Global Citizens.

2011-10-21T23:27:00.001-07:00

Japan donates 200 boats, 240 mobile toilets to Thailand October 21, 2011 1:01 am Japan has given a large number of relief supplies including 240 mobile toilet units to Thailand. Speaking at a hand-over ceremony, Japanese ambassador Seiji Kojkma repeated an insistence that Honda was considering relocation from Thailand after a large plant in Ayutthaya had been flooded.

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T19:40:00.001-07:00

AAahhhh the good old days.. & the age of innocense. I worked for Intel in Santa Clara from 1990 to 2001. From 1990 - 1991, I worked with a team of Finance Systems programmers. Intel was cash rich from the 386 chips and was the King of the Hill in Silicon Valley at the time. We worked hard and we were proud of our company's accomplishment.. We were flying high with Win-Tel. Microsoft and

4 Lovers In Your Life

2011-02-22T22:53:00.000-08:00

Once upon a time, there was this girl who had four loversShe loved the 4th lover the most and adored him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.She also loved the 3rd lover very much and was always showing him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would leave her for another.She also loved her 2nd lover

MYANMAR - URGENT HUMANITARIAN ACTION NEEDED

2010-11-08T20:17:00.001-08:00

This is reaching an EPIC Proportion URGENTLY NEEDS "UN" ATTENTION!!! Myanmar refugees flee post-election fighting Photo Gallery Group of Myanmar refugees, who crossed over A group of Myanmar refugees, who crossed over from Myanmar

Swiss archaeologists find 5,000-year-old door

2010-10-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

Swiss archaeologists find 5,000-year-old door AP – This undated photo provided by the Hochbaudepartment Zurich shows a 5,000-year old door that archaeologists …

Toxic Sludge In Hungary

2010-10-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

Second wave of sludge expected in Hungary 'Race against time' to build dam as cracks develop in another part of reservoir that burst Monday msnbc.com news services updated 10/10/2010 5:56:20 PM ET 2010-10-10 T 21:56:20

Free Business Web Site

2010-10-07T10:13:00.000-07:00

cme4.com... increasing your business through name recognition "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE OUR BUSINESS BECAUSE OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR BUSINESS." ENTER SITE for more information EMAIL: info@cme4.com

Green Entrepreneurs

2010-06-12T09:41:00.000-07:00

Turning One Athlete's Trash into a Successful Business Atayne, based in Portland, ME, gets its raw material through a cheap and dirty strategy -- from the streets, literally.Cleaning up'By Alex DavidsonTrashole. Rubber necking. Going mechanic.Those terms may sound like new snowboarding moves, or even names high-schoolers use in social circles. But, believe

USAF successfully launch the new GPS IIF-1 satellite

2010-05-29T22:56:00.000-07:00

USAF successfully launch the new GPS IIF-1 satelliteGPSArticle by: Mike BarrettDate: 29 May 2010 Last night saw the successful launch and deployment of a new generation of GPS satellites the GPS IIF. These satellites are built by Boeing and will enhance the current GPS constellation by adding a further 12 GPS satellites to replace the current ones that are nearing the end of their

NASA develops new technology to enhance search and rescue operations - ‎May 25, 2010‎

2010-05-29T22:43:00.000-07:00

NASA develops new technology to enhance search and rescue operations Oneindia - ‎May 25, 2010‎Washington, May 25 (ANI): NASA has developed new technology that will more quickly identify the locations of people in distress and reduce the risk of rescuers.oneindiain121:http://news.oneindia.in/2010/05/25/nasadevelops-new-technology-to-enhance-search-andre.htmlBuzz up!The Search and

Louvre on the Rocks:

2010-05-29T22:37:00.000-07:00

World Louvre on the Rocks: Cache of Aboriginal Art RevealedTraci Watson Contributor:(May 29) -- Archaeologists have revealed the first

Saigon Fell 35 Years Ago, but Its Legacy Endures

2010-04-30T18:11:00.000-07:00

World Saigon Fell 35 Years Ago, but Its Legacy Endures Updated: 3 hours 3 minutes

Robb's Report Resorts

2010-02-11T20:10:00.000-08:00

January 01, 2010 Soneva Kiri Click image to enlarge. The Eco Villa at Six Senses’ new Soneva Kiri resort is best identified by what it lacks: carbon emissions. This environmentally friendly accommodation—which Six Senses intends as a prototype for its future properties—is one of 42 villas at Soneva Kiri, a stylishly

Fallen School Children, Reverse Boom?

