Half a world from Victoria, duo work to protect Siberia's snow leopards

Source: Globe and Mail

Sean Burnett hunched over equipment designed to catch poachers when he spotted the first humans his group had seen in ages – seven men on horseback. He had been warned about marauders in the vast Siberian wilderness. The sight brought to mind the saying, ...
Full article at: Globe and Mail  More like this  2 hours ago, 5:39pm CDT

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Entertainment › Gov't turns to AKB48 to sell bonds

Source: Japan Today

AKB48 is one of the world's most popular acts AFP Japan’s cash-strapped government is turning to wildly popular music group AKB48 to help it sell government bonds, as interest in the low-yield paper wanes. The all-female pop group ...
Full article at: Japan Today  More like this  3 hours ago, 4:59pm CDT

Favourites are on festival bill

Source: Worcester News

Some of the biggest names in children’s entertainment will appear at Sixways Stadium for the Children’s Festival on Sunday, June 3. Hosted by CBeebies presenter Alex Winters, the day runs from noon until 6pm and is i ...
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Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi hosts first get-together of residents

Source: Middle East North Africa Financial Network

(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, the luxury development by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD) in the heart of the city, hosted the first-ever get-together of residents within the community. Around 300 resi ...
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The Robot Garage Celebrates First Anniversary With Free Family Event

Source: 24-7PressRelease.com

May 27, 2012 /EIN Presswire/ -- A free family event celebrates the first anniversary of this educational hotspot in Birmingham, Michigan. Free activities, exciting demos, and yummy food vendors make this a party not to be missed! The Robo ...
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Can’t wait for shootout at Alamo & OKCorral

Source: New York Post

It Doesn’t get more captivating than the invincible Spurs against the near-impregnable Thunder. Had the Spice Bosh-less Heat not vividly reversed their 1-2 fade against the Pacers, the winner of this Sumo Series would be cr ...
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Kidnapped boy recovered in less than 40 hours

Source: Times of India

ARARIA: A 'trusted' friend, who was a key player in a kidnapping drama, is now cooling his heels in jail along with three other accomplices. They are among the seven charged with kidnapping a boy, Ashish Kumar Dudheria, and also demanding a ransom of ...
Full article at: Times of India  More like this  1 day ago, 7:32pm CDT

Buns Of Fun: 12 Ways To Bare A Bun

Source: New York'd Fashion

You don’t have to be a ballerina (or a sumo wrestler) to sport the bun. The classic style is SUPER quick and easy to put together, and is perfect for keeping your hair out of your face on those hot summer d ...
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Laamb and sumo – what would happen if Senegalese wrestlers came to Japan?

Source: Humanitarian News

Mentioned in, but not a major emphasis of, the Times story is the role of traditional magic in Laamb. Wrestlers enter the ring adorned with gris-gris, leather charms that contain verses from the Koran and mixtures of herbs, prepared by marabou ...
Full article at: Humanitarian News  More like this  1 day ago, 10:31pm CDT