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Saving Pets One Blog at A Time
2008-02-18 19:19:00 Surfing other blogs is truly amazing and I do it in search for a news that would really fit to be featured here. Well I did find one within Entrecard and it is a site where the main purpose is giving hope... this blog is called "Saving Lives One At A Time ."Saving Lives, One At A Time features the profiles of death row dogs and cats as well as unique information regarding rescue and adoption of shelter pets.In this blog you can find cute pictures of cats and dogs as well as access to your nearest shelter wherein an adoption is ready. Dogs and cats are both very lovable and loyal pets and they deserve good masters as well.No wonder the site owner for sure is a certified animal rights advocate and a protector of both cats and dogs.This is one great site animal lovers should see. So visit http://saveashelterpet.blogspot.com/ and see it for yourself. More About: Pets , Blog
Open Primaries Shows Democrats are Ahead in November US Polls
2008-02-18 02:39:00 According to Techfun, "Open primaries are the best indication we have currently for how voters who are not corralled into voting for a specific party’s candidates are feeling about the election." It is also perhaps an indication of what's coming in November .Let's see how Techfun tabulates the past open primaries in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.Wikipedia defines an open primary as, a primary election in which voters, "are not required to publicly choose one party or the other. Rather, they enter the voting booth and choose the party ballot on which they will vote in secret." Hence, one does not need to be a member of a particular political party in order to vote in that party's primary. In particular, a registered voter of one party can vote in the primary of another party. However, one can vote in only one primary. For example, the Virginia Open Primary Law states that “[a]ll persons qualified to... More About: Democrats , Polls , Primaries
Uniquely a Fishy Blog
2008-02-18 02:29:00 Scouting for news and articles to write I came upon this blog called, "A fish blog" and I wonder who's blogging is it a human or a fish, after all the name is pretty catchy. It turns out is is a man named, Magnus Tangen from Norway.This is a blog for those who like fish, fishing, fishing history and marine biology. I think it is a very unique blog because it is not just the fish or the fishing but also it has tons of photos as well as very useful information about marine wildlife.It is also interesting to see blogs like this because it makes us feed how important our environment is and let us go deeper into the beauty of it. In a world where climate change is an issue the first casualty would be the marine wildlife and resources.So if you want to be fishy just visit A Fishy Blog at http://afishblog.com/.
Kosovo is Finally an Independent and Free Nation
2008-02-17 17:08:00 Kosovo which is formerly a part of Yugoslavia and then Serbia which has undergone tremendous upheaval for its independent is finally a free and sovereign nation Sunday, February 17, 2008.Lawmakers in the legislature of the former Serbian province approved the declaration of independence at an extraordinary session Sunday afternoon. It was read out in Albanian, Serbian and English by prime minister Hashim Thaci before the approval of state symbols including Kosovar's new national flag and anthem.The 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence was an act of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government Assembly of Kosovo, adopted on 17 February 2008, which declared that Kosovo is independent from Serbia. It was the second declaration of independence by Kosovo's Albanian-dominated political institutions, the first having been proclaimed on 7 September 1990. Unlike the 1990 Kosovo declaration of independence, which only Albania recognised, Kosovo's second declaration of independence w... More About: Free , Nation , Kosovo , Finally , Independent
A campaign for a better world! "Things You Can Do"
2008-02-16 09:58:00 What is it?"Things You Can Do" is a massive social campaign that is first of its kind — a project that is entirely initiated by youth for youth. The campaign is organized by Raffles One Earth (the environmental club of Raffles Junior College) and mentored by the Environmental Challenge Organisation (Singapore), also known as ECO Singapore.The campaign focuses on identifying the 7 key simple habits, out of the thousands of them you can find online, that youth can start doing in school or at home for a start to lead a greener lifestyle.The '7 Easy Green Habits'* Taking public transport* Using refillable stationery* Rejecting and reusing plastic bags* Turning off electrical appliances completely off instead of standby mode* Recycling paper* Cutting down the use of water heaters* Changing from air-con to fan, or setting the air-con temperature at 25 degrees or above.Habits or practices that are circulated in the press are often not targeted at youth (e.g. buying a hybrid car), and h... More About: World , Campaign
SMU Lien Centre of Social Innovation Talks: Solar Power - The Underutilised
2008-02-16 09:46:00 The three big players of alternative energy are solar energy, nuclear power and carbon capture and storage. Solar energy is a very clean, available and renewable resource, and does not harm the environment. It may be the only renewable energy that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emission.Solar or photovoltaic cells convert light energy into electricity without any chemical or mechanical action. The conversion process is noiseless, suffers no wear and tear and does not release any pollutants. The amount of solar energy that strikes our surface on an average day is over 2,500 times our daily electricity consumption. Despite this potential, solar power is far behind other renewable in utilization.Christophe Inglin is Managing Director of Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd, which designs, engineers, supplies and installs solar power systems. Previous to co-founding Phoenix Solar, Christophe was Managing Director at Shell Solar Pte Ltd. He also chairs the Renewable Energy Committee at the Sus... More About: Social , Power , Solar Power , Innovation
PinoySmartSavers.com is now ONLINE!
