"A growing number of universities are starting to take a more proactive approach to monitoring off-campus behavior and neighbors say the efforts are working. The University of Washington now enforces its campus behavior code off campus as well. A student doesn't need to be...
With Tim Henman gone, and Andy Murry the new hope, I think if there is to be "Henmania" style support for Murry, they had best relocate Wimbledon to Edinburgh."Cool on Britannia ...
"Sanjay Jha has been appointed South Asia Bureau Chief at NowPublic. He will be based in Delhi, where he would be reporting on Indian and South Asian affairs. NowPublic is a participatory news network that showcases...
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Metro Vancouver's projected population growth of 800,000 by 2031 is in complete conflict with Climate Change warnings from the world's top scientists. Almost 100% of the increase will be caused by offshore immigration. Most of this immigration is unjustified and...
"The Indonesian economy is expected to grow by 6.4 percent in 2008 from an estimated 6.3 percent this year, supported by higher investment and vibrant domestic demand, the World Bank said Thursday.
In its semi-annual report on the regional economies, the World Bank said...
Is there really a need for a Canadian youtube site? It's not that we don't have good content, I just don't personally see a need to make it distinct. It's not like we speak a different language, eh?"Popular video-sharing website YouTube launched a Canadian version at an event...
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Historic, yet modern and vibrant. Steeped in tradition, Spokane's past
contrasts with cutting edge creativity, forming a city rich in heritage
and innovation. A downtown with more than 50% historic buildings
intermingles with a 100 square block Wi-fi HotZone, the largest in...
After exchanging I dos with your soulmate, the best way to strengthen the bonds is by buying tickets to that perfect honeymoon destination.
Let us face it: getting married is exciting, crazy, fun and totally...
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Armagh has been Ireland’s spiritual capital for 1,500 years, the city of Armagh predates Canterbury as a Christian religious site. Taking this into account you will want to see new developments fit in nicely with...
The South by Southwest festival is beginning, and I'm hoping that some of you NPers are down there... Let us know what's next for film and music. SXSW really made a name for itself as the first major film festival...
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"CHICAGO -- A new magazine is offering the 400,000 teenage Muslim girls in the United States a chance to be a cover girl.
"The girls are eager to have their stories told," said Ausma Khan, editor of Muslim Girl...
"IF we want to attract people to live in the new houses we plan to build we have to improve our town centres.
THE planned new era in north Northamptonshire is set to have a huge impact on our town centres.
Actions plans are being drawn up so places such as Corby,...
"A Chinese man was jailed for eight years for making 60 tonnes of fake sex pills, state media reported on Friday as the country cracks down on pirates who copy nearly every product.
Xi Yongli and his accomplices sold 21.8 million yuan ($2.78 million) of America Number One,...
"Part of the ageing process means that the vibrations within you, penetrating you and around you are slowing down. This is ageing. Organs and systems work slower and less effectively that when they were younger. Eventually they just stop working. Our physical,...