Should old acquaintance be forgot, and all that. We see out 2005 with a podcast that features Europe's first steps toward creating a satellite navigation system set to rival that old stand-by GPS. Also, a new theory on how bird flu spreads. And, as New Year's Eve approaches, we hear about a new law in Sweden designed to tackle what many consider a public health menace, binge drinking. All that, plus a ludicrously cheesy version of Rabbie Burns classic tune Auld Lang Syne. Here's wishing all of you a happy, healthy, and pod safe 2006. The World's Technology Podcast is sponsored by Ipswitch Incorporated, the leader in messaging, network management, and data management software for small and medium sized businesses around the globe. Visit www.ipswitch.com to download full-function trial versions.