'I want to be world's fattest woman'
DONNA Simpson already weighs 273kg, but she's determined to nearly double her size. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:38:09 GMT
'I want to be world's fattest woman'
DONNA Simpson already weighs 273kg, but she's determined to nearly double her size. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:38:09 GMT
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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100
Smoking May Cut Parkinson's Risk Most doctors agree that smoking cigarettes poses a significant health danger and should be avoided, however, new data suggest that the habit may have a least one health benefit--it may lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. In a study of over 300,000 adults, researchers found that the more years people smoked, the lower their risk of Parkinson's disease. Among smokers who used at least a pack a day for less than 10 years, there was a 4 percent reduction in the risk of developing Parkinson's. Those who smoked for 30 years or more, meanwhile, were 41 percent less likely to develop the disease than non-smokers. Discuss
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Baby Deaths Prompt Warning on Slings Reports of more than a dozen infant deaths have prompted the US government to issue a warning about the dangers of using baby slings. The slings' fabric can become pressed against infants' faces, cutting off their air supply and smothering them. Furthermore, slings that keep infants in a curled position, bending the chin toward the chest, can restrict the airway and make breathing difficult. The US Consum er Product Safety Commission recommends that if a caregiver does use a sling, care should be taken to ensure that the infant's face is not covered and is visible at all times. The baby should also be checked frequently to make sure it is not in distress.
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Mexican Named World's Richest Man Forbes magazine released its 2010 list of the world's wealthiest people on Wednesday, and for the first time, a man from a developing nation has taken the top spot. Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim earned the title of world's richest person with an estimated fortune of $53.5 billion, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second place. The list has long been dominated by Americans and Europeans, but this year's top 10 richest also include two billionaires from India and one from Brazil. Despite this, the US remained the dominant home of the ultra-wealthy, boasting 403 billionaires, or 40 percent of the world's ten-figure fortunes.
Obama: Half of my letters brand me an idiot
US President Barack Obama joked on Wednesday that half of the 40 000 letters that pour into the White House each day brand him an "idiot". Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:31:00 +0200
Bullock delighted by best-worst double
Sandra Bullock vowed to proudly display her best actress Oscar statuette next to her Golden Raspberry award after completing a unique double on Sunday Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:39:00 +0200
Israel aborts raid after soldier posts details on Facebook
Israel's military and one of its soldiers are no longer "friends" after the gunner posted details of an impending West Bank raid on his Facebook page. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:20:00 +0200
Pop concert votes help Dutch beat apathy
Polling booths at a pop concert and on public transport: Dutch officials are trying novel ways to entice voters to cast ballots in municipal polls. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0200
Man caught robbing same bank twice in 24 hours
A German robber held up the same bank in Hamburg twice within 24 hours just a week after being released from jail -- for the same crime. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0200
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two men in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on Sunday for plotting to set the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) office on fire and attack a mall and a market. They were arrested on information given by lndian intelligence agencies. The pair was arrested on Saturday, produced in court on Sunday and have been remanded to police custody till 18 March. Police have seized several maps from them.
Top-seeded Glenbard East High School was expected to win the Class 4A Neuqua Valley High School Sectional championship on Friday night. Yet with a lot of determination and a strong defense, the Benet Academy varsity boys basketball team defeated the Rams 68–54.
Wikinews reporter Mike Morales interviews fellow Wikinews contributor Peter Coti, who is on the scene at a north eastern storm in the United States in New Jersey. Coti tells Wikinews what happened in the area of Ridgewood, New Jersey and provided pictures of the damage and area.
Pichilemu, Chile – A power outage affected many areas of Chile this evening. It is presumed to have been caused by a fault in the Chilean Sistema Interconectado Central (Central Interconnected System). Power was cut off between the Antofagasta Region and Los Lagos Region, including cities like Santiago, Valparaíso, La Serena, Pichilemu and Talca, at 20:50 (23:50 UTC). After twenty minutes, power was restored in some parts of Providencia.
