Fresh From the Factory New York Times
Second-home buyers are discovering the many virtues of new modular home designs.
Off the Menu New York Times
Daniel Angerer?s Klee Brasserie opens in Chelsea, Juliette brings a taste of France to Williamsburg and Fernando E. Navas becomes the chef de cuisine at Sushi Samba.
Taipei's historic military villages face extinction The Christian Science Monitor
Symbols of former mainlanders' past, the villages are being plowed under to accommodate urban growth.
Why frogs brighten Thai youths' futures The Christian Science Monitor
Schools are teaching business courses, like frog-raising, to fight the widespread unemployment among Southeast Asian youth.
Bamboo boosting India rat population AP via Yahoo! News
A rare flowering of wild bamboo plants has caused the rat population to explode in northeastern India, raising fears of famine as the rodents rampage through rice paddies, officials said Thursday.
Uganda: Catch Bamboo Nest's New Look Any Day AllAfrica.com
When you hear Bamboo Nest, you will probably say, "been there done that." The famous Bugolobi hang-out has been around for as long as most people can remember.
Benguet’s basket showcase its hardworking women INQ7.net
BENGUET women still use the “kayabang” to carry farm products, such as camote (sweet potato) and gabi (yam), from the uma (farm). The native basket simply refuses to fade away. In fact, it has become the province’s symbol for its hardworking women who are typically known to be shy.
Music Listings San Francisco Bay Guardian
Music listings are compiled by Duncan Scott Davidson. The music interns are Hayley Elisabeth Kaufman, Todd Lavoie, and Aaron Sankin. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us.
Bamboo blooms, rat count booms in India MSNBC
A rare flowering of wild bamboo has caused the rat population to grow in northeastern India, raising fears of famine as the rodents rampage through rice paddies, officials said Thursday. An alert has been declared in Mizoram state.
The Forbes Fictional 15: Thurston Howell III Forbes
Mysterious billionaire remains secluded on South Pacific island with small cadre of trusted associates.

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