Received another warning of possible civil unrest. "By Aaron Brilbeck Monday, November 03, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. TOLEDO, OHIO -- Toledo police are gearing up for possible "Civil unrest" during and after tomorrow's elections.In an internal memo obtained exclusively by NBC 24 News,...
Its a crazy dodgem game, gigantic bulks of metal and rust push forward overtaking Jeepney’s (local public transport) and tricycles (motor bike a sidecar another public transport vehicles) its complete havoc each...
"Chinese police broke up a demonstration today by angry parents protesting about the deaths of their children in poorly constructed schools during last month's earthquake.About 100 parents, many holding pictures...
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Thousands of people demonstrated in Bangkok today, defying the warning made by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej that there would be a crackdown if they did."Riot police were deployed, but the authorities did not...
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A prop designer who made the stormtroopers costumes for the 1977 cult hit 'Star Wars' appeared for the first time in court today over a dispute with George Lucas about the fact that he doesn't own the rights to...
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With the Malaysian elections less than one month away, a group of ethnic Indians took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur to protest what they claim is the Malaysian government's practice of racial...
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Here's a lovely story from the UK that starts off with a suggestion that cyclists be garroted with piano wire stretched across their paths. It certainly works as an attention-getter, but of course, the editors would insist that this isn't a serious threat. Mr....
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Somehow I don't think a written description can possibly communicate the full 'DJ-As-God', SuperRave3000 experience of a Daft Punk live show. Check the videos for microscreen vicarious versions of the full...
" May 5, 2007 Washington - Someone stole coats, helmets and other gear from a South King Fire and Rescue station in Federal Way this week, equipment that firefighters say is crucial to keep them safe in hazardous environments. Crews from Station 61, 3203 S. 360th St.,...
This is an interesting article in the onoing saga of the death of David Sharp on Everest in the spring of 2006. I have written about his death and the ethics of climbing Everest on my blog, here and here. While on...
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"AUSTIN, Texas — A huge cheer rang out from the fans clad in scarlet-and-gray as the exhilarated Ohio State football players ran off the field with helmets thrust high in victory.
The sound was so loud last...
" By Charnicia E. Huggins Tue Aug 29, 4:51 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High school football players may run a lower risk of sustaining a head injury if their helmets are fitted by certified athletic trainers rather than coaches or other individuals, new study findings...
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