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WiFi Lifeline For Nepal's Farmers

Posted by simoniker on from the yakkity-yak dept.

bahree writes "BBC is running a pretty interesting story on how yak farmers in the mountains of Nepal, where there are no phones or other means of communication, are using wireless Internet technology to keep in touch with their families, buy/sell livestock and exchange vetinerary tips."

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  1. Wait... by JessLeah · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ...it isn't April 1st already, is it?

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  2. Ha ha ha ha by Garrett+Combs · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    All your yak are belong to us.

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  3. test by ragnarok · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    There have been no comments in several hours. Did I miss the apocalypse again?

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  4. Re:Black Stations / White Stations by Walt+Dismal · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ... btw, song credited to M&M (Martha and the Muffins).

  5. STRANGE! Same article was rejected earlier ! by dude_from_munich · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    2004-05-25 12:06:46 Wi-fi lifeline for Nepal's farmers (articles,wireless) (rejected)