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How Cosmos Star Giorgio Chinaglia Became My Hero
Every child has heroes growing up. One of mine was Italian soccer star Giorgio Chinaglia, who died Sunday April 1, at his home in Naples, Florida [...]
Hamas Green Flag Flying
Just back from Birzeit University outside Ramallah, where the green flag of the Islamic Movement (Hamas) is flying for student council elections.
Stalking the African Banjo
Banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs died this week. He took the instrument to dizzying technical heights for the bluegrass genre. And he influenced a new generation of banjo players [...]
The Power of the Miniskirt
This week a government minister in Indonesia by calling for miniskirts to be outlawed. Indonesia has recently introduced tough new anti-pornography laws and the minister argued that miniskirts were, well, pornographic. It’s another example of a time-honored practice: the legislation of clothing.
Taika Waititi Revisits His Maori Roots in ‘Boy’
Los Angeles-based filmmaker Taika Waititi talks about his Maori roots and the origins of his tribe in New Zealand.
Land Day in Bethlehem
Israel went on high alert this morning in anticipation of demonstrations inside and around the borders of the Jewish state [...]
No Room for Introverts in London’s Popular Speed Flatmating
I visited a “speed flatmating” event recently. As the name suggests – this is a cross between flatmate hunting and speed dating. So if you’re looking for a flat (or a room in a flat) to rent, this could be your ticket to getting a roof above your head [...]
Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade: I Said It. Now I Unsay It.
Senegal’s President Abdoulaye Wade was defeated yesterday in a dramatic runoff vote, which, on Saturday night, you’d have been hard-pressed to find any Senegalese not so nervous about the outcome that they’d been willing to predict it [...]
Got Drones? The Problem With UAV Proliferation
A drones arms race has been going on quietly for years. Now that more countries can develop their own unmanned aerial vehicles, the stakes are getting higher.
Genetic Genealogy: A Powerful Tool for the Family Historian
DNA holds the story of your family’s history, a snapshot of your ancestors and their trials and tribulations [...]
Ready to Test Your DNA: How To Choose A Genetic Testing Company
There are currently many genetic tests offered directly to consumers. But how do you decide which testing company to use?
AP: Simple “Math and History” Show No Link Between US Oil Production and Gas Prices
Associated Press reporters Jack Gillum and Seth Borenstein analyzed 36 years of monthly data on gasoline prices and US domestic oil production and found no statistical correlation between them [...]
Where Would Keystone XL’s Canadian Oil Go? And Does it Matter?
Proponents contend that this oil will increase US “energy security” and decrease US reliance on other sources of foreign oil. Opponents argue that the refined products will end up going overseas. In fact, both may be partly right. But that just begs a bigger question: What is energy security, and and how does or doesn’t this pipeline help us achieve it? [...]
Tipping the Scales: New Chinese Directive Requires Lawyers to Pledge Loyalty to the Communist Party
There was a time, in the ‘90s, when the Chinese Communist Party at least talked the talk of legal reform and moving toward genuine rule of law [...]
SXSW Music Highlights: Nneka, Balkan Beat Box, Jimmy Cliff
During my last day at SXSW, Austin was reaching critical mass. This year St. Patrick’s Day happened to coincide with the big Saturday blowout, so things were bound to get crazy on Sixth Street [...]
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