Home national Press freedom still not living up to the law, seminar told Pravit Rojanaphruk The Nation on Sunday April 28, 2013 1:00 am Anything negative about resigned Senior General Than Shwe is still taboo in Myanmar’s media, said Aye Chan Naing. He added that the Myanmar government will soon introduce broadcasting laws and it’s not certain as to what kind of restrictions will be made Continue reading
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Will they site them on the beaches ? D-Day for veterans’ fight to stop Normandy wind farms
For nearly 70 years, visitors to the D-Day beaches have stared out to sea and recalled the moment when one of the largest fleets ever assembled emerged from the Channel mist on 6 June 1944. Continue reading
Spirituality likened to personality development
My book is not just about my journey towards spiritual awakening, but it will also give hope and inspiration to every individual who reads it, said Michael Fischman, former president of the US Chapter of the Art of Living Foundation. He was in the city to launch his book ‘Stumbling Into Infinity: An Ordinary Man in the Sphere of Enlightenment’. The book is about Fischmans relationship with his guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar who helped him experience a life of greater truth and happiness Continue reading
Channel Islands Collaboration Taking Shape
18 January 2013 In a prepared address to Jersey’s Chamber of Commerce, Guernsey Chief Minister, Peter Harwood joined his Jersey counterpart Ian Gorst in highlighting the importance of stronger relations between the two Channel Islands, to identify potential spending efficiencies through joint initiatives, and to support the growth of the islands’ financial services industries. Continue reading
Next Step for VLT-1 – Video
Next Step for VLT-1 Almost 400 years ago, the Italian astronomer, Galileo Galilei used a newly invented optical device – the telescope – to observe the heavens. What he saw was to revolutionise not only astronomy but also the way humankind perceives its place in the world. Next Step for VLTI ( No Prod 2475 ) 10:00:40:00 Almost 400 years ago, the Italian astronomer, Galileo Galilei used a newly invented optical device – the telescope – to observe the heavens Continue reading
The TRBusiness 60 second news update – 11 December – Video
The TRBusiness 60 second news update – 11 December Autogrill celebrates euro;7bn 26 airports' victory The Autogrill Group is expecting overall revenues of euro;7bn from Spanish concessions covering 26 airports and 80 points of sale to WDFG over the next seven years. Continue reading
Billionth tourist in 2012 to cross international border on December 13
LONDON, Dec 8 — The World Travel and Tourism Council based in London has calculated that the one billionth tourist to cross an international border in 2012 will do so on December 13. Earlier this year the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) announced that one billion tourists would be travelling internationally this year. Continue reading
Astronauts Could Remotely Control Moon Rovers from Lunar Orbit, Says NASA Plan
NASA is studying a plan for astronauts above the far side of the moon to control a rover on the surface. But justifying such a mission won’t be easy Continue reading
Government strategy 'misses opportunity'
Government plans to better support children at risk of abuse have a range of good ideas but miss some important opportunities to reduce reliance on agencies according to a group using volunteers to improve child safety. Continue reading
HDB Launches Greenprint Plan For Eco-Friendly Living
38 blocks in Yuhua part of pilot project which includes installing pneumatic refuse collection system Singapore – The Housing and Development Board’s plan to bring sustainable and eco-friendly living to existing public housing estates has officially been launched. Greenprint was launched by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Adviser to Yuhua Grassroots Organisation, Ms Grace Fu, at the first HDB Greenprint exhibition on Saturday. The exhibition is being held in Jurong East’s Yuhua neighbourhood to engage and educate residents on the plans to turn their estate into a “Green Neighbourhood.” Thirty-eight blocks in Yuhua will be part of the pilot project. Continue reading
Deadly jellyfish close beaches in Spain
Scientists say unusual tides and currents are bringing the creatures, which pose a danger to bathers because they are so difficult to spot, towards shore. Continue reading
‘Eco Villa’ project launched
Eco Villa, a contemporary dwelling featuring traditional Qatari architecture, culture and heritage, has been launched by a research and development organisation promoting sustainable development. The project, presented by Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) reinforces Qatars reputation as a leading advocate for sustainable development, said Qatar News Agency (QNA) Continue reading
Exploring The Universe With The African-European Radio Astronomy Platform
A workshop on funding opportunities for African-European radio astronomy partnerships brought together Members of the European Parliament, officials of the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, as well as leading African and European radio astronomers and representatives of global industry, to discuss how to further develop cooperation in radio astronomy between Africa and Europe. The workshop took place days after the SKA (Square Kilometre Array) Organisation decided that the South Africa, along with its eight SKA partner countries in Africa, will host the mid-frequency dish array and dense aperture array of the iconic SKA radio telescope Continue reading
Medicine And Law 'Shut Out' Poorer Students
Medical schools should widen the pool of talent from which doctors are recruited by making it easier for youngsters from poorer backgrounds to study medicine, a report has urged. Labour’s former health secretary Alan Milburn, the government’s independent reviewer on social mobility, accused medicine and other professions of failing to make “any great galvanising effort” to open their doors to disadvantaged students. Continue reading