Elif Shafak: ‘No society is stagnant. The Islamic world is not stagnant’ – video
February 21, 2011 No Comment
Comment is free interviews: Bestselling Turkish novelist Elif Shafak on multiculturalism, eastern stereotypes and the fallacy that democracy cannot work in the Middle East David Shariatmadari Elliot Smith Christian Bennett
Continue reading …Antistatic E-3POD concept wins Citroen design award, job for its student creator
February 21, 2011 No Comment
Who says dreaming doesn’t pay? A young designer by the name of Heikki Juvonen recently won himself a six-month job placement at Citroen’s PSA Design Centre in Paris after producing the most compelling response to the company’s Double Challenge set to students at London’s Royal College of Art . The premise was simple — put together an aesthetic for an ultra-compact urban vehicle that Citroen could call its own, and judging by the imagery above, we can all probably agree that Heikki achieved a very distinctive look with his E-3POD. We’re not yet certain how we feel about being inside the largest of the three wheels for the duration of our electrically powered journeys, but the young gent has half a year on his hands to tweak and refine his eye-catching design. We’ll be ready to test-drive the prototype as soon as Citroen becomes mad enough to build one. Antistatic E-3POD concept wins Citroen design award, job for its student creator originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The unrest in Libya started out as a series of protests inspired by popular revolts in neighboring Egypt and Tunisia but was met by a fierce security crackdown and the use of militias.
Continue reading …The hacktivist group Anonymous is now targeting the Westboro Baptist church best known for its gay and immigrant hate and anti-abortion stance. But the Kansas church isn’t going to play dead. “Bring it, cowards,” a defiant Westboro member has responded. Anonymous threw down the gauntlet with an open letter to…
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A Tokyo zoo is getting a pair of pandas to replace the late Ling Ling. The five year olds, Bili and Xiannu, were traveling from a sanctuary in Sichuan province, and are expected to debut for viewing by the Japanese public in March. (Feb. 21)
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Merkel’in partisi kan kaybetti Waffenhersteller verkaufen immer mehr Waffen Nach der Hamburg Wahl – Hartz IV Posse endlich Geschichte? Bad News For The PIIGS: Angela Merkel's Party Gets Crushed In … In Hamburg, the CDU’s share of the vote falls in half. “Massive Collapse” For Angela Merkel Following Today's Hamburg … The outcome of the Hamburg election is nothing short of a disaster for Angela Merkel and her ruling (for now) CDU party. Bloomberg reports that “Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party lost control of Hamburg, Germany’s richest state, … Germany: Merkel Coalition Loses Further Ground In Upper House … BERLIN (MNI) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right CDU/CSU-FDP government coalition lost further ground in the Bundesrat, the upper house. Germany: Merkel's party defeated in state election | Richmond … Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party on Sunday suffered a crushing defeat in Hamburg’s state election after 10 years in power there, making an uneasy start for the conservative leader in a year with six more such regional polls. Exit poll: Merkel's party loses state election The election was also seen as a test for Merkel’s conservatives at the outset of a series of seven such votes this year, which are likely to crowd the German chancellor’s agenda at a time when European Union struggles to cope with the … stockpundits says: # Merkel lost in Hamburg and will most likely loose in Baden Butenburgh…so manouvring for a Euro solution is getting limited
