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Name Change for the Philippines
Can we really change a country's name in this times of globalization? Is it really high time for the Philippines to change name? What do you think? "If Ceylon could be changed to Sri Lanka, Mongolia to Ulan Bator, Siam to Thailand, Leningrad to St. Petersburg, Peking to...
The Most Successful Countries at the Olympics: Georgia and North Korea?
A new report has analyzed the medal count of every country in the Beijing Olympics in relation to its size, wealth and human rights record. The leaders of this alternate medal table may be surprising. "... Mongolian judo athlete wins first gold medal ever for his country
As we are still waiting for Canadian athletes to score some medals and hum “O Canada” on a pedestal in Beijing, other nations are already in double digits as far as their medal tally goes. And, while China, US... Solar Eclipse: NP roundup (content needed!)
A humble call for content:As you've probably heard by now, millions around the world enjoyed a solar eclipse on August 1, and we’re looking for NowPublicans with content, observations, or just plain ol’ celestial... Total eclipse provides rare delight
A total solar eclipse was sweeping across Earth Friday, providing a rare sight for people in the upper Northern Hemisphere. " A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun. When... Viewer's Guide: Aug. 1 Solar Eclipse
If you were not involved in the last Now Public Lunar Eclipse Roundabout then here is your chance. Only this time it is a solar eclipse. There is enough info below to keep you busy.Make sure you send in your pictures in. If you do, add your city/area in the... Mongolian Racing Where Genghis Khan Once Galloped
Olympic Torch passed by Genghis Khan's hometown in July 2008.It was received cheerfully due to the similarity with their own Nadam Festival. At the Nadam Festival, Celebration of Nomadic Roots.The traditional... Mongolia Election Protests Turn Violent
After going to the polls on Sunday, Mongolians took to the streets in protest of what they allege were unfair and fraudulent elections. Mongolian police appeared unable to deal with the crowds, which were stated to... Mongolia opposition demands partial vote recount
Following temporary unrest in the country's capital after a disputed election result, Mongolia's opposition leader is demanding a recount."Mongolia's opposition leader demanded on Friday a vote recount in 12 areas, in a challenge to preliminary election results that showed... Update-Streets calm in riot-hit Mongolia
Finally after two days of mayhem some calm has prevailed on the streets of the Mongolian capital, Ulan Bator. The riots left five people dead. " The situation had stabilised, the justice minister said, and... Mongolia votes in key elections
The polls have opened in Mongolia for the first general election in four years."Voters started queuing well before polling stations opened, many riding into villages on camel and horseback to cast their votes. Mongolia's potential mineral wealth has been a campaign issue,...Zoo performs first reverse vasectomy on horse
" WASHINGTON - Scientists at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo have revealed they reversed a vasectomy on an endangered horse to allow it to reproduce naturally — the first-known... Endangered horse gets manhood back
Somehow birth control was given to the species that needs it least." WASHINGTON - Scientists at the National Zoo say they have reversed a vasectomy on an endangered horse — the first known... Huaneng to Boost Renewable Energy
"Huaneng to Boost Renewable Energy
2008-03-26 07:52:13
China Daily
... Beware the yellow sand from China
Fine, yellow sand from the Gobi Desert, made toxic by the polluted air of China, has apparently been periodically sifting over South Korea and Japan every spring for some time now. Surely this is a matter of...
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