Gaggle haggles for Google
Published 11:16 pm Friday, March 5, 2010
Are they Googlonians or Googlites? Several U.S. cities are competing to be the first to land Google’s experimental but coveted fiber-optic network, which promises Internet connection speeds 100 times faster than what’s currently available. Topeka, Kan., even went so far as to rename itself Google, Kan., for the month of March.
That’s caused some problems for those traveling to Kansas’ capital. When people stop and ask for directions to Topeka, they’re given a long list of options, most of which are of little use.
And you thought we were done with Canadian jokes: Beginning in 2011, Canada will replace its cotton-paper currency with cash made of plastic, making it virtually waterproof.
The innovation will be a boon for Canadians, who will now be able to quickly rinse their cash to clean off the spilled gravy from their poutine.
Paper or plastic? Meanwhile, the U.S. government says it will unveil changes to the $100 bill in its continuing effort to thwart counterfeiters. While the bill’s design will change, it won’t be made of plastic.
It’s just as well; we’re already using plastic too often to pay for stuff.
