Thank You, Jeanne-Claude

Paul Sterne a day ago Region: New York

I had the honor to work as an installer on the Gates Project in February 2005.  It was a transformational moment for me and the City that I love.  There is something magical about spending an entire week in Centr... more

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Jeanne-Claude, Co-Creator with Christo of 'The Gates,' Dies at 74

Ground Report 2 days ago Region: New York

Jeanne-Claude, who co-created with her husband Christo monumental art installations including 'The Gates' and the wrapping of the Reichstag, passed away last night following a brain aneurysm. She was 74. A family statemen... more

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NATO strategists puzzled

Mohan Nepali 2 weeks ago Region: Belgium

NATO counterinsurgency strategists feel puzzled as five British soldiers stationed in Afghanistan get killed by a trainee Afghan policeman. During eight years of US-NATO rule in Afghanistan, 92 British soldiers have lost t... more

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All About Facebook

Samuel Augustin a month ago Region: United States

About facebook Here are a few facts which you would be amazed to know about facebook: Facebook has over 200 million active users right now. Facebook at present is the leading social networking site. Faceb... more

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America's Christian Greed

Desire Grover a month ago Region: Pennsylvania

For a nation that describes itself as Christian we sure are dedicated to our love of money. What is that verse again? The love of money is the root of all evil. Hmmmm... more

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9 Tips on How To Use Twitter for Marketing

Rachel Sterne a month ago Region: United States

In this month's issue of Publisher's Weekly I wrote a piece titled "Creating Your Viral Loop on Twitter," all about how to market your book to the social web.  But the advice applies to anyone who wants to market some... more

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Slain Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard's Family Begs AP to Pull Phot

Ground Report 2 months ago Region: Afghanistan

Lance Corporal Joshua Bernard was just 21 when he died from fatal wounds casused by Taliban fire. His tragic story is like that of thousands of other young soldiers. But unlike his peers, Bernard's last moments where cau... more

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Zimbabwe Speaker of the House of Assembly picks up protest singer’s campaign

Harriet 2 months ago Region: Zimbabwe

Written by Harriet Chigege. The campaign spearheaded by protest singer Viomak in association with VOTO (Voices Of The Oppressed) to have Zimbabwe leaders declare their personal assets to curb corruption continue... more

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China detains Rio Tinto's executive

Wang Fangqing 4 months ago Region: China

 Stern Hu, general manger of Rio Tinto's iron ore business in China, an Australian citizen, and three other Chinese employees, have been detained by the Chinese government on suspicion of espionage and stealing state ... more

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Afghan Adabi Baheer: The Writers’ Association of Afghanistan

Abudlhadi Hairan 4 months ago Region: Afghanistan

‘My name is Ameenullah Watanpal. I have just arrived from Kandahar,' announced the young enthusiastic poet, about 24, after he was invited to the stage to read his poem to the Afghan Adabi Baheer’s weekly gathe... more

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