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Gaddafi Celebrates 40 Years In Power
Fourty years have passed since Muammar Gaddafi took power in Libya in a bloodless coup d'état. On September 1st 1969, Gaddafi dethrowned Kind Idris I while the king was in Greece for medical reasons. Libya was proclaimed a republic, and Muammar Gaddafi was made Colonel.... 
Chiba Day
By, Uwe Paschen. It is Chiba Day here in Narita, Chiba, Japan. Tomorrow my wife will not have to go and teach in Narita and I have no field work due to much rain and flooding nor any meetings in Tokyo. In... 
Scientists warn against eating shark fins this Chinese New Year
Shark fin is a delicacy in Chinese cuisine. Sources state that over 80% of Chinese population have tried shark fin soup at some point in their life. Shark fin soup is especially popular around Chinese New Year as... 
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 42 wks ago | updated 42 wks ago
904 views | 7 recommendations | 12 comments
904 views | 7 recommendations | 12 comments
Eid shopping dampened by economic and security concerns
"The Eid-ul-Fitr festival is next week and the people in Pakistan, both young and old, prepare for three days of festivities with much fervour. It’s an ideal time for businesses to thrive as people buy new clothes, shoes, jewellery, home decor items and gifts for each...
Giuliani and Romney to crash Democrats' Denver party
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Democrats gather in Denver next week to nominate Barack Obama for president, they'll be joined by such uninvited guests as Republicans Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney. The two former presidential candidates will be among two dozen or so Republicans...
Activists win right to promote condoms to Catholics at World Youth Day
Activitists in Australia have won the right to distribute condoms at the world youth day in Sydney marking the pope's visit, blocking an order that had attempted to stop them from doing so by barring people from "annoying" the pilgrims."Young Catholics attending World Youth...
Chinese New Year Celebrations Worldwide
Gung Hay Fat Choy!For millions of Chinese around the world, the Lunar New Year Holiday is the most important time of the year. In 2008, however, unprecedented cold and wild weather throughout China has wreaked... 
created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
7517 views | 14 recommendations | 65 comments
7517 views | 14 recommendations | 65 comments
Jake Long, Chris Long, Matt Ryan selected 1-2-3 in NFL draft
After what started off looking like a boring NFL draft, along came some deals to shake things up a bit."Things were going so normally, so predictably at Saturday's NFL draft. All six players the league invited to...
Sri Lanka blocks SMS on independence day
Increasingly access to SMS services is coming to stand for freedom of expression. In that context it is interesting to see who cuts it off and when."COLOMBO (AFP) - Sri Lanka's telecom networks Monday...
Japan - Santa Claus rides on eel
Tree in Japan is drawing tourists from all over the country Japanese inventor, Kazuhiko Minawa devised a system which uses an electric eel to light up a Christmas tree. Two aluminum panels inside the eel's tank work as electrodes to catch its power. Cables attached to the...
US/Canada: Border towns face security crackdown
There are many border towns across Canada and the US who share everything, from Apartment buildings, Schools, Bars to Family Bloodlines, separated by an invisible line which runs through back alleys and... 
created by Barry Artiste | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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5482 views | 2 recommendations | 3 comments
Fans fete 30th anniversary of Star Wars
"Star Wars fans have descended on Los Angeles for five days of festivities to celebrate the original space epic's 30th anniversary. The massive Star Wars Celebration IV event, which is being held at the Los... 
created by ricknight | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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1450 views | 22 recommendations | 9 comments
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
The Latino community around the world (and bargoers looking for an excuse to down tequila shots) will spend today in honor of the Mexican victory over Charles Ferdinand Latrille at the Battle of Puebla. Viva!"We... 
Fans line Rose Parade route for 'Star Wars' tribute
"PASADENA – Hundreds of thousands of spectators bundled in jackets and blankets braved chilly temperatures as the 118th Rose Parade got off to a rousing start Monday. The festivities began with a majestic...
created by Edmund Jenks | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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567 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Aussies welcome 2007 with fireworks show
"SYDNEY, Australia - Fireworks showered over Sydney's iconic Harbor Bridge as a million onlookers cheered the New Year. Crowds scaled Japan's Mount Fuji for a view of the first 2007 dawn, but the Thai capital...
created by Edmund Jenks | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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