Drug resistant swine flu! Danish swine flu patient resistant to Tamiflu!

Title: Drug resistant swine flu! Danish swine flu patient resistant to Tamiflu!
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun

A patient in Denmark has exhibited a strain of swine flu that is drug resistant. This swine flu strain is resistant to Tamiflu, which is the leading pharmaceutical weapon against the new virus.

The good news is that the resistant strain has not spread to others. Experts say that Tamiflu and Relenza are the best defence against swine flu until an effective vaccine is developed.

Sex in a canoe - Margaret Wente writes about being a real Canadian!

Title: Sex in a canoe - Margaret Wente writes about being a real Canadian!
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

In her latest article, Margaret Wente, a leading award winning Candian columnist talks about how one is a real Canadian only if one has had sex in a canoe. She has taken the thought from Pierre Berton's quote "A Canadian is someone who has learnt how to have sex in a canoe".

According to her, Canada is actually about nature. Pristine, big, awe-inspiringly beautiful and challenging. Although most Canadians haven't ever stepped out of their cities and their confined comfort zones, she feels that the authentic soul of Canada is the wilderness, raw, tough and bewitchingly beautiful.

She recounts how, to feel like a real Canadian, right after becoming a Canadian citizen in 1979, she went into the Canadian wilderness, and did that whole nature thing summed up by 'having sex in a canoe'.

Antiques worth Rs 25 crore found in train toilet, two antique statues weighing 23 kgs in Gonda train toilet!

Title: Antiques worth Rs 25 crore found in train toilet, two antique statues weighing 23 kgs in Gonda train toilet!
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun

The antiques worth Rs. 25 crore (US $ 5.1 million) were found inside the toilet of a train in Gonda, a small city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India.

The 'Ashtdhatu' (eight-metal alloy) statues weighing 23 kgs, and were recovered from the Gonda-Mathura Gokul Express last night.

The two antique statues are believed to be worth at least Rs. 25 crore in the International market. What a find, and where!

Mayawati 1000 crores statues could have wiped out poverty - P. Chidambaran Union Home Minister

Title: Mayawati 1000 crores statues could have wiped out poverty - P. Chidambaran Union Home Minister
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun

Mayawati, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (a state in India) spent a 1000 crores to install her own stautes in various parts of the state. So... what will the people of the state get by watching her statues, food, shelter, education... what?

This is the question being raised by an increasing number of people including P. Chidmabaran and now the Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to Mayawati for spending money meant for the state's development in installing statues of herself.

This is such a blatant waste and misuse of Government Funds meant to alleviate the state of the masses, that it really appals me. In four weeks time the Mayawati led Governement will have to give an answer to the Supreme Court, let us see what happens!

Britney and DeGeneres twitter accounts hacked - Britney Spears twitpic account was used to send fake twitter messages, Ellen DeGeneres' hacked too!

Title: Britney and DeGeneres twitter accounts hacked - Britney Spears twitpic account was used to send fake twitter messages, Ellen DeGeneres account hacked too!
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

Hackers got into the twitpic accounts of Britney Spears and posted on twitter that she was dead. Twitpic is a service that allows twitter users to share pictures on twitter, and is not a part of twitter.

Twitpic shut down part of its services on discovering the hacking. This hacking into Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres accounts is a result of a so called 'vulnerability' in twitpic's mobile posting system.

Hackers are everywhere and are getting into everything, where will it lead to... from www to wwm (world wide mafia)?

Japanese woman jailed for killing husband over online game

Title: Japanese woman jailed for killing husband over online game
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun

She was angry that the 33 year old man with whose Internet avataar she was married to, suddenly virtually divorced her. Using passwords she had obtained when they had been happily virtually married, she entered the account of the man in question and killed off his avataar.

This got the man so upset that he complained to the police, and the police arrested the woman for illegally accessing a computer and manipulating electronic data. Not yet formally charged, if convicted she could go to prison for five years or pay a fine of up to $5,000.

The woman who is 43 years old is from Kyushu province in southern Japan.

Death of Michael Jackson, the moonwalker, the king of pop, the singer of thriller!

Title: Death of Michael Jackson, the moonwalker, the king of pop, the singer of thriller!
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

He was just 50, he was about to make a come back tour, his tour tickets sold out in minutes on the Internet, and now he's suddenly dead. He died of a cardiac arrest in a Los Angeles hospital. No matter what the controversies and allegations that plagued him for so long, he was the undisputed king of pop. His earnings and 13 grammies make him the most successful pop star of all time.

