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Local Stories March 16, 2007Dorkbots gone wild
Eric Skiff
Nerds of the world united for the Dorkbot convention at Austin's SXSW festival last weekend. Combining the best of robots, beer, electricity, and a musical set of Tesla coils, the international convergence of electronic artists epitomized geek chic for the digital age. - CB | CNET | BBC |Carlos Slim es muy, muy rico
Forbes-ranked third richest man, Mexican mogul Carlos Slim, courted controversy this week after disparaging Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's philanthropic projects. Slim's $49 billion fortune raises eyebrows amongst many in his own country, where the average wage is $7 per day. - ED | New York Post | San Diego Union-Tribune |Nevada Dems reject Fox News
Plans for a Democratic debate hosted by Fox News collapsed after state and federal Dems pulled out, citing a comment by Fox's chairman as the reason. However, some say the party had been pressured to shun the conservative network. - BH | Las Vegas Review Journal | New York Times | |
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