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Cancer-fighting pizza, scrotum study win spoof Nobel prizes
AFP, Published on 13/09/2019
» NEW YORK: A study of whether pizza made and eaten in Italy wards off cancer and an inventor of a diaper-changing machine are among the winners of this year's spoof Nobel prizes.
Crew members were asleep on doomed California dive boat
AFP, Published on 13/09/2019
» LOS ANGELES: All six crew members were asleep when a fire broke out last week on board a California dive boat, leaving 34 people dead, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.
Netanyahu, Trump deny report of Israeli spying near White House
AFP, Published on 13/09/2019
» WASHINGTON: President Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday denied a media report that Israel spied on cell phones in the vicinity of the White House -- and President Donald Trump said he believed him.
Eyes on Biden as Democrats face off in third 2020 debate
AFP, Published on 13/09/2019
» HOUSTON - Frontrunner Joe Biden goes head-to-head for the first time Thursday with Elizabeth Warren, his fast-rising rival for the Democratic Party's White House nomination, in a three-hour debate seen as a tough test of the 76-year-old's stamina.
Tall tales from the high seas
Life, Daniel Hutchinson, Published on 13/09/2019
» He sold his story to popular magazines, was celebrated by royalty and foreign dignitaries alike, and then took his tale on the vaudeville circuit. Now, Louis de Rougemont will be taking you on an incredible nautical journey on stage with Shipwrecked! An Entertainment -- The Amazing Adventures Of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself).
Little Parcels of Joy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/09/2019
» Now that the BTS goes beyond Mo Chit and is offering free rides to Ha Yaek Lat Phrao, what better excuse than to venture into the 'burbs?
The refinery of the future
Business, Published on 13/09/2019
» We all remember Yoda's admonition to Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back: "Do or do not, there is no try." His advice is certainly relevant to anyone wondering about the degree of commitment needed to succeed in our digital future.
Bang Sue hub beckons
Business, Published on 13/09/2019
» The development of Bang Sue Central Station, which will become Thailand's new rail transport hub when it opens in 2021, is having a significant impact on the property market in the areas surrounding it.
A little wining and a little dining
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/09/2019
» Within Thong Lor 13 lies 13 Wine & Dine, aptly named due to the soi it's located in, as well as the fact that it was founded by 13 people who are passionate about food and wine. The dimly lit resto, which gives off seriously romantic vibes, is designed with a touch of subtle elegance in sleek black, almost pulling off a fine dining sort of atmosphere though they don't consider themselves fine dining. The bar on the first floor is beautifully lit and bathed in light while the second floor offers a quieter and private dining area, all while instrumental versions of songs from legendary bands like The Eagles fill the air. Now that the scene is set, onto the food.
Mixing Art with Belief
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/09/2019
» Mixing art with belief can be a recipe for controversy, especially when you think outside the box. Three Ultraman-inspired paintings of Buddha images by an unnamed uni student that caused an online uproar earlier this week are a case in point. She meant no disrespect by portraying Buddha as a superhero. The analogy is quite obvious as Buddha fights the world's evils through his teaching while the Ultramen fight the kaiju monsters. A flattering comparison, if you ask me. However, she was pressured to tearfully apology for -- in my opinion -- doing nothing wrong. Her biggest crime is interpreting Buddha through a contemporary pop-culture lens. It's the price she had to pay for portraying Buddha image in any way else besides sacred, I guess. Most importantly, didn't Lord Buddha teach us not to hold on to idols and be open-minded?