"HELSTON, Cornwall, UK (CNN) -- A huge cyclone struck Myanmar in May 2008. It was the largest recorded disaster in that country, killing more than 130,000 people and leaving millions homeless. ...
"MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday said her administration is still committed to pursue peace as they are not waging a war against the Muslim community. "These recent developments in the south lead to a change in the basic premise of our peace efforts....
A while back I highlighted a story about how a marine zoo in Weymouth UK was trying to find out if Octopuses were left or right handed by getting them to play with Rubik's Cubes and other toys now that research has...
In a not so very surprising twist of irony, the G8 gathering finished a day of discussing food shortages and soaring food costs by tucking into a 19 course meal prepared by 25 chefs.Let's just say that no expenses...
highlighted by amyjudd | 13 wks ago | updated 13 wks ago 278 views | 3 comments
No body is perfect nor the president... It's not easy to rule a country with economic problems and the only way to regain people trust is to implement good governance..ode/173517"]The latest survey showing a steep...
"50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and Budhism. Perhaps, it's her karma that led her to say nasty things against China. Now, China is gearing up to boycott Hollywood...
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"At last, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has apologised to the Chinese people for her highly insensitive remark over 'Karma'. 50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and...
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"Yesterday the 8th Facebook developers garage took place which was hosted at the Sun Microsystems conference center. The second main speaker was successful games industry CEO Kristian Segerstrale of Playfish.His...
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Lawsuit tries to stop the project fearing"IT COULD DESTROY THE EARTH"[q url="http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080405/black_hole_080405/20080405?hub=SciTech"]An American and a Spaniard have...
I found this letter to the editor's desk of the online edition of the Oklahoman newspaper and thought other NP contributors/readers would find interesting. I find it reasoned and worth a moments thought as to...
"On his blog, âOne Cosmos,â Robert Godwin has posted an extended piece about atheism entitled âAtheism and Other Religions.â The piece is interesting and worth a look. However, although far more learned and coherent than most theistic blathering, it still...