2008-02-16 09:17:00 Visit www.pinoysmartsavers.com, an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand online learning center that teaches ordinary Filipinos about proper money management.Pinoy Smart Savers initially offers guides on savings, expense & debt management and investing; more guides & articles will be posted very soon. The site also features a comprehensive listing of various investment products/services & opportunities which can help you achieve your financial goals.Please share this information with your family, relatives and friends, so we can start to build a "culture of saving" in our society and give every Filipino family a shot at a brighter future.Begin your journey towards financial freedom now at www.pinoysmartsavers.com More About: Online
Superdelegates Shake Up as CLinton Supporters Intends to Switch for Obama
2008-02-15 07:59:00 In a fresh sign of trouble for Hillary Rodham Clinton , one of the former first lady's congressional black supporters intends to vote for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, and a second, more prominent lawmaker is openly discussing a possible switch.Rep. David Scott's defection and Rep. John Lewis' remarks highlight one of the challenges confronting Clinton in a campaign that pits a black man against a woman for a nomination that historically has been the exclusive property of white men."You've got to represent the wishes of your constituency," Scott said in an interview Wednesday in the Capitol. "My proper position would be to vote the wishes of my constituents." The third-term lawmaker represents a district that gave more than 80 percent of its vote to Obama in the Feb. 5 Georgia primary.Christine Samuels, until this week a Clinton superdelegate from New Jersey, said during the day she is now supporting Obama.Two other superdelegates, Sophie Masloff of Pennsylv... More About: Switch , Supporters
Another School Schooting Incident in the United States
2008-02-15 07:20:00 Things like this makes me wonder why there are rampant school shootings in the United States . Every year shooting incident in school or universities will never miss out on the headline. Most of those who are doing the crime are either current or former students and then at the end the assailant will commit suicide. What is the problem with these people?Just today, a former student dressed in black walked onto the stage of a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University opened fire on a packed science class, killing five students, wounding 16 and setting off a panicked stampede before committing suicide.Police say they have no motive for the rapid-fire assault, carried out by the gunman who fired indiscriminately into the crowd with a shotgun and two handguns as students dove to the floor and ran toward the exit. At least two of the wounded were hospitalized in critical condition.The shooting was the fourth at a U.S. school within a week.On Feb. 8, a woman shot two fellow students ... More About: School , The United States
Borat Releases Travel Guide to Kazakhstan
2008-02-15 06:49:00 Borat announces publication of Kazakhstan 's first ever book, A touristic guiding to both the glorious nation of Kazakhstan and minor nation of the United States.Click to play videoBorat Sagdiyev (Kazakh and Russian: Борат Сагдиев) is a fictional Kazakhstani journalist portrayed by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. He is the eponymous protagonist of the mockumentary Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Humour is often derived from Borat's taboo sociocultural viewpoints, deadpan behaviour, repeated catchphrases, exaggerated "third-world" status, and physical humor. More About: Travel , Borat , Guide
SEIU to Endorse Barrack Obama for President
