Delhi University to be tech-savvy, make learning fun (IANS via Yahoo! India News)

May 17th, 2008

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) If you are a student of Delhi University (DU), you have one more reason to look forward to your classes. Videos, animation, simulation and virtual labs are all set to supplement the learning process and make it fun.

Sustainability is farming’s future (Arizona Daily Sun)

May 17th, 2008

Houston Engelke plans to have a sustainable ranch someday. As a member of the local FFA chapter, he’s building the knowledge to make his dream a reality.

Cantors, choirs celebrate Israel’s 60th anniversary with music (The Eagle-Tribune)

May 17th, 2008

Chabad Lubavitch of Merrimack Valley , 10 Marwood Dr., Andover: Andrei Ouellette leads Judaic Library Talmudic Ethics: Timeless Wisdom for Timely Dilemmas, Wednesdays through June 11, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

‘Vamping’ showcases Quinn’s talent (The Buffalo News)

May 17th, 2008

Conventional wisdom would say that there’s nothing particularly funny about the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Whipsawed gay couples brace for legal twists (San Francisco Chronicle)

May 17th, 2008

Judy Appel married her lesbian partner at San Francisco City Hall in 2004, then saw their marriage annulled by the California Supreme Court six months later. Now they plan to remarry, with the court’s blessing and with the knowledge that their newly legal…

House oks bill giving people right to access of information (Philstar.com)

May 17th, 2008

The House of Representatives has approved on third reading the measure that seeks to strengthen the Constitutionally-guaranteed right to information, particularly on matters of public concern.

Government welcomes free flow of information (Islamic Republic News Agency)

May 17th, 2008

Govt - Spokesman Government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad welcomes free flow of information as it has currently become a public demand, government spokesman, Gholam-Hossein Elham said on Saturday.

Zaid: Information leaks can lead to public unease (The Star)

May 17th, 2008

KOTA BARU: The Federal Government has to control leakages of sensitive information because it can lead to unnecessary unease among the public if the information is released prematurely or if it becomes misinterpreted.

SOCIETY’S RIGHT TO FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION - 2 (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

May 17th, 2008

He said the openness should make the government more responsible and conscientious in convincing the people that they had made the right choice, besides educating them on the importance of choosing sound and suitable information.

Society’s Right To Free Flow Of Information - Shabery (Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA))

May 17th, 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) — Information dissemination to society cannot be controlled as it is their right to free flow of information, says Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek.