State & Community
Torah of reporter's family reflects 5 generations' journey
08.01.2009 16:22
usatoday.com
Through more than a century of Jewish holy days and sacred occasions, the Torah in the family of Tim Klass has been a constant, its travels reflecting five generations' journey from Russia to the United States, and more recently to Israel. Klass offers a biography of this uniquely well-traveled scroll.
USA
Religion
RingingCedarsofRussia.org Releases Pine Nut Oil Research Showing That Digestive and Stomach Disorders Respond to Unique Super Food: Siberian Pine Nut Oil
08.01.2009 14:48
prweb.com
RingingCedarsofRussia.org released research this month demonstrating why the cold pressed oil of Siberian Cedar nuts, also known as Pinus Sibirica, has been considered an ancient super food. In a clinical trial conducted by Professor A. B. Krivosheev from the City Clinical Hospital of Novosibirsk # 1 with wild harvested, cold pressed, extra virgin Siberian pine nut oil, very favorable results were found. Pine nut oil was proven effective against the real threat of modern day health problems, notably stress-related illnesses and emotional instabilities. The full version available at www.PineNutOil.org. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/pine_nut_oil/superfood/prweb1830834.htm
World
Ecology & Environment
Turkish Group Aims to Celebrate Carnival More Decently
08.01.2009 10:21
dw-world.de
Every winter, the city of Cologne hosts one of the biggest, wildest street parties in the world: Carnival. Now, a Turkish group wants to offer a cleaner version of the fun.
Germany
Social Life
Economics & Finance
Microsoft Swings Mobile Search Deal With Verizon
08.01.2009 16:13
ecommercetimes.com
Microsoft will be providing mobile search to Verizon's huge customer base under a new partnership agreement that Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer have publicly confirmed -- Seidenberg in remarks at a Citigroup conference and Ballmer at the Consumer Electronics Show.
World
E-commerce
US Dollar Slips as Consumer Credit Falls By Record
08.01.2009 16:12
actionforex.com
The US dollar fell versus most of the major currencies on Thursday, save the Australian dollar, as consumer credit fell by the most in at least 65-years and continuing jobless claims reached a new 26-year high. According to the Federal Reserve, consumer credit in the US fell for the second...
World
E-commerce
Autoworkers union begins talks on concessions
08.01.2009 16:08
washingtonpost.com
DETROIT -- United Auto Workers union bargaining officials are arriving in Detroit this week to begin discussing wage and benefit concessions they must make so General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC can keep their federal loans.
USA
Machine-Building Industry
Incidents
Detective 'cannot recall car hit'
08.01.2009 14:05
bbc.co.uk
A detective who was allegedly thrown into the air by a getaway car has no memory of the incident, the Old Bailey hears.
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
Logic Wireless Logic Bolt hands-on
08.01.2009 16:12
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, Others, GSM, EDGE Not much new to report on Logic Wireless' device apart from us finally getting a chance to see it and see how it all works. It is a large handset -- but we wonder how they could make the thing smaller without making the projector element modular, or something -- well put together, with a huge speaker on the back but is otherwise an unremarkable candybar. We projected the OS' menu and a short video on a small whiteboard setup at the booth and even with pretty tough lighting conditions, it worked. Of course, what remains to be seen is real shipping product, a carrier deal to sweeten the pricing, and perhaps a battery life tweak. Good first effort folks, we'll definitely be keeping an eye on this device.Gallery: Logic Wireless Logic Bolt hands-onLogic Wireless Logic Bolt hands-on Logic Wireless Logic Bolt hands-on originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
World
Mobile Phones
Casio Exilim FS10
08.01.2009 16:11
letsgodigital.org
Casio High Speed Exilim FS10 digital camera : Casio is pleased to release the slim and compact High Speed Exilim EX-FS10 digital camera, featuring high-speed burst shooting faster than an SLR camera. The Casio FS10 is also equipped with high-speed movie functions that have been squeezed into this highly mobile camera. In this card-sized camera measuring just 3.8” wide x 2.3” high x .64” thin, Casio has packed a newly developed 3X optical inner-zoom lens and a 2.5-inch high-performance Super Clear LCD. This high-speed model boasts an effective 9.1-megapixel resolution and the Casio Exilim FS10 can take up to 30 shots per second of high-resolution 6.0-megapixel images.
World
Digital Technologies
Classic board games go virtual
08.01.2009 14:00
reuters.com
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Pass go - and click. Classic board games like Monopoly are going virtual under a partnership between Electronic Arts and Hasbro as the whole family from children to grandparents become gamers.
