In front of a very surprised group of European Union representatives, Cacique Guaicaipuro Cuatmoc discusses the implications of true international debt between the Europeans and Latin Americans. Through clever arguments and clear cut calculations, Cuatmoc raises some unique, interesting points on the true nature of international debt.
Tens of thousands of German citizens are sending shirts to Chancellor Schroeder with the message, ...I am sending you my last shirt. This will end the need for further tax raises as I don't own anything else...
In real world cops and robbers, there was neither much policing nor thievery. For real life cowboys, life was much simpler--grab a horse, some rations, and a trusty facn, and get ready to roll. Look at and read about the all-pupose facn, and see why gauchos never considered Swiss army knives.
International business etiquette is steadily becoming a hot topic in this age of globalisation. Culturally correct etiquette is even more essential when dealing with business contacts in Asia. Take a brief look here at how business procedures differ in the Orient.
The November 28, 2002 broadcast of Science Friday (a National Public Radio program) featured the Annual Ig Nobel Awards. This recognizes science that cannot - and should not - be reproduced. The hour-long broadcast can be listened to in Real Audio. Topics range from computer-based dog-to-human language translation to the mating rituals of ostriches.
Apple Switch ad star Ellen Feiss (who's spawned a rather odd cult following) breaks her media silence in an exclusive interview with The Brown Daily Herald.
Apparently having kept us company for more than 15,000 years, according to a new study, dogs have an uncanny ability to tell what is on the minds of those with whom they live.
Traditional societies occasionally have difficulties adapting to a more Westernized style of life. In Papua New Guinea, some Western consumerism is turning detrimental on a number of societal layers.
The History Channel has devised this nice site that deals with the history of various popular toys and games, including Barbie dolls, crayons, and Monopoly. Also, there are some short profiles of famous game inventors, like the Parker Brothers.
Scientists are on the verge of ushering in a new era of artificially created life. Today a federally-funded team of scientists will formally announce their plans to spawn a new life form in a petri dish, one manufactured from genetic components of other life forms.