Maddie 'kidnapped to order for the rich'
A PAEDOPHILE has written from his deathbed to tell why Madeleine McCann was snatched by gypsies. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:46:03 GMT
'Save the planet' hostage drama
MAN shot and killed after taking hostages told TV producer he had several bombs strapped to his body " ready to go off". Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:10:50 GMT
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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0200
Omega-3s May Not Have Huge Impact on Heart Health Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to help promote heart health by preventing the formation of blood clots and reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, however, a new study suggests that low doses of omega-3 fatty acids do not provide additional benefits to heart attack survivors taking standard medications for their heart conditions. The patients in the study given a margarine enriched with omega-3 oils had the same risk of a second heart attack as those who did not supplement their diet with added omega-3s. Discuss
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:22:00 EST
Concussions Sending More Kids to Emergency Room More and more school-age athletes in the US are ending up in the emergency room with concussions. Between 1997 and 2007, emergency room visits for concussions sustained in organized youth sports more than tripled for 14- to 19-year-olds and doubled among those ages 8 to 13. Because their brains are still developing, young athletes may be more vulnerable to lasting damage, such as learning difficulties, memory problems, and chronic headaches, from these injuries. Doctors therefore caution parents and coaches against encouraging young athletes to "tough out" such injuries, recommending instead that they be examined by a medical professional.
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST
Social Media Use Surges among Older Adults More and more people ages 50 and older are joining social networks. Over the past year, the number of older adults using sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn has nearly doubled. Ten percent of Internet users over 50, meanwhile, say they use Twitter or other status update services. Most have been introduced to social networking by their children, and many use the sites primarily to keep in touch with family and friends. Unfortunately, because they are new to social networks, older adults are more likely to fall victim to scams.
The new kind of sex party sweeping the US
'We're having a sex party. We'd be delighted if you could come." That got your attention, didn't it? Don't be surprised if you receive an invitation. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:06:00 +0200
Nigeria government locks out late workers
Nigeria's government locked out hundreds of workers who showed up late on Tuesday as part of efforts to instil discipline among civil servants. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:28:00 +0200
Paul the octopus backs England 2018 bid
Paul the octopus, the oracle of the Soccer World Cup in SA, has become an official ambassador for England's bid to host the tournament in 2018. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:47:00 +0200
Cricketer blames cat over drunken-driving charge
England bowler Graeme Swann told a cop who stopped him for drunken driving that he had had to go out to buy screwdrivers to rescue his trapped cat. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:39:00 +0200
An oil platform, reported to be owned by Mariner Energy, has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico throwing thirteen people into the water, reports indicate. All thirteen men who fell into the water have been accounted for, according to the U.S. Coastguard, although at least one person was injured by the blast. Smoke was billowing from the rig, which is reported to still be on fire.
The BBC reports that helicopters and boats are on their way to the location. The blast occurred approximately 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay off the coast of Louisiana. According to Coast Guard chief petty officer John Edwards of the US Coast Guard, the rig "was not actively producing any product." Edwards does not believe there to be any oil leaking from below the platform.
Owen Edwards, the former director of BBC Wales and the first chief executive of Welsh language television station S4C, died on Monday at the age of 76. Edwards had suffered from Parkinson's Disease for over twenty years.
Edwards started his career with the BBC in 1950 as a broadcaster. He worked on regional news programmes and reported on such events as the Aberfan disaster. In 1961 he began presenting Heddiw (‘Today’), the BBC's Welsh early evening news programme. He took a role behind the camera in 1966.
In a music-themed media event yesterday, Apple Inc. unveiled three new iPod portable music players, as well as an upgraded Apple TV system. Apple also announced updates for its iTunes software and iOS mobile operating system.
The annual event started at 10 a.m. PDT (1700 UTC) in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California. Apple CEOSteve Jobs, who led yesterday's keynote speech at the event, was dressed in his typical black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. He began by discussing new international Apple Stores, an update to the company's iOS mobile operating system, and the release of a new gaming app, Game Center. Jobs then turned his attention to what he called the "entrée" of the day.
Three Australian citizens and a New Zealander died when the chartered light aircraft in which they were travelling crashed on Misima Island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The plane, a Cessna Citation with five people on board, is said by locals to have overshot the runway in poor weather, before crashing into trees and bursting into flames.
Research teams from the universities of Georgia and Glasgow discovered the mechanism the Trypanosome parasite evolved for "sleeping sickness" disease to circumvent the human immune system. Their study follows a recent African outbreak of the disease this parasite causes. The discovery is expected to help develop a cure preventing future deaths.
The 1998–2001 sleeping sickness epidemics in South Sudan, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda caused tens of thousands of deaths. The parasites are spread by tsetse flies, which are more or less difficult to eradicate at the territory. It is considered one of the worst epidemics in the last five decades. As WHO reported, subsequent recent introduction of population screening in rural areas and distribution of more effective drugs had potentially reduced the number of death incidents. However, the main effect of these measures being a decrease in spreading of the parasite and not in decrease of the death rate, the researchers decided to tackle the puzzle.
