November 23, 2008  | MUSLIMS in Malaysia should not practice yoga because it will erode their faith in Islam, a senior Islamic cleric said Saturday. Yoga is forbidden for Muslims. The practice will erode their faith in the religion," Abdul Shukor Husin, chairman of the government-backed National Fatwa Council, told reporters. currentaffairs.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=670550 |
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Yoga forbidden for Muslims in Malaysia
Friday, November 14, 2008
Renegade and Renaissance Obama to replace Trailblazer and Tempo Bush in the White House
November 14, 2008  | The 44th US president and his family will be referred to as 'Renegade', 'Renaissance', 'Radiance' and 'Rosebud', in Secret Service code names that are anything but secret. President-Elect Barack Obama - 'Renegade' - had a say in choosing the code name that his guards use when they are whispering into their microphones. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/ 3452281/Renegade-and-Renaissance-Obama-to-replace-Trailblazer-and-Tempo-Bush-in-the-White-House.html |
Monday, November 3, 2008
NEWCASTLE RAIL DEBATE
November 3, 2008  | IT is only two kilometres long and about 30 metres wide, but the heavy rail line from Wickham to Newcastle is dividing a city and putting the future of the ailing mall in doubt. Debate has re-ignited over the issue with developer, GPT, wanting the railway terminated at Wickham. Over the next five nights we'll present the opinions of key players, but first to the history of the rail line and the CBD. www.rapidearmovement.net/nbnnews/index.php/specials/newcastle-train-debate/ |
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Australia and the Global Financial Crisis
October 25, 2008  | A year ago, many commentators were extolling the idea that Australia's economy had 'de-coupled' from the United States and Europe, and would continue to be powered by the rapid growth of China and other developing nations. www.stubbornmule.net/2008/10/australia-and-the-gfc/ |
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Mass use of electric cars four years away
October 23, 2008  | Within just four years, most Australians will be able to drive an electric car and recharge it at special plug-in points at home, the office or shopping centres. www.smh.com.au/news/environment/energy-smart/mass-use-of-electric-cars-four-years-away/2008/10/23/1224351434451.html |
Friday, October 10, 2008
RUF's electric Porsche breaks cover
October 10 2008  | Rumors of RUF's impending electric Porsche were true, except that the actual vehicle is based on a Porsche 911, not the Cayman as previously reported. Powered by a three-phase electric motor that offers about 200 horsepower along with an impressive 480 lb.-ft. of torque, the eRUF Model A can reportedly hit 60 miles per hour in under seven seconds and can reach a top speed of 160. www.autoblog.com/2008/10/10/rufs-electric-porsche-breaks-cover/ |
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
BEIJING 2008
May 14, 2008  | Beijing was the Games of records and superlatives. The Opening Ceremony was unforgettable; the athletes’ achievements were astonishing, the organisation was excellent; the venues breathtaking and the anti-doping tests were stricter. Several hundred million watched worldwide on TV as more than 40 world records and over 130 Olympic records were broken. www.olympic.org/Beijing-2008-summer-olympics |
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