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LOTD for March 9

MIT scientists identified a mutation that could allow the swine flu to spread much more easily:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/h1n1-mutation-0309.html


The Maersk Alabama had its captain taken hostage by Somali pirates 2 years ago, then was recently attacked by pirates last year, and was attacked by pirates again today!
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/03/the-maersk-alabama-is-like-crack-for-pirates/


The Swedish Postal Service is replacing postage stamps with a text message-based system.  Customers will send a text message to a particular number and a special code will be texted back to them which they write on the letter:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/swedes-to-start-text-message-based-postage-system-girl-with-dra/


Sprint says that all of their 4G options include Clearwire and mobile WiMAX:
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/sprints-hesse-all-4g-options-include-clearwire/2011-03-09


OpenFeint and The9 announced a *$100 mil* developer fund to bring hot iPhone games to Android:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/09/openfeint-and-the9-want-more-ios-games-on-android-offer-up-100-million-development-fund/
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