Comments, barbs and history on 'So help me God'

 09.01.2009 12:26   usatoday.com

A review of comments on the story and blog about whether there should be prayers and mention of God at the presidential inauguration.

USA Religion

Yuschenko Confident Of Reliability Of Ukraine As Gas Transiting Country

 09.01.2009 12:17   ukranews.com

According to Yuschenko, the Ukrainian side has created all conditions for the mission of the European Union.

Ukraine Politics

Former RAF Terrorist Refuses Job Due to Alleged Harrassment

 09.01.2009 10:20   dw-world.de

Christian Klar, the former co-leader of the Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist organization, has refused a trainee job at a taxpayer-funded Berlin theater claiming that an aggressive media campaign is targeting him.

Germany Social Life

A Day to be Remembered - Prof BM Mithal Memorial Lecture BITS Pilani

 09.01.2009 12:28   prurgent.com

This Memorial Lecture was instituted in 2001 in memory of the former Deputy Director of BITS Pilani who was not only a great teacher of Pharmacy and educational administrator but also a great human being.

World Press Releases

Joseph Law Firm, P.C. Hosts a Seminar on Working Visa Options for International Artists, Entertainers, Models and Athletes

 09.01.2009 12:27   prweb.com

Joseph Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce a half-day seminar on non immigrant visa options for international artists, entertainers, models and athletes. The seminar will explore the various visa options available to international artists, entertainers, models and athletes and the requirements and challenges with each visa option. It will be held January 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Immigration/Seminar/prweb1836174.htm

World Advertisement & PR

Today on the Forum

 09.01.2009 12:17   brownstoner.com

Here are some of the topics posted on The Forum today: Plumber Problem Resolving ECB Violation Recs for Plumber for Small Projects Help with Carpeting Steps Recs for Wallpaper Removers/Painters

New York Construction & Real Estate

Israel 'shelled civilian shelter'

 09.01.2009 10:03   bbc.co.uk

Israeli soldiers shelled a Gaza house they had moved 110 Palestinians into, killing 30, the UN quotes witnesses as saying.

World Incidents

Action in Center of Kyiv. PHOTO

 12.09.2008 08:11   mignews.com.ua

Yesterday in the evening a skirmish happened in the center of Kyiv on Shevchenko boulevard, 58 opposite shoe shop.

Ukraine Crime

Hurricane Gustav Category 5 Storm

 30.08.2008 14:22   nationalterroralert.com

Hurricane Gustav is rapidly growing into a monster Category 5 storm. ‘FEMA’ Federal Emergency Management Agency chief David Paulison told reporters several times at a briefing Saturday that the storm was strengthening into a Category 5 hurricane. FEMA officials said Bill Read, the director of the National Hurricane Center, interrupted an afternoon teleconference involving the agency, Gulf [...]

World Terrorism

Palm CEO says Europe gets Pre in the first half, too

 09.01.2009 12:11   engadgetmobile.com

Filed under: Handsets, Palm, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS According to the press materials, Palm hadn't intended to announce a timeframe for the 3G GSM version of the Pre this week, but Ed Colligan can pretty much do and say whatever he pleases -- it's one of the perks of wearing the CEO hat -- and he's apparently mentioned in an interview with IDG that it'll roll out in the first half of 2009. That puts the model right in line with the launch window for the CDMA-based Sprint version, giving the carrier virtually zero exclusivity on the global stage -- so if 1337 h4x0rz can figure out how to unlock the thing (and if we were betting folk, we'd wager they can), this all means EDGE-only Pres could end up on AT&T and T-Mobile USA lickety-split. Even if that means losing the European 3G guts, you know you'd buy it. Come on now, don't lie to yourself.Palm CEO says Europe gets Pre in the first half, too originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

World Mobile Phones

Powermat brings wireless charging to reality

 09.01.2009 10:16   krunker.com

The highlight of day one here at CES 2009 had to be our visit to the Powermat booth in the central hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company formally unveiled their magnetic induction technology-based product this week and I have to say that I’m a total believer. Now before I get into this, [...]Technorati Tags: Powermat, Wireless Charging

World Technologies

Oona King named C4's diversity chief

 09.01.2009 10:15   digitalspy.co.uk

Former MP Oona King is appointed Channel 4's new head of diversity.

