The rover Spirit landed on Mars on January 3, 3004, with Opportunity landing on January 24, 2005. The rovers have exceeded all expectations. They have enjoyed good fortune as dust storms have blown away debris covering their solar panels thus restoring their ability to generate electricity.

Independent producers are creating tens of thousands of downloadable radio programs. They are bypassing governmental regulation and the mega firms that presently dominate the industry. Podcasting is part of the larger world movement of blogs which now includes millions of personal web pages.

By Sanford Brooks

When shopping for a cell phone, the first thing you will find is that there are many different models and features to choose from. Some phones you can get for "free" while others you will have to pay for. Now the term "free" is not exactly accurate. You see, while the phone itself is given to you at no cost, you do however have to subscribe to a 2 year or a 3 year airtime contract. Some plans may be monthly or a pre-paid agreement. These airtime plans vary depending upon what type of cellular phone you buy and the different options you choose with each individual airtime plan. With some cell phones, you can buy the phone and save a few dollars with a reduced sale price. If you shop around, you can get certain bonuses. But to find those bonuses you might have to do a little leg work.

By Sanford Brooks

Shopping for a laptop computer (or any computer for that matter) can be a daunting task. As a consumer and potential computer owner, a myriad of questions may be running through your mind. Firstly you must be an educated consumer. That means you are going to have to do some homework in preparation before you commit yourself to making your purchase. If you have purchased a computer in the past, then this task may be a little easier. Still, it is a wise decision to educate yourself on what the computer market has to offer to narrow down your selection. Hopefully, this article will assist you in doing just that.