Coins have been a major trade currency for over 6,000 years. It was forged from precious metals like silver, gold, bronze and copper. The strength of these metals has allowed precious metal coins to survive destruction around them and this is why some still do exist from decades gone. It is possible to get a coin from years before 1965 but it costs more than newer coins. The world of coins is ruled by two metals; gold and silver. Many people never know which precious metal coins to go for. If one wishes to make some money, go for silver. This is because the price of silver is always on the…
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CBSE 2012 Results : Check CBSE 10th Results Online Today
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public16 May 2012 | 3:16 amCBSE 2012 Results : Check CBSE 10th Results Online TodayCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may declare the class 10th results today. More than 1 Million students appeared for the class 10 examinations. Approximately 699,129 students appeared for the Central...read more -
Singapore: Importance Of The Hougang By-election
Global Voices16 May 2012 | 4:15 amAfter Singapore's Worker's Party expelled their member – and Member of Parliament for Hougang Single Member Constituency (SMC) – Yaw Shin Leong earlier this year, the residents of Hougang have not been represented by an MP. Come 26 May, they will have the opportunity to elect another. A writ of election has been issued, naming 16 May as Nomination Day, with Polling Day to follow 10 days later. Both the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and the Worker's Party quickly announced their nominated candidates: Desmond Choo for the former and Png Eng Huat for the latter. Although… -
Ex-Financial Regulator William Black: Austerity is Sinking Economies from Europe to U.S.
NewsTrust - Most Recent Stories15 May 2012 | 2:00 amDemocracy Now - By Amy Goodman - May. 15 (Interview) - White-collar criminologist and former senior financial regulator William Black addresses the grassroots reaction to austerity measures in Europe -- from the "Indignados" movement in Spain to the anti-bailout elections in France and Greece -- as well as in the United States, where the Occupy movement is re-emerging as the presidential campaign gets into full gear. "Finance is supposed to simply be a middleman to help the real economy," Black says. "It in fact now completely dominates and is a parasite on the real economy. German austerity… -
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CyberJournalist.net15 May 2012 | 9:57 amHere are today’s must-read digital news stories from around the web: Twitter Will Email You Top Stories From Your Feed MediaShift . Infographic: Moms Hold Big Influence Online | PBS EXCLUSIVE: A Q&A With An Airtime Tester – Business Insider NBA Is World’s First Sports League to 5 Million Twitter Followers New York Times Circ Gains Could Top Ad Losses by 2014, Says Analyst – Peter Kafka – Media – AllThingsD Jesse Angelo says things at his iPad news app, The Daily, are ‘going great’ – :: Future of Journalism Internet Week Highlights: Old…
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CBSE 2012 Results : Check CBSE 10th Results Online Today
16 May 2012 | 3:16 amCBSE 2012 Results : Check CBSE 10th Results Online TodayCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may declare the class 10th results today. More than 1 Million students appeared for the class 10 examinations. Approximately 699,129 students appeared for the Central...read more -
Regionalism and Freedom to Roam
16 May 2012 | 1:28 amThere are many people who believe in regionalism - the right of each part of the country to have its own character. Regionalism however is not complete in and of itself. Within each region there will be people born who do not fit into that region and would do better...read more -
Howard Stern to LA rap artist: "You're going to Vegas!"
15 May 2012 | 11:47 pmLOS ANGELES, CA -- Everyone who has auditioned for the NBC summer television series America's Got Talent since its debut in 2006 has longed to hear those four golden words: "You're going to Vegas." At the historic...read more -
Howard Stern to LA rap artist: "You're going to Vegas!"
15 May 2012 | 11:36 pmAfter a seamless performance, rapper Chris LaVrar ("The Rhymatist") received a standing ovation from Howard Stern, Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and a live America's Got Talent studio audience more th read more -
Who Got Kicked Off Dancing With The Stars? DWTS May 15, 2012
15 May 2012 | 9:00 pmWho Got Voted Off Dancing With the Stars This Week? May 15, 2012 DWTS Spoilers Below The May 15 edition of Dancing With the Stars was a double-elimination show with two stars kicked off as the 2012 DWTS season carries on. Last week saw the departure of Roshon...read more
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Singapore: Importance Of The Hougang By-election
16 May 2012 | 4:15 amAfter Singapore's Worker's Party expelled their member – and Member of Parliament for Hougang Single Member Constituency (SMC) – Yaw Shin Leong earlier this year, the residents of Hougang have not been represented by an MP. Come 26 May, they will have the opportunity to elect another. A writ of election has been issued, naming 16 May as Nomination Day, with Polling Day to follow 10 days later. Both the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and the Worker's Party quickly announced their nominated candidates: Desmond Choo for the former and Png Eng Huat for the latter. Although… -
China: Motor-Powered Breakfast Crepes
16 May 2012 | 12:28 amThe Presurfer shares a video where we can see how the Beijing Jianbing is made. This large breakfast crepe is made possible thanks to a very steady hand and a motorized wheel that allows a really large and thin crepe to be evenly cooked. Written by Juliana Rincón Parra · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper -
Video: Indigenous Video Festival Open for Submissions
16 May 2012 | 12:23 amThe XI International Film and Video Festival of Indigenous Peoples to be held in Colombia during last quarter of 2012 is putting out a call for entries for audiovisual material about indigenous and first people issues and topics. The Center for Indigenous Cultures in Peru is promoting the festival through their blog, and this is how they summarize the event: Colombia será la sede del XI Festival Internacional de Cine y Video de los Pueblos indígenas a realizarse en Bogotá del 23 al 30 de septiembre y en Medellín del 03 al 06 de octubre del presente año. Con el lema “Por la Vida… -
Armenia: Fears After Nationalist Firebombers Released on Bail
16 May 2012 | 12:08 amFollowing the 8 May firebombing of D.I.Y., a gay-friendly bar in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, events have taken an unexpected turn with the release of the suspected arsonists, Iranian-Armenian brothers Hampig and Mgrdich (Arame) Khapazyan. Believed part of a local Neo-Nazi group and caught on camera, one was released on bail of 1 million Armenian Drams (less than $2,600) and the other on guarantee that he will not leave the country. Of concern to some observers, however, was that bail was posted by Artsvik Minasyan and Hrayr Karapetyan, two MPs from the Armenian Revolutionary… -
Egypt: The Questions Missing from the Presidential Debates
15 May 2012 | 10:43 pmFollowing Egypt's first ever presidential debate, and with interviews being held every day with presidential candidates, political analyst Mohamed Seif Eldawla has written on his blog Zakerat Aloma about the questions missing from the presidential debates [ar]. Written by محمد عادل · Translated by Mohamed Adel · View original post [ar] · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper
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Ex-Financial Regulator William Black: Austerity is Sinking Economies from Europe to U.S.
