HO CHI MINH CITY, Nov 25 (IPS) - While much of the world is busy chatting with friends or posting photos via Facebook, Internet users in Vietnam are worried that government restrictions on access to this popular social networking site could soon evolve … (source: IPS) - and on
ROME, Nov 25 (IPS) - The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded 102 times to 106 Nobel laureates between 1901 and 2009. Only 10 of those winners were women. Meanwhile, the Man Booker Prize has been awarded to 15 women in 40 years. (source: IPS) - and on
Striking workers at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum have rejected the latest offer from their employer. (source: CBC) - and on
A BOLD new look is officially unveiled at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art today, with 200 works rehung in a facelift reviewers say is long overdue. (source: Scotsman) - and on
THE first Pictish throne to be built for a millennium has been unveiled by researchers investigating the lives of Scotland’s most mysterious tribal people. (source: Scotsman) - and on
ONE of Edinburgh’s major festivals is threatened with the axe after organisers revealed they were faced with a huge funding cut. (source: Scotsman) - and on
When eBay went to almost 10% in fees - (about 8% in listing and closing fees plus the near 3% in Paypal fees), I had a minor conniption fit and have been on a bit of a quiet ban of the site. Craigslist has become the classifieds of choice for most, and you… (source: About) - and on
I’ve always looked up to Stan Lee. As a Marvel Zombie growing up I loved the characters he co-created and brought to life. Even with some of the tarnishing that he’s gone through, the Kirby fans upset that Lee got more credit, suing Marvel, and his own med… (source: About) - and on