World
Internet
Science & Education
Splash Media Announces Agreement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to Create Revolutionary ETraining Content 'For Dummies'
08.01.2009 12:21
prweb.com
Splash Media LP, an Emmy Award-winning innovator in eTraining and digital video publishing, has partnered with Wiley to create and produce a library of online training videos for Wiley's For Dummies branded imprint. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1837814.htm
World
Science & Education
Souls Of We - Let The Truth Be Known
08.01.2009 12:12
roomthirteen.com
Although many tracks sound like filler some pretty good moments shine through.
World
Books & CD
Panel Urges Easing of Rules on High-Tech Exports
08.01.2009 12:05
nytimes.com
An expert panel said on Thursday that as president Barack Obama should change regulations on high-tech exports and on immigration by scientists and engineers.
World
Sciences
Hard & Soft
3D Models - Pallet 04
08.01.2009 16:17
the3dstudio.com
Name: Pallet 04Type: 3D ModelsAuthor: pharametriqPrice: $25.00File types: 3ds dxf max objDescription: HQ model of a Pallet - Full scene - Max 8 sp3 32 bits - V-Ray 1.5 RC3See complete details
World
Computer Design & Modelling
The Netbook Experience Is A Little Less Shiny Right Now
08.01.2009 16:10
linuxtoday.com
<b>Ever-Increasing Entropy:</b> "For the first couple of weeks I was thrilled with the little laptop. I was less than pleased with the stock gOS Linux implementation but once I replaced it with a Linux distribution that actually had the proper support and drivers for the hardware I was really, really happy."
World
Open Source Software
Palm announces webOS and Pre phone
08.01.2009 16:03
computerworld.com
Palm is hoping to get back on track with its new Pre touch phone, which comes equipped with the equally new operating system webOS, both announced on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show.
World
Hard & Soft
Health & Beauty
Scientists Call Up Stem Cell Troops To Repair The Body Using New Drug Combinations
08.01.2009 16:08
medicalnewstoday.com
Scientists have tricked bone marrow into releasing extra adult stem cells into the bloodstream, a technique that they hope could one day be used to repair heart damage or mend a broken bone, in a new study published today in the journal Cell Stem Cell. When a person has a disease or an injury, the bone marrow mobilises different types of stem cells to help repair and regenerate tissue.
World
Orthopedics
Daschle Pledges a Bipartisan Reform of Heath Care System
08.01.2009 10:05
nytimes.com
At confirmation hearings, Tom Daschle spoke of a a grass roots, ideology-free approach to the issue.
World
Health & Beauty
BMA head wins polyclinic contract
08.01.2009 10:03
bbc.co.uk
The UK's doctors' leader is part of a consortium that has won a contract to run one of the polyclinics that his organisation has campaigned against.
World
Health & Beauty
Culture & Arts
ORANGE GOBLIN - Album Recording Postponed
08.01.2009 16:14
bravewords.com
BW&BK has received the following press release: ORANGE GOBLIN regret that plans to record a new album in May have been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances....
World
Rock Music
Tonight: Finland first heat
08.01.2009 16:14
esctoday.com
The first of three heats to find the Finnish entry to the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow will take place tonight, Friday January 9th. Taking part in this first round are Kwan, Riikka, Tapani Kansa and Tiara. (http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/12852)
Europe
Music Contests & Awards
U2 issue warning against bogus tour
08.01.2009 14:18
atu2.com
Irish rockers U2 have warned fans against buying tickets for a purported summer (09) tour - because any proposed dates are bogus. The Beautiful Day hitmakers are due to release their first album in five years, New Line on the Horizon, in March (09). But the band insist they've yet to confirm plans for a tour, so any concert dates being touted online are fake. A statement posted on their official website reads: "Please don't get stung by buying tickets for shows that don't exist.
Ireland
Rock Music
Recreation & Entertainment
Travoltas hold private memorial for son in Florida
08.01.2009 16:23
usatoday.com
Friends and relatives of John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston gathered Thursday at their central Florida home for a memorial ...
USA
Recreation & Entertainment
Weekly PlayStation Store Update: Cuboid, Mahjong
08.01.2009 16:13
shacknews.com
This week's exciting PlayStation Store update is headlined by the downloadable games Cuboid and Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom. It's not much, but at least there are the typical music game track updates and a Naruto DLC pack. Okay, "at least" may not be the right phrase. Check below for the full list. Downloadable Games Cuboid ($9.99) A stunning 3D puzzle game in which players navigate ancient ruins and lush environments, maneuvering a rectangular block through mystical exits. Cuboid's 66 twisted levels will bend your mind with their addictive puzzles, and engage the senses with amazing graphic...
World
Computer Games
Travolta thanks fans, Jett memorial held
08.01.2009 14:00
reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A small, private memorial service was held on Thursday for John Travolta's son Jett as the actor called the outpouring of love around the world "a beautiful reminder of the inherent goodness in the human spirit."
