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" So a stock market crash is on the horizon. I think that is what keeps Mr Paulson awake at night: the prospect of a systemic meltdown of asset values. It has happened before. But not since the 1929 at a time when the banking system was so weak. "

US and Iraq Agree On Troop Cuts

Its about time that our administration made a plan to get out of this mess. I have to say that I am a little worried about a withdrawal from Iraq, as much as I want it to happen. Though I suppose that they could...

Brazil Becomes the New Food Superpower

As commodity prices soar, South America's agricultural giant steps up to feed a needy world.   When I was a kid, in 1974, I moved with my parents to Brasilia, the brand new capital of Brazil, built in the...

Hydrogen-powered phones on the horizon

"Paris (ANTARA News) - French researchers said on Wednesday they had invented a hydrogen fuel cell as a backup power source for mobile phones, thus easing dependence on an electricity supply to charge the gadget.The miniature fuel cell uses a hydrogen-filled cartridge about...

Libertarian Bob Barr to run for US president

The former US congressman has said he will run for the US presidency on the Libertarian Party's ticket.It will be interesting to see if his candidacy has an impact on the Republican or Democratic contenders: as...

Mullah calls Dutch School Children "Dogs"

"THE HAGUE, 09/04/08 - A primary school in Amsterdam wished to provide its pupils with an understanding for other cultures. But during a visit to a mosque, the children were told they were dogs.With a view to developing understanding and respect for other cultures among...

Open Skies agreement begins

"Cheaper air tickets and more airline choice could be on the horizon as the Open Skies pact between the EU and the US comes into effect today.After more than four years of often tense negotiations, hopes are high that the new open skies agreement will usher in a new...

A BRAND NEW LAPTOP FOR HANSI SUMEDHA

"Dr. Ing. E. Leuthold from Switzerland contacted Horizon Lanka Foundation through email last April and informed us that he is willing to provide a brand new laptop for one of our students. Horizon staff...

TWO MONTHS AT EUROCENTER DDC, COLOMBO

"After I sat for my Advanced Level examination I was selected to participate in a two-month course on web designing at a software company called EuroCenter in Kollupitiya. The knowledge I obtained during these...

CHAMILA PRIYADARSHANI EDIRISINGHA BECOMES A LANGUAGE TEACHER

"I was born in Mahavilachchiya, a remote village about 40 km away from Anuradhapura city, situated about 230 km of Colombo, Sri Lanka as the eldest daughter in farming family. I had most of my primary education...

HOW I GOT A JOB IN COLOMBO

" By Majith Rakshitha Perera - Former student of Horizon Lanka majith@horizonlanka.org I am Majith Rakshitha Perera from Mahavilachchiya. I have long history with Horizon...

A SUCESS STORY FROM THE BIRTHDAY GIRL, KRISHANTHI

"Krishanthi Priyadarshani krishanthi@horizonlanka.org Updated: December 31, 2007 11.20 AM. Hi, I am Krishanthi Priyadarshani a former student of the Horizon Lanka. Today (December 31) is my birthday. I...

"Tipping point" on horizon for Greenland ice

"OSLO (Reuters) - Global warming this century could trigger a runaway thaw of Greenland's ice sheet and other abrupt shifts such as a dieback of the Amazon rainforest, scientists said on Monday.  They urged...

Breakthrough: Concentrated Solar Power All Over Southwest US

This looks very good, folks. "Breakthrough: Concentrated Solar Power All Over Southwest USby David Sassoon - Jan 17th, 2008* Clean Energy* Big Business* Clean Tech Sector* Investors  ....the solar power...

Tributes To Sir Edmund Hillary, The First to the Top of The World

The first man ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest died on January 10th, 2008, leaving behind a legacy of exploration and adventure that would leave even Indiana Jones green with envy.Leaders from around the...

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