6 hrs ago | Gizmag
New research indicates motorcycle commuting reduces traffic congestion and emissions
A slight shift in traffic composition from cars to motorcycles has been found to significantly reduce traffic congestion and emissions The answer to the world's urban traffic congestion may be as simple as creating policies to promote motorcycle commuting.
The La Sallian brothers of St Xavier's Institution left behind a culture of service and good ethics which have made an indelible mark in the hearts of all who walked its hallways.
Designer spotlight: Diane von Furstenberg
Each day of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2012, the SheKnows Beauty team is bringing you a new designer spotlight of the daya Diane von Furstenberg is a style icon to the fashionistas of, well, everywhere.
Planet LA and Partners Host Pre-GRAMMYA Party, February 9, 2012
The event will feature platinum-selling Belgian artist Milow, six-time GRAMMYA winning artist Daniel Ho performing with two-time GRAMMYA winning artist and actress Tia Carrere who will appear on NBC's upcoming Celebrity Apprentice, Cimorelli, six harmonizing sisters and social media stars who have over 130 million views on YouTube and listed on ... (more)
Here ia aA Saturday Guest Post from Bill Hoffman - thanks Bill for giving us something new to read for the weekend! On February 2-5th, I traveled to Brussels Belgium to give a talk at an open source software conference called FOSDEM.
AGBU's GORIZ Program Holds 3rd Annual Leadership Event
AGBU Press Office 55 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1112 Phone: 212.319.6383, x118 Fax: 212.319.6507 Email: press@agbu.org Website: www.agbu.org PRESS RELEASE Friday, February 10, 2012 AGBU's GORIZ Program Holds 3rd Annual Leadership Event AGBU Europe's GORIZ Program held its third annual event from December 3-6, 2011, in Brussels, Belgium.
Expat lives: Milking it down under
At the House of Anvers - a chocolate house in Latrobe, Tasmania - Igor Van Gerwen makes dark chocolates shaped like cut gems.
No waffling about this family breakfast favorite
Waffles have always worked a kind of magic in my life. A favorite breakfast of mine as a child, waffles would brighten up any day, no matter how wrong the side of the bed I had gotten out of.
Song of the Week: 'Somebody That I Used to Know,' Gotye
American pop listeners tend to look at the Grammys in the same way that American baseball fans view the World Series.
Panetta Provides Perspectives From Trip to NATO, Germany
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta issued a message today providing his perspectives from a trip he took last week to participate in a meeting of NATO defense ministers at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels and to visit with U.S. service members and attend a security conference in Germany.
Chemotherapy in pregnancy may be OK for baby
Children born to women receiving chemotherapy during the middle and end of pregnancy show normal development, European researchers have found.
A Pyramid-inspired Shelter in Brussels
This fabulous modern house which has been incredibly designed with the incorporation of several various elements in Brussels, Belgium.
New Dimension: 3D Visors Tested for Space Surgery
CAMDASS uses a stereo head-mounted display and an ultrasound tool tracked via an infrared camera.
Hours after debt-ridden Greece made the unpopular decision Thursday to slash government spending in an attempt to secure an international bailout, European finance ministers held back, indicating they first wanted to scrutinize the debt write-off deal and austerity commitments that Athens was offering in return.
EU Hearing on Youth and Volunteering
The European Parliamentary Group Hearing on Youth and Volunteering was held at the European Parliament's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on Thursday 9 February 2012, with active participation of the European University Sports Association .
New Pacific Chief Trade Adviser Signs
Dr Edwini Kessie, a Geneva-based international trade law expert has signed to be the new Chief Trade Adviser for the Pacific Island Countries and the head of the Port Vila-based Office of the Chief Trade Adviser .
Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
THURSDAY, Feb. 9 -- A new study finds that the babies of women who had chemotherapy while pregnant aren't at higher risk for a variety of medical disorders, a sign that the treatment should be safe for the fetus in most instances.
Fast Facts - 2012 Davis Cup World Group First Round Tie Notes
Defending champion SPAIN won their 5th Davis Cup title by defeating Argentina 3-1 in last year's final in Seville.
CREATED: Discover Music from Testtoon, Oubys, and Teal & Beastie Respond
Writing about the meeting place of technology and music, we cover potential: what's possible, what might be in the future.
Greek coalition leaders yet to reach deal on cuts
Police stand guard Wednesday in front of the Ministry of Development, occupied by public power company unionists in Athens.
Also on Topix