2008-02-15 06:05:00 AP WASHINGTON - Sen. Barack Obama is expected to be endorsed Friday by the Service Employees International Union, one of the nation's most powerful, union officials have told The Associated Press.The sought-after endorsement would be Obama's largest from organized labor, and give him a powerful boost against rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the March 4 presidential primaries in Ohio and Texas.The 1.8 million-member union is likely to endorse Obama on Friday, the union officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.Union leaders decided after a conference call Thursday night to go with Obama.The officials who spoke anonymously cautioned that the union was still voting, but Obama was "99 percent" likely to get the endorsement, one of the insiders said.The union had announced earlier Thursday that "President Andy Stern and Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger will discuss a major political announcement with reporters" on Frida... More About: Barrack Obama
Super Models are Fighting the Bad Cotton in “Pick Your Cotton Carefully
2008-02-14 08:52:00 Supermodels are now being commissioned to help fight the bad cotton in the cotton industry in a campaign called "Pick Your Cotton Carefully".The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is teaming up with the fashion industry for their, “Pick Your Cotton Carefully” campaign, which is aimed to help clean up the cotton business. Shockingly, six of the seven largest cotton producers have been accused of using child labor in their fields and often pay the children no more than 2 dollars a day for backbreaking work.Read Full Article at Ecorazzi. More About: Models , Super , Fighting
Spielberg Severs Ties With China Over Darfur Crisis
2008-02-14 08:42:00 After writing personal letters and making impassioned pleas to the Chinese government to help stem the worsening crisis in China , director Steven Spielberg has decided to withdraw as the artistic advisor to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Spielberg said of his decision:“I find that my conscience will not allow me to continue business as usual. At this point, my time and energy must be spent not on Olympic ceremonies, but on doing all I can to help bring an end to the unspeakable crimes against humanity that continue to be committed in Darfur . Sudan’s government bears the bulk of the responsibility for these ongoing crimes but the international community, and particularly China, should be doing more.Actress Mia Farrow was particularly pleased that Spielberg decided to back out. “I’m delighted by his decision and it’s a desperate time for Darfur so this is a shred of good news in a very bleak week. Through his participation with the games it was clear that he was giving h... More About: Crisis
Cebu Inmates Inspires Grade 4 Students in Baliuag, Bulacan
2008-02-14 03:54:00 A group of Grade 4 students from Baliuag, Bulacan dances Rico Mambo in their field demonstration using colors and rhythms from the Cebu Prisoners which had been quite popular in YouTube and in the Philippines. They use recycled straws and Zesto juice packs as their costumes.Grade 4 Students from Marian College dancing Rico MamboThe concept was the idea of their teachers: Mercy, Janina and Susette. It can be said that the dance serves as a good inspiration for the youth and also springs hope that prisoners still has a hope of being rehabilitated.This is the original dance from the Cebu Inmates derived from YouTube.
Lanka Youth Organization to Launch Youth Newspaper
2008-02-13 07:57:00 The Lanka Youth Organization Network will be launching their youth newspaper on February 19, 2008 at the B.M.I.C.H(Hall D). The chief Guest will be Mrs.Pavithra Wanniarachchi, The Minister Youth Affairs.Lanka Youth, which it the newspapers title is under the publishing of LYON whose office is located at 755/2,Pannipitiya Rd, Battaramulla. We would like to congratulate LYON for this achievement. Congratulations Bharata and Nishad! More About: Launch , Newspaper
Peace messenger George Clooney meets with the U.N.
