State & Community
Germany Jails Mother Who Froze Newborns
01.12.2008 14:29
dw-world.de
A German court handed a 51-month jail term Monday to a woman who let three of her six children die straight after birth and kept the tiny bodies in the family's home freezer.
Germany
Social Life
Myanmar refugees reinvigorate Tenn. church
01.12.2008 12:21
usatoday.com
In the rows of spinach and collard greens behind All Saints Episcopal Church, a quiet resurrection is underway.
USA
Religion
Thailand: Bangkok airport siege is backed by higher powers
01.12.2008 12:07
telegraph.co.uk
Thomas Bell wonders who exactly has the power to hold Thailand - and a good sized chunk of global aviation - hostage.
Great Britain
Opinions
Economics & Finance
SynthaSite CEO to Keynote at PPC Classroom Live 2008
01.12.2008 16:16
prurgent.com
Join SynthaSite at PPC Classroom Live 2008 where CEO Vinny Lingham is giving the keynote on one of the most powerful forms of traffic Pay Per Click (PPC). SynthaSite is a leading do-it-yourself free Web site builder that empowers everyday users and small business owners to easily create a strong presence online.
World
Press Releases
All Systems Go for Nationwide WiMax With Sprint, Clearwire Merger
01.12.2008 16:09
ecommercetimes.com
Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have joined forces to build a nationwide high-speed wireless Internet n 5b4 etwork using worldwide interoperability for microwave access, or WiMax, technology. The $14.5 billion merger closed Monday with $3.2 billion in equity funding from a variety of heavy hitters in the technology and telecommunications industries.
World
E-commerce
Automakers' debt may be obstacle to federal loans
01.12.2008 16:06
washingtonpost.com
DETROIT -- They'll park some corporate jets, cut executive pay and serve up concessions from the United Auto Workers, but Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and perhaps Chrysler LLC also will have to address massive debts to persuade a skeptical Congress to loan them money.
USA
Machine-Building Industry
Incidents
Ethiopian star guilty over death
01.12.2008 12:05
bbc.co.uk
Ethiopian pop star Teddy Afro is convicted of the manslaughter of a homeless man in a hit-and-run incident in Addis Ababa in 2006.
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
Technologies
Sharp launches the AQUOS Experience at the Grand Central Terminal
01.12.2008 16:13
krunker.com
If you’re living in New York City or you happen to be passing through NYC this month, make sure to drop by the Grand Central Terminal to check out the new Sharp AQUOS Experience. The Experience, located on the bridge between the main concourse and Vanderbilt Hall, stands 26 feet high and consists of [...]Technorati Tags: Sharp, AQUOS Experience, The HOPE Program, Grand Central Terminal
World
Technologies
New Nokia 2608 CDMA
01.12.2008 16:10
cellaz.com
Nokia 2608 is the latest CDMA phone, announced by company. Basic features include: voice memo recording; speaker phone; FM radio. Nokia 2608 is presented in 3 different color schemes: fuchsia with a pink stripe, silver with a green stripe, and black with a blue stripe. The phone will be available in Q1 2009. As for price it is still unknown, but it is supposed to be the cheapest phone in ... [These are short news! Click for details]
World
Mobile Communication
Britney Spears Tops Yahoo’s Top Searches for 2008
01.12.2008 14:20
searchenginejournal.com
Once again Britney Spears has proven that she’s not only the Pop Princess but also the “Queen of Searches”, well at least in Yahoo’s 2008 Year in Reviews of the most popular searches. Spears together with the World Wrestling Entertainment and Barack Obama are the top three overall searches conducted by usears on Yahoo’s search [...]
World
Search Engines
Science & Education
Meacham's 'American Lion' is a roaring portrait of Andrew Jackson
01.12.2008 16:15
usatoday.com
Old Hickory, sex symbol? Jon Meacham's American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House brings alive a profoundly flawed but ...
