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42.1%ANMag Issue 20 Global Awareness
The Big Bang
By Ali Sadeeq, Staff Writer
Kano, Nigeria − The big bang theory, alongside the steady state theory, polarized scientists for decades with regards to the actual origin of this universe. The big bang theory, formulated in the first half of the last century, asserts that the universe began from one giant nuclear explosion. Einstein's theory of relativity and Edwin Hubble's expanding universe theory, together with the discovery of the overwhelming evidence of gamma radiation detected by the Hubble telescope, proved, beyond doubt, that indeed the universe was born out of the big bang explosion. So what did the all-knowing tell us? [More]
Tai Chi
By Salwa Zahabi, Staff Writer
Beirut, Lebanon − One of the useful ways to improve your general health is through practicing Tai Chi. In order for you to move a step forward in your life, your mind needs to be calm and relaxed. Your mind, body, and spirit will not be in harmony when you are feeling stressed or under pressure.
Tai Chi (ti-CHE) (Qi is pronounced "chee," and is often spelled "chi."), is a series of gentle, slow and synchronized movements or postures that promote a reduction of stress and increase relaxation. It is the emphasis on breathing, flowing gestures and inner stillness that relieve stress and anxiety; this is why Tai Chi is referred to as "mediation in motion". Tai Chi is a combination of a moving meditation, specific health exercises and a moving form of yoga. [More]
The New Seven Wonders of the World - Part I of II
By Ghassan Teffaha, Staff Writer
Beirut, Lebanon − Part I − Two thousand years after the first list was created by the ancient Greek philosophers and historians, a new list was unveiled in Lisbon, Portugal on July 07, 2007. What differentiates this list from its predecessor is that it was voted on by the People of Earth with more than 100 million votes cast, making it the world’s first global election. The number ‘7’ was chosen in order to remain true to the original list and also because scientific research proved that it is the number of things that the average person can remember. [More]
The Independent People's Tribunal on the Impact of the World Bank Group in India
By the World Bank Tribunal Secretariat
New Delhi, India - Knowing your keen opposition to neo-liberal policies and strong concern for global justice, we hope that you and the networks you are associated with will participate in and endorse the Independent People's Tribunal on the Impact of the World Bank Group in India.
Given the need to examine the evidence of increasing damage, many groups have come together to organize a People's Tribunal on the Impact of the World Bank Group in India. Please circulate this widely!
The Tribunal needs researchers, cultural submissions, technical support, media outreach and much more. [More]