Topic: NEWS english - on January 29, 2007 at 1:04:00 PM CET
Last warning: 10 years to save world
Scientists say rising greenhouses gases will make climate change unstoppable in a decade THE world has just 10 years to reverse surging greenhouse gas emissions or risk runaway climate change that could make many parts of the planet uninhabitable.
The stark warning comes from scientists who are working on the final draft of a new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 29, 2007 at 12:51:00 PM CET
Protection against climate change
Clever social campaignby Friends of the Earth.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 29, 2007 at 12:44:00 PM CET
$1.5 Million Chocolates - Jewelled Treats Just on Time for Valentine’s Day
If you still can’t figure out how to top last year’s $200,000 Valentine’s Day Date, then you might want to look at the $1.5 million chocolates available from Lake Forest Confections. The “Le Chocolat” collection features dozens of tasty chocolates matched with an assortment fine jewelry.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 28, 2007 at 5:05:00 PM CET
'Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get it under control. I trust you are not in too much distress.'
With unbelievable restraint, Captain Eric Moody addressed British Airways flight 009 as his Boeing 747 drifted inexorably down towards the Indian Ocean.
Displaying the stiff-upper-lip spirit that built an empire, he uttered the words that are every air passenger's worst nightmare: 'Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get it under control. I trust you are not in too much distress.'
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 28, 2007 at 4:29:00 PM CET
Quiet Neighborhood
The World is an archipelago of artificial islands, shaped like the continents of the Earth, being constructed off the coast of Dubai. The project is inspired by the artificial Palm Islands also being built in Dubai. The World will consist of 250 to 300 smaller private artificial islands divided into four categories — private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands. The entire project is slated for completion in 2008.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 27, 2007 at 1:37:00 PM CET
China arrests men for murdering "ghost" brides
Chinese police have arrested three men for killing two young women to sell their corpses as "ghost brides" for dead single men, a Chinese newspaper reported, warning the dark custom might have claimed many other victims.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 27, 2007 at 1:35:00 PM CET
Stolen Bigfoot statue found in Washington state
An anonymous tip led police to the 180-kilogram sculpture beneath a pile of debris in a backyard about a block from where it was snatched Monday. Two people confessed and could face theft charges. The likeness of the legendary ape-like creature of the Northwest used to stand 2.4 metres high, but its 40-centimetre-long feet had been sawed off at the ankles, leaving it 46 cm shorter.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 26, 2007 at 1:46:00 PM CET
End of an Era
Western Union announces the end of its telegram service. Once God wrought e-mail, the era of the telegram -- already in decline -- was doomed.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 26, 2007 at 1:30:00 PM CET
Australia Day, January 26
is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.
On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 26, 2007 at 1:16:00 PM CET
Pimped out John
THINK YOU DESERVE A BETTER BATHROOM THRONE? ROTO-ROOTER IS GIVING AWAY ONE-OF-A-KIND "PIMPED OUT JOHN"
No. 1 Plumbing and Drain-Cleaning Service Provider Creates Ultimate Toilet, Complete with flat-screen TV, DVD Player, Laptop, Refrigerator, Xbox™ 360, iPod™
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 26, 2007 at 12:41:00 PM CET
New Zealand declares Feb 15 National Lamb Day to honour 60 million sheep
"We hope all New Zealanders will recognize this meat industry milestone and mark it by enjoying lamb for dinner on Feb. 15, to celebrate 125 years of meat exports," Anderton said.
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Topic: NEWS english - on January 25, 2007 at 11:41:00 AM CET
Scientists Can't Get Sloth To Move
Scientists in the eastern German city of Jena said Wednesday they have finally given up after three years of failed attempts to entice a sloth into budging as part of an experiment in animal movement.
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