His moonwalk dance, thriller album and one gloved stage appearances are now legends. His child molestation charges, plastic sugery to look more like Diana Ross and to make his skin whiter, Neverland amusement park ranch, are also indelibly written in the annals of music history.

I feel we would have seen him create some absolutely amazing music if he had made a comeback. It's sad that he was suddenly taken away at just 50, may he find the peace that he never found when he was alive.

Herbal viagra brings out rare bonhomie in TN assembly - Laboob Sageer!

Title: Herbal viagra brings out rare bonhomie in TN assembly - Laboob Sageer!
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

Arch rivals DMK and AIADMK displayed rare bonhomie after a brand of herbal viagra was distributed for feedback in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.

The herbal aphrodisiac 'Laboob Sageer', using an ancient "sastric" Unani formulation, was launched recently by TAMPCOL, and the drug is positioned as a substitute for the costly Viagra with "no side effects".

The herbal drug is believed to increase libido, and caused a lot of laughter and merriment in the Legislative Assembly of Indian state Tamil Nadu.

LA Angels game shooting - Off duty officer shoots 2 after being assaulted

Title: LA Angels game shooting - Off duty officer shoots 2 after being assaulted
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun

An off duty police officer was walking towards his car with his wife and two small children about 25 minutes after the game, and was attacked by two men. They hit him on the head with beer bottles, and were trying to choke him. He sent out a message for help to his department, but ended up using his duty weapon.

It appears that he was the victim of a crime and shot the men in self-defence, though there is no official confirmation. One of them men was shot in the chin and is serious the other was shot in the upper arm and is hospitalised but stable.

Hope the right thing happens to the off duty police officer and the two criminals, and justice is done.

NRI sisters in German reality show finals - Debarati Mandal and Nabaneeta Mandal!

Title: NRI sisters in German reality show finals - Debarati Mandal and Nabaneeta Mandal!
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

They have been living in Germany since 1990 when their father Mihir Mandal got a job in Lufthansa in Germany, and today they are on the verge of winning 'Germany's next Showstar', a talent hunt in Germany's Pro Sieben TV channel with participants from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The two sisters chose 'Indian Rhythms' as their theme and performed entrancing dance numbers wearing traditional Indian costumes and choosing songs that reflect India's diverse culture, rather than disco or Indi pop numbers. There were a total of 585 groups in competition during the preliminary stage of the talent hunt show which began on May 4th.

Let the NRI sisters Debarati and Nabaneeta go for the top spot in the Germany reality show. Bravo!

Brad Pitt Inglourious Basterds trailer

Title: Brad Pitt Inglourious Basterds trailer
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

Brad Pitt is the biggest 'Basterd' of them all. If the trailer is any indication, Quentin Tarantino's next movie 'Inglourious Basterds' is going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride. I am expecting serious Nazi annihilation in the movie. Though with Quentin Tarantino you don't really know what to expect.

In the trailer we see Brad Pitt as a really tough, rough, blunt weapon created to annihilate anything Nazi. This is going to be a great movie to watch. We are waiting for you, you Inglourious Basterds.

Hogs shut down Arkansas highway by running wild

Title: Hogs wild: Loose pigs shut down highway
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun

A trailer carrying hogs, each of which weighed around 800 pounds, overturned on a major Arkansas highway, and caused the raod to close down for quite some time. The large hogs which were 90 in number tried to make a run for freedom and troopers and others were trying to coral them in.

A classic case of hogs hogging the highway.

Perez Hilton Punched by Peas' Manager

Title: Perez Hilton Punched by Peas' Manager
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun
Perez Hilton got into an argument with Fergie and Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and was punched by their manager Polo Molina early in the morning. The argument started when the musicians told Perez not to write about them in his blog.

So to sum up, Perez Hilton got a black eye from the Black Eyed Peas. Polo Molina has been charged with assault, and has turned himself in. Perez Hilton was punched by the Peas' manager outside a Toronto night club.

