Daily Archives: March 13, 2012

Russian “nano-rallies” employ toys as protesters

March 13, 2012 – 10:15 am

by Anna Coppola WHAT’S HAPPENING A wave of toy protests dubbed “nano-rallies”, organised by those who disagree with the government, is sweeping across Russia. Small teddy bears, Lego people, and South Park characters were positioned in the snow in the city of Barnaul, holding signs saying: “I’m for clean elections” (Jezebel.com, 26 January 2012). Cuddly […]

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New tech shaves time off cable-guy waiting game

March 13, 2012 – 10:11 am

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING Waiting for the cable guy (or service repairman) ranks high on the list of consumers’ pet peeves. Besides wasting time, it costs American workers $37 billion a year (CNN.com, 7 November 2011). To the rescue? ETADirect, next-gen tracking software from TOA Technologies. Like an air traffic controller or a parcel-tracking […]

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High-capacity scales respond to a heavy issue

March 13, 2012 – 10:09 am

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING Weight Watchers has taken a cultural cue from other environments (like seats) that accommodate larger individuals; the Weight Watchers Wide Platform Scale has a wider base and a heavier weight limit (Drugstore.com, January 2012). The scale has an oversize, wider platform (13.8-by-11.8-inch surface, compared to standard scales that hover around […]

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THE ABC’S OF ENGLISH EDUCATION

March 13, 2012 – 10:06 am

by Sumaa Tekur English is in demand in India. Parents are increasingly enrolling their children in English-language schools. At last count, more than 20 million kids are studying in such schools across the country, with a 274% increase in enrollment since 2003, according to the National University of Education, Planning and Administration (TimesOfIndia.com, 2 March […]

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