Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and a top UN official urged industrialised nations Friday to alter their lifestyles and not let the global financial crisis hamper climate change efforts. Industrialised nations should also help developing countries respond to climate change, Wen said at the opening of a two-day international meeting on global warming in Beijing. “The developed countries [...] "eliotcobb.com"
A top 10 of irritating expressions has been compiled by researchers at Oxford University. Heading the list was the expression ‘at the end of the day’, which was followed in second place by the phrase ‘fairly unique’. The tautological statement “I personally” made third place – an expression that BBC Radio 4 presenter John Humphreys has described [...] "eliotcobb.com"
Billy Graham’s work as a pastor to presidents is coming to an end, but he is praying for Barack Obama as the nation’s next leader begins his work, Graham’s son said Friday on the aging evangelist’s 90th birthday. Franklin Graham said in an interview that his father’s mind remains sharp even as his body continues to [...] "eliotcobb.com"
Toyota Motor slashed its profit forecast Thursday, warning the global auto industry faces an “unprecedented” crisis as Asian stocks tumbled on fears the US is sinking deeper towards recession. The Japanese giant became the latest automaker to reveal plunging profits due to the financial crisis, following on the heels of BMW, Nissan and Honda. Toyota , vying [...] "eliotcobb.com"
A daredevil surfer is pictured tackling a giant 41 foot wave in a bid to win himself a prestigious award. Kerby Brown took on the monster during a session at a top secret reef, and nearly didn’t live to tell the tale. Moments after these pictures were taken, he suffered a devastating wipeout which nearly killed him. He [...] "eliotcobb.com"
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