Friday, November 24, 2006 According to a report released by the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) for United Nation’s Development Plan, the per capita GNP in Eastern Turkey, an area predominantly inhabited by Kurdish people, is as low as seven percent of that of the European Union on average. The report analyzed aRead More
Hard drive technology breaks storage density record
Sunday, April 10, 2005 Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, the San Jose, California-based joint venture of Japanese storage vendor Hitachi and U.S. technology giant IBM, has set a new record for storage density at 230 gigabits per square inch (Gb/in2). The company has developed technology to implement a recording method known as perpendicular recording, which allowedRead More
500 stranded melon-headed whales rescued in Philippine bay
Saturday, February 14, 2009 Philippine fishermen, volunteers and authorities with dozens of fishing boats have joined hands in guiding back to sea about 500 disorientated melon-headed whales that were stranded in the shallow waters near the mouth of Manila Bay delta in the Bataan Peninsula. The gentle mammals were first spotted swimming back and forthRead More
Elderly Care: What To Consider}
Here’s An Opinion On: Mr Property Services Lifestyle Homes For Sale Elderly Care: What to Consider by Jordan Rocksmith It’s never easy to make the decision to take a loved one to an elder care clinic, but sometimes is is the only reasonable option. Many people decide to take care of their parent or theirRead More
BMW announces 7.6% sales rise as US, China demand grows
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Automobile manufacturing company BMW has announced that its sales increased by 7.6 per cent during the month of July. BMW reported that 129,094 units were sold during the month, consisting of the motor vehicle brands of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. In a statement, Ian Robertson, member of the BoardRead More
Study says to clean your sponge, microwave it
Thursday, January 25, 2007 Studies done on germs and bacteria performed by researchers at the University of Florida show that a dirty kitchen sponge can be cleaned and “sterilized” by microwaving it for 2 minutes, but researchers warn to wet the sponge first. “People often put their sponges and scrubbers in the dishwasher, but ifRead More
Dating Tips For Men That Will Help You Get The Girl!
Here’s An Opinion On: Best Jewellery Insurance Centrestone Jewellery Insurance By Roger Thompson If youre reading this article, chances are youre interested in dating tips for men. Your friends might be having all the fun getting the girls numbers (usually the ones you like), dating them successfully, and swapping date stories, while you of courseRead More
Sarkozy in UK to mark historic de Gaulle war broadcast
Sunday, June 20, 2010 But has the last word been said? Must hope disappear? Is defeat final? No!—Charles de Gaulle broadcast Nicolas Sarkozy visited the UK today to celebrate the 70th anniversary since Charles de Gaulle made his war broadcast. The French president and the Prince of Wales laid wreaths at the statue of CharlesRead More
U.S. improving Persian Gulf missile defense
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 The United States has begun improving the missile defense system for their Persian Gulf alliances. Military officials stated that the Obama administration is increasing the capability of land and sea missile defense in hopes of further security in the face of Iran’s perceived increasing nuclear missile threat. General David Petraeus ofRead More
Latham quits as Australian Labor leader
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 AUSTRALIA –Following hospitalisation for pancreatitis and ongoing speculation about his leadership, Mark Latham has resigned from his roles as leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and also the Federal Member for Werriwa. He cited as reasons the media harassment, and a desire to put his family and health first. MrRead More