2010-02-03T18:45:00.000-08:00

02-03-2010 17:35 Falling Schoolchildren NumbersTime to Take Revolutionary Steps to Raise the BirthrateMany baby boomers will never forget the jam-packed classrooms of their elementary schools. In the late 1960s and the early 1970s, each classroom was overcrowded with as many as 100 children. Schools even employed a three-shift system to force students to take turns for morning, noon and afternoon

Return to previous page Chicago Tribune's 2009 pictures of the year

2010-01-25T21:24:00.000-08:00

Kites festival (Tribune photo by Abel Uribe / May 2, 2009) Parents and their children enjoy the sight of a giant kite, while visiting the Annual Kids and Kites Festival at Montrose Harbor.

Road Trips To So Cal

2010-01-25T09:36:00.000-08:00

Idyllwild, California (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Idyllwild California desertsDistance: 109 miles one-wayCost for roundtrip gas: $28.89What happens if, two-thirds of the way to a Palm Springs weekend, somebody grabs control of your family's vehicle, veers hard to the right, follows the cliff-clinging goat path

Biosphere 2's Second Chapter: Climate Change

2010-01-12T10:28:00.000-08:00

Biosphere 2's Second Chapter: Climate Change Updated: 1 hour 18 minutes agoOver the past 15 years, experiments conducted at Biosphere 2 by researchers from Columbia University and the University of Arizona

Thailand on the Map

2009-10-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

World's BestThailand On The Map Thailand on the map Thinking about heading east for Christmas or the New Year? Rick Jordan rounds up the latest luxury options from north to southTraveling guide from North To South In Thailand.By Rick Jordanhttp://www.cntraveller.com/Special_Features/Luxury_In_Thailand/Bangkok Guide:The cultural and commercial centre of

Conde Nast Readers Name the Best Places to Go, Where to Stay, and How to Get There

2009-10-21T04:16:00.000-07:00

Conde Nast Readers Name the Best Places to Go, Where to Stay, and How to Get There By Libby ZayOctober 20, 2009Conducted since 1988, Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Awards is one of the most esteemed in the industry. Over 25,000 travelers were polled this year, each ranking the best-of-the-best when it comes to places to go, where to stay, and how to get there.Here is the partial

The 10 Best Retiement Havens.

2009-10-20T08:20:00.000-07:00

In Pictures: The 10 Best Retirement Havens By Richard C. Morais Austria© Inti St. Clair/Getty Images Austria Elegant architecture, classical music, trams that run. Vienna offers the highest quality of life on the globe, according to Mercer, and medical insurers say its private clinics are world-class. Salzburg, Graz and Kitzbühel and surrounding hamlets have much to offer those who

World Most Beautiful Sunset. #2

2009-10-18T22:52:00.000-07:00

Rudy Maxa, TV personality, travel journalist: Ban Talae Nok, Thailand© Rudy MaxaRudy Maxa, TV personality, travel journalist: Ban Talae Nok, ThailandBeautiful sunsets aren't just about the sun. Surroundings, and even local history, add to the experience. Rudy Maxa recalls a recent visit to Ban Talae Nok, Thailand, a small community that lost more than 200 villagers in the 2004 tsunami, including

World 25th Sexiest Beach 2009

2009-10-18T22:29:00.000-07:00

Phang Nga Bay, Phuket, ThailandThailand runs the gamut in terms of sexiness: There’s everything from romantic seclusion to all-night barely clothed partying. No one can argue with the beauty of the stunningly scenic Phang Nga Bay, where giant limestone formations spike dramatically out of the jade waters. National Park protection has guarded the area against creeping over-development.SEE ALSO:

507-Carat Rough Diamond Found

2009-09-29T21:45:00.000-07:00

507-Carat Rough Diamond Foundby Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) Sep 29th 2009 at 10:02PMIt looks like a chunk of clouded ice but the stone shown at right is a 507-carat rough diamond found at the Petra Diamonds Cullinan Mine in South Africa. The 507.55 carat stone is believed to be of exceptional color and clarity, and is most likely a Type II diamond. The rough was found as part of a run that also

Mary Queen Of Scots' Last Letter.

