The West Indian American Day Parade & Carnival celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2012. The party starts on the Thursday before Labor Day, August 30th, and doesn’t end till around 6 p.m. on the following Monday, September 3rd. 1. Monday September 3, 2012: WEST INDIAN CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LABOR DAY PARADE The parade starts at 11 a.m. and winds its way down Eastern Parkway, in a glorious di…
s near Ometepec. The director of the country’s seismological service, Carlos Valdes Gonzalez, said that there had already been some six aftershocks and further ones could be expected in the next 24 hours. Carlos Valdes Gonzalez said one of the aftershocks had already registered a magnitude of 5.3. A large earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck near Acapulco on Mexico's Pacific coast…
David Petraeus and his mistress Paula Broadwell were seen chatting together at a high-profile intelligence event weeks after they learned the FBI had launched an investigation into their affair, it has been claimed. Their brazen appearances at the annual Office of Strategic Services Dinner in Washington D.C. on October 27 came just two weeks before David Petraeus’ dramatic resignation last…
it to test ideas that will help them probe Earth-like planets elsewhere in the galaxy, and to learn more about Venus itself and its complex atmosphere. Venus transits occur four times in approximately 243 years; more precisely, they appear in pairs of events separated by about eight years and these pairs are separated by about 105 or 121 years. The reason for the long intervals lies in the fact th…
Microsoft has started shipping its first Surface tablet computers ahead of their official launch on October 26th. According to Microsoft site, it has sold out of pre-orders for the 32GB version of the device, which runs the RT version of Windows 8. It marks Microsoft’s entry into the PC hardware market, posing competition to other computer manufacturers. Early reviews of the device have bee…
On Thursday, November 22nd, America celebrates Thanksgiving, the traditional harvest feast which dates back to 1621. Check the list below for the best ways to give thanks, whether it’s on a traditional plantation or with giant helium balloons. Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, New York City There is always something going on in the city that never sleeps. But on November 22nd, all eyes turn…
…light candles and start to pray. By lunchtime night has fallen. Is it the end of the world? The Dark Day, as it’s become known, took place on May 19, 1780 in New England and Canada. For the past 232 years historians and scientists have argued over the origins of this strange event. Today there are many theories. Was it the result of volcanic eruption, fire, meteor strike – or something…
Scientists have warned that a million people living on the shores of Lake Geneva could be at risk from devastating tsunamis. In the sixth century a tsunami triggered by a rockfall on the lake destroyed several villages, sent a 26 ft wave crashing over Geneva’s city walls, and caused many casualties. Experts investigating the event said a similar disaster could easily happen again, and Genev…
…p wire, it was very James Bond-esque with him shouting <<Team GB>>. “However, he seemed to lose momentum and was left hanging there like an odd Christmas decoration for about five to 10 minutes. “He spoke to the crowd, which had gathered beneath him, saying <<this is what it’s all about; this is great, this is fantastic, this is Team GB>>. “I was thi…
…ichelle Obama jogged to a stage to the sound of a marching band that played the University of Florida flight song. She told the crowd: “I’m so excited. I am thrilled to be here on London for the 2012 Olympic games. I am proud to be leading the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremony.” Olympic gold-medal sprinter Carl Lewis signed autographs at the event while ex-NBA star Dikembe Mutombo offe…
…more information then I imagined was possible to receive.” The Dalai Lama is currently on a 10-day tour of Britain and is appealing to the young to foster a culture of non-violence and global peace in 2012. His Holiness is promoting his new online film Stand Up And Be The Change – shot by Rankin – which features the Gorillaz, Tilda Swinton, Stella McCartney, Willem Dafoe, Beth Ditto, J…
Zynga has unveiled Farmville 2, a sequel to its most successful video game to date. Farmville 2 builds on the original real-time farming simulation adding “3D graphics” which allow players to view the world from different angles. Users cannot carry over items from the original game, adding an incentive to buy virtual goods to speed up progress. Investors will hope it proves popular. T…
…mo Marconi more than a 100 years ago, who opened the world’s first telegraph in the same city. GPS (global positioning system) uses signals coming from satellites spinning around the Earth, some 20,000 km (12,427 miles) away. By the time these signals reach the surface of our planet, they are extremely weak and unable to be picked up by receivers, for instance, inside buildings. They may als…
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…ne of those kinds of mothers, But obviously, someday, I’d love it.” Chelsea Clinton sported a fuller figure when she joined Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg at an event to promote her book in New York In 2011, when former US President Bill Clinton was asked what he wanted to accomplish in the next decade while at high-flyers retreat Davos in Switzerland, he said: “I would like to have a happy wife, a…
