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Millions mark UN hand-washing day
Every 20 second a mother mourns a dead child lost to diarrhea - a completely preventable and utterly inexcusable cause of death. Each year 1.5 million children under the age of five years die from...
Did Antarctica Migrate South for the Winter?
How much do we really know about the history of our world and the migrations of its surface? It now seems that scientists have discovered mineralogical similarities between Antarctica and North America, implying... Pranks cannot resist the brilliance of Olympic sacred fire
The headline for this story is unchanged from its original wording on the People's Daily. Aside from the headline, here are my favorite parts of this spectacular piece of propaganda."With the blessing of the...Hippies had it right: kids need spirituality
"Four years ago, two American psychologists put forth a simple question: What do you want for your children? More than 10,000 adults in 48 countries across six continents responded overwhelmingly with one answer:...A fair deal for Africa?
"fair deal for Africa? RTÉ Europe Editor Sean Whelan takes a look at Economic Partnership Agreements and wonders if they provide a fair deal. The first summit in seven years between the European Union and the 52 nation African Union takes place in Lisbon, Portugal, on the...
created by infomatique | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Stem Cells Created Without Embryos
If this is true, we're talking a major, major leap forward in how we can start treating diseases and, well, tons of stuff. Also neatly sidesteps the whole 'moral issue' that stem cells seem to have."Scientists... Scientists Turn Skin Cells to Stem Cells - No Embryo Needed
This is great news. Although it could be a while before they are able to put this to real life use, it is a remarkable breakthrough in science.This quote from the article defines this find in a nutshell."It's a bit like learning how to turn lead into gold," said Dr. Robert... Briton back after 13-year journey
A former cleaner from Dorset has arrived in British waters after an epic 13-year adventure over five continents, two oceans and a sea. Jason Lewis aimed to be the first to circle the global on human power alone. The 40-year-old battled robbers, dodged pirates, crocodiles,...
created by griff050845 | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Shake Hands With A Computer
What will they think of next! Scientists have developed a device that allows the transmittion of grip, movement, even skin texture properties through the computer. It's called "touch technology". ... Big Bottoms Abound at Live Earth
At this weekend's Live Earth concert in London, the hallowed rock outfit that is Spinal Tap reunited for the first time since (I think) they were on The Simpsons. They played a huge version of "Big Bottom" with...
created by lickyourheart | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Job Seekers Trapped in Vice Ring
"It is a crime that touches all generations and continents.
And concerns are growing that Northern Ireland is finding a particular place on the human-smuggling world map.
When they leave their homes in eastern Europe, they put their trust in people they believe will lead... Conquering life's lows has been the true test of climbing couple's mettle
My good friends, Phil & Sue Ershler, finally have their book hitting the shelves on April 2, 2007. Together on Top of the World, if it mirrors the stories of their lives, will be a great read. I first met Phil in 1986 when I was 12 years old. My father and I were climbing...
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