Global Citizens.

Turmoil In Asia.

2008-05-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

Meanwhile Myanmar is still reeling and in need of HELPS! UN chief condemns Burma response United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon has criticised Burma's military junta for its "unacceptably slow response" to helping cyclone victims. Nearly 32,000 people were killed by the cyclone on May 3 and almost 30,000 others are still missing, according to Burma state television. "We

7.9 Earthquake In China

2008-05-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

Nearly 19,000 Buried Alive in Town Near China Quake's Epicenter May 13: Local residents work to clear away debris from a collapsed building in Mianzhu City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. May 13: Local residents work to clear away debris from a collapsed building in Mianzhu City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Rescue workers sifted through tangled debris of toppled schools and homes

Myanma Update

2008-05-09T18:40:00.000-07:00

Almost a week after a devastating cyclone hit low-lying areas of southern Burma, hundreds of thousands of people are still in urgent Burma warned over cyclone delays The US has ships with aid standing by in the Gulf of Thailand The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has warned of dire consequences if foreign aid workers continue to be denied access to Burma

Tens of thousands killed in Myanmar cyclone

2008-05-06T22:44:00.000-07:00

A map showing areas worst-hit by Tropical Cyclone Nargis. Aid workers battled Wednesday to get food and water to desperate cyclone survivors in Myanmar, whose government is under fire after more than 22,000 people died in one of Asia's worst natural disasters. (AFP/Graphic) ReutersWed May 7, 12:52 AM ET A Thai air force personnel waits for load food and disaster supplies for

Net Users - The Next Billion

2008-03-24T11:36:00.000-07:00

Intel Classmate low-cost laptops landing in stores in the Philippines, Intel (INTC) is saying that it will sell the $300 machines in the U.S. and Canada. Mar 19 2008 11:03AM EDT The Next Billion Net Users, Coming Fast Technology companies are in a hurry to get the next billion people online, adding to the approximately 1.2 billion people already on the Net in some way. Two reports today

Tibet Riots

2008-03-16T11:09:00.000-07:00

Cultural Genocide Is Taking Place The Dalai Lama called Sunday for an international probe into China's crackdown on protesters in Tibet. "Whether the (Chinese) government there admits or not, there is a problem. There is an ancient cultural heritage that is facing serious danger," he said. "Whether intentionally or unintentionally, some kind of cultural genocide is taking place." China's

REAL ESTATE THAT IS GREEN~

2008-03-09T20:38:00.000-07:00

REAL ESTATE Earth movers Pitching boomers housing that is green as their hair goes gray By Stephanie I. Cohen Last update: 3:33 p.m. EST Feb. 24, 2008 PRINCETON, N.J. (MarketWatch) -- Shea Homes, one of the nation's largest home builders, believes baby boomers are looking for communities that make an environmental difference. This month, Shea announced the opening of Victoria Gardens, an "

Citadel rescue plan offers hope in Iraq

2008-01-26T18:51:00.000-08:00

Today's article on USATODAY offers some hope for Iraq and the world for obtaining peace & prosperity. Citadel rescue plan offers hope in Iraq By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press IRBIL, Iraq — Towering above the modern streets and buildings of Irbil, the citadel's narrow alleyways and dusty courtyards stand almost deserted. Its mud-brick houses, built atop layers of ancient civilizations

Toyota, Mitsubishi to make eco-cars in Thailand

2007-12-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

Bangkok Post Latest news stated that Toyota & Mitsubishi to make environmentally conscious eco-cars in Thailand. Tokyo (dpa) - Japanese automakers have applied to produce environmentally conscious eco-cars in Thailand, The Nikkei reported Friday. Toyota Motor Corp and Mitsubishi Motors Corp plan to expand production capacity in Thailand and to begin manufacturing about 100,000 units of

America ships electronic waste overseas

2007-11-18T22:11:00.000-08:00

America ships electronic waste overseas By TERENCE CHEA, Associated Press Writer Sun Nov 18, 1:53 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO - Most Americans think they're helping the earth when they recycle their old computers, televisions and cell phones. But chances are they're contributing to a global trade in electronic trash that endangers workers and pollutes the environment overseas. While there are no

e-Waste nightmare

2007-11-18T21:15:00.000-08:00

This is an eye opening article. We marveled at all the high tech products and equipments that we take for granted since they are enabling us and improving our productivity. Many of these products such as computers, printers, Fax machine, CD & DVD players, HD TVs, Ipod, IPhone; they are tools to keep us working smarter and and also toys to keep us entertained. Some high tech products are used in

Transform Your Life

2007-11-08T14:39:00.000-08:00

Transform your Life - by Pastor Will Bowen Your thoughts create your world and your words indicate your thoughts. When you eliminate complaining from your life will you enjoy happier relationships, better health and greater prosperity. This simple program helps you set a trap for your own negativity and redirect your mind towards a more positive and rewarding life. http://

Problmes In Life.

