Tsvangirai rules out African Union call for power-sharing deal with Mugabe

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai have ruled out any kind of reconcilation with Mugabe government. He also rejected any mediation conducted solely by South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, who the...

People can "hear" inanimate objects

A study has determined that people can here objects, like bats, by the reflected and ambient sound. That takes us one step closer to superhero status. Have you ever had an experience when you knew objects were...

Munna Bhai wins again: India's National Awards running late by 2 years

"How slow is the government of India is reflected in the announcement of the 54th National Film Awards for 2006 today, June 10, 2008! Bizarre! The govt of India train is actually running late by two years. Sanjay...

Fashion king Saint Laurent dies

" Fashion king Saint Laurent dies Yves Saint Laurent was a major name in 20th Century fashion Yves...

Catholic church hypocritical accepting Blair, says priest

"A British priest Monday accused the Catholic church of being hypocritical for accepting the conversion of former prime minister Tony Blair because of his support for the Iraq war. "If the Roman Catholic church truly reflected the values of Jesus Christ, then Tony Blair...

Cherie Blair strikes £1m deal for autobiography

"Cherie Blair has struck a deal to publish a "warts and all" autobiography in a deal reported to be worth £1m. Her memoirs will be published in October next year and will be awaited nervously by Gordon Brown and his allies. Although Tony Blair is now said to be on good terms...

South Africa's Leadership on H.I.V./AIDS Is a Welcome Development

Finally South African officials are moving forward after years of deadlocking political indifference.  One can only hope that the economic issues behind all this are people-centred and directed and not wholly...

New advertising methods needed on Web 2.0 sites

The notion of market engagement is something I have been quietly pushing here over the past few months. It is about creative ways of getting the audience to engage with your product or Brand. Engagement brings...

The Queen Visits the White House

Prior to a state dinner, Queen Elizabeth II traded speeches with George W. Bush outside the White House today. This is the latest stop on the Queen's carbon-offset tour, the first in British history. "The Queen...

Jean Baudrillard (1929-2007)

"On Tuesday, March 6, French theorist Jean Baudrillard passed away. Trained as a sociologist, Baudrillard put his knack for observing society and its engagement with mass media to work as a philosopher. His writings on television, video, and electronic mediation placed him...

cowardice, political expedience, and the democrat party

"Much has been made of the poll numbers reflecting dissatisfaction with the Administration’s prosecution of the War against islamic fascism, with Democrats and MSM-types (is there really any difference) proudly proclaiming the latest weekly numbers as further evidence of...

Eulogy for a Tyrant

"At 6:00 pm on December 30, 2006 Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging in the gallows of Camp Banzai, the same used by his own intelligence services throughout the tenure of his regime in Iraq. His death brought...

Dutch Voters Favor Prime Minister's Christian Democrats [a vote toward Dutch ...

"THE HAGUE, Nov. 23 -- Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende's right-of-center Christian Democratic Appeal party, which has led efforts to curtail Muslim immigration at a time of growing xenophobia in the...

Luke Murphy Has A New Exhibition at Pace

Pace Digital Gallery is extremely pleased to present Luke Murphy's installation, "The Twelfth Gate, Reflected". Please join us at the opening reception, Tuesday Mar 7, 6 - 8pm. Show runs through March 30th. Pace Digital Gallery 163 William Street, New York, NY 10038 Info,...

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