World Multimedia

Save 50% on the 3-Day Advanced SEO Weekend Workshop Coming to Orlando Jan-24-26

 09.01.2009 12:28   prweb.com

Leading SEO industry educators Robin Nobles, John Alexander and Michael Marshall will be meeting on Jan. 24-26 for a special hands-on SEO skills Workshop celebrating the 7th Anniversary Reunion. All seats for this hands-on SEO Workshop are discounted by 50%. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1836024.htm

World Universities

Fluorescent Mice Help Disease Research

 09.01.2009 10:07   medicalnewstoday.com

Painting mice fluorescent colours might not be as crazy as it sounds. Scientists reporting in the latest issue of the Royal Society journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B have used the technique to show which mice are likely to spread a disease which is potentially fatal to humans. Researchers based at the University of Utah looked at the spread of Hantavirus amongst wild deer mice and proved that bigger, older mice are responsible for most of the disease cases.

World Biology

Various Artists - Forgetting Sarah Marshall CD Review

 09.01.2009 04:22   thecelebritycafe.com

World Books & CD

AMD Phenom II X4 Benchmarked – The Paper Dragon

 09.01.2009 12:26   ittoolbox.com

To say that the original AMD Phenom processor was less than well-met by the market is an understatement.  It was one of the most disappointing CPU launches since the original Pentium 60/66.  Has AMD done better with the Phenom II?  Tom...

World Programming Languages

3D Models - Tow Truck

 09.01.2009 12:18   the3dstudio.com

Name: Tow TruckType: 3D ModelsAuthor: 3d_molierPrice: $99.00File types: 3ds c4d lwo max ma obj hrcDescription: High resolution and realistic, fully detailed and textured Tow Truck. With semi-detailed interior.See complete details

World Computer Design & Modelling

Vi and Vim: 5 Awesome Examples For Automatic Word Completion Using Ctrl-X Magic

 09.01.2009 12:09   linuxtoday.com

<b>The Geek Stuff:</b> "By typing the first few characters of a word you can get the whole word either from a dictionary, or a thesaurus, or even the words that are already present on the file that you are editing."

World Open Source Software

ASHP, Infectious Disease Specialists Take New Look At Vancomycin

 09.01.2009 12:08   medicalnewstoday.com

A consensus statement recently published in the January 1, 2009 , issue of the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP), sheds new light on the appropriate use and monitoring of vancomycin in adult patients. Vancomycin is one of the most-widely used antibiotics for the treatment of serious gram-positive infections involving methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA ).

World Infectious Diseases

UK Government’s flagship Change4Life obesity campaign too ''simplistic'', says journal

 09.01.2009 08:31   b4uindia.com

The British Government’s flagship Change4Life anti-obesity campaign is being partly funded by food companies that have been linked to weight problems, according to a report. Published by the medical journal Lancet, the report says that ministers are of the opinion that the push, which includes participation from food companies such as Pepsi and retailers and an 8 million-pound television campaign, may help ease a growing trend which has left one in four Britons obese. However, adds the journal, the decision to allow producers of fatty and sugary foods, which it accuses of contributing to the obesity crisis, to take part in the campaign "beggared belief". The report warned that the Government was party to sponsorship arrangements with supermarkets "that display rows upon rows of sugary snacks, cereals, and soft drinks." "So what is the subliminal, or perhaps not so subliminal, take-home message when PepsiCo brings us sports personalities who advocate exercise? If you do exercise, it is OK to drink Pepsi and eat crisps?" the Telegraph quoted it as saying. "Ill-judged partnerships with companies that fuel obesity should have been avoided," it added. PepsiCo, the owner of Pepsi and other brands including Tropicana, said that they would promote the benefits of an active lifestyle by involving sports stars in the campaign. The journal also accused the new adverts of being "simplistic", saying that they show a cartoon stone-age family chase a mammoth and hit a dinosaur with a club, suggesting how families used to have to catch their food. The journal says that this is contrasted with the sedentary lifestyle of a modern-day family shown eating a pizza and playing computer games. A spokesperson for the Department of Health insisted that all companies involved in the campaign were expected to adhere to a strict code of conduct. "We recognise that many organisations have influence with and can reach our target audiences in ways that we cannot. By working with these organisations, we can more effectively tackle the obesity epidemic,” he said. "This is not about saying which companies are good or bad but every company has to sign up to strict terms of engagement before they join us. Every company must help people to eat more healthily and be more active. "We have a very clear governance structure and will be very tough on companies to comply," he added. (ANI)

