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Microburst likely cause of weather-related damage
While my husband and I were in Ruidoso surveying the damage from the recent flooding, we got a call from our kids. We had left them behind, thinking they would be safer. Little did we know a storm was about to hit...100 Year-old Tortoise acts as Mom to Baby Hippo
"100 Year-old Tortoise acts as Mom to Baby Hippo A baby hippopotamus that survived the tsunami waves on the Kenyan coast has formed a strong bond with a giant male century-old tortoise in an animal facility in the...
South Africa: Plans for World Cup Prostitution Condemned
Plans by Durban to temporary legalize prostitution and "adult entertainment venues" is meeting with predictably vocal opposition. While this would be an easy way to generate tax-based revenue from an industry that will service (as it were) visiting sports fans anyway, I would... South Korea to recall Japan envoy
To protest against the Japan's sovereignty claim South Korean President Lee Myung-bak expressed deep disappointment and regret and recalled its envoy to Japan. " South Korea says it is to recall its envoy to Japan in the latest flare-up of tensions over disputed islands. ... Samsung in crisis after chairman quits
"SOUTH Korea's largest business group Samsung faces a leadership crisis after its chairman quit in the wake of a scandal, the acting chairman said today. "Without a captain or rudder, Samsung now faces...Barcelona bid for Arshavin
The big clubs are homing in on him now, funny that a Spanish Club should go for the Russian after todays semi final."Barcelona bid for Arshavin Reuters June 26, 2008 at... Girl Friends Abortion rumors sting Republican
"Several months ago, the ingredients were in place for Republicans to mount a serious challenge in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Darlene Hooley announced her retirement in February, opening... Lisbon Treaty - Survey highlights strong No campaign
There is no doubting the fact that Irish people, in general, are in favour of EU membership which explains why the politicians were so shocked by the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty. The Eurobarometer telephone poll...14 killed as typhoon strikes Philippines
Every time I visit Nowpublic there appears to be another new natural disaster.Is this the result of Global Warming or are we just in the middle of a natural cycle?"Flash floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Fengshen have left at least 14 people dead and forced the...Croatia Vs Turkey Highlights - Euro 2008 Quarter Final Highlights
"Croatia Vs Turkey Highlights - Euro 2008 Quarter Final Highlights digg_url="http://www.lovefooty.net/2008/06/croatia-vs-turkey-highlights-euro-2008.html"; Croatia Vs Turkey HighlightsUEFA EURO 2008 QUARTER FINALEuro 2008 Highlights OnlineDate: Fri 20th JuneKick off:...Oil imports increase US trade gap
Soaring fuel prices have now started hitting even American economy badly. According to a latest report for the first time in last 13 months, US trade deficit have gone up to $60.9bn in April ."The rising cost...Relief chopper carrying 14 crashes in China quake zone
"BEIJING (AP) — China's official news agency says a military transport helicopter carrying people injured in the country's earthquake disaster has crashed.The report Sunday from the Xinhua News Agency gives no...'Karma' remark leads to boycott of Sharon Stone in China
"50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and Budhism. Perhaps, it's her karma that led her to say nasty things against China. Now, China is gearing up to boycott Hollywood...China Outraged by US-Tibet Resolution
The US has hurt China's feelings."An indignant China said Friday the U.S. "seriously hurt the feelings of the Chinese people" when Congress passed a resolution calling on Beijing to stop cracking down on Tibetan dissent and talk to the Dalai Lama.Foreign Ministry spokeswoman...China speaks out against torch disruptions
China has spoken out against the distuptions to the Olympic torch relays in London and Paris, saying that this is not going to impede the Olympic spirit."Officials in Paris on Monday were forced to extinguish...
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