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Last stand for Europe's remaining ancient forest as loggers prepare to move in

Edit The Guardian 18 May 2016
Government plans to fell Poland’s Białowieża forest have divided families, led to death threats against green campaigners and allegations of an ‘environmental coup’ by government and state timber interests. Europe’s last primeval forest is facing what campaigners call its last stand as loggers prepare to start clear-cutting trees, following the dismissal of dozens of scientists and conservation experts opposed to the plan....

China: State media break silence on Cultural Revolution anniversary

Edit CNN 17 May 2016
"We have said 'bye-bye' to the Cultural Revolution ... "The government today is no where near as open as discussing this period as they were in late 1970s and 1980s when they widely described what happened in great detail to turn the country in a new direction," he told CNN ... It remains to be seen whether the lip service paid by state media to the anniversary will satisfy those who lived through the chaotic period....

Star Party and Solar Viewing at Tuzigoot National Monument (NPS - National Park Service)

Edit Public Technologies 16 May 2016
Celebrate the night sky with us!On May 28, 2016, The National Park Service and The Astronomers of the Verde Valley would like to ... For a safe and fun evening, we advise that visitors wear close toed shoes and bring flashlights with a red filter.Also, if you would like to sit with us a while and enjoy the night sky, camp chairs are recommended....

Star Party and Solar Viewing at Tuzigoot National Monument (Hopewell Culture National Historical Park)

Edit Public Technologies 16 May 2016
Celebrate the night sky with us!On May 28, 2016, The National Park Service and The Astronomers of the Verde Valley would like to invite ... For a safe and fun evening, we advise that visitors wear close toed shoes and bring flashlights with a red filter.Also, if you would like to sit with us a while and enjoy the night sky, camp chairs are recommended....

SAD MLA demands Avinash Chander’s resignation

Edit Indian Express 16 May 2016
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) suffered an embarrassment after it’s own MLA Damanveer Singh Phillaur toed the Opposition line by saying that Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS) Avinash Chander should resign from the post till the time he is not cleared by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in multi-crore Bhola drug racket ... “Till the time the investigation is on, he should resign on moral grounds to protect the image of the party....

Red Sox take power supply on road on MLB.TV (MLB - Major League Baseball)

Edit Public Technologies 16 May 2016
This package has the best value and provides access to more than 400 devices and a free subscription to the MLB.com At Bat Premium app (a $19.99 value) ... Here is a look at what to watch for today in the Majors (all times ET). ... 'Something that gives me some really good thoughts and hopefully continues through the year.' ... If a team is going to score as much as Boston has of late, it needs a table-setter who can get on base....

Red Sox take power supply on road on MLB.TV

Edit MLB 16 May 2016
Now they'll see if their power trip can extend to the home of the defending champs. Meanwhile, Toronto's prized offseason pickup looks to extend a career-best run north of the border ... This package has the best value and provides access to more than 400 devices and a free subscription to the MLB.com At Bat Premium app (a $19.99 value) ... Here is a look at what to watch for today in the Majors (all times ET).....

'Outlaw bikers' open up about clubs, culture and deadly Waco shootout

Edit CNN 16 May 2016
Dallas (CNN)From the time he was big enough to climb onto the back of his dad's Harley, Jake Carrizal felt the pull of the open road ... "He was on blood thinners," Jake recalled, "and he was telling me, 'You take care of the boys, and you take care of Mom.'" Jake didn't want to hear that ... I was trying to be still so they didn't pop me, thinking I was still alive ... My son got shot in the head, and started bleeding out next to me....

Drive for workplace equality in the UAE an ongoing battle

Edit The National 15 May 2016
She works for a company committed to supporting women - and has made the most of every opportunity she has been given. "I have got the chance to change countries, roles, responsibilities and have also been [promoted] to a leadership position ... She made me feel that she genuinely had my interests at heart, whereas the guy toed the company line and behind my back wrote a note to my boss about [what we talked about]," says Ms Nawas....

Wonderful Watsonville Wetlands Cleanup! (City of Watsonville, CA)

Edit Public Technologies 15 May 2016
(Source. City of Watsonville, CA). Join the staff at the Nature Center for a 'Family Cleanup Day!' ... What to Bring. Water bottle and closed-toed shoes ... You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed....

Rugby: Double silverware for Harbour

Edit Otago Daily Times 15 May 2016
Zingari-Richmond showed more resistance this weekend but lost 41-32 to Alhambra-Union ... Taieri scored a try through captain Kori Rupene in the opening minutes, but then lost a player to the sin bin, and Harbour capitalised with tries to Naulia Dawai and Joe Collins ... Green Island struggled to string any decent rugby together either and the game lacked continuity as a result ... It was tempting to cannibalise a body part or remove an eye....

Are you wearing the correct shoes?

Edit The Times of India 14 May 2016
But thinking on how to maintain them, you need to know what suits you the best, keeping your body type in mind ... Chander Daultani, Director, Valentino and foot wear designer Akshay Chopra share on how to go about while selecting the right pair of shoes that suit your body type ... -Always prefer shoes that fit right because when it comes to short men the probability of availability of correct size is less....

Woodward grabs two as Hurricanes get bonus point win over Reds (The Hurricanes)

Edit Public Technologies 14 May 2016
Jason Woodward's intercept try sealed a bonus point 29-14 Investec Super Rugby win over the Reds on a night where the Hurricanes collective character again came to the fore at Westpac Stadium. In blustery conditions the home team put five tries past a Reds team fired up to honour lock Rob Simmons' 100th Super Rugby cap during a difficult season for the Queensland club....
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