This is a collection of various news feeds that I like to read on a regular basis. Placed them all here on one page for ease of use. The rss feeds on this page are updated automatically every hour by there various suppliers (mostly Yahoo and Google) so is well worth bookmarking if you like to read about current News and Technology. Many of the news items published here are less than one hour old. Enjoy… Odd But True… "Dead" baby elephant calf born alive in Sydney zoo (Reuters) - Reuters - An elephant gave birth to a calf at Sydney's main zoo on Wednesday, surprising vets and keepers who two days earlier declared the baby had died in the womb. Canada Parliament eats seal to defy "ignorant" EU (Reuters) - Reuters - Canadian parliamentarians tucked into a meal of seal meat on Wednesday to defy both animal right activists and the European Union, which has banned imports of seal products. Chinese youth accused of not being fighting fit (Reuters) - Reuters - China must urgently address the physical fitness of the nation's youth or run the risk of raising a generation incapable of fighting the Japanese in a future war, the head of the country's top sports university said Thursday. Nurses' union: Care does not include sex (Reuters) - Reuters - A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care. Canada may adopt gender-neutral national anthem (Reuters) - Reuters - "O Canada," the country's national anthem, has included the line, "True patriot love in all thy sons' command," for nearly 100 years. The price you pay for being romantic... (Reuters) - Reuters - A German woman, fearful that a burglar was trying to break into her second storey apartment, called police after she heard someone climbing up to her balcony shortly after midnight, police said Thursday. New Zealander auctions "ghosts" in a bottle (Reuters) - Reuters - A New Zealand woman sold two vials that she said contained the ghosts of an old man and a young girl for almost NZ$2,000 ($1,410) after a fiercely contested online auction, local media reported. London stage fright: rats, mice and fleas: survey (Reuters) - Reuters - Performers in London's West End are having to cope with a different kind of stage fright in the form of mice, rat and flea infestations in theatres, according to a new survey by actors' union Equity. Chocolate-powered racecar makes sustainability sexy (Reuters) - Reuters - Fueled by leftover chocolate and with components made from carrots, potato starch and flax, the world's first sustainable Formula 3 racing car has a top speed of 135 miles per hour and can go from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds. Pilot with fake licence arrested at airport (Reuters) - Reuters - A Swedish pilot with a fake commercial license was arrested in his cockpit at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport as he prepared to fly 101 passengers on a Boeing 737 to Turkey, Dutch police said Wednesday. RSS feed by Yahoo Australian And World News… Pakistan 'suicide bombers' kill 45 in Lahore - BBC News - The Age Pakistan 'suicide bombers' kill 45 in Lahore BBC News Two suicide bombers have killed at least 45 people in the Pakistani city of Lahore, officials say. The attacks occurred within seconds of each other and targeted military vehicles as they passed through a crowded area. At least nine soldiers were ... Twin Suicide Attacks Hit Military Sites in PakistanNew York Times Pakistan suicide blasts kill dozensAljazeera.net Pakistan blasts kill 45ABC Online Times of India -Xinhua -AFP all 942 news articles » Obama delays Asia trip to focus on on health care - Washington Post - CNN Obama delays Asia trip to focus on on health care Washington Post President Obama has delayed his upcoming trip to Asia by three days to remain in Washington for what could be the climax of his year-long battle for health care reform, his press secretary announced via Twitter ... Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health careThe Associated Press Deal Gives New Life to Overhaul of Student LoansNew York Times Obama delays Pacific trip for healthcareReuters The Australian -AFP -ABC News all 1,836 news articles » Rann heading for a hung parliament - The Australian - Rann heading for a hung parliament The Australian MIKE Rann and his Labor government, considered unassailable last year as they steamed towards what looked an inevitable third term, are nearing a state of panic over the prospect of a hung parliament in South Australia. A Newspoll published in The ... Labor's age of incumbency is in perilSydney Morning Herald Costings and data: SA election stoush continuesABC Online The voters deserve a clear choiceAdelaidenow Adelaide Independent Weekly -Murray Valley Standard -Crikey (blog) all 25 news articles » Israel Restricts Entry to Disputed Jerusalem Holy Place - Voice of America - Israel Restricts Entry to Disputed Jerusalem Holy Place Voice of America Photo: AP Israel has imposed a security clampdown on Palestinians in Jerusalem and the West Bank amid fears of unrest. Israel sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, saying police had intelligence information that Palestinian youths would cause ... Confrontations, anger in Jerusalem over buildingReuters Palestinians try to breach East Jerusalem checkpointHa'aretz Defiant Israel turns its back on peace pushThe Australian The Associated Press -Jerusalem Post -Ynetnews all 1,816 news articles » Russia signs India nuclear deal - BBC News - The Hindu Russia signs India nuclear deal BBC News Russia's state-owned nuclear company, Rosatom, says it will build at least 12 nuclear reactors in India. The long-anticipated announcement