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Redrawing the map of Europe

From The Economist online
The European map is outdated and illogical. Here’s how it should look.
PEOPLE who find their neighbours tiresome can move to another neighbourhood, whereas countries can’t. But suppose they could. Rejigging the map of Europe would make life more logical and friendlier.
Britain, which after its general election will have to confront its dire public [...]

Noah’s Ark Found!

A team of Chinese and Turkish archeologists reported that they have found strong evidence that the ruins located in Mount Ararat in modern day Turkey belong to the Noah’s Ark. This new development may shake the history of science, technology and religion.
The archeologists have stated that they have carbon tested the wooden parts found buried [...]

Our World in 2020

Nothing stays the same in the world. The stability depends on many unknown variables. It is extremely difficult to predict what is going to happen in one month time. But here we are and we will try to see how the next decade will shape our world.
2010 :

Iran announces again that it has no intentions [...]

Israel Buys Greek Islands

While Greece is struggling with its financial crisis, this can soon become a new turning point for the middle east. The never ending problem between Jews and Palestinians will only be in the pages of the history.
Europe’s spoilt boy has found a great way to stabilize its economy and help a major international and humanitarian [...]

GP Examiner on Greek Newspaper Frontpage

Posted by Kevin Johnson on May 5th, 2010
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Greek newspaper Eleftheri Ora has published a frontpage news on May 3rd,2010, based on a story at gpexaminer.com. Eleftheri Ora has referred to GP Examiner article “Israel Buys Greek Islands” (of March 28th, 2010). This development has shocked many of their readers as well as us. As all of you who visit our website know, our disclaimer clearly states that some of our stories may include ficticious content. Therefore, the newspaper should have contacted us and ask if the story has a ground and who are our sources. We are very surprized to see that a national newspaper can publish a story without confirming if the story is real or not.

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40 Predators of Press Freedom

Posted by Kevin Johnson on May 4th, 2010
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From Reporters Without Borders For Press Freedom , Published on 3-May-2010

There are 40 names on this year’s list of Predators of Press Freedom – 40 politicians, government officials, religious leaders, militias and criminal organisations that cannot stand the press, treat it as an enemy and directly attack journalists. They are powerful, dangerous, violent and above the law.

Many of them were already on last year’s list. In Latin America, there is no change in the four major sources of threats and violence against journalists: drug traffickers, the Cuban dictatorship, FARC and paramilitary groups. Africa has also seen few changes. But power relationships have been evolving in the Middle East and Asia.

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Redrawing the map of Europe

Posted by Kevin Johnson on May 3rd, 2010
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From The Economist online

The European map is outdated and illogical. Here’s how it should look.

PEOPLE who find their neighbours tiresome can move to another neighbourhood, whereas countries can’t. But suppose they could. Rejigging the map of Europe would make life more logical and friendlier.

Britain, which after its general election will have to confront its dire public finances, should move closer to the southern-European countries that find themselves in a similar position. It could be towed to a new position near the Azores. (If the journey proves a bumpy one, it might be a good opportunity to make Wales and Scotland into separate islands).

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Canadian parliament apologizes to Italian-Canadians

Posted by Kevin Johnson on April 29th, 2010
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OTTAWA (AFP) – Canada’s parliament on Wednesday formally apologized to Italian-Canadians labeled “enemy aliens” during the Second World War.

Parliamentarians voted 147 to 134 in favor of a backbencher’s motion “to recognize the injustice that was done to persons of Italian origin through their ‘enemy alien’ designation and internment during the Second World War.”

The bill also calls for restitution and promotion of Italian-Canadian history so “this type of incident won’t be forgotten.”

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Egypt Pumps Poison Gas Into Gaza Tunnels, Kills 4 People

Posted by Kevin Johnson on April 29th, 2010
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By RIZEK ABDEL JAWAD , Associated Press

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Egyptian forces pumped gas into a cross-border tunnel used to smuggle goods into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing four Palestinians, Hamas officials said.

Egypt has been under pressure to seal off the hundreds of tunnels that are a key economic lifeline for the blockaded Palestinian territory but which are also used to bring in weapons for the Islamic militant group.

Israel and Egypt have kept Gaza’s official border crossings closed since Hamas seized control of the coastal strip in 2007 from forces loyal to Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who now only governs in the West Bank.

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Noah’s Ark Found!

Posted by Kevin Johnson on April 27th, 2010
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The archeologists have stated that they have carbon tested the wooden parts found buried under ground where the ruins are located and the woods date 4800 years back. The pieces of wood are found at an altitude of 4,000 meters. There has never been a discovery of civilization above 3,500 meters before.

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Arabs Will Look Better

Posted by Kevin Johnson on April 13th, 2010
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Cosmetic surgery clinics in Arabia are very busy these days. TV commercials and newspaper ads continue to attract Arab women and keep their female instincts alive.

The image show on this page is of course not a real ad but it represents something else. The beauty salons and cosmetic surgery clinics are very busy and getting more popular each day. Women must wear burkas in most parts of the Arabian peninsula, however, this does not keep them away from modern cosmetics. You can find every kind of perfumes and cosmetics of any brand in elegant shopping malls all accross Arabia.

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Tips For A Safe Trip Through Gulf Of Aden

Posted by Kevin Johnson on April 12th, 2010
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Piracy in the Gulf of Aden has increased too much for the past few years. International community is trying to stop piracy in the region by taking several measures. NATO is currently operating its frigates in the Gulf for patrol, search and rescue missions as well as some other countries. However, this is not enough itself to stop the ships being hijacked.

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Fake IPads Sold In Moscow

Posted by Kevin Johnson on April 8th, 2010
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Following the release of the new IPad by Apple, the first shipment has already been sold out. People have been waiting too long for the release. For those who don’t know, IPAD is a new mix of the iPhone to Apple, Apple iTouch, and a full notebook / laptop. Using the touch screen you can use the Internet for research applications, listen to music, movies and games with this new Apple iPad.

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Canada Wants A Colorful Community

Posted by Kevin Johnson on April 5th, 2010
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Canada is for sure one of the most multicultural nations in the world. Every year thousands of people immigrate to Canada from all over the world for better living standards, education for their children and better working conditions. Canada represents a concept of understanding for all cultures and religions that can live side by side and in harmony.

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