Saturday, April 23, 2011
Amazon Kindle-Library Lending
Thousands more books are going to be available for Amazon.com's Kindle. Amazon says downlaods of e-books from 11,000 U.S. Libraries will be available later this year. Most libraries already provide e-books, which work with nearly all epreads except the kindle. They're also accessible on many smartphones and tablets like the iPad. Amazon.com says it's working with OverDrive Inc., which runs e-book systems for public libraries, to make the system compatible with the kindle.
Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing is Retiring
Judas Priest are losing original guitarist K.K. Downing. The band say they respect his decision and wish him well. Downing's retirement comes right as Judas Priest are about to start what they call their final world tour, beginning June 7 in Holland. They decided no to cancel the tour, and they've already found a replacement for Downing. He's 31-year-old British guitarist Richie Faulkner. They say he's blended into the band perfectly and he's "a great talent".
Arctic Soot
An international research team is in the land of snow and ice, in search of soot. Scientists believe a thin layer of soot that's mostly invisible is causing the Arctic to absorb more heat. They want to find out if that's the main reason for the recent rapid warming of the area, which could have a long-term impact on the world's climate. The research team includes scientists from Norway, Russia, Germany, Italy, and China. Members are working from Norwegian islands inside the Arctic Circle, about halfway between Norway and the North Pole. The researchers will track carbon movement and deposits. They'll also collect snow samples and send up balloons to study atmospheric chemistry. U.S. scientists are also taking part in the research.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Morning Buzz Staff Meets A Rocket To The Moon!
A Rocket To The Moon and Anarbor was in town on Wednesday at the Grog Shop and Amy, a Morning Buzz Staff Member and DJ from 7-10 on Saturday mornings had a meet and greet with them!
Friday, April 15, 2011
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