Services begin at new £6m station

South London has gotten its first new tube station since World War Two. The new station is located at Epsom, and the first train arrived yesterday."Services have begun at a new railway station in south London.The first Southern Train to Epsom arrived at Mitcham Eastfields in...

Nominate New7Wonders of Nature Candidates

" www.new7wonders.com The new New7Wonders of Nature campaign was launched at the end of the Declaration gala on 07.07.07. Since then, organizes have received input from more than half a million people around the planet, and hundreds of natural sites have been nominated....

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Nelson Mandela statue is unveiled

"A statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela has been unveiled in London. Mr Mandela, 89, his wife Graca Machel, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown were among those at the unveiling in Parliament...

10 Little Things Women Do That Drives Men Crazy

"Most men really, really like women. That may seem a bit like telling you that water is wet, but it's true. If there is a God, men should bow down and thank him for blessing us with such beautiful creatures in the opposite sex. Of course, we usually aren't shy about showing...

Johnston family 'never lost hope'

"The parents of Scottish journalist Alan Johnston, the BBC's correspondent in Gaza, have spoken of their relief at him being freed from captivity. Graham and Margaret Johnston said they "never lost hope" that they would see their son again. Mr Johnston was abducted four...

African Fabric Goes Urban

Listen Now This audio interview accompanies the press release that was published on beninmwangi.com on April 11, 2007. An interview between Benin Mwangi of beninmwangi.com and Frederic Tape of Africaincorp. The...

The Sherpas (and sherpas) of Everest

"The Sherpas (and sherpas) of Everest It's that time of year again - another Everest season has begun, and the presses are churning. (Be sure to visit Explorer's Web for coverage and information.) For me, I am...

Al Gore: It’s morality, stupid.

"Last night’s coronation of The Goracle was truly wonderful theater. It had everything: glitz, glamor, beautiful people, song and dance, and the man of the hour, The Goracle, himself, making the claim that...

Dave Barry's Advice for Super Bowl Tourists

"Welcome to Miami, Super Bowl visitors! You are going to have a wonderful time, from the moment you arrive in our magical city, until the moment you discover that your wallet is missing."

Five Questions with Professional Mountain Climber Jake Norton

"Tuesday, January 23, 2007 FQ's with Professional Mountain Climber Jake Norton Welcome to another installment of Five Questions where interesting people are asked, well, FQ's. Today's guest Jake Norton is not only...

Taste of Ireland

"On the night we went to ‘Clipper', Walter Zoppi had a special of seafood ravioli, which he encouraged us to eat. I'm glad he did, because the ravioli were not only delicious, but they looked wonderful on the...

The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over

The Seekers were a group of Australian folk-influenced popular musicians who formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1962. They were the first Australian popular music group to achieve significant chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United...

IMG Gurla Mandhata 2006 Expedition

"Back home safely Not a quick journey, but after driving 3 days across Tibet, bumping across the border in Zhangmu, catching up with the world and modern life in Kathmandu, and then flying some 8500 miles across the globe, we are all finally back home to spouses, friends, and...

USC kicker Danelo found dead at bottom of cliff

"SAN PEDRO, Calif. -- Southern California kicker Mario Danelo was found dead Saturday about 120 feet down a rocky cliff near Point Fermin lighthouse. The body was reported by a passer-by at about 4:30 p.m., said Martha Garcia of the Los Angeles Police Department. Danelo, the...

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