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Indigenous peoples blame G-8 for global warming (CNews)SAPPORO, Japan - A gathering of indigenous peoples on Friday blamed the Group of Eight's economic agenda for global warming and rising food and fuel prices - the very problems the G-8 leaders plan to tackle at their summit next week.
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:31:08 GMT
Some cultures still arrange marriages (Midland Reporter-Telegram)Love -- who has time for that? Arshia Urooj Zaidi certainly didn't. Up to her neck in a Ph.D. program, she knew that as much as she wanted to fall in love and get married, her schedule just didn't allow for a search for Mr. Right.
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:22:06 GMT
The World's Longevity Secrets (Forbes)Certain cultures and enclaves of people tend to live longer than others. Follow their lead and you might, too.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:01:20 GMT
Navy Yard community experiences cultures of 8 counties (DCMilitary.com)The waterfront near the Display Ship USS Barry (DD 933) served as the backdrop June 26 for the Multi-Cultural ‘‘Around the World” experience, which attracted 800 Sailors, Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors on the Washington Navy Yard, many of whom came from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:44:17 GMT
Artist's focus is community (San Diego Union-Tribune)Every tale can tell who, what, where and when. But a great story, says documentary filmmaker Edward Hermoza Kramer, starts with asking why. As founder of Y Productions, an Oceanside-based video production company, he makes it his mission to reveal the contribution that local organizations and groups make to the community.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:12:28 GMT
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