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California Uses More Gas than China
"Given all the news coverage about the rise of the Chinese economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that the world's most populous country is hogging all the world's resources, while the developed nations are fighting for scraps. But, at least with transportation fuel,...Jay-R Patron speaks with Harvey Keh, youngest Ford Foundation grantee
I had the chance of speaking with Harvey Keh, youth leader and staunch advocate of social entrepreneurship here in the Philippines. At age 22, Harvey has launched two non-profit organizations,...Man spends ten years piecing together ripped up love letters
This man really loves his late wife... "A widower has spent more than 10 years piecing together thousands of fragments of love letters torn up by his late wife. Ted Howard, 82, of Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, wrote more...
Fiction fixes social awkwardness, study says
Contrary to popular stereotypes about geeky, four-eyed bookworms, fiction-lovers are actually more socially adept than most, according to new research. The ability to empathize and consider all sides of a social... Real Estate - Pending Home Sales in May - Third-Lowest on Record
The National Association of Realtors just reported that pending sales for existing homes fell 4.7% in May 2008. This marks the third lowest reading on record in May. Home sales are considered pending when the seller...Beijing 'failing pollution test'
This report from BBC will bring blow to Chinese efforts to promote Beijing as an International city. "Just a month before the start of the Beijing Olympics, the city is still failing to meet international air... Rose rage - flowerbed violence grows
A passion for gardening is something that many people have but when that passion turns into an obsession things can go badly wrong."As the green-fingered hordes descend on the lush lawns of Hampton Court flower show... Obama pledges to expand Bush's aid to religious charities
Though President George W. Bush's "faith-based initiatives" - which give government money to religious groups for charity work - have been one of the most controversial programs of his presidency, Barack Obama has pledged to expand them if he is elected president. This... Top Ten Considerations for Making Your Home Accessible
By Kim Donahue Whether you currently live with a disability or are planning for when you or someone close to you may, building accessibility into your home can prove vital for aging in place, caring for a family member or increasing the visitability of your home. ... Reading with The Fonz
Great to see Henry Winkler supporting such a good cause. Most young kids don't know much about 'Happy Days' and 'The Fonz' but they will know about Winkler in his new role as children's author and his sharing about...Man in wheelchair charged with drinking and driving
I personally do not know the exact rules and law to this, but drinking and operating a motorised vehicle can definitely be quite hazardous. Getting hit by a wheel chair is definitely not fun, but they could also dart... How we read online.
For the past month, I've been away from the computer screen. Now I'm back reading on it many hours a day. Which got me thinking: How do we read online? The Books of Summer
My favourite local independent news source compiled a long list of summer books, one for just about every conceivable summer occasion. It's worth checking out the full list, but I've included a sample of promising... Iraqis Back McCain
It seems the Pew Research Center left out Iraq when they surveyed global opinion on US Presidential candidates. Bret Stephens posted this article today on the Wall Street Journal,some pertinent excerpts:""Iraq is in a strategic location and has huge resources. There are a lot...
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