US Papers Wednesday: Shocking Figures

"According to a newly released United Nations estimate, 34,452 Iraqi civilians fell to violence in 2006. Sabrina Tavernise writes in the NY Times from Baghdad that the staggering figure is “the first comprehensive annual count” since the beginning of the invasion. While...

Record holder Sherpa to climb Everest again

"Record holder Sherpa to climb Everest again Jan 15, 2007, 4:45 GMTKathmandu, - A legendary Sherpa climber who reached the summit of Everest a record 10 times without the use of bottled oxygen said he will attempt the peak once again, newspaper reports said Monday. Nicknamed...

Fiji's doublespeak battle for hearts and minds played out through press

Survivor Snafu?? - Last night (Sunday), during the Survivor Cook Islands Finale on CBS, Jeff Probst announced that the 14th season will be held in the Fijian Islands ... I wonder if they know what they are in for. This may really become a NEW type of "Survivor". Here, in this...

Taking Actions/Treehugger

Some suggestions from the Treehugger online blog/e newsletter.USA focussed."Category: take action :: ::The Slate Green Challenge: Week 7 - Water December 8, 2006 9:30 AM - Brittany Jacobs, Seattle 061023_green_water.jpg Struggling with high energy bills? Your home water...

A fat target for the food police

"Big Brother had shouldered his way into the kitchen long before the New York City Board of Health moved Tuesday to prohibit the use of all but a tiny amount of trans fats in restaurant cooking. Be glad he's there. Would all the people muttering about New York's "food police"...

How to Explain a Layoff at Every Stage of the Job Search

"On a resume, you shouldn't say you were laid off, but you should try to account for any substantial amount of time you were out of work. Never try to bridge the gap between two jobs by using the wrong beginning or ending dates. Instead, focus on what you accomplished while...

Job Stress Fuels Disease

"The daily rigors of work, such as tight deadlines and long hours, can lead to job burnout, a state scientists are beginning to link with serious ailments. Studies have shown that workplace stress can lead to an increase in rates of heart disease, flu virus, metabolic...

U.S. warns of possible Qaeda financial cyber attack

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government has warned U.S. private financial services of an al Qaeda call for a cyber attack against U.S. online stock trading and banking Web sites beginning Friday, officials said."