been wide pleas from their customers to not stop the Windows XP sales, but despite this Microsoft has stopped selling its Windows XP system after today.
Computer Vendors will not be able to offer anything other than Vista as an Operating system on computer that they sell beginning July 1st.
There is a method that is convoluted that will allow individual users to convert their Vista system backwards to Windows XP, but that is something only the individual user can do and it is rather complicated.
Its seen as a last gasp option, and while legal, it is a method that is not very well known and not being advertised by Microsoft as they would rather not have people use Windows XP at all.
New Method Of Delivery And Distribution For Web Content
Los Angeles-Google is working to feature new and different types of web content on the Internet.
One of their first attempts at TV material featured on the Internet will be the series “Family Guy,’ as part of a cartoon project headed up by family guy creator Seth MacFarlane.
Seth MacFarlane, 34 years old, is the youthful creator of the “Family Guy” series on Fox Television.
Google is featuring a project by MacFarlane called “Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy,” which will feature material from “Family Guy” as well as other bits and pieces of his animation and creations. (more…)
New Hardware And Program Puts Canada In Lead In Meteor Hunting
Ottawa- Sometimes science can come successfully in very small packages.
The Space industry of Canada is working cooperatively in an effort to make sure that if there is a huge space body or asteroid that is headed toward the Earth that we have warning and time to make decisions on how to avert a collision.
The Canadian Space Agency and Defence Research Development Canada is working to prepare a project called NEOSSAT.
NEOSSAT stands for Near Earth Object Surveillance Satellite, and it is a device that is about the size of a suitcase.
It will have detection gear as well as a highly advanced telescope that will help spot and track objects in space, to try and detect any objects that would threaten the Earth.
It is widely thought that the end of the dinosaurs came from a large space body striking the Earth, and in the huge collision there was a dust cloud, temperature changes, and other situations, which led to the demise of the dinosaurs.
Canada is taking the lead with NEOSSAT, and the tiny satellite packs a big punch.
It only weighs about 65 kilograms and it is a leader in near space observations, and will be a vital link to help detect any large objects that will head to or threaten the Earth.
Federal Officials Say There May Still Be Bad Tomatoes On Shelves
Washington, D.C.-There has not been a single source identified in the nationwide salmonella illness that has struck more than 800 people.
The illness, the rare form of salmonella named Saint Paul version, has made over 800 people ill, with at least 200 of these requiring hospitalization.
Hospitals Begin To Report “Adverse Events”
Los Angeles-The self disclosure by a number of hospitals in California has begun, and it is not a pretty sight.
Over a 10 month period that ended in May 2008, doctors performed the wrong surgery, operated on the wrong part, or on the wrong patient 41 different times.
London - Amy Winehouse reportedly threw a punch at a fan during this weekend’s Glastonbury festival in the UK.
Amy was performing in front of the stage, when the fan apparently tried to grab her and grope her.
Galstonbury boss Michael Eavis has defended Amy, saying she was entitled to defend herself.
He said: “The fan deserved it. He grabbed Amy’s breasts as she went past him.”
Los Angeles - There might be another Lohan in the family.
According to E! News, there are reports that Lindsay Lohan’s dad Michael fathered a girl with another woman while he was separated from ex-wife Dina Lohan.
In the interview with E! News, Michael Lohan admitted he had a relationship with a woman named Kristi but claims he can’t trust her and wants a paternity test before moving on.
“While I was prison, I got a letter, and she said that she had a paternity test with her ex-husband,” said Lohan. “The results were negative with him, and she felt that I was the father. I said, ‘Well, why did you wait so long to tell me?’ She said there were a lot of things going on in her life.”
Boston - The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a $5.85 million settlement with the scientists in the 2001 anthrax case.
The anthrax case in 2001 resulted in the deaths of 5 people, with 17 others becoming ill.
The settlement was reached with former army scientist, 54-year old Dr. Steven J. Hatfill.
Per the terms of the $5.85 million agreement, he will drop his lawsuits against the Justice Department, as well as the FBI.
Washington - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have helped fund a new private elementary school near Los Angeles.
The elementary school will include the teachings of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbarb, and will also employ teachers from the church.
The New Village Academy will be in Calabasas and will open its doors on September 3rd.
Children of all religious backgrounds are being welcomed to the new school.
Washington - According to scientists, this summer may mark the first time in recorded history that there is no ice at the North Pole.
In the past, ice would build up in layers, years at a time at the North Pole.
In recent years though, global cimate change has turned the North Pole ice into a yearly freeze which takes place.