Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Leap Year babies 'young forever' | Aiken Standard

Leap Year babies 'young forever' | Aiken Standard: "Julie Matson's daughter will turn 11 years old before she does.
Matson was born on this day in 1972 (a Leap Year), and technically, has a birthday only every four years. Thus, today, she technically turns 10. Biologically, she's 40 years old."

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Friday, February 10, 2012

GM food banned in Monsanto canteen - Environment - The Independent

GM food banned in Monsanto canteen - Environment - The Independent: "Monsanto, the biggest promoter of genetically modified food, was hoist with its own petar when it was disclosed that it has a staff canteen in which GM produce is banned."

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

63 reasons why we're proud to be Indians - in.com

63 reasons why we're proud to be Indians - in.com: "No political agenda here, folks. The last year may have been full of scams and scandals but that isn't any reason why we should let the bad outshine the good. On the 63rd Republic Day of India, we give you 63 reasons we're proud to be Indian."

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Friday, January 20, 2012

One-Third of Abortions in India Unsafe

One-Third of Abortions in India Unsafe: " Despite having a legally permitted system for abortions, it’s revealed that only two in five abortions are safe in India. While the abortion rates have reportedly stalled globally after a long period of decline, India registered 6.5 million abortions in 2008, out of which 66 percent were unsafe."

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Monday, January 9, 2012

What Happens to a Deceased Person's Debt? | eHow.com

What Happens to a Deceased Person's Debt? | eHow.com: "Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough, but the deceased person's debts can compound the stress encountered while grieving. Often, debt collectors will reach out directly to family members to settle debts when they're least emotionally equipped to handle such matters. In most cases, however, the responsibility for debts go no farther than the decedent and the assets she left behind."

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Cleo Paskal: World's #9 Most Powerful Person Now Accused of Corruption -- Will She Fall?

Cleo Paskal: World's #9 Most Powerful Person Now Accused of Corruption -- Will She Fall?: "Some of India's biggest fish are getting caught up in the country's fast-growing wave of anti-corruption activity. In what could be India's equivalent of a judicial jasmine revolution, previously invulnerable politicians, business icons, and pillars of the community are all nervously keeping their lawyers on speed-dial."

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