15 May 2012 | 2:00 amDemocracy Now - By Amy Goodman - May. 15 (Interview) - White-collar criminologist and former senior financial regulator William Black addresses the grassroots reaction to austerity measures in Europe -- from the "Indignados" movement in Spain to the anti-bailout elections in France and Greece -- as well as in the United States, where the Occupy movement is re-emerging as the presidential campaign gets into full gear. "Finance is supposed to simply be a middleman to help the real economy," Black says. "It in fact now completely dominates and is a parasite on the real economy. German austerity… -
OpEdNews - Article: Romney, Unzipped & Exposed as Babbitt Clone
15 May 2012 | 2:00 amOp Ed News - May. 15 (Opinion) - What if it turns out Romney is little more than Sinclair Lewis' Babbitt on steroids, with more money, clout, and ability to do harm? A classic satire has much to teach about today's politics.NewsTrust Rating: Not rated yet - See Info » - Review It Visit NewsTrust | About | Sign Up | Disclaimer -
Crony Capitalism: After Lobbying Against New Financial Regulations, JPMorgan Loses $2B in Risky Bet
15 May 2012 | 2:00 amDemocracy Now - By Amy Goodman - May. 15 (News Analysis) - The loss has renewed calls for tougher regulation of Wall Street, with critics saying JPMorgan could have avoided it under regulations the bank opposed.NewsTrust Rating: 4.1 average (not enough reviews) - See Review » - Review It Visit NewsTrust | About | Sign Up | Disclaimer -
Activist Group's Founder Reportedly Arrested
14 May 2012 | 2:00 amHuffington Post - May. 14 (News Report) - An environmental activist group known for its confrontations with whalers and fishermen says its founder has been arrested in Germany for extradition to Costa Rica for allegedly interfering with a shark fishing boat.NewsTrust Rating: 2.8 average (not enough reviews) - See Review » - Review It Visit NewsTrust | About | Sign Up | Disclaimer -
Money Unlimited
14 May 2012 | 2:00 amNew Yorker - By Jeffrey Toobin - May. 14 (Special Report) - When Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission was first argued before the Supreme Court, on March 24, 2009, it seemed like a case of modest importance. The issue before the Justices was a narrow one. The McCain-Feingold campaign-finance law prohibiNewsTrust Rating: 4.3 average (not enough reviews) - See Review » - Review It Visit NewsTrust | About | Sign Up | Disclaimer
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Must Reads for May 14th
15 May 2012 | 9:57 amHere are today’s must-read digital news stories from around the web: Twitter Will Email You Top Stories From Your Feed MediaShift . Infographic: Moms Hold Big Influence Online | PBS EXCLUSIVE: A Q&A With An Airtime Tester – Business Insider NBA Is World’s First Sports League to 5 Million Twitter Followers New York Times Circ Gains Could Top Ad Losses by 2014, Says Analyst – Peter Kafka – Media – AllThingsD Jesse Angelo says things at his iPad news app, The Daily, are ‘going great’ – :: Future of Journalism Internet Week Highlights: Old… -
Think Web Video Can Challenge Upfronts and TV? Fuhgeddaboudit!
14 May 2012 | 10:12 am“Google, Microsoft and AOL are hoping that their web video offerings and NewFront presentations will help them extract a healthy slice of the TV industry’s upfront money this year. Not happening.” Simulmedia founder Dave Morgan expains why. -
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14 May 2012 | 9:57 amHere are today’s must-read digital news stories from around the web: Apple TV rumor mill makes millions as iTV ‘confirmed’ Original Content: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Nielsen: Mom center of online, offline life for families YouTube’s Video Views Are Falling — By Design AmEx Tests New Ways to Transact in Social Media As Video Goes Mainstream, TV, Digital Agency Execs Fight Over Who Owns It More startups added to social TV company directory My personal take: 3 reasons I don’t like newspaper paywalls Publisher LegalZoom files to go public OMG, is Amazon going to… -
Video: The future of technology, as seen in 1961
14 May 2012 | 9:22 amThis is a very cool look at how the future of technology was viewed in 1961, from a film AT&T commissioned shortly after AT&T had just announced its first modem. “This film not only serves as almost the birth of the information age, it also projects that technology far into the future.” The commercial products that would allow this connected, computer-communicating network? They’re basic, but at the time seemed radical: * The wireless Bellboy Pager, which was introduced commercially in 1962 * The Data-phone, which was supposed to revolutionize business… -
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12 May 2012 | 2:51 pmHere are today’s must-read digital news stories from around the web: Want to reinvent TV? Don’t forget the TV – :: Future of Journalism Is Web TV’s Free Ride Over? How Old Media Are Striking Back
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Sacramento music at Concerts in the Park on May 11
16 May 2012 | 3:23 amThe second Concerts in the Park show of this year was held amidst another record breaking attendance crowd at Cesar Chavez Plaza. Three bands performed on stage while DJ Whores was featured. Once Horseneck took the stage they gave a preview of what music would be like for the evening. Raw, energetic rock was delivered and the audience loved it. Their Facebook page states their influence as being “alcohol and other awesome sh*t” and if that was the case on Friday they showcased some amazing influence. One of my favorite Sacramento bands is Lite Brite and they were at Cesar Chavez Park once… -
IADT Imagine Showcase final fitting
16 May 2012 | 1:19 amIn preparation for Sacramento’s International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) annual Imagine Fashion Show the school held their final fitting day. Several designers and models attended the fitting on Friday, May 11. During the final fitting designers put finishing touches on their designs. At this time several models had dropped out of the event because of various reasons and new castings were going through their initial fittings as well. One of the models at the event was Jereen Diaz who is a Sacramento model and will be modeling for Erika Diaz (no relation). I asked the… -
Boulevard Park Green Thumb Brigade is at it again
16 May 2012 | 1:01 amIn some Sacramento neighborhoods, plant-filled traffic circles hardly get noticed by passers-by, but in Boulevard Park, neighbors see them as an opportunity to beautify an otherwise ordinary traffic-calming device in the middle of an intersection. This weekend, members of the Boulevard Park Green Thumb Brigade will be out in force to weed, trim and water the vegetation in neighborhood traffic circles to keep them in tip-top shape. Friends, neighbors and fellow green thumbs are invited to join the brigade from 9 - 11 a.m. Saturday to help out. For more information, call Green Thumb Brigade… -
Budget cuts whittle park maintenance to one-man crews
16 May 2012 | 12:58 amThe next time you go to a city park, bring your pruning shears and garden gloves: Park maintenance in the city is about to be dealt a $119,000 budget blow from the city – leaving the department with one-man maintenance crews and increasing the burden on volunteers to pick up the slack. “I’m not happy to say this, but we have inadequate resources and inadequate staffing,” Director Jim Combs told the City Council Tuesday. Even with a department budget reduced by more than 60 percent and staffing reduced by 50 percent over the past five years, Combs said everyone in the department has… -
Local business owner profile: Sherry & John Turk of Turk Enterprises
16 May 2012 | 12:07 amIn a life changing twist of fate, John and Sherry Turk each had a major accident in the same year and became disabled. Rather than letting their disabilities diminish their lives, they quit their jobs and in 1999 opened “Wheelchairs Unlimited” so that they could help others who also had mobility issues. Unfortunately, the Turks had to close their two-person business in 2008 when Sherry was having health concerns. However, in 2009 the husband and wife team re-opened it, changed its name to Turk Enterprises and changed its focus from durable medical equipment to recreational travel…
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Nine out of ten: the losers of Italy's long crisis, Mario Pianta
15 May 2012 | 9:44 pmEvery ultra-rich person has the income of 100 poor people. But this is not Dickensian England or Depression-era America. It is the Italy of today. Halting the rise of the super-rich will be a crucial issue for the politics of the future. In the analysis of inequality in advanced countries it is often argued that the wide array of changes in economic activities, labour markets and public policies result in a complex picture of changes in individual incomes that escape any general interpretation. However, as I point out evidence strongly suggests that most benefits of the (modest) economic… -
Thinking outside the building, Will Benson
