Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran

I think its high time people start talking with one another, online talking, not committing anything. I think this is the right step forward. "Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran 6 hours ago WASHINGTON...

Teachers to frisk students

Under a new plan by the UK government, teachers in Britain are going to be given the authority to search students. Teachers are currently only allowed to search students for knives or other dangerous weapons. "Teachers are to be given the authority to search pupils for drink,...

Soft, squishy, octopus like robots can change shape, size

Researchers are developing organic robots that will mimic the way octupuses move and use their bodies. They believe that within two years these organic machines will change robotics forever. This approach using...

Five-year-olds to study Shakespeare

Students in primary and secondary school  will be taught Shakespeare in England. Each school will get a free copy of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales on DVD. "School children as young as five will be...

Science law set tone for Jindal- Creationism in Louisiana Education ?

Another controversial bill Gov Bobby Jindal signed in while everyone was watching the Louisiana PayRaise-Gate. Many are not happy. " Is it a promoter of academic freedom, or a 'Trojan horse'?Friday, June 27, 2008, By Bill Barrow BATON ROUGE -- Gov. Bobby Jindal attracted...

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. ...

Village threatened by warming gets funding

Certainly distressing when an entire town must be evacuated before it is swallowed up forever.  It is also reported that the State of Iowa is under 2/3 of water.  Where do you relocate a state?...

VANOC seeks to influence school programming

More Olympic hijinks..."According to CP, VANOC is moving aggressively to provide "lesson plans" to teachers in grade schools, high schools and universities that focus on the Olympics. The organization has an...

Prices drive Zambo poor to begging

Mindanao, the southernmost of the three main Philippine islands, reels from the highest food costs (especially rice) in the country--driven mostly by greed and speculation--this, despite the island's nutrient rich...

Burnaby BC: Mass Decontamination after Meth PreCursor Chemical Spill?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThe Chemical spill which happened yesterday, was far more serious than many believed.  Here is a tidbit the Newspaper didn't tell you, most likely because they have...

Film piracy may be source of terrorist funding

Film piracy may be a primary source of funding for terrorists and other organized crime groups.  This is according to chairman of the Philippines' Optical Media Board (OMB) Eduardo "Edu" Manzano, who came up with the conclusion after his group yielded illegal drugs and...

Help Make a Positive Change in the Downtown Eastside

Architect and professor Inge Roecker is leading a group of architecture students from UBC's School of Architecture in designing and building a Centre for Women's Health and Wellness in Vancouver's Downtown...

Green funerals are becoming more popular

While it's still encouraged to live a green life, the concept of a green funeral is slowly becoming more popular as evidenced by a exhibition today in London."Cardboard coffins, shell-shaped urns and fireworks that can be packed with people's ashes were met by smiles at the...

Fed up with Italian politics, man eats vote

I guess this is one way to take a stand on politics!"Ballot stuffing took on a new meaning in Italy's parliamentary election on Sunday when a man ate his ballot paper in protest at the country's politicians. ...

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