Truemors
is reporting from
Member
NP Rank:
NP Rank:
Look, up in the sky: N.B. reports record number of UFOs
The subject of UFOs always scares me a little. If something is really "out there," we should definitely start worrying! Haven't any of you seen Independence Day starring Will Smith? We wouldn't be worrying about... Tight security, visa restrictions and high fares deter Olympic tourists
Chinese government is not very enthused with the response from tourist for Olympic games.Main deterrents are strict China visa regime and tight security restrictions. Expensive cost is hampering even domestic tourist in China. Fewer people are going to Beijing... A world without chocolate. It is a possibility.
Previously there was an article written about the endless supply of chocolates in the world. It was based on a scientific project launched to dissect the genomes of cocoa beans and manipulate the taste as well as the... Expert: Iran `doctored' photo of missile launches
The Iranian government has fudged pictures to show more missiles at the time of launch. The Pictures were altered to add a fourth missile lifting off from a desert range "An Iranian photograph showing a cluster of missile launches was apparently altered to add a fourth... RBS eyes Australian assets sale
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is looking to sell the Australian and New Zealand operations of ABN Amro - the Dutch bank it bought last year." Last month, the Edinburgh-based company raised £12bn after selling shares...One-armed golfers hit it big
As part of the lead up to this year's Ryder Cup Competition in Louisville an inspirational international golf event for one-armed golfers will take place. Louisville is the hometown of the legendary U.S. one-armed...UK sends 11,000 Mugabe refugees back
Britain is asking for tougher sanctions against Mugabe's corrupt rule in Zimbabwe but at the same time sending back thousands of refugees to who knows what imprisonment and torture. These are failed asylum seekers...Women Over 90 More Likely To Have Dementia Than Men
In a ScienceDaily.com report, new research reveals that the prevelance of dementia is higher for women over 90 than men of the same age, cited by UC Irvine researchers. How can this be true? The report says - The researchers reviewed an analysis of 911 people... Dr.SHI $2BN SUNTECH FOUNDER, solar up to 50bn next five years
" Shi, 44, is the chief executive of Suntech Power Holdings, one of the new breed of successful domestic China-based companies with global ambitions. After spending a year at Sydney-based University of New South... Danger Ahead! Cell Phones and Driving: Companies Limit Liability With Trainin...
"Recent research suggests that using a cell phone while driving may be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated---and it can cost a company millions if found liable. Limiting liability while increasing public safety is the focus of "The Dangers of Cell Phone Use While...Indonesian homemakers turn trash into fashion frills
Interesting way to do a business... " Used detergent labels and toothpaste tubes from Indonesia are going from landfills to fashion frills on bags and wallets sold in Singapore, Australia and the United States. The... Starbucks plans to close 600 U.S. stores, fire 12,000
I am quite surprised by this. Just yesterday while I was driving back from dinner, I saw two starbucks that I have not noticed before. In Vancouver it seems like Starbucks is more prevalent than ever, but I guess... Key London mayor aide quits over race row
A key aid to new London mayor Boris Johnson has been forced to resign after making disparaging remarks about people from the Carribean. The issue highlights a continued problem for the new mayor's relationship with... Anil Ambani to invest in Spielberg's DreamWorks
"Los Angeles/Mumbai- According to media reports Hollywood film producers DreamWorks SKG are close to a deal with Anil Ambani's Reliance Big Entertainment, one of India's biggest entertainment conglomerate, to form a... Afghan president says he'll send troops to Pakistan to fight Taliban
Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Though a good idea in principle. Perhaps invading another country accused of harbouring the Taliban would open a can of worms to both our troops, the middle east and India in our...
Recent Comments
Top Members Today
Top Rookies
Top Veterans