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PHILLIPINES LAGS BEHIND LANKA IN SCIENCE:
World won’t end Dec. 21, astronomers say
MANILA, Philippines - A group of Filipino
astronomers and planetary scientists pushing for the creation of a
‘Philippine Space Agency’ is the latest members of the scientific
community to debunk the December 21, 2012, doomsday myth. Academics
from the Rizal Technological University (RTU),
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On the sidelines
Plaudits for London Mayor’s heroics
Four young girls trying to mug an old lady. A
hero comes from nowhere on a push bike. He chased away the girls and
rescued the lady. It sounds like a scene from a movie. But it was a
real incident.
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Battle for control of the Internet:
Are Europeans trying to plug gains by countries such as ours?
A looming battle for the control of the Internet
is underway as the World Conference on International
Telecommunications (WCIT-12) was held in Dubai from December 3-14,
the battle ground between Europe on one-side and basically the rest
of the world on the other.
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SL poised to become maritime hub – Part II:
Trafficking and its global impact
Efforts at counter terrorism – both domestic and
international – are also an important area that must command your
attention. The Indian Ocean is a vital supply route for terrorist
organizations. These activities could have devastating impact upon
countries affected. Apart from ensuring a relatively low risk supply
of arms and ammunition, other logistical support is also sourced by
sea, providing a lifeline and giving sustenance to these
organizations that threaten communities, nations and regions,
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