Archive for August, 2007
Bush Expands U.S. Government Wiretapping
0 Comments Published by Staff August 6th, 2007 in Tech, World.President Bush has signed into law a bill that gives the U.S. government more power to eavesdrop on suspected foreign terrorists.
The legislation lifts a previous requirement that such surveillance could not begin without advance permission from a court. Mr. Bush says in a statement Sunday that this change will give U.S. agents “dynamic and flexible” […]
NASA: Mars Lander Set to Launch on Saturday
0 Comments Published by Staff August 4th, 2007 in Science.After a nine-month journey, the probe will search beneath the frozen Martian surface for hints of an environment compatible with life, such as water and organic chemicals.
Bruce Betts of the nonprofit Planetary Society says the organization has prepared a gift for future visitors to Mars, a silica-glass DVD attached to the deck of the lander.
“And […]
Nintendo Wii Beams Up New Star Trek Title
0 Comments Published by Robert Staehlin August 4th, 2007 in Gaming, Nintendo, Wii.Bethesda, the powerhouse publisher behind Oblivion, announced today that a new Star Trek title is in the works for both Wii and PS2. STAR TREK: Conquest is set to be released during the holiday season for the discount price of $29.99 for Nintendo Wii and $19.99 for PlayStation 2.
Some details from Bethesda:
Players take control of […]
The U.S. Senate Thursday approved legislation that strengthens ethics and lobbying laws. The measure, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this week, now goes to President Bush for his signature. Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill.
The bill, which the Senate passed on an 83 to 14 vote, would bar members of the House and […]