Archive for April, 2007

Alaska to Tierra del Fuego on french fry grease

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

USHUAIA, Argentina (Reuters) - When the squat, red
firetruck, smelling of greasy french fries, reached the literal
end of the road, two young Americans jumped out and gave each
other “high fives.”

Junk food ad ban comes into force

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

A ban on adverts for unhealthy food and drinks during young children’s TV shows is introduced.

Stars slimed at Nickelodeon show

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

Celebrities and stars take part in the sliming and burping at the 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

Musician Klass confirms pregnancy

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

TV presenter and classical musician Myleene Klass is expecting her first child, it is announced.

Doctor Who series is ratings hit

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

The new series of Doctor Who proves a ratings hit after 8.2 million people tuned in to watch the first episode.

Gromit steps into HMV logo role

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

The world famous HMV logo is to get a new dog - in the shape of the heroic and long suffering Gromit.

EMI takes locks off music tracks

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

EMI and Apple arrange a media event, prompting speculation that Beatles songs will finally go online.

Proclaimers hang on to top spot

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

Charity single (I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles by The Proclaimers stays at number one for a second week.

Beatles may go online as Apple, EMI come together

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc. and music label EMI
Group Plc plan to announce “an exciting new digital offering,”
EMI said on Sunday, a move that could involve putting the
Beatles music catalogue online.

Microsoft issuing animated cursor security patch

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. plans to patch a
security hole in Windows on Tuesday related to an animated
cursor that hackers have used to launch attacks after users
click on links to malicious Web sites.