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Media Controls Over China Milk Scandal

The milk scandal in China is gaining more international attention as the situation worsens. Instead of being transparent, the China government started to enforce controls over media reports and broadcasts about the situation. People are starting to be concerned about this...

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highlighted by Heiky | 11 wks ago | updated 11 wks ago
1189 views | 2 comments | 4 recommendations

Phantom anti- dog poo campaigner strikes again

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Israeli city uses DNA to fight dog poop

Oh my. It looks like doggie DNA is finally coming into play. An Israeli city is going to reward or punish pet owners according by using DNA analysis. These DNA analysis of droppings will point to the correct sniffer...

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highlighted by Heiky | 11 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
492 views | 15 comments | 18 recommendations

Sachin Tomar

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Mamba bite exposes illicit Tokyo snake collection

Imagine living beside a man who kept 51 venomous snakes in his apartment. Well, that was what a few residents in Tokyo experienced without even knowing it. A Japanese man lived with 51 venomous snakes in his...

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highlighted by Heiky | 14 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
2233 views | 38 comments | 27 recommendations

Gordon McKinlay

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Ubiquity Rocks Tweeter's World

Thanks to a quick Summize search, I've been exposed to the world of Ubiquity. It is currently the number one trending topic on twitter and averages about 4 tweets per second. More people are tweeting about Ubiquity...

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highlighted by Heiky | 14 wks ago | updated 14 wks ago
377 views | 3 comments | 12 recommendations

Gwynnthiere

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EA Sets February for Sims 3 Launch-date

You might be familiar with "the Sims". If you're not, you should really consider looking into it."LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Video games publisher Electronic Arts (ERTS.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) set...

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highlighted by Heiky | 15 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
464 views | 5 comments | 5 recommendations

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Coke vs Pepsi at Thai boxer's home

Talk about decking it out head to head. Coke and Pepsi are competing for promotion opportunities outside the home of Worapoj Phetkum, the Thai Olympic boxing hopeful. Both companies have been allowed to stay if...

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opinion by Heiky | 15 wks ago | updated 15 wks ago
1871 views | 22 comments | 10 recommendations

POPOEVER

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Citizen Journalist Tweets About His Own Detention

UPDATE:I spoke with Zhou via gtalk, and he has agreed to post a personal account on NowPublic in Chinese (which will be translated). This is his member page: http://members.nowpublic.com/zolaHis other page is:...

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highlighted by Heiky | 16 wks ago | updated 15 wks ago
417 views | 8 comments | 11 recommendations

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What Plants Say About Pollution

We really have to listen to what plants have to say about pollution. Scientists in Israel discovered that water pollution can be tested by "listening" to what algae have to say about the level of contamination. This...

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highlighted by Heiky | 16 wks ago | updated 16 wks ago
1230 views | 36 comments | 7 recommendations

nickkembel

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Nepal looks for new "living goddess"

It is a centuries-old tradition for Nepal to have a young girl serve as the Kumari, the virgin "living goddess", and the search for a candidate to replace the current Kumari has already begun. Religious authorities...

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highlighted by Heiky | 16 wks ago | updated 16 wks ago
619 views | 14 comments | 9 recommendations

Muslim Convert Baptized by Pope, life in danger

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Cat-loving Pope urged to stop wearing fur

The Italian animal rights campaigners are unhappy with Pope Benedict.Campaigners are trying to appeal to the Pope's cat-loving reputation, urging him to stop wearing ermine on his hats and robes. An online pettition...

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highlighted by Heiky | 16 wks ago | updated 16 wks ago
286 views | 6 comments | 7 recommendations

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Testing

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created by Heiky | 16 wks ago | updated 16 wks ago
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Tweeters Celebrate Olympics With #080808

An emerging movement is taking twitter by storm. People are celebrating the day August 8,2008 (aka the official opening of the Olympics Games in Beijing) by tagging their tweets with the hashtag #080808. People on...

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highlighted by Heiky | 17 wks ago | updated 16 wks ago
662 views | 17 comments | 17 recommendations

Vemrion

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Attack of Human Rights Groups on Web

Escalating computer viruses, data-stealing Trojan horses and other malicious software are plaguing many human rights groups these days, and many of these software are being routed from China. The sophistication of...

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highlighted by Heiky | 17 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago
622 views | 15 comments | 11 recommendations

Jade Tooley

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Goats Slip Past Security Fence

This security issue is a huge concern to many others: intruders managed to slip past a security fence near New York City bridge. I really wonder how someone or something just slip past a heavily guarded...

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highlighted by Heiky | 17 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago
787 views | 38 comments | 32 recommendations

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Highlights From So You Think You Can Dance: Episodes 20 and 21

Results:Bottom two girlsChelsieCourtneyBottom two guysMarkTwitchEliminated:ChelsieMarkChelsie was one of my all time favourites. I adore her from her tomboy personality to her perfect hair and sexy legs. One thing...

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created by Heiky | 17 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago
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