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January 10, 2013 (TSR) - It was a special day for Sambeg Shakya, Nepal’s “living god” who is worshipped as Lord Ganesh by both Hindus and Buddhists in this Himalayan…
December 31, 2012 (TSR) - In many Chinese-spoken societies (or places where Chinese characters are adopted), people vote for the “Character of the Year,” a single character that can best…
by Dr. Alice G. Walton, Journalist specializing in Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience December 25, 2012 (TSR) - Just in time for the holidays, a new study explores the real-life Scrooge-style moments of…
by Tariq Ali December 17, 2012 (TSR) - Ravi Shankar was a virtuoso sitar player long before he became a cult for a drug-fuelled hippy generation that found the exquisite…
December 17, 2012 (TSR) - Germany’s lower house has passed a ban on bestiality, which has been considered technically lawful in the country since 1969. The act has split the…
December 12, 2012 (TSR) - It’s the century’s last sequential date. For some, it represents luck. For others, it’s a day of romance. For most of us, it’s just another…
December 12, 2012 (TSR) - It has become almost redundant to say that an Italian luxury-fashion company is accused of tax evasion. In fact, it would be faster to list…
by Lady Michelle-Jennifer Santos and Agencies December 9, 2012 (TSR) - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have said they are “deeply saddened” following the suspected suicide of the nurse…
by Vince Emanuele December 8, 2012 (TSR) - Professor Gail Dines is one of the world’s leading anti-pornography feminists, an accomplished author, and activist. Currently, professor Dines teaches women’s studies…
December 6, 2012 (TSR) - Beijing will start a 72-hour visa-free stay policy for citizens of 45 countries to boost tourism, municipal authorities said Wednesday. From Jan. 1, 2013, tourists…
November 12, 2012 (TSR) - Dead body management is a key element of disaster response: How corpses are dealt with can have a profound impact and long-lasting effect on the…
Nepal’s 8 year old “living god” still has no official residence
“CHANGE”, “DREAM”, “CHECK AND BALANCE” chosen as Chinese characters for 2012
REAL “Scrooge” CHANGE: The Psychology of Ebenezer-Style Transformations
What the Beatles Missed About Ravi Shankar: A TSR “Thank You” to the Godfather of World Music
Europe: German Bundestag passes ban on Bestial Tourism
Fashion family castle seized by Italian Police over sale of Hugo Boss and Valentino (with photos)
Italy’s financial police have confiscated a 15th Century castle, land and corporate holdings of 13 people "linked to one of Italy's most important families in the fashion and textile sector".…
Yin-Yang 12/12/12: Twelve must-know facts about last once-in-a-lifetime date this century
Dolce and Gabbana On Tax Evasion Trial
Death of Royal Nurse Synopsis: Statements, Full Audio of Australian Prank Call & Video Summary
Pornography and Gender Politics Within Neoliberalism: An Interview with Gail Dines
Beijing to offer 72-hour visa-free stay for 45 countries as of Jan 1, 2013 (with TSR Visa briefing)
Analysis: Why dead body management matters
