Archaeology roped in to political ends as Palestinian study counters Jewish claims to what is widely thought to be remnant of biblical Temple compound
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IRELAND revealed its 15 billion-euro ($20.64 billion) austerity plan, slashing public sector pay, pensions and welfare but refusing to increase corporation tax. With the eyes of Europe on his debt-ridden nation, Prime Minister Brian Cowen said his four-year package of cuts and tax increases was designed to restore confidence and secure an international bailout. “I am hopeful for the future that this plan is another confidence-boosting measure, another signpost along the road to recovery,” he said. The plan, to be followed by a budget on December 7, is an essential step towards Ireland receiving…
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Turkish prime minister arrives in Lebanon amid accusations against Hezbollah in Hariri murder case, vows to work with other states in region to prevent ‘internal flare-up’. Meanwhile Peres says Israel not at odds with Lebanon
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As holiday season approaches, gift giving is on most peoples mind. So ladies, if you want to buy one item that will dramatically affect the look of your man then buy him a cardigan. As you can see from this shot, this gentleman would look great with just the shirt and jacket. However, he looks so much more refined (while maintaining a casual feel) by adding the cardigan. The cardigan can also be very slimming. It eliminates that hard visual line where the shirt meets the pants and reigns in the visual paunch of a shirt that blouses out too much at the waist. I was thinking about doing a set of “gift giving” posts. Little gifts that have a huge impact on a man’s look. I guess I’m getting ahead of myself because a good cardigan would be at the top of my list.
Continue reading …India Climate Tribunal Gives Voice to People Affected by Climate Change, Demands Action from Governments
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Prabhati Devi gathers fodder for her buffalo in Rajasthan. Image: Ami Vitale/Oxfam Ask Ajantha about the effects of climate change on her village in southern India and she can give you numbers—estimates of how far the shoreline has moved inland and how many fish species are disappearing from local waters—but she can also tell you how her lifestyle and family life, and longstanding traditions throughout the region, are all changing…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Photo credit: Ross Tucknott / Creative Commons It’s not often that a book inspires you to go out and shovel steaming piles of horse poop on a cold November afternoon. But that’s exactly what happened to me after reading Gene Logsdon’s Holy Shit , and I mean it as a resounding compliment to the author. I should note, of course, that it doesn’t take much to get me thinking, and writing, about poop, pee, co… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad was looking pretty slick when we saw a preview a couple weeks ago, and now, just like that, it’s arrived at the App Store. Folks who already invested in the iPhone app might be a bit disappointed to find they need to fork out another $30 for the iPad version — although they can keep using the iPhone app in “Compatibility Mode” if they’d like — but Sling is touting new video quality levels for the iPad, that your iPhone can only dream of, to sweeten the deal. There’s also a new program guide UI and other iPad-friendly tweaks. Check out that video preview after the break to learn more, or just hit up your local App Store and start downloading (it’s rolling out in typical App Store fashion, which means it might take a few minutes to pop up in your particular iTunes). Continue reading SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Gulf Fishermen Haul in Oil-Covered Shrimp from Newly Opened Waters (Video)
November 24, 2010 No Comment
Photo: Fox 10 News Most of the waters in the Gulf of Mexico have just been reopened to fishermen — though the jury’s still out as to whether anyone will want to eat their catch. The shrimping boat Our Mother just returned from its first excursion to waters long closed off from the BP oil spill , and it’s entire haul was ruined: The shrimp it brought in were covered in oily tar balls. This segment on the local news expl… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Sony said it was coming , and come it has. Just in time for expatriated Americans basking in the glory of being paid in pounds to enjoy over “Thanksgiving,” Sony has flipped the switch on its Qriocity on-demand movie service. The UK launch marks the European debut of the service (we’re also hearing that it’s like ‘across Europe’), offering “hundreds” of pay-per-view streaming flicks to those with a network-enabled BRAVIA TV, Blu-ray player or Blu-ray home theater system. We’re told that the library consists of material from Fox Home Entertainment, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Starz Digital Media, The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal and Warner Bros., with both new releases and heralded classics up for grabs. Rental prices for SD content start from
Continue reading …Black Friday 2010 deals roundup: ultimate mega edition (updated regularly)
November 24, 2010 No Comment
Hey guys, did you hear that the day after Thanksgiving everybody gets up at the crack of dawn to go stand in line at big box retailers so they can get the cheapest deals in town? Yes, it’s called Black Friday , and like it or not, it’s one of the greatest things about living in the United States of America, where making a competitive sport out of purchasing Christmas gifts for your loved ones is only better in reality than it would be on reality television (producers, you know where to find us). Anyway, we’re rounding up some of the best deals we can find, and we’re going to put them all, right here, in this one, glorious post. We’ll keep updating this bad boy as long as you’re here to read about the delicious deals. Because, as you know, we love you. Feel free to suggest other sales in the comments, and join us after the break for the all deals. Continue reading Black Friday 2010 deals roundup: ultimate mega edition (updated regularly) Black Friday 2010 deals roundup: ultimate mega edition (updated regularly) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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