15 May 2012 | 9:07 pmCommunity organisatons, children's clubs, even doctors and health services, frequently lament that it is hard to get the people who most need help through their doors. The answer, a small charity in North-east England has found, is to get out on to the streets It is early evening at a crossroads on a rundown housing estate in the heart of the east end of Newcastle. At each corner of the junction is a patch of grass, each with the stump of a decorative sapling snapped just above its supporting post. Kids jump on a trampoline in a nearby garden, bike frames sit rusting in the long grass of… -
The Chicago Summit: a relevant NATO in a post-western world ?, Trine Flockhart
15 May 2012 | 8:56 pmNATO attempts to brush over the original intentions behind the Chicago Summit may prove successful, given an extremely able diplomatic bureaucracy and an environment with a short memory span. But despite 'smart defense', three crucial issues left off the agenda could spell the end of NATO relevance. At the end of this week NATO will host its 25th summit in Obama's hometown Chicago. Heads of state and government from around 60 nations and thousands of international bureaucrats will descend on Chicago to fanfare the progress made since the Alliance met in Lisbon in November 2010. -
European dis-Union: lessons of the Soviet collapse, Ivan Krastev
15 May 2012 | 12:53 pmEurope's crisis is being felt at multiple levels, from the future of the eurozone and divisions between member-states to the rise of populist forces. But is the crisis likely to lead to the European Union's disintegration? The precedent of the Soviet collapse offers some lessons, says Ivan Krastev. In 1992 the world woke up to find that the Soviet Union was no longer on the map. One of the world’s two superpowers had collapsed without a war, alien invasion or any other catastrophe. And it happened against all expectations. True, there was strong evidence to suggest that the Soviet system… -
Is Georgian 'modernisation' leading the country to serfdom?, Vakhtang Komakhidze
15 May 2012 | 9:36 amThe 2003 Rose Revolution in Georgia was portrayed as a beacon of hope for democracy and progress in the region. Far from developing society towards a free market, however, the current government has retrenched and its policies and programmes are redolent of a planned economy. This can only end badly, says Vakhtang Komakhidze Ever since the so-called Rose Revolution of 2003, the Georgain administration has been heralded as the leading reformer in the region. Presiding over a state of constant change, it has managed to convince large parts of both domestic opinion and the international…
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Govt. provoking trouble over Amarnath Yatra : Dr. Jitendra
16 May 2012 | 5:38 amJammu, May 16 (Scoop News) – “Provocation and vengeance cannot be the virtue of any democratically elected government”, said J&K BJP Chief Spokesperson & National Executive Member Dr. Jitendra Singh while expressing serious worry and concern over the manner in which the National Conference-led government in the state appears to be vitiating the atmosphere and instigating unrest on the eve of Amarnath Yatra by holding out threats of police action against Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and seeking the help of Punjab Police and para-military forces to… -
1,37,096 Yatris registered for Shri Amarnathji Yatra
15 May 2012 | 8:57 amSrinagar, May 15(Scoop News) – Till yesterday, 1,37,096 Yatris had registered themselves for this year’s Yatra, of whom 70,158 have preferred the traditional Pahalgam route, while 66,911 have opted for the Baltal route. This was informed by Shri Navin K. Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board here at Srinagar today. While the registration for the Yatra through internet based on-line facility and through the designated bank branches had commenced from… -
Bosnian Court Rules Against Segregated Schools
15 May 2012 | 8:38 amDecision seen as landmark for breaking down ethnic divisions, but it only applies to two towns and is likely to face resistance. By Tina Jelin The municipal court in the southern Bosnian city of Mostar has ruled that schools in two towns should no longer segregate Croat and Bosniak children. The court ruled on April 27 that it would be discriminatory for the towns of Stolac and Capljina to continue with the “two schools under one roof” system, where children of different ethnicity – mostly Bosniak and Croat – attend the same institution but are taught separately. -
Dina Lohan: A Model of Celebrity Parenting?
15 May 2012 | 8:26 amNow that Lindsay Lohan has put her legal troubles behind her, Mom Dina is once again getting media attention touting to whoever will put her in front of a camera about how proud she is of her daughter. In a conversation with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush Dina remarked that unlike many people, Director Woody Allen has Lindsay's back. What I don't see is where Dina has Lindsay's back in terms of Lindsay's best interests according to Lindsay. Dina Lohan is famous for being Lindsay Lohan's Mom. She starred in a reality show, Living Lohan, to capitalize on her daughter's fame and personal… -
Seminar on Domestic violence against women
15 May 2012 | 7:44 amSrinagar, May 15(Scoop News) –A grand one day seminar was today held at the auditorium of collage of Education Srinagar. on “domestic violence against women, reasons and remedies. The seminar was organized by Shama Foundation in collaboration with College of Education and Women Study Centre Srinagar. The Chief Guest Former Judge, Justice Bashir Ahmad Karmani while delivering his address, stressed for fighting this menace collectively and said that the issue should not be treated women’s problem but, it should be taken as issue which is a concern of the society as a…
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15 May 2012 | 9:47 amFormer News International CEO and News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks is to be charged with three counts of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. The Guardian reports that Brooks is one of six individuals who will be charged over allegations that they tried to hide documents and computers from police officers who were investigating phone hacking. The Huffington Post, CNN and Mediaite all reported on a Tweet sent from a account in the name of North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, without realising that it was a spoof, reports Poynter. The article links to Poynter’s own advice on… -
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14 May 2012 | 11:27 amThe Big Issue, a magazine founded to help the homeless, publishes its 1,000th issue today, reports Journalism.co.uk. The article quotes John Bird, one of the publication’s founders, who says that this milestone makes him feel “ a mix of joy and discomfort, largely because we've achieved a lot, but we've still got more work to do." Poynter provides some handy tips about using audio more effectively in multimedia stories. Among other things, the article advises journalists to use sound to provide extra detail for stories, and suggests that they use layers of audio to create a richer… -
Front covers: still front page news?
14 May 2012 | 9:35 amHave front covers lost their edge? As more and more news migrates online, it would be easy to think they might have. When it comes to online news, not only is there no fixed “front cover” on most newspaper websites - which are updated throughout the day. The news that goes on a newspaper’s homepage is also not necessarily what pulls in the audience. “Seventy-five percent of uniques are coming from external sources, only 25 percent are coming to the homepage,” said Google’s head of news products Richard Gingras, in a recent discussion about online journalism at the Paley Center’s… -
What they were saying at the Newsroom Summit
11 May 2012 | 2:48 pmIt's a wrap -- the 11th annual Newsroom Summit came to an end in Hamburg on Friday after examing the major issues of concern to editors everywhere. Here are some of the things they were saying at the World Editors Forum event: “Never before have we had access to so much information and never before have the possibilities been so limitless for doing journalism."Paul Lewis, Special Projects Editor, The Guardian, United Kingdom “We are in the right spot and the right time with the right tools, and it is up to use not to screw it up,” he said. “We were taken by surprise by the internet. -
Dealing with the enemies of change
11 May 2012 | 7:08 amDo you enjoy your job? Do you think you’re doing the right thing? Do you have a purpose? Those are the questions media companies should be asking its employees if they want to succeed in a rapidly changing media environment. Tomas Brunegård, CEO of Sweden’s Stampen Group, puts an inspiring finish on the 11th annual Newsroom Summit with a look at the big issues facing news media as they cope with changes that impact the industry’s ability to fulfil its central role in democratic society. He points out how the media can help transform regions, as it has done in the Arab Spring. “There…
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More Citizen Matters writers are now book authors!
