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Monsoon link to fall of dynasties
"The demise of some of China's ruling dynasties may have been linked to changes in the strength of monsoon rains, a new study suggests. The findings come from 1,800-year record of the Asian monsoon preserved in a stalagmite from a Chinese cave. Weak - and therefore dry -...Olympic Athlete Yao Ming becomes UNEP's first Environmental Champion
With all eyes on China during the current Olympics, it appears many important issues are beginning to be addressed by leaders and national icons. Yao Ming is using his status as an international basketball...
created by PlanMyGreen | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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295 views | 5 recommendations | 2 comments
Who Will Light the Olympic Flame?
"As the most controversial torch relay in Olympic history comes to an end, folks here wonder: Who will light China's fire? Guessing the person who will light the huge flame inside the National Stadium has become...
Blast suspect was half-naked: taxi driver
"A taxi driver who took the suspected arsonist who caused a large explosion on Broadway Wednesday said the man was half-naked when he stepped into the cab, and had a faint smell of gasoline on him.Kwok Yee Cheung... Yao Ming sings Christmas carols
Wow..."Yao Ming is not the best singer. And neither is any of his team mates from the Houston Rockets as this latest video of them spreading the holiday cheer with their own rendition of Jingle Bell Rock shows"Ming the clam is 'oldest animal'
"A clam dredged up off the coast of Iceland is thought to have been the longest-lived animal discovered. Scientists said the mollusc, an ocean quahog clam, was aged between 405 and 410 years and could offer insights into the secrets of longevity. Researchers from Bangor... Sir Menzies Relinquishes Lib Dem leadership
The grandfather of British politics has resigned after poor poll showings and lacklustre performances the Liberal Democrat leader stepped down this evening."Sir Menzies Campbell has been forced to resign as leader... Steve Nash and Yao Ming Benefit Game to Fund Charitable Groups in China
"An inspirational story coming from the sports-world...Steve and Yaowill play a game in Beijing to raise funds for AIDS kids, Special Olympicsand Youth Development. They expect to have a sold-out charity gamewith...Beam me from the womb, Scotty: Sci-Fi the next universe for baby names
Another baby story--this afternoon I got to thinking about names (uh-oh, honey...I know I promised but I can't help it). So I started a lazy-ish Google search, and there's a news story about a new book with a...
created by lickyourheart | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Political Website To Take Internet By Storm?
Political Hearsay is a new site that isn’t quite finished yet but will allow people to rate different politicians. Is it a welcome new idea, or is it an attempt to pass off propaganda as neutral information,...
created by TheseWordsAreMyOwN | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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715 views | 0 recommendations | 3 comments
Urban Mixer 17th Avenue Martini Tour (Event Photos)
Urban Mixer hosted their inaugural 2007 event in Calgary on March 31st, 2007, with a Martini Tour on 17th Avenue. Covering venues which included The Mercury, Ming, Bungalow and Victoria's with a sold out crowd,..."Touchscreen" ANYTHING [+ video links] :: Symblogogy
"Really ... and you don't even need a screen. "Touchscreen" a plywood board, a plate of glass, a school chalkboard, a field of grass, an icerink, a kitchen sink, a blank wall, an exhibition hall, a block of...
created by Edmund Jenks | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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The Forbidden City
"The Forbidden City, also called the Palace Museum, the Purple Forbidden City or Gugong Museum in Chinese, is located in the center of Beijing, China. The Forbidden City was built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. It had been the imperial home of 24 emperors of...Wall of Qin - Wall of Han - Wall of Ming
This URL has plenty of history plus 76 good photographs.History of the Great Wall
The most awesome structure ever devised by man. It lies along the northern border of China like a great sleeping dragon. It crosses deserts, mountains, valleys and rivers. When it crosses a river, there are secure...NowPublic on Facebook
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