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June 2008 News

Download your brain

By the middle of the 21st century it *might* be possible to download your brain to a supercomputer. Ask some well-known locals which parts of their brain or memory they would like preserving for ever.

Checking out the animal shelters

The summer months are busy for animal rescue centres as people go off on holiday without a thought for their abandoned pets. Is there any room at your local RSPCA, Cats Protection shelter or volunteer animal welfare group? Which animals

Flirting from your car

There’s a new trend spreading throughout the country for everyday drivers… The people who run motorflirt.com offers a service which allows drivers from all over the country to flirt and communicate by text message – using vehicle number plates. Members

Working from home

More companies are said to be waking up to the benefits of letting staff work from home and other remote locations so they rarely need to set foot in the office. Is this good for work-life balance but bad for

Crain's seals trains deal

Manchester business magazine will reach ‘first class’ readers on weekly train journey