2009-09-16T23:07:00.000-07:00

When I was in Edinburgh, Scotland, I visited the Edinburgh Castle and saw Mary Queen Of Scots' bed. Several years later, I read "Mary Queen Of Scots" (1969) by Lady Antonia Fraser and it took me back to the Edinburgh's trip and feeling of absolute awe, of wonder, of humility. FILE - In this June 2006 file photo, visitors, some with audio guide headsets, learn all about Edinburgh Castle in

Move Over Myspace.

2009-08-05T13:08:00.000-07:00

Brothers Reunited After 70 Years AOL Newsposted: 6 HOURS 52 MINUTES AGOcomments: 36 filed under: National News (Aug. 4) - Two brothers separated as infants have been reunited after 70 years -– thanks to Facebook.John Mellinger, of Spokane, Wash., had known since boyhood that he was adopted. When he was in his 40s, he tried to trace his birth parents. He was able to track down an aunt -- who told

Global Protest.

2009-07-25T23:02:00.000-07:00

Protesters Demand Iran End ClampdownBy JILL LAWLESS,APLONDON -Protesters around the world called on Iran Saturday to end its clampdown on opposition activists, demanding the release of hundreds rounded up during demonstrations against the country's disputed election.Groups including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International backed a global day of action, with protests planned in more than 80

Global Citizens.: Enlightened Next Magazine.

2009-07-12T15:50:00.000-07:00

Global Citizens.: Enlightened Next Magazine.

Enlightened Next Magazine.

2009-07-12T15:40:00.000-07:00

Extreme sport spiritual experience.The closest that I came to experience spiritual and uplifting feeling was a few times when I was at the top of Heavenly Valley and Sqauw Valley ski trails. Fresh clean air, snow all around with only a narrow trails to ski on, blight blue skies, white clouds, green forest and gorgeous Lake Tahoe down below. That was quite an experience!Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 1:

Myanmar: Collapse of an Ancient Pagoda

2009-06-08T19:57:00.000-07:00

Myanmar: Collapse of an Ancient PagodaBy Global Voices Online • on June 4, 2009An ancient pagoda (2300 years old) collapsed while it was going under renovation, killing at least 5 people, injuring many workers and pilgrims. Collapsed Danoke Pagoda (from New Era Journal)The 180-foot Danoke Pagoda is situated in Dala Township, which is across the Yangon River, in Yangon Division. The pagoda was

A Room With a Zoo

2009-04-17T10:35:00.000-07:00

On Travel Section - MSN: A Room With a ZooCheck out these lodgings where you can get up close and personal with creatures of every stripe.Next >1 of 15 images A Room With a ZooThese hotels aren't just pet-friendly properties: They're wild about animals, from dogs you can borrow while you're in town to live-in seals and resident giraffes. All Kimpton hotels nationwide (http://

Earth Hour 2009,

2009-03-28T11:08:00.000-07:00

Earth Hour 2009, Saturday March 28, 8:30pm THIS SATURDAY 28 MARCH AT 8.30PM YOU CAN VOTE EARTH BY SWITCHING OFF YOUR LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR - EARTH HOUR. MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT Turn off your lights for Earth Hour, record your vote and share it with the world! Here's how: http://www.earthhour.org/home/http://www.thegreenpasture.org/http://eco-pilgrim.blogspot.com/

Wall Street slides to 12-year low

2009-02-23T21:28:00.000-08:00

Wall Street slides to 12-year lowMon Feb 23, 2009 9:03pm ESTBy Chuck MikolajczakNEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street slumped to a 12-year low on Monday as investors lost faith that the U.S. government will be able to stabilize the financial system.The S&P 500 and the Dow both posted their lowest closes since the spring of 1997 as reports the government may convert its stake in Citigroup into a big

Old Manuscript.

2009-02-07T13:17:00.000-08:00

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10 New Amphibian Species Discovered

2009-02-03T20:31:00.000-08:00

10 New Amphibian Species DiscoveredReutersposted: 9 HOURS 27 MINUTES AGO WASHINGTON (Feb. 2) - Ten new species of amphibians -- including three kinds of poisonous frogs and three transparent-skinned glass frogs -- have been discovered in the mountains of Colombia, conservationists said Monday.With amphibians under threat around the globe, the discovery was an encouraging sign and reason to

What To Know Before Buying Waterfron Home.

