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An ever shifting collection from some favorite internet feeds

This is a list of daily offerings of several of my favorite news websites. Some of these websites offer videos to watch, and, you will need a high speed internet connection, to watch those. If you look back to the menu item you just clicked, you will see that it has expanded. If you touch "Sources" - you can then peruse each feed independently, rather than in a big conglomeration, like you have on this page.




Frost over the World - Tony Blair

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 07:22
Frost over the World - Tony Blair
Sir David Frost talks to the former British prime minister about faith, the war in Iraq and his hopes for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 594 26 ratings Time: 24:30 More in News & Politics

Sugata Mitra: The child-driven education - Sugata Mitra (2010)

TED - ideas worth spreading - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 07:11
Education scientist Sugata Mitra tackles one of the greatest problems of education -- the best teachers and schools don't exist where they're needed most. In a series of real-life experiments from New Delhi to South Africa to Italy, he gave kids self-supervised access to the web and saw results that could revolutionize how we think about teaching.

In a New Role, Teachers Move to Run Schools

New York Times - most emailed articles - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 06:38
Experiments in teacher-led schools raise morale, but critics say they could blur educators’ focus.

TalkTalk rapped for malware trial

BBC - Technology News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 06:25
The UK's Information Commissioner has reprimanded ISP TalkTalk over recent unpublicised trials of its anti-malware system.

Hacking handsets

BBC - Technology News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 06:20
How do you go about getting at data on a mobile?

In Afghanistan, The Civil Service 'Surge' That Isn't

NPR - Morning Edition - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 06:10

There's a critical shortage of Afghan civil service workers in southern Afghanistan. In dangerous regions such as Helmand and Kandahar, the insurgency has gained strength because the Afghan government is either corrupt -- or not around.

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Turks Hope For Lasting Cease-Fire With Kurds

NPR - Morning Edition - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 06:00

The summer has been marked by violent attacks and reprisals between Kurdish separatist rebels and security forces. But a Ramadan cease-fire has some Turks hoping that the two sides can return the long-running conflict to a nonviolent path.

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Health Care Wastefulness Is Detailed in Studies

New York Times - most emailed articles - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 05:32
A heavy reliance on emergency rooms care is seen as a sign of weaknesses in the primary health care system.

India cashes in on smartphone apps

BBC - Technology News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 04:26
As smart phones become more popular across India, the demand for apps is growing.

PS3 update blocks hardware hack

BBC - Technology News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 04:13
Sony has released a "minor" update for its PlayStation 3 that closes a loophole that allowed users to run pirated software.

Taliban hinders Afghan election campaign

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 04:05
Taliban hinders Afghan election campaign
Al Jazeera gains exclusive access to the Taliban in Baghlan. In an exclusive report, Al Jazeera's Qais Azimy gains access to a group of Taliban fighters that is fiercely opposed to next week's parliamentary poll. The fighters say they will cut off the fingers of anyone who votes in it. It is a threat ordinary Afghans are taking seriously. Al Jazeera's Sue Turton filed this exclusive report from from Kabul, Afghanistan. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 2206 27 ratings Time: 02:32 More in News & Politics

Inside Story - The fate of the Roma in Europe

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:27
Inside Story - The fate of the Roma in Europe
Deciding the fate of the Roma population in Europe EU immigration ministers meet in Paris on Monday. Ministers from the European countries where the 'problem' originates were not invited, but can they be ignored? After the French crackdown on the Roma, is the EU facing deep divisions? Is it even legal for EU countries to expel other EU citizens? From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 383 9 ratings Time: 24:44 More in News & Politics

Sheep Defy Stereotype At Great Montana Sheep Drive

NPR - Morning Edition - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:13

Hundreds of sheep were supposed to go down Main Street in the town of Reed Point, Mont. Possibly confused by rain, the sheep refused to be driven. They wandered around, got lost behind a saloon and finally left town

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News Bulletin - 06:30 GMT update

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:09
News Bulletin - 06:30 GMT update
The main headlines on Al Jazeera English, featuring the latest news and reports from around the world. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 388 8 ratings Time: 02:44 More in News & Politics

Record Set For 'Fastest Piece Of Furniture'

NPR - Morning Edition - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:03

Inventor Perry Watkins of Buckinghamshire, England, replaced the body of a race car with a dining room table. It was set for dinner for six, silver, lace tablecloth and even food. Over the weekend, the table -- AKA Fast Food -- went more than 100 mph. The current record certified by Guinness: a 92 mph sofa.

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Witness - The Colony

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 02:50
Witness - The Colony
A look at how the swell of Chinese globalisation is having an impact on the coast of Africa. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 7395 40 ratings Time: 23:06 More in News & Politics

Pirate gamers face more sanctions

BBC - Technology News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 02:31
The developers behind the hotly anticipated Halo: Reach have taken another step aimed at cracking down on pirates.

Africa... States of Independence - Ivory Coast

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 02:17
Africa... States of Independence - Ivory Coast
Cote d'Ivoire was once a bastion of peace in a turbulent region, but political instability now prevails. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 310 6 ratings Time: 23:17 More in News & Politics

SA suspends strike amid new offer

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 01:56
SA suspends strike amid new offer
South Africa's public workers have suspended their strike, which has crippled schools and hospitals for three weeks. They are now considering the government's new offer of a 7.5 per cent pay rise. Al Jazeera's Barnaby Phillips reports from South Africa. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 344 3 ratings Time: 02:23 More in News & Politics

Riz Khan - 'Tere Bin Laden'

Al Jazeera english - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 01:54
Riz Khan - 'Tere Bin Laden'
Could laughter be the next weapon in the war against terrorism? It seems to be working in India, where a satirical film about a fake Osama bin Laden tape has become an unexpected success this year. But is there room for humour in the war against terrorism? From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 317 10 ratings Time: 22:43 More in News & Politics

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