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Neo-colonial designs on Malaysia
European legal and financial instruments and institutions should not be manipulated to violate the sovereignty of Malaysia from behind the fig leaf of a spurious claim to Malaysian territory by the so-called Sultan of Sulu, Sultan Jamalul Kiram II. While the claim is lacking in historical, legal and political veracity, as well as being thoroughly […]
Da Vinci’s Deadly Designs: The Wildest Weapons of the Renaissance Man
Although Leonardo da Vinci is predominantly remembered as a great artist, he was also a remarkable scientist and inventor. Many of his inventions were weird, some were wonderful, and more than a few were deadly. It is popular knowledge that Da Vinci designed some of the earliest flying machines; however, it is less well-known that […]
Designs by Iranian architects nominated for ADEX Awards
TEHRAN – Projects named Pardis Khaneh and Kabootar Khaneh designed and set up by Iranian architect Nima and Sina Keivani at Keivani Architects have received nominations at the Award for Design Excellence – ADEX Awards in the United States. ADEX stands for Awards for Design Excellence and is the largest and most prestigious awards program […]
Intricacy and Reflection: Transforming Mandalas from Sacred Designs to Art Therapy
Although the word ‘Mandala’ simply means “circle” or “discoid object” in Sanskrit, the significance is far more complex. Traditionally, mandalas represented the intricacy of the universe and served as a guide for reflective practices such as meditation. Mandalas have been present in Tantric Hinduism, Tantric Buddhism, and Jainism for hundreds of years. But it may […]
Dazzling designs in latest exhibition at Japan’s Art Aquarium
These are the bright and colourful designs on display at Japan’s Art Aquarium. The showcase, in the Japanese capital Tokyo, was designed by Hidetomo Kimura. Some 30,000 fish, including koi carp, are on display in everything from traditional fish bowls to columns of water tanks. Views: 0
Dazzling designs in latest exhibition at Japan’s Art Aquarium
These are the bright and colourful designs on display at Japan’s Art Aquarium. The showcase, in the Japanese capital Tokyo, was designed by Hidetomo Kimura. Some 30,000 fish, including koi carp, are on display in everything from traditional fish bowls to columns of water tanks. Views: 0
US Embassy Move Tears Last Fig Leaf Off of Long-Standing US-Israeli Designs for Palestine
It is our right to transfer the Arabs … The Arabs should go!” – Yosef Weitz, leading Zionist figure, director of the Land and Afforestation Department of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), 1940 The Arabs will have to go, but one needs an opportune moment for making it happen, such as a war.” – David […]
Iran designs system to inspect Airbus A320’s landing gear
IFP- Iranian engineers have managed to design and manufacture a homegrown system to check the landing gear of Airbus A320. CEO of Iran Air Farzaneh Sharafbafi says “it is an honour we now have the technical know-how of producing the system required for checking the landing gear in the country.” “This technical knowledge is much […]
Army Spokesman: Iran designs wargames based on threats
FNA- Spokesman of the Iranian Army General Shahin Taqikhani underlined that the extent and type of the military drills staged by the country’s armed forces are decided based on enemy threats and battles fought in the current era. “The wargames are the closest and best real tests for fighting against threats during crises and they […]
3 Ways to Survive in a Declining Economy and Uncertain Times
Sofia Adamson, StaffWaking Times It doesn’t matter how you slice it, living in the United States is getting increasingly challenging due to the deteriorating economy and increasing social unrest. Since 2000, the average sales price of a new home has increased by 32%, now exceeding $270,000. The average monthly cost for […]
Assad: Talks Don’t Mean to Stop Fighting Terrorism
Local Editor As he said he supports peace talks aimed at finding solution to the Syrian crisis, President Bashar al-Assad stressed that negotiations don’t mean to stop fighting terrorism. In an interview with Agence France Presse (AFP), Assad said the Syrian government has “fully believed in negotiations and in political action since the beginning of […]
The Whole POINT of the “Internet of Things” (“IoT”) Is So Big Brother Can Spy on You
The government is already spying on us through spying on us through our computers, phones, cars, buses, streetlights, at airports and on the street, via mobile scanners and drones, through our credit cards and smart meters (update), television, doll, and in many other ways. Spying in the U.S. is worse than under Nazi Germany, the Stasi, J. Edgar Hoover … […]
1979 Islamic Revolution in photos
The Iranian Revolution ,also known as the Islamic Revolution or the 1979 Revolution, refers to events involving the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty under Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, who was supported by the United States and its eventual replacement with an Islamic republic under the Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the Supreme Leader of the revolution. […]
Rape regulations: ISIS laws on ‘proper’ sex slave treatment revealed
A “fatwa,” which is what a learned interpretation of the Islamic law is called, was released by Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) in late January as “some of the brothers have committed violation in the matter of treatment of the female slaves. These violations are not permitted by Sharia law because these rules have not […]
MSNBC Apologizes After Accidentally Telling the Truth About Israel
From: theantimedia.org Earlier this month, MSNBC aired a well-known, but controversial graphic that illustrates how Israel has taken over Palestine as the occupation of the region has grown over time. The graphic, which appeared during an Oct. 15 discussion between MSNBC anchor Kate Snow and Martin Fletcher, a Middle East correspondent, […]
Babbage Analytical Engine designs to be digitized
BBC September 21, 2011 A project to construct one of the earliest mechanical computers based on sketches by its designer, Charles Babbage, has received a major boost. The Science Museum in London has agreed to help by digitising the mathematician’s original plans. Eventually the images will be used to create a full working model […]
Foreign Powers Have Dangerous Designs In Balochistan
by Asif Haroon Raja Balochistan has figured high on the agenda of USA because of its geo-strategic importance. Former USSR too had toyed with the idea of Balochistan getting separated and coming under its influence since it provided the shortest route to warm waters. KGB along with RAW and KHAD had supported insurgency in […]