USA
Books & CD
Semaphore - Luminaire
01.12.2008 14:15
roomthirteen.com
Thumping guitar riffs folksy rhythms and ominous vocals that surprise with their outcome
World
Books & CD
Aging Not Slowed By Antioxidants, Study Rejects 50 Year Old Theory
01.12.2008 14:12
medicalnewstoday.com
Research led by scientists in the UK has upturned a 50-year old theory that maintains antioxidants stop or slow aging by counteracting the oxidative stress on cells caused by free radicals, a finding that will undermine claims made by beauty and diet products that promote the anti-aging properties of antioxidants.
World
Biology
Hard & Soft
EFF to Fight Against Telecom Immunity in Tuesday Hearing
01.12.2008 16:08
linuxtoday.com
<b>Electronic Frontier Foundation:</b> "On Tuesday, December 2, at 10 a.m., the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) will challenge the constitutionality of a federal law aimed at granting immunity to telecommunications companies participating in illegal domestic surveillance."
World
Open Source Software
MIT researchers boost the power of solar energy
01.12.2008 16:03
computerworld.com
A team of MIT researchers is using computer modeling to to increase the output and efficiency of solar cells.
World
Hard & Soft
Textures - 120 Textures All Pics Can Be Seen Before Buying
01.12.2008 14:22
the3dstudio.com
Name: 120 Textures All Pics Can Be Seen Before BuyingType: TexturesAuthor: Beat170Price: $8.00File types: jpgDescription: 120 TexturesYou Can View Images Here:s367.photobucket.c o m/albums/oo118/Beat170/?albumview=slideshow DELETE SPACES And Copy/Paste In BrowserOr Download The Preview File Although All Files Are There Theres Watermarks On Them
World
Computer Design & Modelling
Health & Beauty
More HIV testing can save babies' lives: U.N. report
01.12.2008 14:01
reuters.com
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations on Monday urged countries across the world to expand screening of newborn infants exposed to the virus that causes AIDS, saying it could save the lives of countless children.
World
Health & Beauty
Hypoallergenic Dogs?
01.12.2008 12:13
beyondallergy.com
It seems everyone is looking for the perfect dog. Me, I just have a non perfect, lovable one! My friend who has allergies to dogs and cats is now on the lookout for a designer dog that won’t mess with her allergies. My other friends with a child with asthma have a schnoodle that apparently [...]
World
Allergy
New Study Shows Potential Of Rational Drug Design In Schizophrenia
01.12.2008 12:10
medicalnewstoday.com
In one of the first instances of targeted drug design in psychiatric treatment, University of Pittsburgh researchers have found an experimental agent that shows promise in addressing working memory impairments that occur in the schizophrenia. The study breaks new ground in the strategy used to develop new pharmacological treatments for schizophrenia, explained David Lewis, M.D.
World
Mental Disorders
Culture & Arts
Summer Breeze Open Air 2009 - EVOCATION, KATRA Confirmed
01.12.2008 16:11
bravewords.com
EVOCATION, KATRA are the latest acts confirmed for the 2009 Summer Breeze Open Air festival which is set to take place August 13th - 15th,...
World
Rock Music
Jimmy Witherspoon / Robben Ford - Live at the 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival
01.12.2008 16:10
musicbox-online.com
Up and coming guitarist Robben Ford lit a fire beneath Jimmy Witherspoon.
World
Music
Thief gets his own billboard after robbing advertising agency
01.12.2008 16:09
boingboing.net
Someone stole 15 transformers from a billboard advertising company in New Zealand. The transformers are worth $5000, but the thief probably wanted them for the $150 worth of copper they contain. The billboard company responded by placing a security photo of the suspected thief on its own billboards. The company is offering a $500 reward. Thief gets his own billboard after robbing advertising agency...