came as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was in India for talks about arms and energy contracts. ... Russia to build 12 nuclear reactors in IndiaAFP Russia to build Indian atomic unitsAljazeera.net Russia against developing military ties with PakistanRIA Novosti Reuters India -BusinessWeek -Sify all 879 news articles » Keneally proves to be more than a 100-day wonder - The Australian - ABC Online Keneally proves to be more than a 100-day wonder The Australian KRISTINA Keneally's first 100 days as NSW Premier have been a whirlwind of media appearances, policy announcements and regional visits. Given she carries the added responsibilities of a wife and mother of young sons, some formidable multi-tasking has ... Rudd meets states over health reformABC Online Glossy Kristina Keneally too tired to prayDaily Telegraph Trying to get out of first gearSydney Morning Herald Herald Sun -The Australian -Daily Telegraph all 100 news articles » Female sailors 'bullied' into sex - Sydney Morning Herald - NEWS.com.au Female sailors 'bullied' into sex Sydney Morning Herald Within the predatory culture aboard HMAS Success junior female sailors would agree to have sex with their male counterparts to ''get it over and done with so the focus would move to someone else''. A commission of inquiry into the conduct of sailors on ... HMAS Success - warship's culture of sex, grog and drugsDaily Telegraph Culture of 'drugs, alcohol, sex abuse' on HMAS SuccessAdelaidenow 'Predatory culture' on board HMAS SuccessNEWS.com.au ABC Online -Monsters and Critics.com -AFP all 216 news articles » Navy intercepts another asylum boat - ABC Online - ABC Online Navy intercepts another asylum boat ABC Online The 23rd asylum-seekers' boat to arrive in Australian waters this year has been intercepted by the Australian Navy. A statement from Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor says staff from the HMAS Glenelg boarded the boat about 200 nautical miles west ... Second asylum seeker boat rescued near Tiwi IslandsNEWS.com.au 32 asylum seekers rescued off Australian coastCNN International Asylum seekers rescued en route to AustBigPond News eTaiwan News -ABC Online all 67 news articles » Kevin Rudd's a fake Queenslander, says Tony Abbott - Courier Mail - ABC Online Kevin Rudd's a fake Queenslander, says Tony Abbott Courier Mail TONY Abbott plans to paint Kevin Rudd as a phony Queenslander in a risky but aggressive election strategy aimed at neutralising the PM's home-state advantage. Mr Abbott says Mr Rudd is not a "fair dinkum Queenslander" and is more Canberra than Nambour. ... Hospital boards caught up in blame gameThe Australian Tony Abbott promises to save the parched River MurrayAdelaidenow Abbott won't block rival maternity leave planSydney Morning Herald ABC Online -Herald Sun -The Australian all 134 news articles » Born to love: we're besotted by babies - Sydney Morning Herald - Reuters Born to love: we're besotted by babies Sydney Morning Herald Watch him suckle and shuffle. Taronga Zoo has released new video of the baby elephant which was thought to have died in the womb. The birth of 'Mr Shuffles' at Taronga Zoo this week was less than textbook - not so the reaction to its survival, ... Public to choose a Thai name for Mr ShufflesDaily Telegraph 'Miracle' elephant calf making steady progressABC Online 'Miracle' baby elephant has restful nightNEWS.com.au Ninemsn -Telegraph.co.uk -BBC News all 550 news articles » RSS feed by Google Entertainment News And Gossip… Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival (AP) - AP - A documentary by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights. "Love Never Dies" a brilliant sequel to "Phantom" (Reuters) - Reuters - Unlike lightning, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom" does strike twice. Showtime signs deal to air DreamWorks films (Reuters) - Reuters - CBS Corp's Showtime Networks Inc said on Thursday it has signed a deal to air movies from DreamWorks Studios, in a long-term agreement that could help restore content Showtime lost when three top studios started their own channel. Blue Collar Comedy celebrates 10 years (AP) - AP - You'd think after 10 years, comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy would be tired of each other's jokes. Review: `Whip Smart' describes life as dominatrix (AP) - AP - "Whip Smart" (Thomas Dunne Books, $24.99, 288 pages), by Melissa Febos. The memoir is a popular genre in books, thanks to writers like Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris and even James Frey. So these days, if you're going to write a memoir, you need to be original. Madonna offers relationship tips on 'Marriage Ref' (AP) - AP - Madonna doesn't think a wife should withhold sex from a sloppy husband. Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival (AP) - AP - A documentary by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights. Michael Jackson's custom-made furniture for sale (AP) - AP - The 22 pieces of custom-made furniture Michael Jackson commissioned for his London home are going on the auction block. Miu Miu's Regal Pop (Fashion Wire Daily) - Fashion Wire Daily - It was 1960s modernism meets Louis XIV at the latest collection of Miu Miu, the final show of Paris fashion week that ended Wednesday evening, March 10. Girlicious band member charged with having drugs (AP) - AP - A member of the pop group Girlicious has been charged in California with drug possession with the intent to sell after Glendale police allegedly found a dozen plastic bags of cocaine in her Gucci purse. RSS feed by Yahoo

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