Archive for the ‘Russia’ Category

Geely Plans JV in Russia

China's Geely Automobile is planning a joint venture in Russia.
Details are non-existent. Maybe, because….
Geely wants to go global.
In the 'yet-to-be-decided' JV, Geely hopes to rol…

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Posted by Bill Belew on July 28th, 2010 in Russia | No Comments

Anna Malova Miss Russia 1998 arrested on drug charges

Former Miss Russia Anna Malova was departing from a pharmacy store in New York City and she was detained by Special Narcotics Officer. Next to keeping drugs, she was also charged with fake a doct…

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Posted by Khan on May 19th, 2010 in Russia | 2 Comments

Russia may send spacecraft to knock away asteroid

When the 270-meter (885-foot) asteroid was first discovered in 2004, astronomers estimated its chances of smashing into Earth in its first flyby, in 2029, at 1-in-37. However, many people are relieve…

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Posted by valencia on December 31st, 2009 in Asia, Russia | No Comments

The Clock – What is the Current World Population?

How many people will celebrate the coming of the New Year this year?
The U.S. census bureau is predicting the world population will be –
6,750,819,383 on 1/1/09.
Of course, it takes 24 hour…

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Posted by Bill Belew on December 29th, 2008 in America, Asia News, India, Korea, Russia | No Comments

Ksenia SUKHINOVA – Miss World 2008 – Photo Gallery

Ksenia Sukhinova from Russia has won the Miss world 2008 contest.
Ksenia Sukhinova was crowned Miss World 2008 after beating 108 other international beauties in a glittering African extravaganza held…

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Posted by Bill Belew on December 13th, 2008 in Pageants, Russia | 5 Comments

7 Reasons Why Russia’s Putin is Time’s ‘Person of the Year’

Russian President Vladmir Putin was named Time's 'Person of the Year.'
I wonder why no 'Man of the Year." And if it were a woman 'Woman of the Year.'
Anyway…
Putin …

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Posted by Bill Belew on December 19th, 2007 in Russia | No Comments

U.S. vs. China and Russia in Space Arms Race

China and Russia do not want to see the United States expand its capabilities in space…especially military capabilities.
China does not have much leverage in the discussion considering they just…

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Posted by Bill Belew on February 13th, 2007 in Russia | 2 Comments

Help! Tell me – what’s the Difference Between Americans, Japanese, Chinese and Russians?

I don’t know everything about everything…but I do know some things about some things.
I spent many years living in Asia. I’d like to share an insight here and ask for your feedback/c…

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Posted by Bill Belew on October 10th, 2006 in Asia, China, Japan, Russia | No Comments