2008-02-13 05:19:00 UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- In his new role as U.N. messenger of peace, George Clooney was playing himself.The 46-year-old actor arrived Thursday at the United Nations, joking and shaking hands and repeating "Hi guys!" as he stepped past hundreds of curious U.N. employees.Clooney toured U.N. headquarters for a ceremony and a new pin on his lapel marking his designation for the special job by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.He was just back from a two-week trip to 19 locations in Sudan's Darfur region, the Central African Republic, Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo, arriving in the U.S. by way of India, a major contributor of U.N. peacekeeping troops, U.N. officials said.As the ninth U.N. peace envoy, the Oscar winner (best supporting actor for "Syriana") was selected for his ability to focus public attention on critical international political and social issues. He told reporters it was a tremendous honor for him."I am very proud to be here as a messenger of peace, and the message... More About: Peace , Messenger
Estate of J.R.R. Tolkien suing New Line Cinema
2008-02-13 05:13:00 ssociated Press - February 11, 2008 3:33 PM ETLOS ANGELES (AP) - The estate of "Lord of the Rings" creator J.R.R. Tolkien is suing the film studio that released the trilogy based on his books, claiming the company failed to pay a cut of gross profits.The writer's estate, a charity dubbed The Tolkien Trust, and original "Lord of the Rings" publisher HarperCollins filed the lawsuit against New Line Cinema on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court.It claims New Line was required to pay 7.5% of gross receipts from the films to Tolkien's estate and the other plaintiffs. The lawsuit estimates the films have reaped nearly $6 billion combined. More About: Estate , New Line Cinema
Mom Takes Child Away from Father
2008-02-13 04:56:00 A mom takes away a loving daughter out of her father's arms without even giving the father notice that she is getting her daughter. This was the case of Henry Lopez, the father of Angelica "Angel" Lopez after his estranged wife took off to Hawaii with his daughter."How does one deal with such cruelty? I, who had been the both the father and mother all these years, have been suddenly deprived of Angel by the very person whose duties and responsibilities I have graciously assumed in her absence," Angel's father lamented in his blog.This is a rare case of using technology and the media to seek rights to a child who had been taken away abruptly by a parent. We know that Henry's battle is just beginning for in this case he might also loose the case of custody. The thing though is why would a mother not consult this case with the father present and ask the child herself if she is willing to go.Parents are supposed to guide their children and not make life harder for them. It is a p... More About: Child , Father
Writers Guild of America votes to end strike
2008-02-13 04:54:00 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Striking Hollywood writers are going back to work.The Writers Guild of America said its members voted Tuesday to end their devastating, three-month strike that brought the entertainment industry to a standstill.Writers will go back to work Wednesday after voting in Beverly Hills and New York."At the end of the day, everybody won. It was a fair deal and one that the companies can live with, and it recognizes the large contribution that writers have made to the industry," said Leslie Moonves, chief executive officer of CBS Corp.Moonves was among the media executives who helped broker a deal after talks between the guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers collapsed in acrimony.One winner in the vote was the Academy Awards, which can now be staged Feb. 24 without the threat of pickets or a boycott by actors that would have dulled the glamour of Hollywood's signature celebration.The strike's end would allow many hit series to return this spr... More About: Strike , Writers Guild of America
Obama Wins 7 States in a Row and Edges Clinton on Delegates
More articles from this author:2008-02-13 04:27:00 Barrack Obama sweeps the Potomac Primaries, February 12 to take the lead in the Democratic race for delegates as he garnered 18 more delegates based on CNN's 2008 Election site. As of today Obama has 1,202 delegates against CLintons 1,184. Clinton still leads in Super delegate count but Obama is way ahead on pledge delegates."Tonight we're on our way," he told cheering supporters in Madison, Wis. "But we know how much further we have to go on," Obama added, celebrating eight straight victories over Clinton, the former first lady now struggling in a race she once commanded.Since Super Tuesday wins Clinton had not manage to get new victories in the new primaries and Obama continues to dominate the race. This results also prompted Clinton to get a new campaign manager and also led to the resignation of her deputy campaign manager.Clinton seeks to get a new spirit from the upcoming primaries in Texas and Ohio in March but this seems to be unsure since Obama's edge on voters is sta... More About: Delegates , States , Wins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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