15 May 2012 | 7:00 pmA couple of years ago, we talked about some of our writers who had authored books. We are now happy to share that more Citizen Matters writers have jumped into the bandwagon of published authors.The latest (and youngest we may add) is Malini Srikrishna. Malini writes a blog online on Citizen Matters. Malini, 14, has just published a book of her poems on Amazon. It is said to take the reader on a “roller coaster ride of a teen girl's life. It talks of best friends and bitter enemies that sometimes you can't tell apart. Of… -
What’s up with the MLC elections?
14 May 2012 | 7:00 pmCitizen Matters brings you the latest on the upcoming election for the Bangalore graduate constituency. How to register? Who is contesting? When is the election? Registration closes for Bengaluru MLC election. There was confusion till the last minute, and for the time being, gates are closed for new registrations to the graduates constituency for the MLC election. The High Court has also been hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) on substantial difficulties with voter registration. Read more at Registration closes for Bangalore MLC voter rolls. (May 2012)Apr 2012: The dates may not… -
What will be the nail on this city's head?
14 May 2012 | 7:00 pmWhat makes the real Bangalore that resides behind the glitz and glamour of the shiny software parks? A citizen wonders as her cab drives through the back alleys avoiding the crazy ORR traffic. On days such as these, when it rained through the night, our cab driver takes a alternative route. A route which traverses through the many hamlets of Bellandur and Doddanekundi villages. This route does not ensure a faster and quicker access to Marathahalli but atleast we get to escape the traffic jam at ORR signals. It really seems like a never ending journey sometimes. So while he drives through… -
Perfect choice for late night travel
14 May 2012 | 7:00 pmBangalore-Bangarpet Express may not be fast.. but you don't have to worry about the crowd! As I wait for the Chennai bound Kaveri Express at Bangalore City station on Platform-5, a train enters Platform 6 at 11:15 pm which is announced as Bangarpet-Bangalore Express. A closer look at it reveals it is only an Express for namesake as it looks more like a passenger train.This Express train leaves Bangarpet at 9:20 PM and crosses through the IT sector stations of Bangalore, the Whitefield and Krishnarajapuram and reaches Bangalore city junction at 11:20 pm.Normally after 10 pm, the bus frequency… -
We dug 23 wells at Ferns Paradise layout
14 May 2012 | 7:00 pmFerns Paradise layout manages all of its water requirements with its own borewells. Residents have also come forward to implement Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) in their own homes. The layout has 23 wells with an average holding capacity of 4000 litres each. We have been recharging 4.5 million litres into the ground with rainwater harvesting, with about 50 rainy days in a year.Ferns Paradise is a 48 acre layout, in Whitefield, consisting of around 300 residential plots. The residents are completely dependent on groundwater. Realizing the importance of having a sustainable water resource, the…
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Lasting peace in SL will be achieved through a “home-grown” solution – FM
16 May 2012 | 2:11 amExternal Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris has begun a four-day, official visit to Washington, D.C. with a series of meetings with key U.S. Senate leaders and a talk on Sri Lanka’s post-conflict redevelopment and reconciliation programs, emphasizing that lasting peace, stability and growth in Sri Lanka will be achieved through home-grown solutions, not those prescribed by the international community. Marking nearly three years to the day that Sri Lanka defeated the terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Prof. Peiris highlighted Sri Lanka’s accomplishments before a large… -
IPL council suspends five players
16 May 2012 | 1:57 amThe IPL governing council has suspended five players named by a sting operation alleging corruption until an inquiry into the accusations is conducted. TP Sudhindra (Deccan Chargers), Mohnish Mishra (Pune Warriors), Shalabh Srivastava (Kings XI Punjab), Amit Yadav (Kings XI Punjab) and Abhinav Bali were suspended, according to IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla. “The above players would not be entitled to participate in any cricket match played under the aegis of the BCCI while under suspension,” N Srinivasan, the BCCI president, said in a statement. Shukla said Ravi Sawani, the former… -
Cannes Film Festival to open amid ‘sexism’ row
16 May 2012 | 1:55 amThe Cannes Film Festival opens later with US director Wes Anderson’s film Moonrise Kingdom. His movie, which stars Bill Murray, is one of the 22 movies selected to compete for the festival’s biggest prize, the Palme d’Or. However, the celebrations have been marred by criticism that no female directors will be in competition. The only woman to have won the prestigious award was Jane Campion in 1993, with The Piano. A group of prominent female filmmakers have written an open letter to the French newspaper Le Monde criticising the lack of women being showcased. Ripe with… -
Euro falls on fresh Greece fears
16 May 2012 | 1:52 amThe euro has hit a fresh four-month low against the dollar as political uncertainty in Greece fuels speculation the country could be forced to leave the single currency. The euro fell more than a half a cent to $1.27. Against the pound, the euro slipped slightly to 79.6 pence. The eurozone crisis also pushed Asian stocks lower and knocked oil prices. On Tuesday, Greek politicians failed to form a coalition, meaning the country will go the polls again next month. In elections earlier this month, the majority of Greeks voted against those parties backing drastic austerity measures agreed with… -
Former Bosnian Serb Army Commander to face genocide charges
16 May 2012 | 1:51 amFormer Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic is set to go on trial on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including genocide. He is the last of the main protagonists in the Balkan wars of the 1990s to face an international trial in The Hague. He is accused of orchestrating the massacre of more than 7,000 Muslim boys and men at Srebrenica in 1995. General Mladic calls the accusations “monstrous” and the court has entered a “not guilty” plea on his behalf. Now nearly 70, Gen Mladic spent 15 years on the run before being apprehended by Serb forces…
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Seema Biswas stirs back to life in Jeevit Ya Mrit
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Cannes film festival is courting American and Indian films
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'Satyamev Jayate' nullified: Doctor caught aborting a girl child
15 May 2012 | 12:28 amAs Aamir Khan hosts 'Satyamev Jayate' and participants reveal their horrific stories of abuse to the outside world, with an aim that such evils are eradicated, a doctor in Haryana has been arrested by police after she was allegedly caught aborting a girl child during a raid by health officials. -
Real life Armageddon: NASA to destroy asteroids threatening Earth
14 May 2012 | 6:16 amNow this is not a scene from Armageddon - a group of scientists is being trained by NASA that will set into space, land on an asteroid, million of miles away and keep defending us from monstrous asteroids that can hit Earth anytime - the astronauts will deflect or destroy them. -
Tax evaders to face three to seven years imprisonment
14 May 2012 | 3:34 amShould you fail to pay your income taxes, conceal your income or present false evidence, prepare for a seven-year-long stay behind bars as a new tax legislation would let authorities to treat these cases at par with money laundering offenses and prosecute the accused at a faster pace.
