Muslim Germans must obey Constitution not Sharia Law
Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by Allen Smith in General
Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday, October 06, 2010 said that German muslims must abide by the German Constitution, not the Shariah law, should they aspire to live in the country.
Germany, has been debating integration of 4 million-strong Muslim population. The debate comes in the wake of concerns of US and the British over terror [...]
Ibaraki nuclear power complex admits radioactive material leak
Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by Allen Smith in General
Japan Atomic Energy Agency that runs the nuclear power complex at the Ibaraki Prefecture admits leakage of radioactive substance through cracks in pipe at the complex in eastern Japan.
The state run research agency however said that there were no effects to the humans or to the environment due to the leak.
The crack was in [...]
Strong earthquake rattles eastern Indonesia
Posted on 26. Sep, 2010 by Murthy in General
A strong earthquake rattles parts of eastern Indonesia on Sunday, September 26, 2010. According to the Indonesian meteorological and geophysics agency, no tsunami warning has been issued after the earthquake. There were also no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.
According to the US Geological Survey the quake measured 6.0 on Richter scale, [...]
Bar or a classroom or a classroom like bar?
Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by Murthy in General
Its a classroom-like bar in Tokyo which features booths designed as classroom look alikes has been attracting nostalgic clients; from young to the old ever since it was open in the spring in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
‘Koshitsu Izakaya 6-Nen 4-Kumi Shibuya Dai-Ichi Bunko’is the name of the bar which means Private-Booth Bar: Sixth Grade, Fourth Class [...]
As many as 60 whales feared dead at Spirits Bay in New Zealand
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by Latha B. Reddy in General
About 60 whales feared dead at Spirits Bay in New Zealand. The whales were feared dead in mass beaching at a remote bay in New Zealand. The weather too has not been co-operative to aid the conservative personnel put the whales back into the seas.
A pod measuring 80 whales stranded at Spirits Bay (320 [...]
Titanic tragedy was a result of steering error
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by Allen Smith in General
Did Titanic sunk because of steering mistake? Yes, according to Louise Patten.
Louise is granddaughter of one Charles Lightoller second officer of the Titanic ship. The writer that Louise is, she said that the truth that happened 100 years ago was kept latent for fear that it might cause disrepute to her grandfather, who became [...]
Powerful earthquake rattles central Peru
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by Murthy in General
A strong quake measuring 5.9 rattled coast of central Peru early Wednesday morning.
There was no immediate reports of damage and casualities. No tsunami warnings were issued say US Geological Survey.
The earthquake, struck about eight miles (13 km) from Chincha Alta, south of Peru’s capital Lima. The quake was measured at 30 miles (48 km) depth. [...]
Asia the fastest growing market for Facebook
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by Latha B. Reddy in General
Facebook says that it’s fastest growing market is from Asia; with new subscribers and active subscribers to the social networking site coming from the Asian countries.
One of the company’s senior executives, said that Facebook market is expanding in those regions of china where access restrictions prevail.
The company has had its sales office in Singapore open [...]
Vintage Les Paul guitar stolen eight years back shows up on eBay
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by Latha B. Reddy in General
The owner of a vintage guitar Gibson Les Paul Special, he lost eight years back had a pleasant surprise- to find his stolen guitar at eBay auction.
Doug Duncan, the 57-year-old owner of 1957’s Gibson Les Paul kept on looking for the stolen guitar. The musician owner; however, had signed up with the site for email [...]
Good catch of whitebait off Fukushima attributed to global warming
Posted on 18. Sep, 2010 by Murthy in General
Good catch of whitebait off Fukushima attributed to global warming
Whitebait are 1-inch long young sardines. While they are a fond delicacy they also fetch about $50-60 per kg.
Whitebait are caught a thousand tons (a record August catch) from the sea off the Fukushima, which is the northern border for fishing for whitebait.
According to fishery scientists [...]
