Russian shareholders of TNK-BP have blocked BP's Arctic exploration deal with state-owned Rosneft.
Editor, Robert Peston Business. "BBC News - TNK-BP Blocks BP Russian Arctic Venture with Rosneft." BBC - Homepage. Web. 24 Mar. 2011.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
TNK-BP blocks BP Russian Arctic venture with Rosneft
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12854549
Russian shareholders of TNK-BP have blocked BP's Arctic exploration deal with state-owned Rosneft.
Editor, Robert Peston Business. "BBC News - TNK-BP Blocks BP Russian Arctic Venture with Rosneft." BBC - Homepage. Web. 24 Mar. 2011.
Russian shareholders of TNK-BP have blocked BP's Arctic exploration deal with state-owned Rosneft.
Editor, Robert Peston Business. "BBC News - TNK-BP Blocks BP Russian Arctic Venture with Rosneft." BBC - Homepage. Web. 24 Mar. 2011.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Religion may become extinct in nine nations, study says
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12811197
A study using census data from nine countries shows that religion there is set for extinction, say researchers.
The study found a steady rise in those claiming no religious affiliation.
The team's mathematical model attempts to account for the interplay between the number of religious respondents and the social motives behind being one.
Palmer Science, Jason. "BBC News - Religion May Become Extinct in Nine Nations, Study Says." BBC - Homepage. Web. 22 Mar. 2011..
A study using census data from nine countries shows that religion there is set for extinction, say researchers.
The study found a steady rise in those claiming no religious affiliation.
The team's mathematical model attempts to account for the interplay between the number of religious respondents and the social motives behind being one.
Palmer Science, Jason. "BBC News - Religion May Become Extinct in Nine Nations, Study Says." BBC - Homepage. Web. 22 Mar. 2011.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Education Reform Discussion Reflection
Wednesday's discussion seemed a lot more fruitful than usual; everyone seemed much more enthusiastic about their ideas for educational reform, and seemed more willing to discuss various viable options for the general improvement of our public education system. Many original "out-of-the-box" ideas were brought up, most of which were actually quite thought-provoking. Although no administrative members were present, I can't help but feel that this was for the best- no doubt some may have found their presence intimidating and wouldn't have spoken so openly, and it is unlikely that our ideas or suggestions would have impacted them at all, whether they have the power to effect actual changes or not. I hope all of our future discussions run as smoothly as this one did.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Radiation Text Message is a Fake
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12745128
Allegedly a viral text message claiming that radiation from the Fukushima nuclear power plant has leaked beyond Japan, causing widespread panic in Asia, especially in the Philippines. Officials have extended the actual danger zone to a radius of 18 miles around the plant.
"BBC News - 'Radiation' Text Message Is Fake." BBC - Homepage. Web. 16 Mar. 2011..
Allegedly a viral text message claiming that radiation from the Fukushima nuclear power plant has leaked beyond Japan, causing widespread panic in Asia, especially in the Philippines. Officials have extended the actual danger zone to a radius of 18 miles around the plant.
"BBC News - 'Radiation' Text Message Is Fake." BBC - Homepage. Web. 16 Mar. 2011.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Tsunami hits Japan after massive quake
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598
Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami.
Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude quake, which struck about 400km (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo.
A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant but officials said there were no radiation leaks.
The death toll is unclear, but police say 200 to 300 bodies have been found in the port city of Sendai.
At least 90 other people are reported to have died, and many more are unaccounted for.
News, Roland Buerk BBC. "BBC News - Japan Earthquake: Tsunami Hits North-east." BBC - Homepage. Web. 11 Mar. 2011..
Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami.
Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude quake, which struck about 400km (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo.
A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant but officials said there were no radiation leaks.
The death toll is unclear, but police say 200 to 300 bodies have been found in the port city of Sendai.
At least 90 other people are reported to have died, and many more are unaccounted for.
News, Roland Buerk BBC. "BBC News - Japan Earthquake: Tsunami Hits North-east." BBC - Homepage. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Naomi Bryant inquest: Failings in sex offender release
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-12700682
A woman was killed by a convicted sex offender after a series of failings by the agencies involved in his release, an inquest jury has ruled.
Naomi Bryant, 40, of Winchester, was killed by Anthony Rice in 2005 while he was on licence from prison.
Rice, 54, was jailed for life after admitting murder and has previous convictions for sex assaults.
The coroner said the case had been a "wake up call" to those involved.
Coroner Grahame Short said he would reveal at a later date whether he would make recommendations to the agencies involved.
"BBC News - Naomi Bryant Inquest: Failings in Sex Offender Release." BBC - Homepage. Web. 10 Mar. 2011..
A woman was killed by a convicted sex offender after a series of failings by the agencies involved in his release, an inquest jury has ruled.
Naomi Bryant, 40, of Winchester, was killed by Anthony Rice in 2005 while he was on licence from prison.
Rice, 54, was jailed for life after admitting murder and has previous convictions for sex assaults.
The coroner said the case had been a "wake up call" to those involved.
The jury ruled she was unlawfully killed.What?!L@J!0w9UE)r??!JL
Coroner Grahame Short said he would reveal at a later date whether he would make recommendations to the agencies involved.
"BBC News - Naomi Bryant Inquest: Failings in Sex Offender Release." BBC - Homepage. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
Peter King warns al-Qaeda recruiting US Muslims
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12703100
A US congressman has warned al-Qaeda is actively recruiting US Muslims for violent attacks within the country.
Representative Peter King, a Republican, spoke at a House homeland security committee hearing into the "radicalisation" of US Muslims.
He said "homegrown radicalisation" was "part of al-Qaeda's strategy to continue attacking the US".
Critics say the hearing will feed anti-Islamic sentiment and have criticised Mr King for singling Muslims out.
"BBC News - Peter King Warns Al-Qaeda Recruiting US Muslims." BBC - Homepage. Web. 10 Mar. 2011..
A US congressman has warned al-Qaeda is actively recruiting US Muslims for violent attacks within the country.
Representative Peter King, a Republican, spoke at a House homeland security committee hearing into the "radicalisation" of US Muslims.
He said "homegrown radicalisation" was "part of al-Qaeda's strategy to continue attacking the US".
Critics say the hearing will feed anti-Islamic sentiment and have criticised Mr King for singling Muslims out.
"BBC News - Peter King Warns Al-Qaeda Recruiting US Muslims." BBC - Homepage. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
US Supreme Court allows anti-gay funeral protests
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12624539
The US Supreme Court has ruled an anti-gay church has the right to picket military funerals under the US constitution's free speech protections.
The court ruled 8-1 for the Westboro Baptist Church, throwing out an earlier $5m judgment awarded to the father of a fallen US Marine.
Members carried signs denouncing the US for its tolerance of homosexuality.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote church members' speech cannot be limited "simply because it is upsetting".
"BBC News - US Supreme Court Allows Anti-gay Funeral Protests." BBC - Homepage. Web. 02 Mar. 2011..
The US Supreme Court has ruled an anti-gay church has the right to picket military funerals under the US constitution's free speech protections.
The court ruled 8-1 for the Westboro Baptist Church, throwing out an earlier $5m judgment awarded to the father of a fallen US Marine.
Members carried signs denouncing the US for its tolerance of homosexuality.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote church members' speech cannot be limited "simply because it is upsetting".
"BBC News - US Supreme Court Allows Anti-gay Funeral Protests." BBC - Homepage. Web. 02 Mar. 2011.
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