Monthly Archives: June 2010

Soccer vs. football as per John Cleese

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Wide Angle



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Lightning strikes 3 Chicago buildings at the same time.

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Wide Angle

Here is a lovely video showing three Chicago buildings struck by lightning at the same time.

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Migrants on the train of death

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Wide Angle

Here is a sad but chilling story of the rush to a “better life”.

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Fatwa says to breastfeed men

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Wide Angle

The fatwas that are routinely issued by Muslim clerics never cease to amaze me for their ridiculousness but this one takes the cake (or should I say milk?). From the report, a Saudi cleric has issued a fatwa saying that … Continue reading →

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Out with the old, in with the new

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Wide Angle

Here is an amazing video of a Japanese spider crab moulting.

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Daddy and me

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Wide Angle

An interesting photo feature showing world leaders and their dads.  It will be some time before Rahul Gandhi is included.

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Show me the money

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Wide Angle

I do not find this story surprising at all. This is not the first time this has happened nor will this be the last. This is exactly the reason why I did not donate any money. “We recently issued notices … Continue reading →

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Indian Clogged Railways

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Wide Angle

Here is an article from NY Times. A story about trains in China and a video which compares Chinese and US high speed rail plans. Another related story here.

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Jesus struck by lightning

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Wide Angle

Here.

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Clean water and healthcare to Indian villages

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Wide Angle

Here is an innovative and laudable effort. The initiative installs rainwater collection systems on villagers’ rooftops along with a pipe system that pumps water to larger reservoirs. Sustainable Solutions provides some of the cash, and the villagers provide the rest. … Continue reading →

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