2010 NCAA Basketball Printable Tournament Brackets PDF Available
Newly released 2010 NCAA Basketball Printable Tournament Brackets in PDF format have been released for instant download for all men's college basketball fans. The 2010 NCAA Printable Tournament Brackets show all the teams who were selected or automatically added to the March Madness event taking place. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:45:02 +0100
Secretary Chu Announces Up To $154 Million for NRG Energy's Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Texas
Washington U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that a project with NRG Energy has been selected to receive up to $154 million, including funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Located in Thompsons, TX, the post-combustion capture and sequestration project will demonstrate advanced technology to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. It will also assist with enhanced oil recovery efforts from a nearby oil field. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:45:02 +0100
Treasury, Energy Announce Guidance for Tax Treatment of Smart Grid Investment Grants
Washington, DC - The Department of Treasury and the Department of Energy announced today new guidance on the tax treatment for grantees receiving Recovery Act funding under the $3.4 billion Smart Grid Investment Grant program. Under the guidance released today, the Internal Revenue Service is providing a safe harbor under section 118(a) of the Internal Revenue Code for corporations receiving funding under the program. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:45:02 +0100
Department of Energy Issues Requests for Applications for Nuclear-Related Science and Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships
Washington, D.C. The Department of Energy today issued two Request for Applications (RFA) for scholarships and fellowships as part of its efforts to recruit and train the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers. The Departments Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP) will provide approximately $5 million for scholarships and fellowships for students enrolled in two-year, four-year and graduate engineering and science programs related to nuclear energy at accredited U.S. universities and colleges. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:45:02 +0100
Debt Burden Cripples Poorer Nations
International lending, within its current framework, leaves developing nations in a hole that only gets bigger as they try to pay off their debt. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:04:00 GMT
Boundless Hope in Sierra Leone
In a country where many families are too poor to buy books for their children, the organization Boundless Hope is helping kids get an education and putting essentials like pencils and toothbrushes in their hands. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:11:00 GMT
Nobel Laureates Urge Inquiry into Junta Crimes
Because the Burmese Constitution provides immunity for the junta and its crimes, the only hope for prosecution is through international law. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:09:00 GMT
Women Work toward Equality in Muslim Societies
A network of social justice movements is helping women combat inequality, violence and repression all over the globe, especially in Muslim countries. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:16:00 GMT
Egypt's Struggle for Democracy
In Egypt, political advocacy is being sparked online, on sites like Facebook, but there is significantly less room for movement in Egypt's real world than in its virtual world. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:35:00 GMT
Human Rights Violations in Iran and Iraq
Iranians are not only battling violence and repression at home, fighting for basic rights; refugees of Iran are also under siege in Iraq's Camp Ashraf. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:06:00 GMT
Japan and Southeast Asia Take Stock of China's Rise
As China's economic and political rise makes itself felt in Asia, Japan and Southeast Asia face serious foreign policy dilemmas in the coming years. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:35:00 GMT
Muffled Screams of Gaza
A report by the U.N. Human Rights Commission determined that Israel committed war crimes against the Palestinians in Gaza, but nothing has changed in terms of U.S. support. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:38:00 GMT
Industry as a Bridge for Peace
Stef Wertheimer, an industrialist and world-renowned peace advocator, offers a new strategy to solve the ongoing instability in the Middle East. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:44:00 GMT
Gaza Freedom March
Thousands of Palestinians will march in Gaza on New Year's Eve, joined in solidarity by hundreds of activists who plan to enter Gaza through Egypt, despite Egypt's warnings against it. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:38:00 GMT
US pushing hard for Israeli peace concessions
The Israeli prime minister was strongly rebuked on Friday by the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who angrily questioned him on Israel's refusal to back down on settlement expansion. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:49:53 -0400
Gunships pound Taliban hideouts
Helicopter gunships belonging to Pakistan have pounded Taliban hideouts in the north-western tribal district, killing at least 13 militants. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:17:24 -0400
US consular officials killed in Mexico
Drug violence in Western Mexico has led to the deaths of three people who worked within the walls of the US consulate in Ciudad Juarez. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:25:27 -0400
Russian invasion rumours terrify Georgians
Georgia’s president, Mikheil Saakashvili, has complimented a local television channel that sparked panic by broadcasting a drama which implied that the country was being invaded. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:21:04 -0400
Punjab maid killed by masters
A Christian maid has allegedly been burned alive to prevent her from reporting a rape in the Pakistani province of Punjab. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:15:02 -0400
US political candidate threatens Elton John
A candidate for governor in Atlanta, Georgia has been arrested for allegedly threatening singer Elton John. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:10:07 -0400
UK about to chop House of Lords
In a plan being devised by the UK government, the country’s House of Lords could be abolished. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:12:33 -0400
Woman aims to be world's fattest, eats mounds of food
Donna Simpson, who wears XXXXXXXL dresses, aims to be the fattest woman in the world. She says sushi is her favourite food, 'but unlike others I can sit and eat 70 big pieces of sushi in one go'. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:50:04 -0400
Nepal's 'Living Goddess' faces acid test
One of the many thousands of students appearing for Nepal's tough school-leaving examinations is Chanira Bajracharya, who is also worshipped in Kathmandu's neighbouring Lalitpur city as Kumari, the 'Living Goddess' of Nepal. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:50:03 -0400
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