2008-12-06T09:07:00.000-08:00

(Dana Point, photos by Jieranai Maier - 2005)Good Articles to Read about Waterfront Home.People love luxury waterfront homes, whelther it is a beachfront home, a lakefront home or a home on the canel.Waterfront LivingAn Aquatic DestinationLooking for a home with a water view? Get the inside scoop on what life is like by the water.http://www.frontdoor.com/Neighborhood/

Top Countries in Global Competitiveness

2008-11-02T22:55:00.000-08:00

No. 1: U.S.Market Size: 1Innovation: 1Education/Training: 5The U.S. retains its position this year as the world's most competitive country. Many robust structural features, such as business systems, formidable universities, and top-ranked innovation make the American economy remarkably powerful and productive. They also help to soften economic shocks such as routine business downturns and, with

Career Management

2008-06-20T16:46:00.000-07:00

Career Management by Toni Bowers, Head Blogs EditorEmployers who check out job candidates on MySpace could be legally liable If a potential employer uses a social networking site to check out a job candidate and then rejects that person based on what they see, he or she could be charged with discrimination.——————————————————————————————————————-According to Workforce.com, a site that helps HR

First Lady Travels to Afghanistan

2008-06-09T00:54:00.000-07:00

First Lady Travels to AfghanistanBy DEB RIECHMANN,APPosted: 2008-06-08 18:04:39Filed Under: World NewsBAMIYAN, Afghanistan (June 8) - First lady Laura Bush, on a mission to highlight signs of progress in war-weary Afghanistan, ventured outside the capital Sunday to an area that symbolizes both the destruction and attempt at rebirth.Laura Bush Visits Afghanistan Fresh attacks swept across the

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 responseUnited 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 believe that it's

7.9 Earthquake In China

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

Nearly 19,000 Buried Alive in Town Near China Quake's EpicenterMay 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 shipment to

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 FastTechnology 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 show how

Tibet Riots

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

Cultural Genocide Is Taking PlaceThe 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 communist

REAL ESTATE THAT IS GREEN~

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

REAL ESTATE Earth moversPitching boomers housing that is green as their hair goes grayBy Stephanie I. CohenLast update: 3:33 p.m. EST Feb. 24, 2008PRINCETON, 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 "active

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 precise

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://acomplaintfreeworld.org/

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 notin 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 KeongMalaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak last week unveiled plans to embark on an ambitious initiative to roll out high-speed broadband services across

British adventurer ends 13-year human-powered world trip

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

Sat Oct 6, 1:40 PM ETLONDON (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 3,000-

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 security

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.JeriReal EstateStunning Solar-Powered HomesMatt 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 • India's Taj Mahal

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 level in the

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. Today,

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 down

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 SuperintendenceSecrets of Ancient Pompeii Households Revealed in Ruins Heather WhippsSpecial to LiveScienceLiveScience.com Fri Jun

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 what they

Indonesian hardwood on brink of extinction: activists

2007-05-26T21:52:00.000-07:00

Indonesian hardwood on brink of extinction: activists Fri May 25, 6:25 AM ET JAKARTA (AFP) - Activists urged the Indonesian government Friday to crackdown on exports of rare merbau, warning soaring global demand was pushing the tropical hardwood to the brink of extinction. Greenpeace said merbau would be extinct within three decades unless Indonesia strictly controlled shipments to Europe, China,

Myanmar extends house arrest for Suu Kyi

2007-05-25T14:41:00.000-07:00

By AYE AYE WIN, Associated Press Writer 10 minutes ago YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's military government on Friday extended the house arrest of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for another year, defying an outpouring of international appeals for the Nobel Peace Prize winner's freedom. The 60-year-old Suu Kyi has spent more than 11 of the past 17 years in detention. She has been continually

Chinese writing '8,000 years old'

2007-05-18T22:05:00.000-07:00

Chinese archaeologists studying ancient rock carvings say they have evidence that modern Chinese script is thousands of years older than previously thought. State media say researchers identified more than 2,000 pictorial symbols dating back 8,000 years, on cliff faces in the north-west of the country. They say many of these symbols bear a strong resemblance to later forms of ancient Chinese

