Mechanism Of Action Of Antibiotic Able To Reduce Neuronal Cell Death In Brain Uncovered Researchers have discovered how an antibiotic works to modulate the activity of a neurotransmitter that regulates brain functions, which eventually could lead to therapies to treat Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, epilepsy, stroke, dementia and malignant gliomas. Publ.Date : Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT Groundbreaking Methodology For Identify Cancerous Cells Recognizing the distinction between healthy and cancerous cells has traditionally been up to the eye of highly-trained cytologists and pathologists. While the majority of the resulting diagnoses are accurate, new technology can enhance the accuracy and alleviate the physical strain on the human observer. Now scientists have developed an automatic method based on vibrational microspectroscopy that identifies the presence of metastatic cancer cells without the need for staining, and without human input. Publ.Date : Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT Nutrition For The Growing Athlete: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly For millions of American children and teens playing sports, good nutrition is critical for maximum health, performance and normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it's becoming harder than ever for a young athlete to filter truth from myth, and detangle the good from the bad and the ugly, says a pediatric sports nutritionist at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Publ.Date : Mon, 12 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT Molecular Response Of Cartilage To Injury Discovered It's an unfortunate fact backed by studies of former professional football and soccer players: injury to joint cartilage escalates the risk of developing of osteoarthritis (OA). However, why this occurs --- the details of how joint cartilage cells respond to acute trauma and how this response leads to progressive cartilage degradation --- remains open to investigation. Publ.Date : Mon, 12 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT Anti-virulence Factor In Salmonella Discovered Researchers have discovered an anti-virulence factor in Salmonella, knowledge that could be used to design improved Salmonella vaccines. Virulence factors allow a pathogen to thrive in the host and cause disease. An anti-virulence factor controls the degree of infectiveness. Publ.Date : Mon, 12 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT
Israel Considers Truce Offer From Hamas
Proposal, to be presented by Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman, calls for an end to Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, while Israel would halt all military action in Gaza, lift its crippling blockade Mon, 12 May 2008 05:48:36 +0200
Fighting Spreads to Mountains Near Beirut
Fighting spreads to at least five towns in mountains east of Beirut, where supporters of Druze leader Walid Jumblatt battled with Shiite militias Mon, 12 May 2008 05:48:36 +0200
Bob Marley Succumbs to Cancer at Age 36 Born in a small Jamaican village and raised in the slums of Kingston's Trenchtown, Marley overcame tremendous hardship to become a groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He propelled reggae to worldwide popularity, creating music that reflects his commitment to nonviolence and the Rastafarian religion. In 1975, Marley released "No Woman, No Cry," a song that brought him international success. Marley was diagnosed with cancer in 1977 but refused the recommended medical treatment; why?
Ban Ki-moon sounds alarm on violence in outskirts of Sudanese capital
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced grave concern over the fighting spurred by attacks by the rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) forces that has broken out on the outskirts of the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
UN Peacebuilding Commission delegation kicks off visit to Burundi
A delegation from the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) – established in to help countries recovering from war from sliding back into conflict – began a six-day mission to Burundi to assess how to help the small Central African nation rebuild. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
UN appeals for $187 million to aid Myanmar cyclone victims
The United Nations today appealed for $187 million to help provide humanitarian relief to some 1.5 million people severely affected by the recent cyclone in Myanmar for the next six months. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Speed Racer
( Release: May. 9, 2008 Rated: PG - for sequences of action, some violence and language Avg. Score: 2.5/5 Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews
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Based on the classic children's cartoon, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is a young hotshot race-car driver who has a good support team behind him, including his mom (Susan Sarandon), dad (John Goodman) and girlfriend, Trixie (Christina Ricci). With his powerful race-winning Mach 5 vehicle, Speed angers a ruthless mogul (Roger Allam) who is out to control the world of professional racing by "fixing" the competitions. Teaming up with the mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox), Speed attempts to win the Crucible cross-country rally and keep the sport he loves honest. Thu, May 8 2008 04:15:36
What Happens in Vegas
( Release: May. 9, 2008 Rated: PG-13 - for some sexual and crude content, and language,including a drug reference Avg. Score: 2.5/5 Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews
