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IGNOU To Impart Education Using Mobile Phones

IGNOU To Impart Education Using Mobile PhonesWith the intention to endorse its motto of ‘Education anywhere and anytime’, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to impart students capsule courses on dance, music, art, public health and other subjects via mobile phones.

Mr. V.S. Rajasekharan Pillai, vice chancellor IGNOU, stated, “Looking at the mobile phone penetration in our country, we thought of using the medium to impart education. Its called M-education.”

Voters’ doubts on Sarah Palin’s preparedness badly affecting McCain’s presidential bid

Sarah PalinNew York, Oct 31: A growing number of voters have concluded that Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, is not qualified to be vice president, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

Fifty nine percent of voters surveyed said that Palin was not prepared for the job, up nine percentage points since the beginning of the month.

US intelligence chief says next President will govern in a volatile era

US intelligence chief says next President will govern in a volatile eraNashville, Oct 31: America’s top intelligence officer has said that the next US President will govern in an era of increasing international instability, including a heightened risk of terrorist attacks in the near future, long-term prospects of regional conflicts and diminished US dominance across the globe.

Ban Ki-moon urges rich countries not to abandon the developing world

Ban Ki-moon urges rich countries not to abandon the developing worldNew Delhi, Oct 31: U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged rich countries not to lose sight of the developing world while tackling the worst global financial crisis in decades.

Female politicians need pretty faces to attract voters

Female politicians need pretty faces to attract votersWashington, October 31: The John McCain campaign''s decision to play up the great looks of his running mate Sarah Palin may turn out to be a winning strategy, for Northwestern University researchers have found that both men and women think that female political candidates need to be seen as attractive as well as competent to get their votes.

Florida Polls: Floridians Want Barack Obama

The recent Obama vs McCain Florida Polls indicate that Floridians Want Barack Obama. According to the polls, Barack Obama is having respectable lead over John McCain in the Sunshine State.

Historically, Florida has favored Republicans. The state was with Republicans in year 2000 and 2004 respectively. But, the recent Florida Polls show the state currently favoring Democrats. Let’s check out what the recent McCain vs Obama Florida Polls show.

Conducted on October 26, the Rasmussen Reports/Fox News’ Obama vs McCain FL poll shows Obama leading McCain by 4 % points — 51 % to 47 % among the likely voters of Florida. According to poll, Obama has a 67.0 % chance of winning Florida’s 27 Electoral College votes.

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