India Health & Beauty

Will Americans put on "recession pounds"?

 09.01.2009 06:00   reuters.com

DALLAS (Reuters) - Americans may reduce the amount they spend on food in response to a sour economy but some experts fear they may pick up weight in the process.

World Health & Beauty

Tough 2009? SalsaCrazy Wants Everyone to Experience a New Year of Salsa with DanceSF.com's 2009 San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Dancing Classes

 09.01.2009 12:27   prweb.com

For those people who have been making new Years resolutions to get fitter, leaner, healthier, or livelier but have never started on them yet, now is the time. Many will be surprised at how Salsa dancing can enrich their lives. Salsa dancing improves flexibility, coordination, and passion. Dancers will learn a skill that will give them enjoyment for years to come. Financial collapse? Economic downturn? 2009 is the year of change! Learn to Salsa Dance with "SalsaCrazy" San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Dance classes offered by DanceSF.com. Take the first step towards finding Dance's hidden benefits! (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/salsa/dance/prweb1841394.htm

World Dances

Kanye West: 'I'd like fewer followers'

 09.01.2009 12:16   digitalspy.co.uk

Kanye West says that he would prefer to have fewer fans.

World Music

THANATOS Now Mixing Fifth Album

 09.01.2009 12:14   bravewords.com

Veteran thrash/death outfit THANATOS will release their fifth full-length Justified Genocide through Deity Down Records in the first quarter of 2009. The band have issued...

World Rock Music

New York City Jeweler Offers a Rarity

 09.01.2009 12:28   prweb.com

As the economy continues its roller coaster ride, fewer things become recession proof and more material possessions are becoming obsolete. A New York City jeweler has acquired the "Gran Canaria", one of the pre-eminent Canary diamonds in the world today. A natural diamond so tenuous and unique, TraxNYC is the first NYC jeweler to offer it for sale to internet consumers. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/hip_hop_jewelry/diamond_jewelry/prweb1834334.htm

World Concerts

'Resistance Retribution' out in March

 09.01.2009 12:16   digitalspy.co.uk

Sony gives upcoming PSP title Resistance Retribution a March release date.

World Computer Games

Ups…Amy Winehouse is in the hotel!

 09.01.2009 12:13   whyfame.com

While taking her break in the Carribean, the singer, 25, wont’t give a break to the clients and staff of the hotel where she’s staying. While misunderstanding a conversation between a couple who was taking dinner at the St Lucia hotel, Amy judge that a glass of water flinging towards the couple will make them stop. It didn’t. The tourist woman was on her way to call the police if it wasn’t for the resort place managers to interfere and...[ More on WhyFame.com ]

World Recreation & Entertainment

BMW launches 116d with 64mpg - their most fuel efficient car (UK)

 09.01.2009 12:15   worldcarfans.com

BMW will release their cleanest and most economical car to date later this year. The BMW 116d will get over 64mpg.

World Cars

911 Sledgehammer

 09.01.2009 04:18   pistonheads.com

US tuner gives 911 Veyron acceleration

World Automotives

UAW strike would kill auto loans

 09.01.2009 00:28   freep.com

An extraordinary new wrinkle in the federal loans to Detroit's automakers became clear Thursday: A UAW strike could derail the rescue effort.

USA Autonews

Charles Barkley to take leave of absence from TNT after arrest

 09.01.2009 12:26   usatoday.com

Charles Barkley, the popular Hall of Fame basketball star and Emmy Award-winning NBA television pundit with aspirations for political ...

