BBC - h2g2 - The History of the Digital Watch (#)
„Seven electronic switches went into making each of the numerals on the display. The original red light was generated by using aluminium gallium arsenide (AlGaAs), however Pulsar later produced a green LED using gallium nitride (GaN).Many in the industry began to believe that the new quartz analogue watches would even be doomed to extinction so soon after their arrival that it wasn't worth buying into the trend, something which was reflected in the writings of Douglas Adams and other contemporary writers at the end of the 1970s and start of the 1980s .Before the watch companies could 'do away with' the analogue watch though, they first had to bring down the price of the digital successor. Competition in the digital field increased and by 1975 there were over 80 varieties available. This competition helped to bring prices down but the product was still out of the range of the average consumer.“
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BBC News | NORTHERN IRELAND | Churches welcome NI developments
„I pay tribute to those who have worked with such determination to do so. "Despite the genuine difficulties still to be overcome on all sides, I believe these events provide solid grounds for new hope and fresh confidence." President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Reverend Kenneth Wilson also welcomed the developments. He called on everyone to work together to build peace and stability for the people of the province. Unionists still considering offer The Ulster Unionists are still considering whether the IRA's statement on arms is enough to persuade them to return to the executive.“
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„Well, at the risk of paraphrasing mazzer - "Thanks, I thought I'd leave it that way." Um...I just got to thinking about the ultimate conclusion of future history - we'll explore everywhere sooner or later... Ladies and gentlemen, it's the Most Downbeat Ending In The World... Ever!Thanks for the kind words, little, I'm glad you enjoyed it!“
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BBC NEWS | Business | Coffee buzz lifts wartorn Rwanda
„At a time when global coffee prices are in a 30-year slump, it is an outlook that can make all the difference.“
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„Johnny Murtagh triumphs on board Royal Rebel in a dramatic Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. BBC Sport presents full coverage of the race.“
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BBC NEWS | Africa | Rwandan coffee used to make beer
„The Rwandan coffee, brewed at a temperature of 40C, had the "silky, velvety character" that the brewer wanted.“
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