Sri Lanka declares war on wheat
The Sri Lankan government is intensifying its struggle against an unlikely enemy but one which it says is very real – wheat.
Video Essay: Michigan’s “Wired Island”
Muggs Bass lives on Michigan’s remote Beaver Island. She has incurable cancer. But thanks to technology on this increasingly wired island she’s able to connect with a cancer support group on the mainland via video conference.
9-yr-old Nepalese boy may be the youngest Everest climber
A Nepalese boy aged 9 is on the way to becoming the youngest person to climb the worlds highest mountain, Everest.
US drones kill 14 militants in N.Waziristan
At least 14 suspected militants were killed and three others injured in US drone attacks on Pakistans North Waziristan Agency Sunday evening.
NBA Basketball Betting: Celtics at Mavericks Looking for 6th Win in Row
With all due respect to the Miami Heat, it looks right now like the Boston Celtics, and not the Heat are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference this season as Boston looks for its sixth win in a row tonight when the Celtics visit Dallas. The Mavs o…
Young asylum-seeker was disguised as old man
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Canadian authorities were trying to determine on Friday how a man believed to be in his 20s was able to board a flight in Hong Kong to Vancouver having disguised himself as an elderly passenger.
Beef Jerky Continues To Dominate WSOP Sponsorship
If you’ve watched the World Series of Poker on television, you can’t help but notice the prominent advertising for Jack Link’s Beef Jerky. It’s been the subject of jokes and probably helped contribute to no small amount of heart disease, but the money…
Hubby hits wife with bat for eating his fries
A Florida man faces felony domestic violence charges after he hit his wife with a bat because she ate all of his french fries.
David Cameron goes to China with eye on mutual benefits
Beijing sees trip as chance to woo European leader while prime minister hopes to boost trade balanceDespite Britain’s less than glorious historical relations with China (remember the Opium wars? They certainly do) ties have been relatively stable in recent years.The US midterms showed that China-bashing remains a potent weapon in American campaigning, but it does [...]
Barack Obama offers backing to India’s bid for UN security council seat
US president issues declaration of support for permanent Indian membership of UN security council in DelhiPresident Barack Obama today publicly declared his support for Indian membership of the United Nations security council in a warmly received speech in parliament in Delhi.”The just and sustainable international order that America seeks includes a United Nations that [...]
Erectile dysfunction drug could prevent hand, finger ulcers
A research has suggested that adding tadalafil to the treatment of people with scleroderma can improve Raynauds phenomenon symptoms and heal and prevent hand and finger ulcers associated with it.
Caffeinated drinks linked to increased risk of gout attacks
People who drink caffeinated drinks are at an increased risk of recurrent gout attacks, suggests a new study.
Hurd accuser claimed inside info: AP source
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – A person familiar with the ouster of Hewlett-Packard Co.’s former CEO Mark Hurd tells The Associated Press that the woman who accused Hurd of sexual harassment also claimed that he told her about a major acquisition HP was about to…
Dell has not ruled out going private: CFO
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – U.S. computer giant Dell has not ruled out going private as it weighs its options for the future, Chief Financial Officer Brian Gladden said in an interview published Friday