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Two random strangers (Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher) wake up in a Vegas hotel room and discover that they got married to each other during a night of drunken debauchery. They also learn that one of them won a huge jackpot while playing slots with the other's quarter. They must then spend the entire day retracing their steps to figure out who owns the lucky coin and who actually owns the jackpot. Thu, May 8 2008 04:15:37
The Fall
( Release: May. 9, 2008 Rated: R - for some violent images Avg. Score: 2.5/5 Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews
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In Los Angeles in the 1920s, a young girl named Alexandria (Catinca Untaru) rests in a hospital while recovering from a nasty fall. She quickly makes friends with Roy Walker (Lee Pace) who entertains her with a wild fantasy tale that has Charles Darwin (Leo Bill) and a team of fighters going up against an evil prince. Thu, May 8 2008 04:15:35
Surfwise
( Release: May. 9, 2008 Rated: R - for language and some sexual material Avg. Score: 2.5/5 Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews
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Meet Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, a doctor who had a successful practice then left it all behind in the 1960s to travel to Israel to introduce that country to the art of surfing. Living in a tiny motor home, Doc raised nine children by homeschooling them in the ways of the world. This documentary tells their very real — and very strange — story. Thu, May 8 2008 04:14:51
Noise
( Release: May. 9, 2008 Rated: Not Rated Avg. Score: 3.13/5 Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews
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David Owen (Tim Robbins) loves living in NYC. However, he's slowly being driven insane by the constant barrage of sounds. Dubbing himself the "Rectifier," David goes out to reduce the amount of urban noise. First he goes after idiots who ignore their car alarms, but he slowly works his way up to the city's biggest offender: the mayor (William Hurt). Thu, May 8 2008 04:14:51
Glue could be the answer to what's ailing Yahoo search, but it's not the adhesive that the company is betting on, instead it's something more like Google's Universal Search product... Mon, 12 May 2008 01:50:02 +0200
Forrester compiles list of Web 2.0 blunders
It's still unclear if social media is a viable ad platform, but there's no doubt that bad press can move swiftly across social networks and the blogosphere... Mon, 12 May 2008 01:50:02 +0200
Facebook users are looking for fun, and many may be content going for triple-word scores in Scrabulous or pretending to be vampires, ninjas or pirates... Mon, 12 May 2008 01:50:02 +0200
Display ads next to Google search results
Graphic display ads served alongside Google search results could soon be a possibility, according to a Mon, 12 May 2008 01:50:02 +0200
The Museum Of Modern
Art Introduces Technology Initiatives To Reach Broader Audiences
New York, April 22, 2008 /PRNewswire/ – Visitors to The Museum of
Modern Art are now able to use wireless technology within the Museum
to access MoMA's audio programs on their own handheld devices, including
Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone. MoMA's free WiFi is just one of several
technology-related projects the Museum is providing to give the
public more opportunities to learn about the world's largest and
most inclusive collection of modern and contemporary art.. www.moma.org
Transonic
Grady McCoy stands in the Langley Research Center's 16 foot transonic tunnel, as light reflects off the fan blades in this image from 1990 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT
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Quote Of
The Day
Paul Valery
"At times I think and at times I am." Mon, 12 May 2008 01:50:02 +0200
Lake Baikal At 12,160 sq mi (31,494 sq km), Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in Eurasia. It is also the world's deepest lake, with a maximum depth of 5,714 ft (1,742 m). Located in southern Siberia, the clear, oxygen-rich waters are home to a wide range of aquatic plants and creatures, including such unusual species as the world's only freshwater seal, and can sustain animal life more than 5,200 ft (1,600 m) below the surface. What percent of the world's surface freshwater is held in Lake Baikal?
Sun, 11 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
The Saron The saron is a musical instrument that features prominently in Indonesian musical ensembles. It typically consists of seven bronze bars placed on top of a resonating frame, called a rancak. Sarons typically come in a number of sizes, and each size is pitched differently. A seated performer strikes the instrument with a tabuh, or mallet, to produce a musical note and uses his free hand to then grasp the ringing key and dampen the sound. What materials are used to make saron mallets?
Sat, 10 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
Trepanation The practice of drilling a hole into the skull to expose the dura mater surrounding the brain is an ancient surgical procedure dating back to prehistoric times. It is the oldest surgical procedure for which evidence (in the form of human remains) has been discovered. Modern physicians continue to perform trepanations, though the medical rationale surrounding the surgery has since evolved. Which artist gained notoriety for performing a self-trepanation and then screening a film of the procedure?