Volunteers needed for calorie consumption and exercise study
HOUSTON -- (September 1, 2010) -- The USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting volunteers to participate in a two-visit study for healthy 3- to 5 -year-olds. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:02 +0200
HapMap 3 global in description of human variation
HOUSTON -- (September 1, 2010) -- The latest map of human genetic variation dubbed HapMap3 includes 11 populations from across the globe, identifying not only the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) or single letter changes in the 3 billion letter alphabet of the human genome but also variations that represent differences in the numbers of copies of genes or gene segments. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:02 +0200
Houston Indian-Americans continue to participate in HapMap 3
HOUSTON -- (September 1, 2010) -- Indian-Americans living in Houston were a key part of the HapMap 3 project, which seeks to determine a map of human genetic variation. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:02 +0200
NSF-funded project aims to grab more sun for solar cells
EUGENE, Ore. -- (Aug. 30, 2010) -- Researchers from three institutions are uniting under a three-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to boost the juice of solar cells. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:02 +0200
Live imaging puts new light on stem cell division
EUGENE, Ore. -- (Sept. 1, 2010) -- A long-held assumption about asymmetrical division of stem cells has cracked. Researchers at the University of Oregon report that the mitotic spindle does not act alone -- that cortical proteins help to position a cleavage furrow in the right location. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:02 +0200
Building Dikes of Courage in Pakistan
Twenty million people have been affected by the flooding in Pakistan, and with water-borne diseases on the rise and clinics wiped out by the flooding, aid workers and now-homeless Pakistanis are struggling to persevere. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:36:00 GMT
The Cost of Mental Health in Europe
Mental health problems are tied to social and economic factors, both in cause and in treatment. By investing in mental health, in addition to the human victories, Europe can actually benefit economically. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:51:00 GMT
Yemen on the Brink
With al Qaeada activity increasing, oil reserves running out, and poverty and disorder rampant, Yemen is in need of vast infrastructure reform across all levels of its governmental and economic institutions. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:27:00 GMT
Africa's Women Turn 50
Fifty years into African independence, African women still face a much more challenging existence than men, with significant political, social and economic changes needed for gender equality. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:47:00 GMT
Jordan: Success Story of the IMF
The IMF has earned a reputation internationally for its draconian lending policies, but Jordan may owe much of its economic turnaround to the assistance of the Fund. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:57:00 GMT
Interview with "Green Gone Wrong" Author Heather Rogers
Heather Rogers discusses the incompatibilities between an economic system based on consumption and one based on environmental sustainability, and how green products have gotten trapped in the middle. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:59:00 GMT
Free Trade, Disputed Waters
China and Asean have put in place a free trade agreement and a $10 billion investment fund, but disputes over the Mekong River and the South China Sea remain. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:28:00 GMT
Israel's Second Disengagement from Gaza
In what could possibly be a small step forward between Israel and Palestine, Israel has put forth a proposal to disengage from the Gaza Strip, hopefully helping to stabilize the area. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:40:00 GMT
A Role for the U.S. in Afghan National Reconciliation?
Nine years of entanglement in Afghanistan have produced little result. It is time for the United States to consider a wholly different approach. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:03:00 GMT
Journalist Abused in Iranian Prison
Since the crackdown on the Green Movement, reports of prisoner abuse have been common. Abdolreza Tajik, a human rights activist, is the latest victim. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:42:00 GMT
Abbas says settlements must stop for peace
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have met in a meeting promoted by Washington. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:45:47 -0400
Migrants go missing in northern Mexico
Mexican authorities are searching for migrants they believe have been kidnapped in north Mexico. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:30:02 -0400
Zeta-Jones angered by slow diagnosis on husband’s cancer
Catherine Zeta-Jones has been angered by a medical diagnosis of her husband, Michael Douglas, in which he was told he has stage four cancer of the throat. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:39:44 -0400
Australians use explosives to kill whale
Authorities in Western Australia have used a large amount of explosives to blow up a live whale. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:36:46 -0400
Bin Laden followers released from Libyan jail
Libya has allowed 37 Islamists, including a former driver of Osama bin Laden and members of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, to leave a prison in which they had been held since 2007. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:09:06 -0400
US evacuates North Carolina beaches
An evacuation has started in the US as residents of eastern beaches wait for Hurricane Earl. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:56:42 -0400
Taliban leader on US terror-blacklist charged
The United States has charged Hakimullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, with the US government still offering a reward of up to $5 million for information about him. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:45:58 -0400
Barack Obama oversees Mideast peace talks
Newscast Media – US President Barack Obama has urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders not to let the chance of a permanent peace deal “slip away”. “This moment of opportunity may not soon come again,” he said, pledging the US would support the new negotiations. Mr Obama spoke the day before a new round of direct [...] Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:46 +0200
Discovery Channel gunman hostage update
Newscast Media – UPDATE 5:00 PM: Police shot the suspect. His condition is not known. The three hostages are safe. Officers shot the suspect at 4:48 p.m., Chief Tom Manger said. The gunman’s condition was not immediately known. He hasn’t been removed from the building. Manger said the gunman had a device or devices strapped [...] Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:46 +0200
Mayweather fight still on Pacquiao’s mind
Newscast Media NEW YORK – Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach wanted the exact same thing that boxing fans everywhere wanted: Floyd Mayweather Jr. They got Antonio Margarito instead. Pacquiao and Roach said Wednesday that they agreed to every demand put forward by Mayweather for what could have been the richest fight in boxing [...] Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:46 +0200
Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse Sends Aid To North Korea
Newscast Media –Franklin Graham’s International Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse has chartered a Boeing 747 cargo jet to airlift some 90 tons of relief and medical supplies from the United States to North Korea in response to the massive flooding there. Earlier this month, nearly 260,000 people in northeastern China and North Korea fled their [...] Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:46 +0200
French Riviera Hijacked By Russian Mafia
Newscast Media — Countries from the former Soviet Union have such a tight hold on the region, that Riviera detectives expect an eastern connection to almost every crime. “Everything from burglary and money laundering to vice is controlled by the Mob from former Communist countries,” said one police officer, who was involved in the arrest [...] Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:46 +0200
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