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Behind the politics, Afghan army has a mountain to climb

The problem is NATO could also be training an enemy as well, the rate of trained recruits that go AWOL is what would interest me?  I wonder how well recruits are screened prior to being allowed to join...

Oh crumbs! Hadron Collider breaks down

Of course the conspiracy theorist will now be saying stupid things...Some physicists have said that time-travelling particles from the future could be damaging the machine in an attempt to thwart any experiments....

Price Of Gold At All-Time High

The price of gold keeps on rising and has hit an all-time high of $1,040.15 per ounce after the dollar loses some of its value. The last time gold hit a new high, 1,032.80, was in March 2008. Gold and other metals have become increasingly popular among investors as the dollar...

Hotel-room peep shows draw gawkers to Manhattan’s High Line Hotel

In Manhattan's High line park there are X-rated window displays for visitor attractions, which the New York Post calls it the "Eyeful Tower". " “Guests at the Standard Hotel keep failing to close the curtains as...

Second World War: Frozen to death by the Fuhrer

" Believing himself to be as much an expert in meteorology as in everything else, Hitler, a world-class know-all, went on to state that "weather prediction is not a science that can be learnt...

Heart risks 'missed in smokers'

" High blood pressure is picked up less often in people who smoke, despite them being at higher risk of heart disease, research suggests. A study of more than 20,000 men and women in England found smokers were...

Mumbai braces for highest tide in 100 years

(photographs by Elidio)for more photographs http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/slideshow/4815125.cms?imw=460 "Mumbai braces for highest tide in 100 years" "MUMBAI: Nearly 200 people have been evacuated from coastal...

UN rights chief calls for investigation in Sri Lanka

This call from UN Human Rights Chief, Navi Pillay has repeatedly called for investigation into war crimes committed by both sides. However, the highly politicized UN Human Rights Council voted in favor (27 in...

Special Report: Journalists in Exile 2009

At least 39 journalists fled from their native countries worldwide in the past 12 months. Sri Lanka leading the way with at least 11 journalists, which is more than quarter of the journalists fled worldwide. "...

Lebanon High School has Mold, Cockroaches-Needs New School

Lebanon High School is home to the Blue Devils, but the schools real mascot should be a cockroach since there is so many running around. From mold on the ceiling tiles to old rusty pipes that are leaking...

Supreme Court, Pakistan: Sharif Brothers can contest elections

Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Tuesday lifted a ban on Sharif Brothers which means that now they are eligible to contest elections and hold office. Sharif Brothers, Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz...

Vogue goes Green - Diaz goes Vegan... shoes that is

Vogue will be going GREEN for its special June 2009 edition. Vogue's fashion editor has mixed high-end labels with an eco, enviornmentaly friendly touch. She has also bought together ethical sensetive brands such...

Some very important factors to consider when shopping for shoes

Shoes are an important part of footwear. We are generally used when we run or play. The shoes reflect your personality, mood and choice. Everyone wants to have a good pair of shoes. There are different types of shoes and casual shoes, athletic shoes, the shoes of the line,...

US high school in trouble for holding 'cage fights'

South Oak Cliff High School, a high school in Dallas Texas, is in trouble after reports came out in the local newspaper, the 'Dallas Morning News' that the staff allowed students to settle their differences by holding cage fights between 2003 and 2005. There were reportedly...

Mallya buys Gandhi's items for USD 1.8 million

Mahatma Gandhi's belongings have been auctioned off and the buyer is Vijay Mallya, who bought the items for about Rs 9 crore."New York, March 06: Hours after high drama and frenzied bidding, Mahatma...

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