South African DJs speak out for Table Mountain
Some really cool DJs from 5FM can now be seen on YouTube talking up the merits of Table Mountain and asking people to vote for the South African finalist.
Fundy on ice
Bay of Fundy youth show their support for the Bay in its bid to become one of the New7Wonders of Nature by forming a giant 7 during the national TV broadcast of the Canadian men's hockey final.
Worries about water quality in Jeita Grotto
Lebanon is rich in water resources, compared to most other Arab countries, but as people celebrated World Water Day yesterday, the Daily Star reported that the authorities in Beirut expressed concern about the rapid and uncontrolled urban expansion that has led to a serious degradation of the water quality…
Korea: First Lady Honorary Chair of Supporting Committee
''This is a very significant and meaningful in not only increasing tourism in Jeju but also raising national pride,'' Kim said. ''As the National Supporting Committee is doing best to raise public awareness and support for Jeju, it will enhance the national and global community's support and interest.''
Happy birthday Twitter!
What began five years ago today has become, along with e-mail and the web, one of the most useful aspects of the internet.
Aleksander Kwaśniewski votes for the Masurian Lake District
Aleksander Kwaśniewski served two terms as the President of Poland. Today, he is a Distinguished Scholar in the Practice of Global Leadership at Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Bu Tinah attracts divers from across the Gulf
Held in conjunction with the Dubai International Boat Show, the Dive Middle East Exhibition, is the region's only dive exhibition. It showcases the latest in diving supplies, services and techniques.
Remembering and restoring the Buddhas of Bamiyan
In the aftermath of the destruction of the statues, an international project, initiated by Bernard Weber on behalf of the New7Wonders Foundation, undertook preliminary work on the reconstruction of the larger statue, which once stood 55 metres tall.
Telephone voting now enabled for all 28 Finalists
''This means anyone with a telephone or mobile phone, from anywhere in the world, can call one of our dedicated phone lines and vote for their chosen Finalist in the New7Wonders of Nature.''
Local government support for Puerto Princesa Underground River
''Our local officials should identify possible internet voting centers such as internet cafés, colleges, and universities, and set these up for general public access for the purpose of voting via e-mail,'' wrote Robredo in a memorandum.