Demi Moore has been dumped by her latest toyboy Vito Schnabel. Demi Moore, 50, was reportedly told by Vito Schnabel, 26, that their brief affair was over when they met up at the Art Basel event in Miami. The actress was spotted in the Florida city yesterday looking downcast as she emerged from Starbucks in a blue shirt, denim cut-offs and dark sunglasses. Demi Moore and art dealer Victor Schnabel…
George Enescu Festival 2011 online George Enescu Festival 2011: Magic Exists and starts tomorrow George Enescu International Competition 2011 Celebrating George Enescu’s 130th birthday anniversary, an important classical music festival in Europe, George Enescu Festival 2011, will take place in Bucharest, Romania, from September 1, until September 25. Its 20th edition will also include…
cisco, where later today Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 5 Orange and T-Mobile owner Everything Everywhere, which was renamed today as EE, will make the state-of-the-art technology available to some 20 million people in 16 cities across the UK. The 4G network – which offers speeds up to five times faster than 3G – will be available on HTC, Samsung, Nokia and Huawei devices, as well a…
…of an event you want – from a small gathering raising money for charity to a full-blown street party with music and a barbeque. How to Organize a Big Jubilee Lunch Every year since it began in 2009, The Big Lunch has been enjoyed by more than a million people, and this year’s special Big Jubilee Lunch is likely to attract even more participants. If you want to get involved and set up your…
…West and has her heart set on twins and is even planning a nursery even though she isn’t pregnant. The source added to America’s OK! magazine: “It’s going to be huge – at least 2,000 square feet. And luxury is top priority from the carpet to the light fixtures. Kim and Kanye love Old Hollywood so that’s going to be a theme with lots of white and cream with splashes of…
CeBIT 2012 visitors have been treated to very latest digital trends, industry news and inspired innovations at the tradeshow’s home base in Hannover, Germany, between March 6 and March 10. Robots everywhere, driverless cars, new eco-solutions, screens that “read” feelings, and smart museums and stadiums – just some of the “City of the Future” technologies at th…
The largest single day electronic dance music event, LovEvolution: A Dance Music Parade and Festival is hosted at the historical stadium O.co Coliseum and Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on Saturday, September 24, 2011. LovEvolution 2011 has a main stage, a grassy area at the Supperclub, 17 community produced, unique floats, with great names in dance music (Moby and Markus Schulz), top…
…e… Apple is a good partner of ours.” “We have a lot fantastic applications already on the platform. Google Earth is one of the top applications, and we’ve been on Apple devices since 2008,” he said. “It’s a really fantastic showcase for the platform and we’re really excited to be offering new features.” Google aims to bring the new 3D imagery to desk…
Rihanna appeared at last night’s MTV VMAs to finally confirm the rumors of rekindling her relationship with Chris Brown are true. As she exited the stage at the star-studded event after collecting her Video Of The Year award, Rihanna, 24, was stopped by former boyfriend Chris Brown as he congratulated her. Rihanna and Chris Brown were seen kissing on the lips, before hugging tenderly, with…
y of Colorado who used economic data and unemployment figures from each state to predict a Republican win come November. Political science professors Kenneth Bickers and Michael Berry’s study predicts 218 electoral votes for Barack Obama and 320 for Mitt Romney with the Republican candidate winning every seat currently considered to be on the fence. The prediction model uses economic data from all…
Lead in Rice: How to avoid lead contaminated foodRice imported into the US from some countries in Asia, Europe, and South America contains enough lead to cause health problems, according to a research presented this week at…
How to get fab abs in just six monthsLisa Rennison, a mother who shrunk from a size 18 to a size 6 in just six months by dramatically changing her lifestyle, has developed such a passion for keep-fit that she…
Ungoogleable: What cannot be found with a search engine?The word "ungoogleable" has been removed from a list of new Swedish words after a trademark spat with Google. The idea that something can't be found online is strange enough…
What Is A Jesuit?The Jesuits (The Society of Jesus) represent a Catholic order that founded Holy Cross. They are known throughout the world as educators dedicated to "finding God in all…
Papal Conclave: 10 lesser-known thingsMore than 100 cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have gathered to Vatican for a new pope election. At some point, white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel will show…
Valentine’s Day: Ten Date Ideas To Impress Your Girlfriend This year forget teddy bears and chocolates for Valentine's Day. If you really want to make your sweetheart feel special on Valentine’s Day, give her an experience. Doing…
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