Imelda Markos broke at 80, with one diamond ring

Title: Imelda Markos broke at 80, with one diamond ring
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

She will turn 80 on July 2nd. One of the most notorious first ladies ever, Imelda Markos claims that she is struggling to stay presentable. Notwithsatnding the huge amounts of wealth her late husband Ferdinand amassed during his 20 year rule. Imelda lived a life of unashamed opulence during the days of Ferdinand's rule, and had collections of shoes and jewellery that have since become legendary. Recently she has claimed that she is nearly broke and only has a diamond ring.


She has displayed, spent and amassed immense amounts of wealth in the midst of Phillipine's poverty, and will always be remembered with bitterness for that by most Phillipinos.

End of 'i before e' in UK

Title: End of 'i before e' in UK
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

The classic spelling rule 'i before e, except after c' is not going to be taught to students in UK after a decision taken by the British Govt. It is believed that in today's scenario there are too many exceptions to allow this rule to continue. Many agree and many feel that it is one of the few spelling rules that are universally known so it should remain. However with words like 'sufficient', 'veil' and 'their' existing, it seems the rule should not be allowed any more.

Seems like a sad decision, since it is something that most English speaking people have grown up with.

Steve Jobs illness - Apple CEO has a liver transplant

Title: Steve Jobs illness - Apple CEO has a liver transplant
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has had a liver transplant, which explains the long two month leave of absence. He was suffering from a form of pancreatic cancer. Jobs, 54, is planning to return to work by the end of June. His liver transplant took place two months ago and he is recovering well.

We hope to see him back in action soon.

Amanda Knox trial - Coroner testifies at Italian court

Title: Amanda Knox Trial - Coroner testifies at Italian trial
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

Amanda Knox Trial update - A coroner has testified in the Amanda Knox murder trial in Italy. He has said that the knife that was used to kill Amanda's room-mate Meredith Kercher was a 3 to 3 1/2 inch (8 to 9 cms) long knife and the knife found in Knox's boyfriends house was a 6 1/2 inch (16.5 centimeters) long one.

The coroner testified that the suspected murder weapon could not be the real murder weapon as the actual murder weapon was shorter. Amanda Knox and her boyfriend Sollecito have pleaded not guilty. This is a very important development in the case, that has caught the attention of all of Italy. Amanda Knox and Kercher (the victim) are both American students.

Man drives in reverse on Washin. Interstate

Title: Man drives in reverse for 3 miles on Wash. interstate
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun
A Canadian man in his forties drove for 3 miles in reverse on the I-5 near Castle Rock. The cop who arrested him found him laughing and they had to break the glass of the car's windows to get him out.

A crazy man who has hit the headlines by driving in reverse... would love to know why he did it. Was it a bet? With his girlfriend perhaps?

Danny Boyle Gently Chides China for cinema censorship

Title: Danny Boyle Gently Chides China for cinema censorship
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun
While serving as the jury president in the 12th Shanghai International Film Festival, Boyle said that he felt it was "regrettable" that Beijing imposed restrictions on movies. He was referring to the process where Chinese directors have to submit their script for screening and censoring. Anything seen as politically sensitive or sexually overt is snipped off. Danny Boyle is the director of Slumdog Millionaire, which recently won a huge number of oscars.

Boyle in a way chided China for imposing such strict restrictions on the Chinese film industry.

Hillary Clinton fractures elbow in a fall

Title: Hillary Clinton fractures elbow in a fall
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun
Senator Hillary Clinton took a tumble and fractured her elbow. She had to cancel a joint event with Angelina Jolie, but in a statement said that will be back to her normal work schedule soon. She was very appreciative of the medical staff who took care of her. A rather graceful lady, hope she is fit and fine real soon.

animal rights group offer virtual dissection to winona school

Title: Virtual frog, rat dissection in Winona school
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun
A Winona Senior High School teacher in Minnesota, Sandra Bessian, is offering her students the choice of virtual dissection of animals. Due to paucity of funds she was to about to shut down her virtual offering, but two animal rights groups PETA and Animalearn have come forward to give her funds for continuing her virtual dissection option for students. There is even a virtual dissection game on the Internet that is becoming popular. A good trend if it can be replicated widely, it will save a lot of animals.

Vote recount in Iran

Title: Vote recount in Iran
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

Amidst widespread protests in the streets, across the Internet community and reactions from across the world, Iran's Guardian Council says it is ready to recount the votes in disputed areas. Mousavi may not be satisfied by this as he wants an annulment of the election. The election voting recount in Iran may lead nowhere, from the looks of it.

