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Penguin receives knighthood, inspects the troops
I could think of a few generals he could replace. " Believe it or not, the Norwegian King's Guard has a penguin for a mascot and honorary colonel-in-chief. Fittingly, it's a king penguin. He resides at the...
Penguin receives Norwegian knighthood at Edinburgh Zoo
A very celebrated penguin at the Edinburgh Zoo, Nils Olav, received the highest hounour for a penguin today.He was knighted.He already has medals for good conduct and long service, after he was made honorary... Iranian Interior Minister's Oxford Degree Apparently Fake, Riddled With Spell...
"Iran's new interior minister has raised an uproar among lawmakers and Iranian media over an apparently fake claim that he holds an honorary doctorate from Britain's Oxford University. To back his case, he's shown off a degree certificate riddled with spelling and grammar...Macy's to become a street in New York
The man who founded what is possibly the best department store in the world could get a street in New York named after him. Alas, only for a month. I wonder, will the maps have to be changed to include the new...Sri Sultan installed Kobe honorary citizen
"The honorary citizenship was personally conferred by Hyogo Governor Toshizo Ido at Hyogo House, in the presence of high-ranking officials of the Kobe City administration and Yogyakarta Provincial government. A...Happiness is a Warm Doctorate: Paul McCartney gets Honorary Degree from Yale
Paul McCartney, already "Sir," added the "Dr." prefix to his name today, as Yale University awarded him an honorary doctorate degree in music. Underneath the pomp of the ceremony was an informal contest to see who... Dalai Lama starts tour in London
The Tibetan spiritual leader is arriving in London to mobilise support for his cause. He will address British Parliament and give evidence on human rights to a parliamentary committee during his... University President asks Trustees to Revoke Mugabe's Honorary Degree
Jack Wilson, the University of Massachusetts President has recommended to the Board of Trustees that they revoke an honorary degree awarded 20 years ago to Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe."Wilson said Monday that... Jyothi Kumaran Sold Indian National Hockey Cap for Two Lacs
"New Delhi (ABC Live): Indian News Channel Aaj Tak has exposed the real Face of Indian Hockey when Indian Hockey Federation Honorary general secretary Jyothi Kumaran was seen taking money in leau of selection of a player into India’s national Team." Bob Dylan wins a Pulitzer
Legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan can add yet another award to his list of accomplishments, this time a Pulitzer Prize.Cited for his 'profound impact on popular music and American culter, marked by lyrical... Ferraro leaves Clinton campaign after remarks over Obama's race
Geraldine Ferraro, a member of Hillary Clinton's finance committee, stepped down today after a controversy errupted over her comments that Barack Obama would not be getting as far in the Presidential race as he...TV Host Craig Ferguson Passes US Citizenship Test
"It's a great day for America, everybody!"Fans of the Late Late Show will know that Craig Ferguson has been carrying on about his lack of American citizenship for quite a while now. In fact, he's racked up more...
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Professor Lawrence J. Lau joins Achievo`s board of directors
"Born in mainland China, Professor Lau has a bachelor's degree in physics and economics from Stanford University, and master's and doctorate degrees in economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Last year, Professor Lau was named Kwoh-Ting Li professor emeritus...Herzog and de Meuron win Praemium Imperiale prize
"The partners of Swiss architectural practice Herzog & de Meuron – whose works include the National Stadium in Beijing and the Laban Centre for Movement & Dance in London — will receive £90,000 prize money for the prestigious Praemium Imperiale award. The awards,...Tributes paid to folk legend Makem
"Tributes paid to folk legend Makem President McAleese has added her voice to the tributes being paid to the musician, Tommy Makem, who died in the US yesterday. Mrs McAleese said he had brought happiness and...
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