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1 May 2012 | 7:51 am
1 May 2012 | 7:51 amThe HIV AIDS Nata Village football festival will hosted shortly and promises to be a big success ! ! Dates still to be finalised by the Guest of Honour ( Mr Mompati Thuma the well known Zebra National Football team hero from AFCON ) .Further information to be advised . -
Nata Village Trust Men's Forum (Involvement of Men in the fight against HIV/AIDS)
9 Apr 2012 | 11:26 ampolice & CTO representative Forum in progress On the 02 March 2012, The Health Department Tutume Sub District in conjunction with Nata Men's sector committee and Nata Aids & Orphan Trust held a forum in Sepako village which is situated 60 km from Nata. The reason why Sepako village was chosen is because of the problems concerning the spread of HIV/AIDS and teenage pregnancies caused by elder men. The Sepako village Kgosi, Kgosi Ramaditse did mention that he was fully aware of this problem in the village… -
Nata Village Trust takes Christmas to Underprivillaged Rural Children
13 Dec 2011 | 7:57 amLITTLE BOYS AND THEIR CHRISTMAS TOYS COOKING LUNCH LUNCH TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On Saturday the 3rd of December the Trust hosted a Childrens Christmas… -
5 Nov 2011 | 3:18 am
5 Nov 2011 | 3:18 amHi everyone ! Well , after an absence of nearly a year through no fault of our own ( people being transferred , moving on etc . ) we are back on line and raring to go . We've got some great stuff coming up soooo ........watch this space ! Peter -
After nearly 5 years, Nata Blog takes a hiatus
28 Nov 2010 | 1:49 pmWhen the Nata Village Blog was first founded in March 2006, the co-founders promised that the blog would not simply fade away. So many blogs just end without any conclusion or explanation and this will never be the fate of the Nata Blog. As you can see, we haven't had a posting since July. As you all know, no one on this project was ever paid. It was a 100% volunteer run project. When we find another volunteer blogger, the blogging will resume. We will keep the site active so it can serve as a reference and educational tool. The blog was…
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Coastsider
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Amina Figarova Sextet, with guest vocalist, Jackie Ryan, Mother’s Day at the Bach
8 May 2012 | 7:32 pmAzerbaijan-born Amina Figarova is a globe-trotting, Rotterdam-based composer/pianist/bandleader with more than a dozen recordings to her credit. With her husband, Bart Platteau, Figarova arranges and plays artful and heartfelt changes on the urbane, bluesy lyricism originally developed by the likes of Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, et al. Amina made her recording debut with Attraction in 1994, and was accepted into the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Colony in Aspen, Colorado in 1998. Her CD Sketches, was described as “a beautiful mingling of her… -
SF Jazz High School All-Stars, Sunday at the Bach
25 Apr 2012 | 9:25 amDirected by esteemed educator and performer Paul Contos, the ensemble comprises 24 of the finest young Bay Area jazz musicians, selected annually by competitive audition. They have appeared at the SF Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival and at concerts in top professional jazz clubs, festivals, museums, and community arts centers throughout California. Ensemble members enjoy regular workshops, master classes and mentoring sessions with leading artists, such as members of the SFJAZZ Collective, Terence Blanchard, Yusef Lateef, and Vijay Iyer. Sunday,… -
Stan Kenton Alumni Band, Sunday at the Bach
18 Apr 2012 | 9:39 amFeaturing alumni from the 1952 - 1978 Stan Kenton Orchestra, the Stan Kenton Alumni Band performs some of Kenton’s well known orchestra music, plus keeping with Stan’s insistence on not just performing nostalgia type music, it also performs fresh new material written in the Kenton style, as well as original material written by members of the Band. The Alumni Band is not trying to be the “Stan Kenton Orchestra,” but is carrying on his tradition of dedication to creative music, and to jazz education. Band leader Mike Vax has been leading bands for more than 45 years and his… -
Alzheimer Café, Wednesday, April 18
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Friday the 13th Animation Night hosted by the Coastside Film Society
12 Apr 2012 | 2:35 pmThirteen funny Friday the 13th cartoon classics that deal with bad luck, murder, trips to Hell, ghosts and other unwanted experiences. Once again the Film Society has asked Karl Cohen, the famous animator and film historian to assemble an array of captivating shorts to show at film night in Half Moon Bay. Friday April 13, at 7:30 pm Suggested donation $8.00 adults, $3.00 kids Community United Methodist Church Sanctuary 777 Miramontes Half Moon Bay More info at : www.HMBFilm.org The night starts with a couple of early black and white cartoons from the 1920s. In “The Pet”, animation…
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HULIQ
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Two Earth-sized worlds created by planet-splitting red giant star
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Cleveland Browns star Joe Haden takes teenager to her senior prom
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American Idol 11 Top 3 power rankings: Viewers might see an all-guy finale
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Trespassing: Get Ready For The Second Coming of Adam Lambert
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READERS EDITION
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Die gespaltene Linkspartei – Eine fast solide Analyse von links
15 May 2012 | 2:37 pmWesentlich in sogenannte Reformer und antikapitalistische Linke. Und diese Lager sind auch an Spitzen-Personen festzumachen: Einerseits Dietmar Bartsch, dessen inhaltliche Nähe zur Sozialdemokratie Ergebnis eines eitlen Wunsches nach einem “Auch-Dabei-Sein” gestundet ist: Noch einen Artikel, barmt Bartsch, in der “Welt” (der alten, nicht der jungen versteht sich), einmal im “Stern” sein dürfen, mit SPD-Gabriel sogar. Und alle möglichen Gegner der Linkspartei finden ihn einfach prima, weil sie in seinem Gegner, Oskar Lafontaine, zu recht jene Alternative… -
Roman Herzog: Die Ruck-Zuck-Wahlen
15 May 2012 | 2:30 pmDas ist mal ein origineller Vorschlag. Sagen wir mal, die neue Hürde läge bei 15 Prozent. Dann fielen die FDP-Stimmen weg. Auch die der LINKEN, die GRÜNEN kämen nicht mehr in den Bundestag und die Piraten erst gar nicht mehr rein. Macht nach den aktuellen Umfragewerten 34,5 Prozent der Wähler, die ihre Stimme wegwerfen könnten. Und was da an Parteien bliebe, das könnte sich die Stimmen aus dem Abseits aufteilen. So ergäbe sich dann eine prima Mehrheit für die Kanzlerin. Er ist doch nur ein alter Mann? Roman Herzog war und ist ein Apparatschik. Einer, der immer im Staatsdienst gut… -
Eingelullt und abgehakt: Wie Tätervertreter ihre Heimopfer abservieren wollen
15 May 2012 | 2:23 pmDierk Schäfer aus Bad Boll, Pfarrer im Ruhestand, erhielt eine E-Mail und geht in seinem Blog darauf ein (1). Im Betreff dieser E-Mail ist lediglich der Begriff „Sülze“ zu lesen. Ihm wurde ein Link zugesandt, der zur Homepage der „Diakonischen Stiftung Wittekindshof“ führt (2). Schäfer fragt sich, wo auf dieser Homepageseite der E-Mail-Absender „Sülze“ ausgemacht hat und studiert in diesem Zusammenhang das Geleitwort des Stiftungsleiters der Behinderteneinrichtung in Bad Oeynhausen (3), Prof. Dr. Dierk Starnitzke (4)zum Buch: „Als wären wir zur Strafe hier – Gewalt gegen… -
USA: Rezession im zweiten Halbjahr?
