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Warning: Arsenic in our forests
We have seen it before, one environmental solution leads to another problem. A chemical used in British Columbia to try and end the pine-beetles wrath has been discontinued and now testing for arsenic (a known cancer... UK militants 'back jihad'
"LONDON: Thousands of Islamist militants in the UK are actively supporting jihadist activities at home and abroad, according to a leaked Government document.The secret report, obtained by the Sunday Telegraph, states that Britain will remain "a high-priority target" for...Stocks plunge anew as recession worries resurface
"Wall Street falls sharply as investors, worrying about recess, ponder Obama impact on economy NEW YORK (AP) -- A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors, looking past Barack Obama's presidential victory, returned to their fears of a deep...Analyst fired for saying greed is bad in south korea
Some times relity really bites, this story about firing of an analyst proves teh point.He just tried to comment on the greedy behaviour of excessive money making, which resulted in losing his own bread and butter. " Han Sang-choon, deputy head of Mirae Asset...UK inflation reaches 5.2% in September
Rampant inflation in the UK reached an astounding 5.2 percent in September, figures released today reveal. That's the highest level since the currency crisis of 1992."The Consumer Price Index, the inflation measure most closely watched by policy makers, rose more than...65 views | 3 comments | 4 recommendations
Debunking the Google Earth Censorship Myth
I found this interesting enough to share with NP. Nothing more to add yet.""There's a persistent Web meme to the effect that Google obscures sensitive or top-secret locations in Google Maps and Google Earth at the insistence of national governments. A July IT Security article...First-timers seeking Booker glory
Contrary to widely held perception author of the novel The Enchantress of Florence Sir Salman Rushdie has missed the bus for this year's booker nomination. He has already won this award in 1981...85 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Obama-backer Oprah says no Sarah Palin on her TV show
" The 44-year-old Palin is the first female nominee on a Republican presidential ticket in the party's 164-year history, though she is little-known outside Alaska, where she was elected a reform governor in...493 views | 13 comments | 0 recommendations
Plan to send Mideast refugees to Sudan draws protest
Is Sudan the only place to save those refugee?! Is that the right choice?! Do UNCHR fully aware about the safety for those refugee?!"Palestinian refugees along the Iraq-Syria border are so desperate, they may accept... 314 views | 14 comments | 17 recommendations
'Chav bashing shows class hatred'
Chav - a term synonymous with Little Britain's Vicky Pollard and used to abuse the working class by middle and upper class Brits according to Tom Hampson in a report to the Fabian Society. It's deeper than this...175 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Veteran French anchorman signs off with a kiss
French news anchor Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, one of the world's longest serving newsreaders, has broadcast his final news bulletin.A household name on French TV, Poivre d'Arvor is affectionately known by his initials PPDA. His fame is such that his puppet alter ego hosts the...192 views | 1 comment | 2 recommendations
Toyota plans Prius with solar panels
" Toyota plans to install solar panels on the roof of the next generation of Prius hybrid cars, according to a report in Monday's edition of the Nikkei newspaper. The panels, which are expected to begin appearing on...554 views | 7 comments | 5 recommendations
Global refugee total rises again
Despite all the peace efforts there is no let up in the refugees and displacement. United Nations refugee agency UNHCR has blamed conflicts, climate change and rising food prices."The number of refugees worldwide...Awkward Iraq news for McCain campaign
"One of the most awkward developments for Bush administration and McCain campaign officials to defend is the appearance of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Iran, embracing and kissing Iranian...Cuba to offer free sex changes
"Cuba's new president Raul Castro has decided to offer citizens free sex changes. The development is the latest in a series of eye-catching reforms in state policies since Mr Castro succeeded his brother Fidel in February. Health officials in Havana said the...
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