World
Culture & Arts
Recreation & Entertainment
Estranged relative arrested in Hudson killings
01.12.2008 16:15
usatoday.com
Police arrested the estranged brother-in-law of Jennifer Hudson on Monday in the deaths of the entertainer's mother, brother ...
USA
Recreation & Entertainment
Age of Conan Still Slated for Xbox 360
01.12.2008 16:11
shacknews.com
Though there's been no official word for a while and developer Funcom recently laid off some staff, the studio is still planning to deliver the long-promised Xbox 360 edition of its mature MMO Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. "The Xbox 360 version of the game is still in production, but as before we are not committing to any specific dates," product manager Erling Ellingse told MTV Multiplayer. "I wish I could give you more information, but I can't at the time being." As for the layoffs, Ellingse noted that "our a...
World
Computer Games
Arrest made in Jennifer Hudson family murders
01.12.2008 16:00
reuters.com
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The estranged brother-in-law of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson was arrested and will be charged with the October slayings of three of her relatives, police said on Monday.
World
Recreation & Entertainment
Automotives
Mercedes E-Class Estate/ Wagon Spied
01.12.2008 14:20
worldcarfans.com
Fresh new spy pictures of 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate have surfaced. Clearer views of its rear lights, roofline and rear part are evident.
World
Cars
Ford reviews plan to shed Volvo
01.12.2008 08:20
freep.com
Ford Motor Co. said this morning it is considering the possible sale of Volvo, its Sweden-based luxury automaker.
USA
Autonews
Auto Top Shop Offers Free Convertible Advice For The Holidays
01.12.2008 06:28
prweb.com
Though the holiday season is right around the corner, economic uncertainty still festers in our pocketbooks. However, consumer analysts are expecting to see more considerate purchases and less impulse buying from shoppers this holiday season due to this uncertainty. These more "considerate" purchases are due to consumers utilizing online shopping research when searching for the best possible deal. One company, The Auto Top Shop has begun offering free convertible advice for the holidays for those considering purchasing a new or used convertible this holiday season. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/convertible/tops/prweb1684614.htm
World
Auto Services
Sports
Crosby, Luongo score clutch awards for November
01.12.2008 16:15
usatoday.com
Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby lead the NHL's scoring race after the first two months of the season.
USA
Hockey
Giants receiver Burress faces criminal gun charges
01.12.2008 16:00
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress faced charges of criminal possession of a handgun on Monday following an apparent accidental shooting in a Manhattan nightclub, prosecutors said.
World
Sports
Mike Furrey says he's '100%,' but placed on IR
01.12.2008 14:21
freep.com
Wide receiver Mike Furrey said Monday he is healthy and disappointed the Lions decided to put him on injured reserve because of a concussion. "This is the way they want to go," Furrey said. "I'm 100% right now, and I'll be getting ready for next year next week."
USA
Sports
Tourism
W Hotels Announces RedWire Package
01.12.2008 16:12
journeys.luxist.com
Filed under: JourneysAs part of World AIDS day today, W Hotels has announced that it will be the official hotel partner of (RED)WIRE, the new online music magazine by (RED). Applying the (RED) idea to music, (RED)WIRE helps to buy lifesaving medicine and other services for those living with HIV/AIDS in Africa by contributing a portion of the proceeds from memberships to the Global Fund, which works to help eliminate AIDS globally. Subscribers will pay for a subscription that will entitle them to exclusive tracks from artists including U2, John Legend, The Killers, Kid Rock and Coldplay. Half of the money goes directly to Africa and half goes to the artists and the music company.All W Hotels in the United States will be giving guests access to a free, two week membership to (RED)WIRE during the month of December and will feature a (RED)WIRE package that includes a six month membership, Through December 2009, W Hotels" (RED)WIRE package will include in addition to accommodations, a limited edition USB drive featuring beautiful (PRODUCT)RED-inspired artwork from African artist Joseph Amedokpo, which connects guests to exclusive content on (RED)WIRE, a six month (RED)WIRE membership and a special bonus track from (RED)WIRE artist John Legend as well as two INSPI(RED) cocktails.W Hotels Announces RedWire Package originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read|Permalink|Email this|Comments
World
Tourism
The Castles of Potsdam
01.12.2008 16:12
europealacarte.co.uk
When most visitors want to see castles in Germany they do a cruise of the Rhein, where turreted towers are perched on every other hill top overlooking the river thoroughfare. All too often, the summer castles of the Prussian kings in Potsdam, just outside Berlin, are overlooked. Park Sanssouci houses numerous castles, grottos, temples and extensive [...]