2007-11-08T14:38:00.000-08:00

Problmes In Life. The serious problems in life, however, are never fully solved.... The meaning and purpose of a problem seem to lie not in its solution, but in our working at it incessantly. (C.G. Jung, Stages of Life, CW 8, § 771

Malaysia to Get High Speed Broadband

2007-10-07T00:58:00.000-07:00

Technology October 4, 2007, 9:46AM EST Malaysia to Get High Speed Broadband According to Business Week, The Malaysia government will fund 30% of the proposed multibillion project, which will be built by Telekom Malaysia by Lee Min Keong Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak last week unveiled plans to embark on an ambitious initiative to roll out high-speed broadband services

British adventurer ends 13-year human-powered world trip

2007-10-06T23:06:00.000-07:00

Sat Oct 6, 1:40 PM ET LONDON (AFP) - British adventurer Jason Lewis on Saturday arrived in Greenwich, south-east London, ending a 13-year round-the-world trip using only the power of the human body. The 40-year-old completed the final leg of his 46,000-mile (74,000-kilometre) odyssey by pedalling his 26-foot (7.9-metre) boat Moksha up the River Thames. The last effort into London followed a

Myamar Protest.

2007-09-26T23:00:00.000-07:00

The United States said Wednesday it was "very troubled" by Myanmar's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters and urged "a peaceful transition" in Yangon from military rule to democracy.(AFP) "The United States is very troubled that the regime would treat the Burmese people this way. We call on the junta to proceed in a peaceful transition to democracy," said White House national

Flooding In Africa.

2007-09-19T22:55:00.000-07:00

Aerial view of the floods effecting the Katawki district of eastern Uganda, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007. Across Africa, torrential downpours and flash floods have submerged whole towns and washed away bridges, farms and schools. More than a million people across at least 17 countries have been affected by the rains since the summer, according to the United Nations. At least 200 people have been

Stunning Solar-Powered Homes

2007-09-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is a story about living well and living smart. It is about having a beautiful home which is also good for the environment and the owner's pocket book. I love beautiful homes and when the home is good for the environment, I even love it plenty more. Jeri Real Estate Stunning Solar-Powered Homes Matt Woolsey 08.16.07, 6:00 PM ET

Top Ten Most Expensive Cities In The World.

2007-08-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

According to the The Economist Group, Topping the 10 most expensive cities in the world are in Europe and Asia. Not one of the cities in the USA got on the list this year. Oslo, Norway has the honor of being #1 on the list. The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs

The New Seven Wonders Of The World

2007-07-08T00:50:00.000-07:00

The new seven wonders of the world were named Saturday following an online vote that generated server-crushing traffic in its final hours. The final tally produced this list of the world's top human-built wonders: • The Great Wall of China • Petra in Jordan • Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer • Peru's Machu Picchu • Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid • The Colosseum in Rome

Rising Seas to Destroy U.S. Beaches

2007-06-22T10:19:00.001-07:00

Rising Seas to Destroy U.S. Beaches Andrea Thompson LiveScience Staff Writer LiveScience.com Fri Jun 22, 9:55 AM ET You may have to kiss that summer trip to the beach goodbye later this century, thanks to rising sea levels and more intense tropical storms, scientists predict. A new study of the potential sand losses to North Carolina beaches reports that a 1-foot rise in sea

Asia Economic recovery from crisis is uneven

2007-06-21T03:08:00.000-07:00

Asia's recovery from crisis is uneven By THOMAS HOGUE and MALCOLM FOSTER, AP Business Writers Wed Jun 20, 12:02 PM ET BANGKOK, Thailand - Ten years ago, a plunge in the Thai baht sparked a wave of recessions across Asia's high-flying economies, bankrupting entire nations, putting millions out of work and shaking markets around the world. Some feared that decade of growth would be lost.

Pair Finishes Cross-Country Bike Trip For Charity

2007-06-17T11:14:00.000-07:00

Don Schoendorfer, and co-founder Dr. Mike Bayer have completed their journey across the U.S.A for our first-ever Ride for Mobility! The 3,000-mile trek began April 20th in New York at CBS Studios and concluded at Mariners Church on June 16th with an outdoor BBQ and closing ceremony celebration. After hooking up with a group of supporters in Long Beach, CA, on Saturday morning, the team rode

Secrets of Ancient Pompeii Households Revealed in Ruins Heather Whipps

2007-06-01T19:25:00.000-07:00

Vineyards and fruit trees have been replanted in the original locations used some two thousand years ago in Pompeii. The harvest makes up some of the ingredients sold in kits to visitors with instructions to reproduce ancient recipes. AP Photo/Pompeii Archaelogical Superintendence Secrets of Ancient Pompeii Households Revealed in Ruins Heather Whipps Special to LiveScience

Stonehenges all around us

2007-06-01T09:32:00.000-07:00

Stonehenges all around us Architectural relics and modern structures show that we may not be much different than our ancestors. By Craig Childs, CRAIG CHILDS is the author, most recently, of "House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest." February 16, 2007 ARCHEOLOGISTS recently discovered what appears to be the other half of Stonehenge, illuminating