World's first robotic barman could spell last orders for pub staff

Hey, I've been served by some barmen that could pass for automaton's not in that they were so fast but essentially just went through the motions, and that of course will be the problem with Mr. Asahi - no real...

America’s real problems with Mexican illegals

"If these were black people, America would either have to construct an openly bigoted Jim Crow/Apartheid framework to effectively keep them out, or take town all barriers to their entry so as not to seem racist."

The Psycho-Slavery Tactics Of The TUCC :: MAXINE

"The problem with Reverend Wright isn't an "Attitude" he projects when he preaches in front of the gathered parishioners as some would like to think ... it is a BELIEF, a belief that he preaches to enslave...

President calls for feasibility study on Sunda Strait Bridge

""A careful feasibility study should be made immediately. If it is possible from the economic and geographic points of view to construct the bridge, we can go ahead with this major development project," the president said at the peak event of a program to mark the 27th World...

Gubernatorial forum agrees to construct Sunda Strait Bridge

"The forum, during a coordination meeting here on Friday and Saturday, said it will seek construction funds from the national budget, domestic and foreign private companies, the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB).The infrasturture...

The History of Politcal Correctness

For the first time in our history, Americans have to be fearful of what they say, of what they write, and of what they think. They have to be afraid of using the wrong word, a word denounced as offensive or...

Elaborate Hindu temple opens its door to public

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple will certainly be a sight to behold and a testament to Ancient Indian craftsmenship. Not only will it be the pride and joy of...

Ancient Rome 2.0: Antiquity Brought to Virtual Life

Sort of like Second Past Life... A cross-disciplinary team from around the globe has recreated a navigable virtual model of ancient Rome... now THAT'S nation-building!"Not only was Rome not built in a day, but a...

Great balls of fire! Valencia celebrates Las Fallas

I love a good effigy-burning, so I should really be in Valencia this week for their annual Las Fallas (or Falles in Valencian). A whole week of celebrations that leads up to la crema--the burning--with lots of...

You Must Do These Things to Sell Your House Fast

"If you're going to sell in this market there are really only a few -- but very important -- things you must do. 1. Fix up the place..... 2. Price it below market..... 3. Market the deal as much as the house..... 4. Bonuses and higher commissions.... 5. Offer...

Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007

"#1 Future of Internet Debate Ignored by Media Sources: Buzzflash.com, July 18, 2005 Title: “Web of Deceit: How Internet Freedom Got the Federal Ax, and Why Corporate News Censored the Story” Author: Elliot D....

Do You Believe that Ghosts are Real?

"Do You Believe that Ghosts are Real? David Slone David Slone writes for Honest Information Webmaster Tutorials and Resources and for Good Cook Recipes and cooking articles January 17, 2007 Ghosts are different things depending on who you ask. While 32% of Americans believe...

"Sick" RFID tags - A Real Threat To Systems :: Symblogogy

"Many who work with RFID systems falsely believe that the only threat of virus infection to the computer's programs is through the standard entry points (new program downloads and transference, emails, hackers,...

OMA's Race to Construct in China

For Ole Scheeren, the lead architect of the controversial new China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters in Beijing, the "eureka" moment came during a site visit in April, 2002. Touring the abandoned motorcycle factories that occupied the land, just east of the...

Will One More Domino Fall in Williamsburg?

The Domino Sugar Factory buildings are as much of a landmark in the Williamsburg neighborhood as the Williamsburg Bridge. When it was purchased in 2004 for just $55,831,875, the sugar refinery was still in operation, and it remained so for about a year, leasing the space...

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