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Fox News: Should Guns Be Allowed on Campus? Sunday Open Thread – European Tribune – Community, Politics … Insanity in Texas: guns on campus « Why Evolution Is True. According to Yahoo News, the Texas state legislature is poised to pass a bill allowing handguns on college campuses (this is already permitted in Utah and Colorado). … The Magic Whistle: DRAG CARTOONS #43- 1 of 4 Insanity in Texas: guns on campus – According to Yahoo News, the Texas state legislature is poised to pass a bill allowing handguns on college campuses (this is already permitted in Utah and … 9 hours ago. Out Of This World … Blag Hag: On the bright side… Recommended Reading. Pharyngula · Episode CLXXIV: What does a viking have to do to get a decent afterlife? 32 minutes ago. Why Evolution Is True · Insanity in Texas: guns on campus . 5 hours ago … Green All Over: Golfing God Insanity in Texas: guns on campus . 11 hours ago. Atheist Revolution · Raped? Maybe You Should Go to Church More Often. 12 hours ago. Common Sense Atheism · My Web of Beliefs (Feb. 2011). 12 hours ago. Friendly Atheist … Blag Hag: Motherfucking Indiana Recommended Reading. Pharyngula · Episode CLXXIV: What does a viking have to do to get a decent afterlife? 26 minutes ago. Why Evolution Is True · Insanity in Texas: guns on campus . 5 hours ago … ImpactAdam says: Insanity in Texas: guns on campus « Why Evolution Is True http://bit.ly/i3z9yn
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Phil Mickelson’s Famous Backward Shot. PGA Tour – Northern Trust Open 2011 – Round 2 Highlights Mickelson 2nd Round Northern Trust Phil Mickelson – Putting Practice | VaryTV Blog Related PostsFebruary 20, 2011 — Phil Mickelson Top Golf Moments Pt 2 (14)February 19, 2011 — Phil Mickelson , Justin Leonard, Anthony Kim (5)February 19, 2011 — Phil Mickelson & Anthony Kim (2)February 21, 2011 — Phil Mickelson 2nd … Phil Mickelson Congressional Testimony | VaryTV Blog Related PostsFebruary 21, 2011 — Phil Mickelson Amazing Chip Shot (19)February 21, 2011 — Phil Mickelson 2nd shot, 13th hole Masters 2010 (22)February 20, 2011 — Phil Mickelson Top Golf Moments Pt 3 (13)February 20, 2011 — Phil … Northern Trust Open: Phil Mickelson's mindset focused on Augusta … LOS ANGELES — Phil Mickelson makes no secret that he is trying to gear his game for a Masters defense in a little more than six weeks. And he admits that he is itching to win a tournament. Mickelson didn’t come close Sunday at the … Phil Mickelson 2nd shot, 13th hole Masters 2010 | VaryTV Blog Related PostsFebruary 20, 2011 — Phil Mickelson Wins the 2010 Masters (20)February 20, 2011 — Phil Mickelson 13th Hole US Open Disaster – Golf (22)February 19, 2011 — Tiger Woods’ shot on 18th Hole @ Pebble Beach (US Open 2010) … Golf-Top seed Westwood to face former winner Stenson in Arizona … Germany’s world number two Martin Kaymer, third-rankedWoods and triple Masters champion Phil Mickelson are the topseeds in the other three groups. Kaymer, who won his first major title at last year’s PGAChampionship, will launch his … david_roys says: About Phil Mickelson Putting Skill: Most people want to have some knowledge of the golf superstar, such as Tiger… http://bit.ly/eC9vrv
Continue reading …Texas is poised today to give university students the right to carry concealed guns on campus, making it the second state to pass such a broad law, reports AP . Utah already has a similar law, but Texas, with its 38 public universities and 500,000 students, would affect far more…
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Bulusan Volcano Feb.21,2011 Murat Boz Konser Köln 11.02.2011 Teil 3 HD ROOSEVELT COLLEGE RODRIGUEZ III BULUSAN Mount Bulusan Erupts: Major Volcano Eruption In Philippines Philippines volcano Mount Bulusan erupted on Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. local time, per the ABS-CBN News Channel. Ash and steam from the explosion reached as high as 2 kilometers, according to the report. Mount Bulusan eruption prompts hundreds to flee | Home > > Other … Hundreds of villagers fled to safety Monday after a restive volcano belched ash and smoke into the sky after a monthlong lull, officials said. Mount Bulusan spews ash anew | Home > > Other Sections > > Breaking News An eruption was recorded this morning at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Philippines' Mount Bulusan volcano explodes – evacuations ordered … Despite Mount Bulusan’s ash explosion, its 13th since November, there were no signs of an imminent eruption involving magma pushing out of the cone, said government chief volcanologist Renato Solidum. The huge plume of grayish smoke … Mt. Bulusan Erupts: Major Volcano Eruption In Philippines — Earth … Philippines volcano Mount Bulusan erupted on Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. local time, per the ABS-CBN News Channel. Ash and steam from the explosion reached as high as 2 kilometers, according to the report. The Philippine Daily Inquirer … NBN_Ch4 says: RT @govph : DILG to Bulusan -affected LGUs: Be prepared http://bit.ly/i46B08
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