China sends jitters to India through Nepal

"Political and economic dynamics might have changed beyond recognition in the past half-century, but geographical reality appears to be something even Nepal's nuclear-powered neighbors are unable to gloss over. One remains...

Mendis needs to stand the test of time: Buchanan

"Former Australian and Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan says Ajantha Mendis should be judged on a long-term basis only and success in one series doesn’t really mean anything. “Mendis reminds me a bit of Johnny Gleeson, though he releases the ball much quicker, is...

Golf club ends 113-year sock rule

Men have been given permission to show off their legs at an Essex golf club for the first time in 113 years."Members of Frinton Golf Club were previously required to wear knee-length socks with shorts. But now committee members have relaxed the rule and men can wear short...

Viva Coldplay

"Viva Coldplay Published: 14 Jun 2008 CHRIS MARTIN compared the Coldplay live comeback to a pre-season friendly last night. The singer told the crowd of friends and family at London’s Wembley Arena that getting back on stage was like a trip to the...

Cannes winner "The Class" reminds of "Salaam Bombay"

"CANNES, France —61st Cannes Film Festival awarded the French film "The Class," a story about classroom life using real students and teachers (amateur actors) at a junior high school, with Palme d'Or, the most...

Umbrella Predicts Weather Changes, Reminds Owner

This is cool..."The Ambient Umbrella lets you know when rain or snow is in the forecast by illuminating its handle. Light patterns intuitively indicate rain, drizzle, snow, or thunderstorms. Automatically receives local weather data from AccuWeather.com — no setup, no...

AIDS virus: Don’t use it as a means of population control

"AIDS virus: Don’t use it as a means of population control Roberto Carlos Alvarez-galloso, 16 December 2007, Sunday Views: 163 Comments: 0 Leading Western thinkers propose using the AIDS virus to achieve population control. They have no respect for the dignity of human...

Elizabeth Edwards on Issues

"Elizabeth Edwards on Issues from Down the Avenue.com Elizabeth Edwards did the final keynote at BlogHer in Chicago tonight. She addresses the BlogHer crowd about John Edward's stance on women's issues leading up to the 2008 presidential election. Following a recent battle...

Shaping a Sustainable Future

"Shaping a Sustainable Future ACF President Professor Ian Lowe, AO + ACF President Professor Ian Lowe, AO Professor Ian Lowe, Spirituality and Sustainability Forum – 6 June, 2007 I begin by thanking His Holiness the Dalai Lama for being in Australia to share with us his...

The Labyrinth Unbound: Weblogs as Literature

"The novel is, as Doody (1996) reminds us after Henry James, “‘a loose baggy monster.’ And it is so chiefly because it does not acknowledge the distinction between… Form and Matter” (p.304). The weblog likewise collapses form and matter such that they...

The Real Survivor Fiji - Frank Hates People's Opinions :: MAXINE

"In a move that can only mean the worst has yet to come, the self-appointed (he would never have been elected - not bright enough) leader of the nation of freedom loving island peoples, Fiji, is attempting to shut...

Pears

"19th March 2007 :: Pears Take the soap under the tap, work up some lather, rush and put the soap in the place, rush back to the washbasin, wash the soap off hands, wipe the hands dry, pick the camera and take the shot. By the time I am ready to take the shot, a lot of...

Iraqi Journalists who read NowPublic: what is this?

A bit of a mystery that needs to be cleared up.This headline showed up in my RSS news reader: "More U.S. Military Assaults on Media".Strangely, the link to the article goes nowhere; as if it had been purposely removed.  Was there an attack by US forces on the Baghdad...

Smart Leaders: Martin Hiller

The following is an interesting interview with Martin Hiller in the Smart Leaders series at Smart Business Online. I like a lot of what Hiller has to say, but especially the section about empowering his employees to be creative and find new solutions to tasks. This is...

Holiday Meal Makeovers

"We simply can't get away from the smells, tastes and, yes, cravings of the holidays. The scent of pine trees reminds me of steamy hot chocolate enjoyed after a hike through the woods with my family in search of the perfect Christmas tree. And who can truly enjoy hot...

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