Europe
Tourism
Hawaii's latest lure: Obama tourism?
01.12.2008 14:29
usatoday.com
Honolulu, which already lures millions of tourists each year, is only beginning to see development of tourism tied to Barack ...
USA
Tourism
Blogs
NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: Lions put Mike Furrey on IR, sign Keary Colbert
01.12.2008 16:13
freep.com
The Lions have placed wide receiver Mike Furrey on injured reserve because of a concussion, ending his season, and have signed wide receiver Keary Colbert. Furrey suffered the concussion on a kickoff Nov. 9 against Jacksonville.
USA
Blogs
The Fish in the River
01.12.2008 08:12
spainforvisitors.com
My wife has just told me that the first snow of the year in Madrid is falling outside, which reminds me that Christmas is approaching, with all its implications - the Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor; the street lights; the trees in the Puerta del Sol; rowdy groups of office workers after their overly boozy celebration lunches or dinners; one indigestion after another; the twelve grapes choked on to the twelve strokes of midnight on New Year's Eve; the procession of the Three Wise Men on the eve of Epiphany; and, of course, Spain's monument to the consumer society: the enormous automated puppet show that is Cortylandia. Christmas runs into New Year and Epiphany to make a lengthy festival in Spain, lasting from December 24th to January 6th, though only three and two-halves of those days are actually holidays (the two halves are Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, when most businesses open in the morning only). Now, to get into the Christmas spirt, what better than a carol? Spanish carols - villancicos - are so called after villanos, country folk (yes, it's the same etymology as the English villain), and are of some interest to musicologists, many having ancient origins (the carols, not the musicologists). And the one villancico that every Spaniard and, I suspect, practically every Spanish-speaking person in the world knows is Los Peces en el Río, so here it is. The version below is not the most musical, but it does nicely capture the Spanish Christmas spirit: irreverent, gregarious, and great fun. See the next page for the lyrics of this villancico and some more versions which are more conventional, or at least more musical, than this one, but no more enjoyable (or tasteful, come to that).
Spain
Recreation, Tourism
Iranian bloggers on Obama victory
01.12.2008 06:03
bbc.co.uk
Iranians blogging in Farsi give their reaction to Obama's election victory.
World
Blogs
Advertisements
Changing UK: A nation of lonely hearts?
01.12.2008 12:05
bbc.co.uk
New research suggests the UK is a nation of lonely hearts, with traditional community life fading away. Video reports from across the country show community living varies greatly
World
Advertisements
A Village Down the Block
29.11.2008 00:07
nytimes.com
At a “cohousing” project planned for Fort Greene, Brooklyn, the residents will share all decisions and some meals.
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
Weather Forecast
Snow falls in the Mid-South, Appalachians
01.12.2008 08:24
usatoday.com
Snow is falling in western North Carolina where one county closed school and 10 others called for two-hour delays in opening.
USA
Weather Forecast
Cloud computing centre for city
01.12.2008 08:06
bbc.co.uk
Inverness is chosen as the location for a planned computer complex offering data storage for people and businesses.
World
Weather Forecast
Hurricane Season Gets Busy
10.10.2008 06:34
accuweather.com
Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Historically, the heart of the hurricane season does not begin until mid-August. As if on cue, there are two tropical systems currently active, and AccuWeather.com ...
World
Weather Forecast
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