World Bank Sees Progress on Development Goals

25 April 2010 This is the VOA Special English Development Report. The World Bank says most developing countries have made important progress toward the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals....

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Obama Concerned About Tough New Arizona Immigration Law Kent Klein | White House 23 April 2010 Photo: AP Standing in front of members of law enforcement Gov. Jan Brewer, the Republican Arizona governor, talks about...

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Ten Technologies That Will Rock 2010

Now that the aughts are behind us, we can start the new decade with a bang. So many new technologies are ready to make a big impact this year. Some of them will be brand new, but many have been gestating and are now ready to hatch. If there is any theme...

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Green Growth: The Way Forward for Asia and the Pacific

Green Growth: The Way Forward for Asia and the Pacific tweetmeme_url = 'http://blogodril.blogspot.com/2010/04/green-growth-way-forward-for-asia-and.html'; .fullpost{display:inline;} In the Asian and Pacific region, facing ever-increasing...

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Indonesia Ecotourism 6#: Tanjung Puting National Park And The Problem

tweetmeme_url = 'http://blogodril.blogspot.com/2009/12/indonesia-ecotourism-6-tanjung-puting.html'; .fullpost{display:inline;} [1]On the Tanjung Peninsula in the south of Borneo, the Tropical humid forests cover 3.050 sq km (1178 sq mi)...

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“Onthel” Bike: Antique and Unique Bike in Indonesia

tweetmeme_url = 'http://blogodril.blogspot.com/2010/03/onthel-bike-antique-and-unique-bike-in.html'; .fullpost{display:inline;} "Onthel" (Javanese language, means "push or propelling”)-bike is a standard bicycle with 28-inch tire's size....

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Modern fan-shaped lamp

Find your perfect balance. Lighting is an important part of every room, and the lighting you choose will reflect something about yourself. This Modern Fan-Shaped Lamp appears to spring from its base, giving a sense of joy, freedom and bliss. The...

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Antfarm Your room will be crawling with style. Lighting is important in any room, and adds a special something to a modern home. The Antfarm creative lighting system allows your to design a web of light that is fully customizable based on your...

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Imaging and Imagining Space: A Collaboration Between Art and Science ...

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O-Moon Lamp

Your guests will be howling at the moon when you incorporate this O-Moon Lamp into your next gathering. Whether you’re having a quiet night of cocktails and finger-foods or a care-free party on the patio, you’ll find that this lamp gives off a flattering...

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Toto Cube Lamp

Every good conversation piece deserves an interesting story. The Toto Cube Lamp is not only a minimalist piece of modern art, but it is a uniquely created lamp with origins in the oddest of places. It is manufactured by a wine crate maker in its...

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LineaAqua Anna 19 x 19 x 25 Modern Bathroom Vanity Set with Porcelain Sink, Faucet, and Mirror BOXY, BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM BRILLIANCE! There is something to be said for a luxurious bathroom, even if it is not for the master bedroom suite. Style...

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Abaca Wall Shelf

Frame your storage in style. Shelving units don’t have to be dull, horizontal slabs of wood to fit with a modern home. The Abaca Wall Shelf takes the functionality of a flat shelf and adds three more sides to give you a frame for whatever knick-knacks...

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Modern Bedroom Furniture: Delta Low Profile Platform Bed

Sleep soundly in style. Although your guests might not see it, a modern bedroom is often the cornerstone of any modern home. LTD Mod has a large selection of furnishings for your bedroom, ranging from platform beds, to nightstands, to dressers, and...

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Double Bathroom Vanities: 59″ Augusta Contemporary Wall Mounted Bath Vanity

Double Bathroom Vanities: 59″ Augusta Contemporary Wall Mounted Bath Vanity Complete your modern bathroom with a sleek double vanity. Ditch the sterile white traditional bathroom for something with more of a punch. BathGems.com has one of the...

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Top 25 Interior Design & Furniture Blogs

1. Design Sponge This style website is the cream of the crop – using a gentle and creative presentation, Design Sponge serves up multiple posts every day about home design, new and innovative products and tips on home living in a modern world. You...

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