Explorers find ancient caves, paintings in Nepal

2007-05-03T08:47:00.000-07:00

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Explorers have discovered a series of caves decorated with ancient Buddhist paintings, set in sheer cliffs in Nepal's remote Himalayan north, leaving archaeologists excited and puzzled. An international team of scholars, archaeologists, climbers and explorers examined at least 12 cave complexes at 14,000 feet near Lo Manthang, a mediaeval walled city in

World population to reach 9.2B in 2050

2007-03-13T19:26:00.000-07:00

World population to reach 9.2B in 2050 By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press Writer 51 minutes agoUNITED NATIONS - The world's population will likely reach 9.2 billion in 2050, with virtually all new growth occurring in the developing world, a U.N. report said Tuesday. According to the U.N. Population Division's 2006 estimate, the world's population will likely increase by 2.5 billion people over

Bangladesh immunises 24 million children against polio

2007-03-03T13:04:00.000-08:00

Sat Mar 3, 2:45 AM ETDHAKA (AFP) - More than 700,000 health workers fanned out across Bangladesh on Saturday to immunise 24 million children against polio after the disease made a surprise comeback last year, an official said. Since January last year, 17 new cases of the disease have been reported, prompting the latest campaign. Before that, no new cases had been declared since 2000, when the

State Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth Will Help Growers

2007-02-06T12:51:00.001-08:00

He's my man!!!!!!!!!!! Tuesday, February 6, 2007Last modified Wednesday, January 31, 2007 5:26 AM PST State Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth listens to Larry Saunders of Saunders Ranch in Fallbrook as Saunders talks about his problems collecting on insurance claims related to crop damage. DAVID CARLSON Staff Photographer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

'Little Caesars' Franchised Veterans Program

2007-02-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

Pizza chain targets vetsDetroit Free PressDETROIT - Just in time for Veterans Day, Mike Ilitch, Little Caesars founder, plans to launch a program that would make it easier for American veterans to open their own pizza businesses.The Little Caesars Veterans Program offers a reduction on the franchise fee, credit on the first equipment order and financing. The offer is even better for disabled

Huge settlement unearthed near Stonehenge

2007-02-01T11:47:00.000-08:00

Hugh Settlement unearthed near Stonehenge.Jan. 30, 2007Courtesy National Geographicand World Science staffExcavations near England’s vast Stonehenge rock monument have revealed an enormous ancient settlement that once housed hundreds, archaeologists said Tueday. They say the houses were probably constructed and occupied by the builders of nearby Stonehenge—the

Retailers Assess Citrus Freeze Impact

2007-01-18T22:29:00.001-08:00

Retailers Assess Citrus Freeze Impact The Associated Press By DAN SEWELL January 17, 2007 Any time there is a product shortage, it follows that prices increase Grocery retailers are taking stock of the impact California's freeze will have on supplies and the prices of citrus, strawberries and other damaged crops in their stores.Meghan Glynn, spokeswoman for Kroger Co., said Wednesday that

Real Estate Investment Ponzi Schemes.

2007-01-18T21:29:00.000-08:00

$1.2 Billion Dollar Fraud Scheme Alleged in Southern California Temecula, CA (PRWeb) January 14, 2007 -- The Temecula law firm of Ackerman, Cowles & Lindsley filed a 1.2 billion dollar claim against what are alleged to be the perpetrators of a vast real estate and currency exchange scheme taking place in Southern California. Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC463483 (Anonymous Investor

Gen Y's attitudes differ from parents'

2007-01-11T01:12:00.000-08:00

Gen Y's attitudes differ from parents' Updated 1/9/2007 10:53 PM ET By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY The views of young people today on politics, social attitudes and life goals are far different from their baby boomer parents', a national survey of 18- to 25-year-olds suggests. More than two-thirds (67%) believe immigrants strengthen American society; a quarter favor increasing legal

Weekend fliers stuck on jet for hours with no food

2007-01-07T16:07:00.000-08:00

I read this news on USATODAY's Blog. Today In The Sky....By Ben MutzabaughWeekend fliers stuck on jet for hours with no food, overflowing toiletsAmerican Airlines passengers flying from San Francisco to Dallas ended up being stuck on the same plane for 12 hours Friday. The flight was diverted to Austin and was then stuck on the tarmac for more than eight hours, according to The Dallas Morning

Saving The Cattles.

