Over a thousand galaxy clusters are streaming in one direction across the sky – some think it's the first sign of a neighbouring universe
 |  |
The UN chief calls for a "single vision" on food and climate issues, as leaders meet for a "hunger summit" in Rome.
Car company GM says it will start paying back its US government loan earlier than expected.
Actor Edward Woodward dies aged 79, his agent says.
Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi throws a party for 200 girls but then tells them why they should become Muslims.
Mercedes buy and rename the Brawn F1 team in a deal that is likely to see Jenson Button partner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren in 2010.
Campaign to register world's invisible children
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/sou
From this article about Galloway Forest Park in Scotland being designated a Dark Skies area, best for stargazing because the night sky is so black and there is so little artifical light to interfere with it:
Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said the worldwide interest in the Dark Skies initiative would put the forest park "firmly in the spotlight".
Ironic or thick? You decide...;p
From this article about Galloway Forest Park in Scotland being designated a Dark Skies area, best for stargazing because the night sky is so black and there is so little artifical light to interfere with it:
Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said the worldwide interest in the Dark Skies initiative would put the forest park "firmly in the spotlight".
Ironic or thick? You decide...;p
US President Barack Obama says freedom of expression and worship are "universal rights", during his first visit to China.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for a "single vision" linking food and climate, as leaders meet for a "hunger summit" in Rome.
Mercedes buy and re-name the Brawn F1 team in a deal that is likely to see Jenson Button partner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren in 2010.
Egyptian businesses are attacked in the Algerian capital, Algiers, during a rally in support of the Algerian football team.
Greenpeace's first African head, South African Kumi Naidoo, tells the BBC he will make human life more of a priority for the group.
Huh. It takes a new Doctor Who episode to remind me just how much of flist is from Doctor Who fandom. Still, at least the reactions are (mostly) interesting.
So anyway, on Saturday I went to my first ever Hen's Night, for Katie who is due to be married next weekend. And it was a lot of fun!
There was copious alcohol (Well, it was set up to be a cocktail party), and party bags with... amusing party favours. And a completely ridiculous headband. And we got to play some amusing games, such as an innovative new take on Pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, known as, erm, "Pash the Poster".
Unfortunately, it was a Twilight poster. There was a great deal of RPattz mockery, though. Oh, and we also got a bit of Katie-related TMI courtesy of a drinking game! And we had a burlesque dancing lesson, which was a bit different.
So yeah, fun night. I wonder how the next one I go to will compare, though I hear it is schedules to be somewhat... different.
In other news, it turns out that![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
fa11ing_away did actually break her wrist, so she has a lovely cast now.
So anyway, on Saturday I went to my first ever Hen's Night, for Katie who is due to be married next weekend. And it was a lot of fun!
There was copious alcohol (Well, it was set up to be a cocktail party), and party bags with... amusing party favours. And a completely ridiculous headband. And we got to play some amusing games, such as an innovative new take on Pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, known as, erm, "Pash the Poster".
Unfortunately, it was a Twilight poster. There was a great deal of RPattz mockery, though. Oh, and we also got a bit of Katie-related TMI courtesy of a drinking game! And we had a burlesque dancing lesson, which was a bit different.
So yeah, fun night. I wonder how the next one I go to will compare, though I hear it is schedules to be somewhat... different.
In other news, it turns out that
fa11ing_away did actually break her wrist, so she has a lovely cast now.- Weather:
chipper
The effect of space radiation on astronauts is still a big question mark for deep space exploration – primate research is meant to cut it down to size
| |
US President Barack Obama says freedom of expression and worship are "universal rights", on his first visit to China.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologises to the hundreds of thousands of children abused or neglected in state care.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for a "single vision" linking food and climate, as leaders meet for a "hunger summit" in Rome.
Israel rejects a Palestinian plan to seek recognition for an independent state, saying talks are the only solution.
Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys making them "more feminine" and uninterested in rough games, say researchers.
Profile
- maple_clef
- The world is your lobster
Page Summary
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/syndicated.gif)
new_scientist : Mystery 'dark flow' extends towards edge of universe [+0] - bbcnewsworld : UN chief urges unity over hunger [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : GM to start loan repayments early [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Actor Edward Woodward dies at 79 [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Gaddafi's secret bid to convert Roman beauties to Islam [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Mercedes takes over Brawn F1 team [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Roll call [+0]
- jesspallas : Here's One for The News Quiz.... [+2]
- bbcnewsworld : Obama presses for rights in China [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : UN chief urges unity over hunger [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Mercedes takes ownership of Brawn [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Egypt offices in Algiers attacked [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Greenpeace 'to put humans first' [+0]
- drakyndra : Huzzah for gratuitous absurdity! [+3]
- new_scientist : NASA to restart primate irradiation testing [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Obama presses for rights in China [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Australia 'sorry' for child abuse [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : UN in talks on global food prices [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Israel rejects 'Palestine' plan [+0]
- bbcnewsworld : Toxins in plastic 'feminise boys' [+0]