Archive for May, 2011
Ease Your Pain at the Pumps; Measure Tire Inflation Monthly
Motorists suffering from sky-high fuel prices may be adding to their pain by not measuring their tire pressures monthly.
Cheetah Found Roaming in Abu Dhabi
A young stray cheetah was captured on Sunday while roaming the streets of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, an animal welfare activist told media agencies.
Fukushima Operator: Stabilizing Nuclear Plant Not Likely by Year-End
TEPCO, operator of the earthquake and tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, said on Sunday that it may be impossible to stabilize the reactors by the end of the year as originally planned.
Memorial Day Activities
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for soldiers and sailors who died in the service of our nation.
Foxconn Turmoil Could Hamper iPad 2 Supplies
The main Foxconn factory for Apple Inc.’s iPad located in China’s city of Chengdu grinded to a halt last week due to a deadly explosion, according to a Hong Kong news agency.
Protests Continue in Inner Mongolia
Explosive response to death of herdsmen reveals seething tensions
India-China Rivalry Heads to Africa
Following the second India-Africa Forum on May 25, India’s intentions are to grow its role in Africa.
TIMELINES: What European country joined NATO on May 30, 1982?
TIMELINES Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day
Another Memorial Day comes as Americans enjoy a day off work while getting together with family and friends for traditional backyard good times and charcoal grilled delights.
Global Dispatches: Obama in Poland—Last But Not Least
If words are anything to go by, love was in the air of the diplomatic world of international relations.