Taliban buying kids for Rs 5 lakh to act as suicide bombers

Title: Taliban buying kids for Rs 5 lakh to act as suicide bombers
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

The Taliban in Pakistan are buying kids for five lakhs rupees and converting them into suicide bombers. This has been revealed by the Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik. He also said that terrorists are tarnishing the image of Islam and Pakistan and becuase of them Pakistani passport holders are being looked upon as terrorists.

Sarah Palin accepts Letterman's apology

Title: Sarah Palin accepts Letterman's apology
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun

David Letterman in his TV show made an inappropriate joke about Sarah Palin's teenage daughter saying York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez 'knocked up' Palin's daughter. Though Letterman said he meant Palin's 18 year old daughter who is an unwed mother, Sarah Palin felt it was about her 14 year old daughter who had gone to the game.

Letterman apologised and in a recent statement Sarah Palin said that she accepted the apology but also said that she felt that men who make such jokes haven't yet evolved.

Man tasered, punched by cops in Nottingham, England

Title: Man tasered, punched by cops in Nottingham, England
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun

As seen in a video, a man was tasered and beaten up by at least four cops in Nottingham, England. The man is tasered twice and held down by several cops who also go on to punch him. A crowd looks on and as bystander try to intervene, the policemen push them back. It is unclear as to why the man was being subject to such violent treatment by the cops. Though the man was rolling about, he didn’t appear to be kicking out at the cops or actively attacking them in any way, so the repeated violence from the cops seems unnecessary. It makes for an ugly picture for the cops.

India versus England T 20 Match Results

Title: India versus England T 20 Match Results
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun


India and England clash in T20 in a Super 8 match. Everybody is waiting with bated breath for the final result. A seven wicket drubbing by the West Indies have left India in a do-or-die situation. England is equally desperate. Let's see who smashes, whacks and wins. Cricket mania is on!

Facebook Group against Indians in Australia tells them to Learn our ways or leave

Title: Facebook Group tells Indians in Australia to Learn our ways or leave
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun


It is a 65,000 strong anti-immigrant group and it says to Indians in Australia, that you either adapt to our ways or leave. The group is called 'F*** Off, We're Full'. This group although just a small faction, seems to reflect the mood in Australia.

In fact now Indian students going to Australia are being advised to immediately register with the Indian High Commission and also find out the situation in the local area where they are going. I do hope this unfortunate situation blows over really soon.

American Student Amanda Knox Murder Trial

Title: American Student Amanda Knox Murder Trial
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun


A student from Seattle, Washington, Amanda Knox has been accused of murdering her room mate British student Meredith Kercher, while living in Italy. Her Italian boyfriend too has been accused of the murder.

Foxy Knoxy as she has been called in the press, has become a national issue in Italy. In the current courtroom proceedings she is claiming to have not been at the scene of the murder on the night of the crime, but there are many conflicting reports from her side itself. The reality behind the murder that happened two years ago is far from being revealed. We hope that the guilty is proven guilty and the innocent is proven innocent.

Air France Flight 447's Black Box

Title: Air France Flight 447's Black Box
Medium: Ink on white paper
Size: 12" X 8"
Date of creation: 2009 Jun


The Air France Flight 447's black box is the name given to the flight recorders, which contain vital information about the aircraft. This information includes all technical readings regarding the aircraft (time of day, air pressure, the plane's speed and altitude, how much fuel is there, whether fuel is flowing properly, position of rudders and flight stabilizers which are checked eight times a second) and even recording of audio inside the cockpit which picks up all conversation and also tiny sounds like that of switches.


This black box is actually an orange cylinder which has the vital memory chips cased within several layers of aluminum, insulation and stainless steel. In simple words the Air France Flight's Black Box holds the key to why the plane crashed.

Miss California USA Carrie Prejean Dethroned

Title: Miss California USA Carrie Prejean Dethroned
Medium: Ink on white paper
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Date of creation: 2009 Jun


Carrie Prejean Miss California USA, has been dethroned quoting contract and speaking engagement violations. However it seems that it was her anti same-sex marriage views that have actually undone her. She had spoken against same sex marriage when posed a question by one of the Miss California USA judges Perez Hilton, who presently expressed his happiness at the decision saying that it is 'better late than never'. Prejean has stuck to her guns, I think she will do well in her chosen path.