A sea of green filled Fifth Avenue on Thursday, marking the life of Ireland’s patron saint with the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in America and the 250th in New York City. (March 17)
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In the wake of Japanese nuclear crisis, President Barack Obama said Thursday US officials do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the West Coast of the continental US, Hawaii or Alaska. (March 17)
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Flyover: A camera from a TEPCO helicopter shows damaged nuclear reactors (h/t: cbn2) I live in Southern California, and I’ve been told not to worry, because there’s not really a health risk to us. Yet. They think. Probably. As of … Continue reading → Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Political Carnival Discovery Date : 17/03/2011 16:46 Number of articles : 5
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The crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant has led the governments of Japan and the United States to differ in the ways they portray the potential danger. Japanese experts say it comes down to cultural differences. (March 17)
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Given that it is a very special day for us all here in Ireland today we thought that we would have a look around the world online and see who is coming up with the best St Patricks day themed campaigns. Here is how brands and businesses are piggybacking on to the famous Irish holiday… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Simply Zesty Discovery Date : 17/03/2011 09:00 Number of articles : 6
Continue reading …There are many ways of discreetly finding like-minded partners, says Pamela Stephenson Connolly I am 80-plus and have recently become a widower. Is there anywhere I can find a male friend (say 60ish)? I could not make any local inquiries as I am a highly respected person. When my wife was very ill she told me that she would be happy if I had the luck to find a man, because I was gay in my teenage years and she thought I would like to renew that experience. I feel the deep desire to satisfy my emotions. My late wife understood because she was a lesbian from the age of 12 until we met. How touching that your late wife had such understanding and acceptance of your sexuality! Nowadays there generally tends to be more acceptance of gay, lesbian and bisexual people than there was when you were a teenager; however, I can certainly understand your desire for privacy. Internet dating sites and special “finder” phone apps such as Grindr now play a huge part in helping people contact like-minded partners. Consider joining an internet dating service. If this seems technically difficult, perhaps there’s someone (maybe at your local library) who could teach you the necessary skills – you don’t have to tell them why! Otherwise, consider placing an anonymous ad in a non-local newspaper. Set up a separate PO box or phone number (pre-paid mobile is best) for the replies. Do you have any gay friends at all? There’s an efficient mentoring system in the gay community, so once you feel safe enough to explain your situation you will probably find someone to introduce you around. Good luck! • Pamela Stephenson Connolly is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist who specialises in treating sexual disorders. • Send your problem to private.lives@guardian.co.uk Sex Relationships Pamela Stephenson Connolly guardian.co.uk
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Users in Canada have to pay monthly subscriptions from Thursday ahead of global roll-out at end of March • Poll: will you become a subscriber? The New York Times started charging for access to its website in Canada on Thursday ahead of a global roll-out on 28 March, with monthly subscriptions charged at between $15 (£9.3) and $35. The paper has settled on allowing users access to 20 articles for free each month – including slideshows and videos – before users will be asked to become digital subscribers. The NYT, which has the most-read newspaper site in the world, is launching in Canada first to “fine tune” the customer experience ahead of the global roll-out. There will be three charging options for four weeks’ access, with the cheapest at $15 for the NYT website and its smartphone app; $20 for the website and the tablet app; and $35 for all devices. An introductory offer will be unveiled on 28 March. However, the company said that the Top News section of its website will remain free on its smartphone and tablet applications. In addition users who access New York Times articles from searches, blogs and social media will be able to read those individual articles even if they have reached their monthly reading limit. Customers who subscribe for home delivery of the paper will receive free unlimited access to digital content. The NYT first floated plans to develop a metered-access payment system over a year ago but has been cautious in developing a system that will not drive away its huge amount of online readers. “Today marks a significant transition for the Times, an important day in our 159-year history of evolution and reinvention,” said Arthur Sulzberger, chairman of The New York Times Company. “Our decision to begin charging for digital access will result in another source of revenue, strengthening our ability to continue to invest in the journalism and digital innovation on which our readers have come to depend.” •
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Ed Butowsky is a wealth manager who handles the portfolio’s for dozens of NFL players. Butowsky says if the players don’t play it could be financial suicide for many of them. (March 17)
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In case you haven’t heard, there are websites out there that will let you download movies and software using a little something called the BitTorrent protocol . And while the majority of cinematic fare available is of a non- DMCA -approved nature, filmmakers and organizations are increasingly turning to torrent sites to get the word out. For instance, in 2009 a filmmaker named Hanna Sk
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AP Television on Thursday obtained amateur video from Ajdabiya, the last major city between the forces of Moammar Gadhafi and Benghazi 100 miles (161 kilometres) to the north, showing what appears to be a heavy and sustained attack on the city. (March 15/
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