World
Recreation & Entertainment
Automotives
As a condition of loan, UAW cannot strike against General Motors
08.01.2009 14:17
freep.com
WASHINGTON — The UAW and its local unions are barred from striking General Motors Corp. as long as GM has loans from the federal government, according to the agreement GM signed with the Bush administration last month.
USA
Autonews
SPI 997 SLEDGEHAMMER 1000 hp Porsche Conversion Package
08.01.2009 14:16
worldcarfans.com
Ohio based tuner SPI have turned a 997 Porsche into a 1000hp sledgehammer able to dash from 0 - 60mph in under 3 seconds!
World
Cars
Video: BMW Z4 - Behind the Scenes
08.01.2009 06:18
pistonheads.com
Wanna know more about the Z4?
World
Automotives
Sports
Cycling peace declared, world race series launched
08.01.2009 16:23
usatoday.com
Professional cycling declared an era of unity Thursday with the launch of a race calendar that groups elite events into a world ...
USA
Cycling
NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: An offensive coach like Jason Garrett could intrigue Lions
08.01.2009 12:16
freep.com
Hmmm. The Lions say they're going to be secretive about their coaching search. They line up a number of candidates with defensive backgrounds, but one of the exceptions is Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.
USA
Sports
After the Zone Blitz, the Deadpan Defense
08.01.2009 12:06
nytimes.com
A former cornerback for the Detroit Lions and inventor of the zone blitz, Dick LeBeau is now the mastermind behind the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense, the N.F.L.’s best.
World
Football
Tourism
'Mystery illness' strikes hundreds aboard cruise ship
08.01.2009 14:46
usatoday.com
Hundreds of passengers aboard an MSC Cruises ship in South America have come down with a 'mystery illness' marked by severe vomiting and diarrhea.
World
Cruises
PM hails UK tourism opportunities
08.01.2009 08:03
bbc.co.uk
Gordon Brown says Britain must be a leader in the "new type of world economy", ahead of a cabinet meeting in Liverpool.
World
Tourism
Château du Sureau For Sale
08.01.2009 06:19
journeys.luxist.com
Filed under: Journeys, Real Estate DevelopmentsMany people might not be thinking of buying a restaurant or hotel right now but Chteau du Sureau is a pretty tempting package. The hotel, also known as the Estate by the Elderberries is located in Oakhurst, California at the Sierra Mountain foothills just miles from the southern gate of Yosemite National Park, 4 hours from LA, 3.5 hours from San Francisco. The manor-style 10-room hotel has a grand staircase, leaded glass windows and rooms with antiques, canopy beds, fireplaces, tapestries, and large soaking tubs. The grounds include a pool, pond, bocce court, gazebo, and a giant chessboard. A two-bedroom, French-style villa is at the far end of the estate. The property includes the Elderberry House restaurant which has hand-stenciled beamed cathedral ceilings and a fireplace and the Spa du Sureau which is an art-deco style retreat. The luxury retreat is known for being an expensive (rates start around $400 a night) yet charming place to stay. You can continue the legacy for $12 million.%Gallery-40568%Château du Sureau For Sale originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read|Permalink|Email this|Comments
World
Tourism
Blogs
NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: An offensive coach like Jason Garrett could intrigue Lions
08.01.2009 12:17
freep.com
Hmmm. The Lions say they're going to be secretive about their coaching search. They line up a number of candidates with defensive backgrounds, but one of the exceptions is Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.
USA
Blogs
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
Three Wise Men's Parade
05.01.2009 10:13
spainforvisitors.com
Most Spaniards continue to resist the invasion of Father Christmas or Santa Claus, preferring to have their Christmas gifts brought by the Reyes Magos, the Three Wise Men: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Their processions are held on the eve (January 5th) of Epiphany (January 6th) in towns and cities throughout the country (oddly, they are a rare opportunity for political rivals to cooperate - the Magi are generally "played" by local politicians, one from each of the leading parties). The parades are led by floats representing more earthly concerns like telephony operators or department stores, then come the Reyes Magos (complete with camels), flinging sweets to the crowds of small children which line the route. The gifts the Magi bring later that night will be opened the next day, the last (twelfth) day of Christmas, this being Father Christmas's only real strong point in Spain - the children have little time to enjoy their presents before school resumes the following day, so in many households these are divided into two lots, one brought by Santa Claus, the other by the Three Wise Men.
Spain
Recreation, Tourism
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
Region shown as holiday hot-spot
08.01.2009 04:04
bbc.co.uk
Landmarks across the north-east feature in a national television advertisement promoting it for holidays.
World
Advertisements
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
Heart stops, but Minn. woman survives after hours in cold
08.01.2009 12:20
usatoday.com
A 64-year-old woman whose heart stopped beating and body temperature dropped to a dangerous 60 degrees after she was stuck in ...
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
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