| Eyes on the sky
The program is designed to give citizen researchers the tools they need to document the evolution of light pollution in their areas. The small, economically priced meters, which came out about a year ago, are great for amateur astronomers and educational settings. The institute, last year, also became the first organization outside the National Park Service to collect data with the most precise nightscape survey system in the world, and is in the process of obtaining funds to buy the system for the use of communities.The kids are thrilled to be part of such an important project. And Mr. Lord is thrilled about the children’s engagement with the work."I just get out of their way," he laughs. "What we've got is way beyond the original scope of what we were envisioning."The class's early findings indicate that some parts of town are darker than previously thought, he says.
A Kiss-Off to Online Dating
I am writing to tell you it's over between us. It's not you. You've been great. You've helped me connect millions of happy couples and no one can take that away. It's just that—well, I've changed. My needs and users are different now. And you were right when you asked about my relationship with MySpace and Facebook. I can't ignore the feelings I have for them any longer. Please don't be hurt. We had a good run, and you'll always be a part of me. But I'm moving on. I hope we can still be friends. Love always, The Internet That's right. I'm declaring it now: Online dating as you know it is dead. The brand of matchmaking sites that blossomed in 1990s is as good as gone. Sorry, Match.com. So long, eHarmony. Adieu, Yahoo! (YHOO) Personals.
European Social Networking and Mobile Dating Conference to be Held ...
Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Mobile Dating Conference and European Online Personals Conference to be held on September 25-26, 2006 in Amsterdam at the NH Grand Krasnapolsky Hotel. New York, NY (PRWEB) July 27, 2006 -- Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Mobile Dating Conference and European Online Personals Conference to be held on September 25-26, 2006 in Amsterdam at the NH Grand Krasnapolsky Hotel. The Wireless and Mobile Dating Conference and Expo will focus on management, technology and marketing for the mobile and wireless dating industry. The European Internet Dating Conference will discuss management of European social networking and online personals businesses. Attending the event will be senior executives from all aspects of the European online dating industry and social networking industry, as well as executives from wireless telecommunication firms, SMS companies, software companies, marketing firms and entrepreneurs.
Jangl Voice-Enables Fubar: Suddenly, It's Easy to Talk to Someone You ...
PLEASANTON, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- At most "happy hour" gatherings, sending someone a complimentary drink is easy. Getting their phone number can be a little trickier. For the more than one million members of Fubar, however, both maneuvers are now simple and risk-free.
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