For the very old, a dose of 'slow medicine'
For elderly patients, some doctors are now rejecting the assembly line of modern medical care for older, gentler options. iht.com
German schools to offer Islam classes
German government officials and Muslim groups agreed Thursday to offer Islam as a regular religion class at German schools in an effort to improve the integration of the growing Muslim population in German society. "In not too dista ... english.people.com.cn
The Ancient Mechanics and How They Thought
The Archimedes Project studies the history of mechanics and how people turned their thoughts about simple machines into theories and principles. nytimes.com
Unlimited overseas calls for $9.95/month in 30-plus nations
The Internet calling subsidiary of eBay Skype is introducing its first plan for unlimited calls to overseas phones which will allow unlimited calls to land-line phones in over 30 countries for 9.95 U.S. dollars per month, media reported Mon ... english.people.com.cn