2007-01-04T23:08:00.000-08:00

CHIEFTAIN PHOTOS/CHRIS McLEANCows run from a helicopter about 15 miles southeast of Lamar on Tuesday. The Colorado National Guard fed thousands of cattle by dropping bales of hay from a Black Hawk helicopter. Choppers to the rescueNational Guard air crews, ranchers join forces to drop bales of hay to stranded cattle in Southeastern Colorado.By JAMES AMOSTHE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINLAMAR - Ranchers

Happy New Year.

2007-01-04T22:28:00.000-08:00

I have a very positive attitude about this coming year. I have a positive feelings from the first of the year. I hope that this year will bring peace and love to you all too.Jieranai

Wasteful Resources - How many Trees We killed?

2006-12-30T01:11:00.000-08:00

Free Magazines which turns out to be nothing but wasteful junks to throw away.Some of these magazine and weeklies are printed on grossy non-cyclable!The worst offenders are the Real Estate Magazines / Homes magazines, both resale homes and new homes catalogs. There are over 5-6 in our area that are published weekly. Do you pick them up? They are dream homes and they are gorgeous - ofcourse I pick

On My Mind.

2006-12-03T02:17:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking about serious writing and I have gather many of the topics on my mind. One of the topics I often thought about (in despair) is the subject of 'WASTE'. My particular concerns are with the WASTE of Papers and printed materials. The reason is that this is one of the products that affect our world, the trees and the forests. I came across several web sites while I was doing a

How

2006-08-13T22:33:00.000-07:00

Latest Collection of Poems By: Jieranai Maier HOW?How deep is the ocean,How high is the sky,How tall is the mountain, How much sense of serene ... is in the green,How much sense of urgency ...is in the blue sea, How passionate is the red sun,How poetic is the yellow moon,How vast is the calm valley..How vibrant is life, ...of living in the country?How blue is the water, ..shimmering in

Check out my Blog At Yahoo.

2006-08-11T15:27:00.000-07:00

I have been posting at Yahoo since I created a new Yahoo profile.It is called 360!http://360.yahoo.com/boomersintCheck it out and read my BLOG there.Peace, Love, Light & JoyJieranai

Back To The Blogging Again.

2006-08-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

I feel like a nomad travelling around in the high tech world. While doing so, I travel from place to place, site to site, parking my thoughts here and there everywhere.Why? At one time, it was a part of my research for my Human Science - Ph.D courses.Since I have abandon my graduate school embition, now it is just a part of learning and exploring. I think I was looking for a nice place and 'HOME'

Newest Web Site.

2006-01-16T20:40:00.000-08:00

I am back to working on this Blog and will keep it update more often. I plan to write many articles from my thoughts and ideas.So for now, check out my newest web site and join if you are in the entertainment business.Peace & Love,Jieranai MaierJan 2006

2003-02-27T17:12:00.000-08:00

Well, I have my own blog now.http://boomersint.org/gm/archiveCheck it out!It's been a long lovely time,Long lonely road,But I have made it fine.Peace, Love and Light,:)Jeri

2002-09-29T21:15:00.000-07:00

Well, seriously, I will update this more often! In the mean time visit Boomers International web site http://boomersint.org/ Peace, Love and Light, Jeri

2002-07-06T19:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Here I am Checking thing out. Haven't been here a while BEEN BUSY! Are you reading this? COme ON ... No one is reading this.. hehehehe

2002-05-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

I am back here to work on this again. Let's see where do we begin? Rambling lol.

Global Citizens World Watch

2001-02-18T22:23:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Global Citizens World Watch !!!This is one of my BLOG which I attempt to write from my thoughts and ideas, as well as mixing with heart and soul, pouring my emotion, tears and LOVE to all of you.Peace, Love and Light,Jeri

2000-04-04T21:51:00.000-07:00

[Global Citizens - World Watch] Serious Side Of Life is a place where we feature the other aspects of life. One aspect of life is about 'JOB' what we do for a living and about our Career, what we do on the job or what we would like to do for the rest of our working life. Some aspects of life are not the ones that we are