Tag: World

  • NASA scientist: We’ll find signs of alien life by 2025

    NASA scientist: We’ll find signs of alien life by 2025

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  • BBC: Lindo Wing Confirmed for Royal Birth

    BBC: Lindo Wing Confirmed for Royal Birth

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  • Digitisation of George III’s Private Archive

    Digitisation of George III’s Private Archive

    A project (was) launched at Windsor Castle to make the complete collection of King George III’s papers available online. Plans for a project to digitise King George III’s private papers will be announced today in the presence of The Queen at an event in Windsor Castle. The project, a collaboration with King’s College London, will…

  • The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

    What the Bible Tells Us About the Resurrection By Mary Fairchild, Christianity Expert After Jesus was crucified, Joseph of Arimathea had Christ’s body placed in his own tomb. A large stone covered the entrance and soldiers guarded the sealed tomb. On the third day, a Sunday, several women (Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James,…

  • The Easter Egg in Christianity

    The Easter Egg in Christianity

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs,[1] are decorated eggs that are often given to celebrate Easter or springtime. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). The oldest tradition is to use dyed and painted chicken eggs, but a modern custom is to substitute chocolate…

  • Good Friday: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

    Good Friday: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

    What the Bible Tells Us About the Crucifixion of Jesus By Mary Fairchild, Christianity Expert The Jewish high priests and elders of the Sanhedrin accused Jesus of blasphemy, arriving at the decision to put him to death. But first they needed Rome to approve of their death sentence, so Jesus was taken to Pontius Pilate,…

  • April Fool’s Day – Pranks and Superstitions

    April Fool’s Day – Pranks and Superstitions

    Unlucky Day April Fool’s Day can be a day for pranksters but many consider it unlucky. It was once believed that those who wed on April 1st would never be able to trust their spouse or that a man who married on April 1st would always play second fiddle to his wife. In farming communities…

  • H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group Sign Definitive Merger Agreement to Form The Kraft Heinz Company

    H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group Sign Definitive Merger Agreement to Form The Kraft Heinz Company

    Combination Creates Unparalleled Portfolio of Powerful and Iconic Brands Merger will create the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. Combined company to be named The Kraft Heinz Company and to be co-headquartered in Pittsburgh and the Chicago area. The new company…

  • Earth Day Network Kicks Off U.S. and Global Activities on Massive Scale for 45th Anniversary of Earth Day

    Earth Day Network Kicks Off U.S. and Global Activities on Massive Scale for 45th Anniversary of Earth Day

      Billions of Citizens Worldwide will Stand Up, Speak Up and Sign up to Take Action for Earth Day  WASHINGTON, DC: Bringing the poverty, development, climate and sustainability communities together to build a broader and more inclusive global movement is the theme of this year’s Earth Day, says Kathleen Rogers, President and CEO of Earth…

  • Canada Claims Silver Medal at Women’s Worlds

    Canada Claims Silver Medal at Women’s Worlds

    SAPPORO, Japan — Gold once again remained tantalizingly out of reach for Team Canada at the 2015 ZEN-NOH World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Ford of Canada. Jennifer Jones and her team from Winnipeg — third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer, lead Dawn McEwen, alternate Jennifer Clark-Rouire, team coach Wendy Morgan and national coach Elaine…

  • Earth Hour: What Are You Doing?

    Earth Hour: What Are You Doing?

     

  • International Day of Happiness

    International Day of Happiness

      United Nations Secretary-General’s Message for 2015 I wish everyone around the world a very happy International Day of Happiness! The pursuit of happiness is serious business. Happiness for the entire human family is one of the main goals of the United Nations. Peace, prosperity, lives of dignity for all – this is what we…

  • Minister Paradis Announces Emergency Relief for Communities in Vanuatu Ravaged By Cyclone Pam

    Minister Paradis Announces Emergency Relief for Communities in Vanuatu Ravaged By Cyclone Pam

    Canada’s rapid response will ensure life-saving emergency relief is provided quickly Ottawa, Ontario – (Yesterday), the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, announced additional humanitarian assistance funding to help meet the urgent needs of those affected by Cyclone Pam, which struck Vanuatu in the South Pacific on Friday, March 13 (local time).…

  • The Daily Mail: The Real Life War Horse

    The Daily Mail: The Real Life War Horse

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  • Dallas Seavey First into Nome – Iditarod XLIII Champion

    Dallas Seavey First into Nome – Iditarod XLIII Champion

    Nome, Alaska – IDITAROD XLIII Musher Dallas Seavey (Bib # 46) of Willow, Alaska arrived into Nome, Alaska and crossed under the burled arch at 04:13am AKDT (Wednesday, March 18th). Seavey had 10 dogs in harness, claiming his third Iditarod Championship in four (4) years. Thousands of fans lined the street to greet Dallas and…