15 May 2012 | 9:01 amDas klingt zunächst überraschend, schreibt das ECRI, aber Rezessionen beginnen oft, wenn das BIP-Wachstum noch positiv ist. So der Fall bei vier der zurückliegenden sechs Rezessionen. Das gilt auch für 72% aller Rezessionen der zurückliegenden 94 Jahre. Zum Beispiel zeigte das Start-Quartal der großen Rezession 2007 bis 2009 noch ein BIP-Wachstum von 1,7%, die heftigen Rezessionen der Jahre 1973 bis 1975 und 1981/1982 begannen mit einem BIP-Wachstum von 3,9%, bzw. 4,9%. Außerdem kommt es häufig zu nachträglichen Revisionen der BIP-Daten, so dass erst im Nachhinein klar wurde, dass… -
Ecuador: Weibliche Flüchtlinge werden in die Prostitution getrieben
15 May 2012 | 6:55 amIn vielen Fällen müssen die Frauen und ihre Töchter als Prostituierte arbeiten, um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu verdienen, da sie keiner legalen Beschäftigung nachgehen können. Amy Brown berichtet über diese Situation, indem sie Frauen und Agenturen in der Region interviewt. Die Geschichten werden von Frauen erzählt, die wegen Drohungen der Guerilla aus Kolumbien flüchten mussten. Dabei mussten sie ihre Geschäfte und ihren Haushalt zurücklassen und konnten oftmals nur ihre Kinder und einige wenige Habseligkeiten mitnehmen. Flüchtlinge können nicht legal arbeiten bis sie ein Visum…
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CNN iReport - Latest
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America Under Siege: 'Civilization jihad' and Obama's connections
16 May 2012 | 5:32 amYou're receiving this newsletter because you expressed interest in JMC Productions. Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser . Click here to Unsubscribe . May 16, 2012 America Under Siege 'Civilization jihad' and Obama's connections A new video series warns than an effort to overthrow the American system already is well under way through the “civilization jihad” of the Muslim Brotherhood, with the support of key U.S. government leaders, including Barack Obama. Click here to read article. Kirk Elliott, Ph.D. U.S. Treasuries are JUNK! Click… -
Claves para la DISTRIBUCION Eficiente de Productos // Seminario: HACCP
16 May 2012 | 5:32 amCLAVES PARA LA DISTRIBUCION EFICIENTE DE PRODUCTOS Quito: 19 de Mayo - Guayaquil: 25 de Mayo Dirigido a: Gerentes Comerciales, ejecutivos de las áreas de ventas y marketing y de transporte y bodegas, de empresas de productos de consumo y similares. Contenido: - Promoción y cobertura - La Intermediación - Objetivos y Estrategias de la Distribución - Canales de Distribución - Decisiones claves en distribución - Características y funciones d -
The White Hat Rally – One Olympic race not to miss
16 May 2012 | 5:22 am16 May 2012: 22 cars have signed up for this year’s White Hat Rally and will be driving from Market Harborough to Milton Keynes in a three-day Olympic themed charity tour to raise money to help children across the UK. The White Hat Rally takes the InfoSec community’s petrol heads and adventure seekers on a scenic, action packed tour in aid of Barnardo’s charity. There is still plenty of time for new teams to sign up to take part in the event, which runs from June 22nd to 24th 2012, just go to www.whitehatrally.org to find out how. The White Hat Rally has the support of actress Tina… -
Strong Women of Africa
16 May 2012 | 5:09 amWhen you live in Africa, you cannot help but note the women around you, every day, carrying what seem to be impossible loads on their heads. It never looks like it’s something made to be carried on your head. Not that I would know, mind you, what lends itself best to be carried on your head. I see these women doing their graceful balancing act every day, and every day I want to stop and take a picture. But since I’m usually in my car driving by, this is not very practical. But last weekend I passed two women carrying even more than the typical load, each with a gigantic bundle of firewood… -
Getting to know Stannah a little better at the Facilities Show
16 May 2012 | 5:08 amMay 16th 2012 - At Stand S2 at the Facilities Show (NEC 15 -17th May 2012), Stannah is demonstrating its commercial capability and surprising some visitors with the scale of its work. - National service and maintenance for Network Rail - Escalator and moving walkway installations across the UK - Major lift refurbishments in historic buildings - National Contract Management - for major retailers, pub chains, housing associations - New bespoke lifts in Cornwall Terrace -one of London’s finest addresses - 24 new lifts at Kings Cross Station - 36 escalators for the Birmingham New Street…
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When Falls the Coliseum
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The Emperor decrees that ye will use the damned microphone they gave ye
15 May 2012 | 9:30 amI have been declared Emperor of the World. Let us not waste time explaining why or how; let’s all simply accept the fact that we are better off, as a result; hence, my next decree: Emperor’s Decree No. XXIV: If there is a microphone provided, use it. Enough with the [begin nasal, whiny voice]: “Can you hear me back there? I don’t want to use this thing if I don’t have to…” [end nasal, whiny voice]. It’s 2012. Use the freaking microphone. Luddite. You’re not “warm” for not using it. You’re not “more personal.”… -
Life itself is grace
15 May 2012 | 7:30 amI have lately found myself in a grand funk. The condition is well described by a sentence at the very beginning of Henry Miller’s Tropic of Capricorn: “There was nothing I wished to do which I could just as well not do.” This doesn’t happen to me very often, and when it does I can never quite figure why. It descends upon me and envelops me, like a dense fog. This time it may have had something to do — I can’t say for sure — with a project of mine. I have been gathering the reviews I wrote for the Philadelphia Inquirer with a mind to making a selection of them for an eBook. I… -
Bad sports, good sports: High School baseball team forfeits rather than face a team with a girl player
14 May 2012 | 9:30 amI guess I am naive. I tend to believe that adults, by their very nature, should be reasonable people. I manage to be regularly amazed by how often that belief is proven wrong. The world of sports is as susceptible to this as anything else, of course, and this column is usually dedicated to illustrating all kinds of foolish behavior. This week is no exception. On Wednesday night, two high school baseball teams from Arizona were scheduled to play each other in the state championship game for their classification. Instead of playing, however, one of the schools, Our Lady of Sorrows Academy,… -
Top ten signs your home could use a spring cleaning
14 May 2012 | 7:30 am10. You have more empty takeout containers than P.F. Chang’s 9. You’ve lost three pets to indoor avalanches 8. Your refrigerator mold and your oven mold are caught in a life-and-death struggle 7. Even Jehovah’s Witnesses won’t come inside 6. You check to make sure cheese isn’t supposed to fizzle 5. Your bathroom has hot and cold running roaches 4. When you accidentally moved your Christmas tree, you finally found out where Gramps has been all this time 3. The odor has that certain ‘skunk-in-an-outhouse-getting-a-perm’ mystique 2. Your “bean bag chair” is made of accumulated… -
Too old to rock and roll, says who…?