Cher To Headline
The Colosseum At Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
World's Number
One Pop Icon inks three-year deal with AEG Live
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ --
The legendary
Cher confirmed a long-lived rumor that she will headline in Las
Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning May 6.
Web site: http://cher.aeglive.com/
Top Gaming President
Discusses the Secret to Her Company's 100 Million Global Sales Milestone
April 2008 (Medialink)
- Video games are at an all-time high. According to a report released
by the NPD Group, 72% of the U.S. population plays video games.
Many game creators focus on science-fiction and fantasy. However,
one game has become a cultural phenomenon - selling 100 million
globally with an entirely different approach. The best-selling PC
game franchise of all time puts creativity into the hands of the
player. It was also the first video game franchise to broaden gaming's
appeal to women.
Hezbollah rocks eastern villages
A Hezbollah assault forces several villages loyal to a pro-government leader to hand control to Lebanon's army. Sun, 11 May 2008 23:20:07 GMT
Boy murder witness comes forward
A witness to the murder of a boy in a south-east London bakery comes forward after a police appeal. Mon, 12 May 2008 01:32:39 GMT
MPs to debate embryology law
MPs are to debate controversial proposals to change the law governing the use of human embryos. Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:05 GMT
Serbian reformers claim victory
Serbian President Boris Tadic's pro-EU alliance declares victory in elections but falls short of a majority. Mon, 12 May 2008 02:35:11 GMT
Ministers attack Burma response
UK ministers condemn Burma's military rulers for not allowing aid to flow more freely into the cyclone-hit country. Sun, 11 May 2008 14:49:03 GMT
Family tribute to murdered boy
The parents of a teenage boy who died after being attacked at a bakery shop in London have spoken about the death of their son. Sun, 11 May 2008 11:39:04 GMT
Burma: 1.5 million in danger
Aid agencies estimate that 100,000 have died and warn that this figure could rise to 1.5 million. Sun, 11 May 2008 17:45:03 GMT
Tornadoes hit central US
Tornadoes and storms in the US have wrecked buildings and killed at least 20 people. Sun, 11 May 2008 10:01:29 GMT
Obama's super-delegate lead
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has overtaken Hillary Clinton in super-delegate support. Sun, 11 May 2008 03:45:08 GMT
Private wedding for Jenna Bush
The daughter of US President George Bush has married in a ceremony on the family's Texas ranch. Sun, 11 May 2008 06:41:38 GMT
Call for jab opt-out penalty
Parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated should be penalised, a public health expert says. Sun, 11 May 2008 06:26:52 GMT
Warning over care system
Ministers are to issue a warning about funding in the social care budget in England, the BBC has learnt. Sun, 11 May 2008 06:48:10 GMT
Born in a small Jamaican village and raised in the slums of Kingston's Trenchtown, Marley overcame tremendous hardship to become a groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He propelled reggae to worldwide popularity, creating music that reflects his commitment to nonviolence and the Rastafarian religion. In 1975, Marley released "No Woman, No Cry," a song that brought him international success. Marley was diagnosed with cancer in 1977 but refused the recommended medical treatment; why?
At 12,160 sq mi (31,494 sq km), Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in Eurasia. It is also the world's deepest lake, with a maximum depth of 5,714 ft (1,742 m). Located in southern Siberia, the clear, oxygen-rich waters are home to a wide range of aquatic plants and creatures, including such unusual species as the world's only freshwater seal, and can sustain animal life more than 5,200 ft (1,600 m) below the surface. What percent of the world's surface freshwater is held in Lake Baikal?
The saron is a musical instrument that features prominently in Indonesian musical ensembles. It typically consists of seven bronze bars placed on top of a resonating frame, called a rancak. Sarons typically come in a number of sizes, and each size is pitched differently. A seated performer strikes the instrument with a tabuh, or mallet, to produce a musical note and uses his free hand to then grasp the ringing key and dampen the sound. What materials are used to make saron mallets?
The practice of drilling a hole into the skull to expose the dura mater surrounding the brain is an ancient surgical procedure dating back to prehistoric times. It is the oldest surgical procedure for which evidence (in the form of human remains) has been discovered. Modern physicians continue to perform trepanations, though the medical rationale surrounding the surgery has since evolved. Which artist gained notoriety for performing a self-trepanation and then screening a film of the procedure?