Archive for September, 2007

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Baby weighs in at 7.75 kg

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

A Siberian woman gave birth to girl weighed in at a massive 7.75 kg (17.1 lb).The girl named Nadia was delivered by caesarean section in the local maternity hospital in the Altai region on September 17, joining eight sisters and three brothers, a local reporter said.

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Thursday, September 27th, 2007

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$190 billion for Wars ?

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

What will you do if you get $190 billion (94 billion pounds) ? According to the Pentagon the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will cost at least $190 billion (94 billion pounds) in 2008.Secretary of Defense Robert Gates asked Congress to approve the funding.

Activision buys UK-based maker of racing games

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Activision Inc said on Wednesday it has bought the Britain-based maker,Bizarre Creations, of a popular racing video game “Project Gotham Racing”.According to  Mike Griffith, head of Activision Publishing,Bizarre Creations will play an important role in Activision Inc  growth strategy as Activision Inc  develop an original new intellectual property for this important racing segment.

Omega-3 fatty acids could reduce type 1 diabetes risk : Health

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Children who are at risk for developing type 1 diabetes may be able to reduce their risk by consuming omega-3 fatty acids in their diet, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Colorado at Denver, the University of Florida, and Roche Molecular Systems.
Omega-3 fatty acids could reduce type 1 diabetes risk [...]

Violent Crackdown Launched in Myanmar

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Security forces in Myanmar opened fire on demonstrators Wednesday, and witnesses said police beat and dragged away dozens of Buddhist monks. The government said at least one person was killed, while dissident groups and media reported up to eight dead.
Violent Crackdown Launched in Myanmar | World Latest | Guardian Unlimited.

How bee venom could be used to fight UK’s allergy epidemic

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

A treatment abandoned by the NHS 30 years ago could be brought back to fight the allergy epidemic.
Immunotherapy involves repeated doses of bee or wasp venom, grass pollen or extract of dust mite to build up tolerance.
How bee venom could be used to fight UK’s allergy epidemic | the Daily Mail.

Blyk: free calls, texts for 16-24-year-olds

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

New advertising-supported free mobile phone network Blyk officially launched at a press event in London’s Soho this morning.On Blyk you get 217 texts and 43 minutes free every month, and up to 6 messages a day from brands you like. There’s no contract and if you want to top up it costs just 10p

Woman’s horror after snake find

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

A Somerset woman has spoken of the moment she woke to find a three-foot-long corn snake asleep on her partner Olly’s back.
BBC NEWS | England | Somerset | Woman’s horror after snake find.

Halo 3 packaging scratches disks

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Within hours after die-hard fans finally got their hands on a copy of “Halo 3,” blogs brimmed with reports that special limited-edition packaging is scratching the video game disks.
Halo 3 packaging scratches disks - Video Game Feature - Yahoo! Video Games.

Game over comes too soon for Master Chief

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

In the world of computer games, it is the denouement to match Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: what will happen to Master Chief in his epic battle against the evil alien Covenant?
Game over comes too soon for Master Chief - Times Online.

Impact of GM strike starting to spread as talks resume

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

The United Auto Workers strike at General Motors, which Monday shut down 80 plants and other GM facilities, could start hitting workers at other companies almost immediately and cause a fresh round of bankruptcies in the already battered auto parts industry, according to experts.
Impact of GM strike starting to spread as talks resume - [...]

DRM-Free MP3 Music Download From Amazon.com

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Amazon MP3 Offers Over 2 Million Songs From More Than 180,000 Artists and Over 20,000 Labels, Including EMI Music and Universal Music Group
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sept. 25, 2007–Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today launched a public beta of “Amazon MP3,” a new digital music download store with Earth’s biggest selection of a la carte DRM-free MP3 music downloads. [...]

85% des recherches en France effectuées via Google

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Environ 85,8% des recherches effectuées par les internautes en France passeraient par l’un des sites du groupe Google, affirme aujourd’hui une étude publiée par Comscore.

Ali Shakeri released: Iran

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

According to a Judiciary spokesman,Iran has released from jail peace activist Ali Shakeri.Ali shakeri is among the latest four Iranian-Americans imprisoned in recent months after being accused of stirring up a revolution.

Diana programme escapes censure

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

A documentary about the final moments of Princess Diana’s life did not breach broadcasting standards, media watchdog Ofcom has ruled.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Diana programme escapes censure.

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