14 May 2012 | 12:22 amOk, I’m a smart guy who can be very stupid at times. This is particularly true when it comes to physical limits. I know, for example, that enrolling in the ProAM Bull Riding contest would be a serious mistake. I know that. It would have been a serious mistake 20 years ago and there’s no reason to think it might be a good idea now. I know that El Capitan is not in my future unless they build an escalator. I’ve figured that out… So, of course, I made a wise crack to a guy 20 some years younger than I that the Mojave Free Press ought to enter a team for the Barstow Mud Run. Figured a…
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College Media Matters
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Elon’s Edge Magazine Shares Student Traumarama Stories
15 May 2012 | 4:27 pmOne word, four syllables, lots of blushing: Traumarama. In the latest issue of The Edge, the magazine supplement of The Pendulum at Elon University, there is a laugh-out-loud-hide-your-eyes feature on student traumarama. – The term, first coined by Seventeen magazine, involves life happenings so embarrassing they “make even the most dignified college student’s skin crawl.” – The Edge feature, by Kyra Gemberling, is headlined “Elon’s Own Traumarama.” It shares first-person accounts from students about their especially cringe-inducing accidental… -
Keys to Writing a Student Newspaper Farewell Column: An Awesome Infographic (@easel_ly)
15 May 2012 | 5:37 amIn recent weeks, as spring semester rocketed to a close, the forever-adored-nay-clichéd editor’s farewell column once again appeared ad nauseum within student newspapers nationwide. – The column is a time-honored part of the college media experience, like skipping classes to work on a story, random awards from state press associations, and InDesign freezing up just before you save the most beautiful page you’ve ever laid out and will never be able to replicate. (Sorry, it’s been years, but I’m still bitter.) – Below is a slightly-snarky-nay-awesome… -
Graduation Memes: Guest Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Wikipedia, Adderall, a Cat & Pam from ‘The Office’
14 May 2012 | 12:29 pmWith commencement weekend now wrapped at many colleges and universities nationwide, it is the perfect time for a glimpse at cap-and-gown meme madness. Top related meme themes: the academic shortcuts students take to get to diploma-ville, post-graduation uncertainties, and economic hard truths. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Related College Memes, Final Exams Edition: Guest Starring Effie Trinket, The Rock, Polar… -
Student News Story of the Moment: Meningitis Deaths
14 May 2012 | 5:10 amDuring my student news searching this morning, I came across a word I don’t typically see pop up repeatedly: meningitis. Apparently, three students at three separate schools have died from different complications of it within three days. Pure circumstance? A quietly emerging outbreak? A regular occurrence? Here are the sad news screenshots. – – – – – – – – -
Harvard Baseball Team Goes B-List Viral with In-Transit ‘Call Me Maybe’ Lip Dub
13 May 2012 | 5:27 pmThe Harvard University baseball team went B-list viral late last week with a slightly odd, in-transit, amateurish-but-earnest choreographed lip-dub/dance to Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” Among the many related stories that have popped up about the team’s performance (apparently its best of the season), my favorite is on IvyGate: “Harvard Has a Baseball Team?“ – – – – – – My favorite snippet about it, meanwhile, comes from Deadspin: “OK, so this song has been out for eight months, and the 12-30 Harvard…
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CitizenTube
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Newt Gingrich says 'so long' on YouTube
1 May 2012 | 10:45 amFormer Speaker Newt Gingrich hasn't hit the airwaves yet to announce his exit from the race but he did post this YouTube video, announcing his departure and thanking his supporters, this morning: It's a fitting finish for a candidate who began his presidential journey on YouTube just under a year ago. Here's his announcement video: Now, close to 10 million channel views later, he's calling it quits. Farewell, sweet Newt. -
Six years later, the campaign tracker sees a re-birth on YouTube
24 Apr 2012 | 1:24 pmIn 2006, George Allen uttered the word "macaca" on film and changed the course of YouTube Politics forever. From that moment, the political world learned two important lessons: 1) YouTube is a powerful medium for spreading political messages and 2) everything a candidate says can be recorded on camera by a campaign tracker, employed by the opposition. In 2012, campaign trackers are no longer a novelty on the trail. Today's NPR "All Things Considered" story offers a deeper look at how this position has evolved into a campaign "must-have" and how they've changed how politicians operate. But… -
With a great big roar...
10 Apr 2012 | 10:45 amYesterday marked the White House annual Easter Egg Roll and while the footage of kids rolling eggs is pretty cute, the media seems to be zeroing in on another tradition -- President Obama's reading of his favorite book, "Where the Wild Things Are." Watch it here, particularly starting at 1:15 when Obama really gets into character, letting out a pretty epic "wild rumpus" roar. Even Bo gets in on the action. You can also compare it to his reading of the same book from last year: and 2009: -
This Week's Top News Stories on YouTube-- Dramatic rescue in Italy, protests in Tunisia, and uneasy truce forms in Zabadani, Syria
20 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pmEveryday on the CitizenTube Channel (and @CitizenTube on Twitter), along with our curation partners @storyful, we look at how the top news stories are covered on YouTube. Every week we'll post a weekly recap of the top news stories of the week: We witnessed dramatic rescue efforts as the cruise ship Costa Concordia crashed into rocks in shallow waters in Giglio, Italy. We watched the CEO of the Costa company blame human error, as most accused the ship's captain, Francesco Schettino, of being at fault for the crash. We monitored… -
This Week's Top News Stories on YouTube-- Mitt Romney claims victory in New Hampshire, award-winning French journalist is killed in Syria, and a national strike paralyses Nigeria
13 Jan 2012 | 10:40 amEveryday on the CitizenTube Channel (and @CitizenTube on Twitter), along with our curation partners @storyful, we look at how the top news stories are covered on YouTube. Every week we'll post a weekly recap of the top news stories of the week: We were saddened as award-winning French journalist Gilles Jacquier was killed during attacks on a pro-government rally in Homs, Syria. We watched strong condemnation worldwide as video emerged of four US marines urinating on Taliban corpses. We monitored events in Syria as…
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Chicagotalks
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Immigrant rights advocates gather before NATO
15 May 2012 | 11:19 pmImmigrant rights activists protested on the eve of the NATO Summit in Chicago Monday. They gathered at the Congress Center, 525 W. Van Buren St., to continue their protest. The march began at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, located at 344 W. 6th St, progressing for five miles to the Detained Immigration Court Building for a candlelit vigil. Representing the Wisconsin Bailout People Movement. “After deporting over one million immigrants, President Barack Obama realized that he is in an election year and has to do something to recuperate the votes he has lost,” said Jorge… -
NATO May Affect Mail Delivery
15 May 2012 | 2:30 pmFrom Alderman Fioretti (2nd Ward) comes this note about NATO and normal life: Operational changes will take place in the Downtown Chicago area to accommodate planned activities associated with the 2012 NATO Summit and necessary security requirements. While the actual Summit will be held at McCormick Place, other events, protests/rallies, and designated secured transportation routes for delegates will impact retail locations. The possible impacts could occur from now until May 22, with peak impacts from May 18-22. Customers can expect the following: Possible Mail Service Delays… -
Spring Dating for Nerds = Board games, Chia Pets, and the Promise of Love
15 May 2012 | 9:50 amCome out and play with other brainy bachelors and bachelorettes during a spring-themed singles’ bash. Love blooms over rounds of board games and trivia, plus awaken your inner child with seasonal festivities. Color your social world using sidewalk chalk during a Hangman-inspired icebreaker activity. Get your green on with geeky Chia Pet giveaways (think Albert Einstein, Bart Simpson and Abraham Lincoln). Win prizes like umbrella rain hats, Hello Kitty bubble wands, Spiderman kites and insect bouncy balls. And, youthful outdoor activities get an adult twist with vernal drink… -
Need NATO Summit Backgrounding or Quick Contact Links?
