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NRA makes new reactor safety regimen official
The Nuclear Regulation Authority officially approves new safety requirements for reactors aimed at preventing disasters like the catastrophe at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant.
World May 6, 2013
Orthodox Christians observe Easter
Throngs of Orthodox Christians filled Jerusalem’s ancient Church of the Holy Sepulcher and surrounding streets Saturday for the “Holy Fire” ceremony on the eve of Orthodox Easter. In an annual rite dating back to the fourth century symbolizing the resurrection of Christ, believers hold ...
World Mar 23, 2013
Poles chase away winter, misery by burning and drowning dolls
Clutching a gaudy homemade doll in flames, students gathered Thursday on a frosty footbridge in central Poland to toss it into the river, an ancient rite repeated across the country every March 21. The students — chanting “Evil winter begone!” — joined winter-weary Poles ...
Science & Health Feb 10, 2013
Valentine's success in the genes, not romance
by Richard Ingham
She wore a tight red dress, a new pair of high heels and a matching handbag. He wore a suit, bright tie and a chunky watch. He thought she looked older and heavier compared with her page on the dating site. She thought he ...
Voices | VIEWS FROM THE STREET Dec 18, 2012
Tokyo: What does Christmas mean to you?
by Mark Buckton
George Ianus Rocket science Ph.D., 29 (Romania) For me it is a case of family — and snow. It’s a time to remember your home and family. Now, we are all in different parts of the world but, in my mind’s eye, I can ...