Abstract:
The US Government is likely to spend less money on space programmes. Two major reasons account for the expectation. First, the US Government is already heavily in debt, owing the rest of the world a lot of money. Second, the US economy is in a weak state, struggling to recover from the problems created by its financial crisis. Hence, President Barack Obama is expected to reduce cut back on space programmes.
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http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100131/tts-us-space-politics-972e412.html
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
McDonald's Apologizes for Toy Decision
Abstract:
A decision made with good intent may sometimes lead unexpectedly to negative responses. Fast-food chain McDonald's offers a case in point. Mindful of religious sensitivities in Singapore, McDonald's had earlier excluded the pig from its collection of zodiac soft toys launched in celebration of the Chinese New Year. However, unforeseen reactions have compelled the company to reverse its decision and apologize for it.
Read the full article at:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100122/tap-singapore-mcdonalds-pig-c3bb44c.html
A decision made with good intent may sometimes lead unexpectedly to negative responses. Fast-food chain McDonald's offers a case in point. Mindful of religious sensitivities in Singapore, McDonald's had earlier excluded the pig from its collection of zodiac soft toys launched in celebration of the Chinese New Year. However, unforeseen reactions have compelled the company to reverse its decision and apologize for it.
Read the full article at:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100122/tap-singapore-mcdonalds-pig-c3bb44c.html
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Electricity from Cows
Abstract:
Mankind has been burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) to produce electricity. Do we have other ways to get power? The answer is YES! A farm in the American state of Vermont has found a way to generate electricity from cow manure, or cow dung. There are other benefits too.
Read the full article at:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/SpaceScience/Cow-power
Mankind has been burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) to produce electricity. Do we have other ways to get power? The answer is YES! A farm in the American state of Vermont has found a way to generate electricity from cow manure, or cow dung. There are other benefits too.
Read the full article at:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/SpaceScience/Cow-power
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Earthquake Hits Haiti
Abstract:
A powerful earthquake devastated Haiti, a small island nation, on 12 January 2010. It has caused extensive destruction to Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital. The disaster has evoked sympathy from countries all over the world. Let us hope that relief assistance will quickly reach all the victims to alleviate their suffering.
Read the full article at:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/world/stories/DN-haitiearthquake_14int.ART.State.Edition2.4bbd212.html
A powerful earthquake devastated Haiti, a small island nation, on 12 January 2010. It has caused extensive destruction to Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital. The disaster has evoked sympathy from countries all over the world. Let us hope that relief assistance will quickly reach all the victims to alleviate their suffering.
Read the full article at:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/world/stories/DN-haitiearthquake_14int.ART.State.Edition2.4bbd212.html
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