USA Basketball

NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: Bowles: Lions were interested in Dolphins' turnaround during interview

 09.01.2009 12:17   freep.com

Is Dolphins secondary coach Todd Bowles an NFL head coaching candidate because of how the Fins went from 1-15 last season to 11-5 this season?

USA Sports

Toro Rosso confirms Buemi for 2009

 09.01.2009 10:11   f1central.net

Swiss drive makes step up

World Formula-1

Southwest puts pilot on leave pending alcohol probe

 09.01.2009 12:26   usatoday.com

Southwest Airlines says it put a pilot on leave after he allegedly showed up at the airport with alcohol on his breath.

USA Tourism

Carnival Cruise Lines Unveils Unprecedented New Early Booking Savings Program Offering A Rate Protection Assurance

 09.01.2009 08:16   cruise-addicts.com

MIAMI &ndash; Carnival Cruise Lines is launching an exciting new cruise pricing option called Early Saver which offers fares as much as 25 percent lower ...

World Cruises

Beijing panda bites third tourist

 09.01.2009 00:07   bbc.co.uk

A panda at Beijing zoo bites a man for the third time in two years.

World Tourism

MIKE WENDLAND: Delay digital TV, Obama urges

 09.01.2009 08:27   freep.com

The Obama administration stole the tech spotlight from new product releases at the big Consumer Electronics Show yesterday by urging Congress to temporarily pull the plug on the transition to digital television by moving back the looming Feb. 17 date.

USA Blogs

Snow Closes Madrid Barajas Airport

 09.01.2009 08:10   spainforvisitors.com

Unexpected snowfall in the city of Madrid has closed all four runways of Madrid Barajas Airport. The snowstorm began unalarmingly at around 08:00 am, without causing disruption, but by 11:00 the snow had become heavy and both incoming and departing flights were suspended at 11:50. Snow ploughs are said to be working and anti-freeze measures being taken, but the airport is not expected to return to complete normality before Sunday, January 11th. The weather has also caused havoc on the roads of the province. Snow has also fallen in the north of Spain, especially the Basque Country, but that is ordinary weather and had been forecast, whereas the snow in Madrid has surprised everyone, including Spain's INM, Met Office (or its public arm, the AEMET), which admits to having expected that the snows would fall some 50 kilometres north of the capital of Madrid. The disruption by the winter weather comes on the heels of problems caused by unofficial go-slows by both air traffic controllers and SEPLA, the Spanish pilots' trade union. Read more.

Spain Recreation, Tourism

Israeli blogs back Gaza operation

 06.01.2009 12:03   bbc.co.uk

Israeli bloggers are in general agreement in backing the Israeli armed forces' offensive in the Gaza Strip.

World Blogs

Newsnight Scotland highlights

 09.01.2009 06:04   bbc.co.uk

Key moments from Newsnight Scotland 5 January - 8 January.

World Advertisements

The Course That Got Away

 08.01.2009 16:05   nytimes.com

Many people have bought homes in golf developments for the high-end courses, the tight-knit community and the plush clubhouses, but the real estate slump is leaving some waiting at the first tee.

World Real Estate

EUR 100K discount on luxury Costa flats

 17.11.2008 04:14   propertyinspain.net

Spain's latest all-luxury resort has spacious key ready apartments discounted by EUR 100K as the developer makes a timely "Dash for Cash". PropertyInSpain.Net has the best choice and prices.

Spain Real Estate

Floods, mudslides, avalanches slam Pacific Northwest

 09.01.2009 10:21   usatoday.com

Floods, mudslides and avalanches in the Pacific Northwest kept tens of thousands of people from their homes and stranded hundreds ...

USA Weather Forecast

Europeans struggle to keep warm

 08.01.2009 12:04   bbc.co.uk

BBC readers in countries hit by the shutdown of Russian gas supplies describe their struggle to heat their homes in the freezing cold.

World Weather Forecast

AccuWeather.com 2008-2009 Winter Forecast

 05.12.2008 08:14   accuweather.com

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ...

World Weather Forecast