15 May 2012 | 9:01 amIn addition to live coverage of NATO related events from our reporters, there are good resources online from ChicagoHeadline club and Chicagostories.org (sponsored by Community Media Workshop).Need NATO Summit Backgrounding or Quick Contact Links? -
NATO Protests Kick Off Monday, Arrests Follow
15 May 2012 | 8:12 amEight protesters from the Catholic Worker Movement were arrested Monday during a peaceful demonstration outside President Barack Obama’s campaign headquarters in Prudential Plaza. Roughly 100 protesters attended the rally, but only eight refused to leave and were taken into custody. This demonstration was the first of what is expected to be many protests this upcoming weekend of the NATO Summit. Various activist groups have planned a series of demonstrations and marches, highlighting topics such as poverty, the environment and education during the May 20-21 NATO Summit in the city and…
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Forex Training Reviews
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Metals Keep Increased Intrinsic Value as Assets
16 May 2012 | 3:40 amThrough the ages man has always been attracted to all kinds of precious metals and this is amply proved by many archaeological finds. Kings, priests and other powerful people all over the world used to store such precious metals. Most of these collections have been stolen and sold by some treasure hunters. The great precious metals have always been gold, silver, palladium and platinum. The precious metal palladium is a very costly metal as well as being very rare. This has to be removed from the deposits under the surface of the earth either mechanically or by means of hand. Its extraction… -
Is The Foreign Exchange Market An Option For You
15 May 2012 | 3:40 amIn today’s uncertain world, many people are looking for an alternative to the stock market with its unpredictable ups and downs. Some are turning to the foreign exchange market as a substitute. Before you decide to get involved in this arena, which is also called the FX market or Forex, you should spend some time researching this form of investment. Many people have never heard of this form of trading that is being touted as the latest, greatest thing in investments. However, banks, multinational corporations and institutions have recognized this as a superior opportunity for many… -
No-Risk Investment Investments In Precious Metals
14 May 2012 | 3:41 amPeople throughout the ages have always been in awe of the precious metals. Among these, gold and silver have always had a special spot not only because of their attractive looks but also because they inherently possess some great characteristics. By possessing these precious metals, one can gain more prestige and status in a society. One can even buy these precious metals such as silver and gold as an investment. Silver has long been used as a form of monetary exchange in coins. Great civilizations such as the Roman and Greek ones did silver mining and thus vast stores of silver were created. -
The Best Forex Strategy- Keep It Simple, Clear And Workable!
13 May 2012 | 3:42 amEvery Forex trader, old and new alike is always in the lookout for the best forex strategy to strike gold in the market more often than not. However, such a perfect strategy would greatly hinge on the timing of a trading action, and that is where the problem lies. Being absolutely sure of the right time to invest in the market or even sell for that matter of fact is something that no amount of strategizing can provide. On the other hand, a working strategy will help you curtail the loss quotient by a fair margin. In broad strokes, a working Forex plan should be able to function in a practical… -
The World of Precious Metal Coins
12 May 2012 | 3:44 amCoins have been a major trade currency for over 6,000 years. It was forged from precious metals like silver, gold, bronze and copper. The strength of these metals has allowed precious metal coins to survive destruction around them and this is why some still do exist from decades gone. It is possible to get a coin from years before 1965 but it costs more than newer coins. The world of coins is ruled by two metals; gold and silver. Many people never know which precious metal coins to go for. If one wishes to make some money, go for silver. This is because the price of silver is always on the…
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The Demotix Blog
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She can’t take much more captain !
10 May 2012 | 6:30 amOur servers are currently under massive strain. Record breaking month after record breaking month is taking its toll, and May is already looking to be our biggest to date (it’s only the 10th for crying out loud!) All this means a large scale server upgrade is long overdue, and we’re all over it like a rash! As of today, we have a CDN enabled: so when you’re viewing pages on Demotix the images you see are not coming all the way from London, but from a server much closer to you. This will both speed up your viewing experience as well as reduce the load on our current servers. read more -
Sales update, April 2011
30 Apr 2012 | 9:43 amAs usual it’s been another manic month in the world of Demotix sales! The end of the first quarter always presents a challenge, especially when it follows a year that saw a phenomenal increase in clients and revenue. I'm glad to say we have succeeded in passing the new targets and objectives we set ourselves for this quarter at the start of the year. read more -
Demotix launches online photojournalism training
30 Apr 2012 | 7:44 amGraduation day at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women's University - Owais Islam Ali read more -
Demotix and Storyful announce citizen news channel
27 Apr 2012 | 8:53 amTwo of the leading forces in social journalism have joined forces to create an unique real-time newswire. read more -
Demotix contributor published by Reporters without Borders
26 Apr 2012 | 8:13 amToday we're happy to announce that Turkhan Karimov has recently seen his work published by Reporters sans Frontieres (RSF)' German division in their yearly publication Fotos für die Pressefreiheit (Photos for Press Freedom). Page 18 of this year's issue of Photos for Press Freedom read more
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First Arkansas News (FAN) - reporting from across the Natural State
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Upping the ante — sponsors to receive original ‘Lum and Abner’ artwork
14 May 2012 | 9:17 pmJust yesterday, we posted an article talking about the need for sponsorships to keep our Lum and Abner comic strip running.Artist Donnie Pitchford had an idea to make the idea of sponsorships more appealing — sponsors who give at least $50 will receive some original artwork from the series. That’s right — even a small donation of $50 will net you some of the original gorgeous artwork which has made the comic strip so appealing. If you’re a Lum and Abner fan that’s looking for a unique keepsake, here’s your chance to pick up something that’s authentic… -
Lum and Abner, Year 2
13 May 2012 | 11:45 pmMy how time flies. It was almost a year ago that we launched our Lum and Abner comic strip here at First Arkansas News.Why is this series important? Because Lum and Abner is an Arkansas institution. Those two boys from Mena have had a major impact on the Natural State and we’re proud to run a comic strip that we hope honors them suitably.The artist on the series is Donald Pitchford, who is both a fan of the team and the president of the National Lum and Abner Society. He’s been submitting one comic per week since the first of June and, fortunately, has agreed to give another year… -
The coming fight over principal reduction
13 May 2012 | 9:47 pmThere have been a number of political spats over the past few years among lawmakers with the intention to help Americans through the housing crisis that’s been blamed for everything from falling housing prices to reduced sales.We’ve seen the federal government bail out banks and attempt to remedy bogus foreclosure practices. We’ve watched the government put tax credits in place for home buyers and regulate the appraisal process in an attempt to make sure home values aren’t exaggerated. There have also been some attempts to help out home owners who are at risk of going into… -
Between a rock and a hard place…
13 May 2012 | 4:23 pmIt’s all over but the protests — the United Methodist Church, at its 2012 General Conference, resisted efforts to strike language from the Book of Discipline proclaiming homosexuality to be incompatible with Christian teachings.With that language firmly in place, what followed was predictable — the Church resisted efforts to allow pastors to marry homosexual couples and consent to ordination of gay clergy. For the record, the Book of Discipline contains the rules and regulations for the United Methodist Church. The denomination has about 8 million members worldwide and is… -
Methodists leaning Conservative in General Conference
30 Apr 2012 | 9:16 pmIf early reports from the Confessing Movement are any indication, those hoping for the United Methodist Church to change its stance on homosexuality will likely be disappointed.For those who haven’t been following the 2012 United Methodist General Conference, proposals have been made for the worldwide group to change its stances on, specifically, homosexual clergy members and gay marriage. Central to the conflict is the Book of Discipline, the document which provides the rules and regulations to United Methodist churches. In 1972, language was added to the Book of Discipline that…
