There are a few interesting stories on the SMH Web Site. Firstly there is a story on how Sydney is living on Burrowed Time referencing the Brian Kennedy story on Sydney tunnels and buildings. That book is an interesting read. They are also reporting that Whilst Optus now has Digital TV on their cable network there is no certainty that Optus will resell rebadged Foxtel for it’s broadband network where they are intending to supply television over ADSL.

Wired has an article on the Science and chemistry of Absynthe. This is an interesting read – and there is some discussion of wether it is anywhere near as dangerous as commonly believed. News.Com.Au is reporting that Telstra has some concerns about their network with a key cable operating in Lane Cove being liable to damage from ‘The Hole’.

And finally, for those who have a problem with people not emptying bins when they are full, A New York Uni student has designed a bin that burps when it is full!