Category: General

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From BWNS: Iranian Baha’i leaders may face new accusation on anniversary of imprisonment

May 12, 2009

NEW YORK, 12 May (BWNS) – The seven Baha’i leaders currently imprisoned in Iran are facing the anniversary of their arrest this Thursday, along with new and extremely grave accusations, after spending a year in jail without formal charges or access to their lawyer, Shirin Ebadi. “Despite their obvious innocence and the call by many… Read More From BWNS: Iranian Baha’i leaders may face new accusation on anniversary of imprisonment

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The Internet and the Flu

May 4, 2009

While many around me were complaning that the WHO and various national health monitoring agencies hadn’t moved fast enough to stop the spread of the swine flu, I can’t help but think of the differences between the outbreak of SARS a couple of years ago and the current outbreak we are living through right now.… Read More The Internet and the Flu

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Brush up your smile, it might matter more than you even thought possible

May 3, 2009

Yearbook Photo Smiles Predict Marriage Success By Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News The intensity of a person’s smile in a yearbook, or other early photograph, predicts whether or not the individual will later divorce, according to a new study that identified the seemingly improbable link. The finding adds to a growing body of evidence that smiling… Read More Brush up your smile, it might matter more than you even thought possible

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Going barefoot for a Cause

May 2, 2009

This is a very inspiring story – especially considering the age of the person of interest. <!– –>My barefoot challenge By Bilaal Rajan, Friday April 24th 2009 About: Toronto-based author, fundraiser and UNICEF Canada Ambassador Bilaal Rajan is 12 years old and has raised almost $5 million for programs worldwide. During National Volunteer Week (April… Read More Going barefoot for a Cause