Partial Solar Eclipse Visible in Indonesia Wows Spectators

Partial Solar Eclipse lasted only four minutes on Monday, but caused quite an uproar amongst those who have witnessed it in Indonesia. People were seen cheering and drumming in excitement. The eclipse was also...

24th anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy

"Bhopal, Dec 03: The city on Wednesday observed the 24th anniversary of what is termed the world's worst-ever industrial disaster -- the Bhopal gas tragedy -- the effects of which continue to be visible till...

More focus on women issues stressed

"The need to intensify the coverage on women issues in the state has been strongly felt during the observance of National Press Day here under the theme ‘Women & Media’ jointly organised by the Kohima...

MIDEAST: HEBRON TUNNEL, HAMAS PROTESTS, THREATENS PNA

"MIDEAST: HEBRON TUNNEL, HAMAS PROTESTS, THREATENS PNA (ANSAmed) - GAZA, OCTOBER 15 - There is a risk that the cooperation underway on the West Bank between Palestinian and Israeli security forces will spark a revolt by the Palestinian people against the PNA of Abu Mazen...

Alexander Keith's and Kiddie Porn

The shocking thing here is that he was charged in 2006 and yet Alexander Keith's continued to use him in their advertising campaigns.  That is disgusting.   " Beer actor sentenced on child...

Lander grabs Mars water, will see if it's life-supporting

"(CNN) -- The Phoenix lander got its robotic arm onto a sample of water ice from Mars' surface and popped the ice into tiny, onboard "ovens" that will help determine if the water could support life, NASA researchers said Thursday. ...

Passive Learning Imprints On The Brain Just Like Active Learning

It's conventional wisdom that practice makes perfect. But if practicing only consists of watching, rather than doing, does that advance proficiency? Yes, according to a study by Dartmouth researchers. They determined that people can acquire motor skills through the "seeing"...

Climate havoc killing off penguins

"PENGUIN populations have plummeted at a key breeding colony in Argentina, mirroring declines in many species of the marine flightless birds due to climate change, pollution and other factors, a study shows. ...

Australian judge halts drug trial because jurors were playing Sudoku

A trial has been halted in Australia because some of the jurors were found to be playing Sudoku rather than taking notes on the trial. What a great way to waste money and time! Now another trial will have to begin...

BC: Availability of welfare encourages kids to leave school: report

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorSomehow I do not think roving bands of emancipated truant 13 year olds are setting up digs, eating candy and playing video games while on Welfare.  Child Welfare...

Man steals wood from park picnic table

A Pennsylvania man wanted wood to build a shed for his stepchildren.  He wanted it so bad that he stole it from a park picnic table.   He is now being charged with theft and criminal mischief."An...

Beware the toads...what's in your emergency kit?

UPDATE:  CNN has a video of the Bakersfield "frogswarm"Here's an interesting article from the "Unknown Country" website that just might make you go, "hmmmmm.""In the days prior to the gigantic earthquake that devastatedSichuan province in China, oddswarmsof frogs were...

India's free jute bags fail to lure film critics at Cannes

"So far, this year has been one of the best American shows at the 61st Cannes Film Festival with a large number of their films competing against each other and the best of Europe but, for India, perhaps, one of...

Russia Parades Military Might

It was an eerie sight, I'm sure; Nuclear missile launchers, columns of tanks and thousands of troops marched through Red Square in Russia today. The occasion was to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the victory...

Latina teen pregnancy rate deserves recognition as national crisis

"Today is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. It's a day that should be solemnly observed by every Latino family with teenage children. Why?Because while the overall national rate of teen pregnancy has declined, it has actually increased among Latina girls. Sarah...

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