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New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMScientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it’s resistant to the main drug for treating it.
Businesses ignore datacentre advice Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMDawinderpal Sahota, Computing , Thursday 2 September 2010 at 13:24:00 Survey finds 97 per cent of firms do not act on recommendations of datacentre experts Businesses are increasing their use of consultants for the design and specification of their datacentre facilities, but almost all of them are choosing to ignore their advice. This year, 88 per cent of IT managers said they would turn to ...
Data shows world is past GFC - WTO Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMTrade data shows that the world has emerged from the GFC, though the rate of recovery varies.
Weekly initial unemployment claims decline slightly Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMIn the week ending Aug. 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 472,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 478,000. The 4-week moving average was 485,500, a decrease of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average of 488,000.
Meningitis warning as Cumbria kids return to school Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMA warning has been issued to parents, urging them to be on their guard against meningitis as their children return to school after the summer holidays next week.
Lose yourself in and #8216;Lost: Season Six and #8217; DVD release Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMBy ROB OWEN BLOCK NEWS ALLIANCE This is what a TV-show-on-DVD release should be: "Lost: Season Six" offers all the content of the show as televised but also a new mini-episode plus behind-the-scenes details. It’s a win-win. Consumers get new material from their favorite show, and ABC-Disney has a carrot to entice fans to buy the DVD. The highlight of this release, "The New Man in Charge," is ...
Mayo awarded ‘Family Physician of the Year’ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46AMA Wahpeton doctor was awarded the "2010 Family Physician of the Year," an honor given to a North Dakota physician who shows compassion for his patients and dedication to the community.
Cumbria computer firm warns over scam virus calls Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46AMComputer owners are being warned about cold callers who claim their computer is infected with a virus.
Ashton: Direct Negotiations Outcome Crucial Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46AMBRUSSLES, September 2, 2010 (WAFA)- Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission said, today, that the outcome of Direct Negotiations will be crucial not just for the parties, but for the whole region and beyond.
TV News, Talk Shows Using Skype Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46AMWhat's Your Reaction? NEW YORK — When he wanted to interview a source in Connecticut for a recent "World News" story on technology, ABC reporter Pierre Thomas didn't even leave the office. ABC's cameras showed him sitting in front of a computer screen, talking to Michael Coppolla through Skype.
Hostages Safe, Gunman Dead At Discovery Channel HQ Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:52PMA man upset with the Discovery Channel's environmental programming who took three people hostage at gunpoint at the company's headquarters Wednesday has been shot and killed by police, officials said.
Darnell Dockett gets four year extension Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:52PMCardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett is finally going to get paid.After years of pining for a new deal, a league source tells PFT's Mike Florio that the Cardinals and Dockett have agreed to a four-year contract extension.The team has called...
Following his dream led to 'Camp Rock 2' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:51PMFresh out of college, Dan Berendsen landed the kind of solid job that generations spent entire careers working without complaint.On his first day they gave him a briefcase and a matching set of luggage for the business trips to come. His closet...
Have young women reversed the pay gap? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:51PMResearch shows 20something men are making less than their female peers, but wage discrimination hasn't disappeared
Apple Revamps iPod Line, Upgrades iTunes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:51PMApple made a series of major announcements about its digital music players and iTunes music store Wednesday. At a media briefing in San Francisco on Wednesday, CEO Steve Jobs said that Apple had entirely revamped its iPod line and made improvements both to its music store as well as the iOS operating system powering its mobile devices.
Dog Beat Dog: To Pull Off the Biggest Pit Bull Fighting Bust in U.S. History, Investigators and Their Dogs Went ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:51PMThe grainy footage shows two snarling pit bulls in a dimly lit barn, staring each other down through a haze of cigarette smoke. Walled in by a makeshift ring of three-foot-high plywood boards, the collarless dogs twitch and wag their tails, expending nervous energy like prizefighters shadowboxing in...
Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:51PM* Apple introduces new version of $99 Apple TV
Diet drug Meridia study renews calls for U.S. ban Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:50PMFinal data from a new study showed that the diet drug Meridia increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients who already have heart disease, but offered only moderate weight loss. Weight loss - Heart disease - Anti-obesity medication - Health - United States
EPA, Simplot reach legal deal on cleanup Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:50PMFederal environmental officials say efforts by the J.R. Simplot Co. to reduce the flow of phosphorus into the Portneuf River near Pocatello are already paying dividends.
Amazon follows Apple with 99-cent TV rentals of its own Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:48PMAmazon today revealed that Apple's 99-cent iTunes TV rentals weren't an exclusive by offering 99-cent Amazon VOD rentals of its own. As with Apple's plans, Amazon has both ABC and Fox providing shows, although the online retailer's ability to rival iTunes is mixed. Amazon VOD can play on the web and on multiple set-top boxes like the TiVo, but only some of its shows are in HD where Apple ...
Entire TV show in iTunes for just 99 cents a month? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMA new rumor paints an interesting picture of an alleged iTunes TV rental service. Supposedly, Apple will enable unlimited access to all episodes of a TV show in iTunes for just 99 cents a month. An insider told Cult of Mac the fee would cover access to all the episodes that have aired so far [...]
New Sunspot Pictures: Sharpest View Yet in Visible Light Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMA new telescope at Big Bear Solar Observatory has captured the most detailed image yet of a sunspot in visible light, astronomers say. Big Bear Solar Observatory - Sun - Sunspot - Astronomy - Visible spectrum
California Gasoline Demand Down 0.1%, Diesel Falls 2.1% in May Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMSACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Gasoline Demand Down 0.1%, Diesel Falls 2.1% in May
South County's top paid officials Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMEditor’s Note: The Recorder delivers this first installment in a week-long salary series. Today, we also launch a searchable online database for local salary information. The CEO and President of Sierra View Local Health Care District Dennis...
AFER Backer Gave to Antigay Candidates Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMHedge fund manager Paul Singer has contributed millions to gay rights causes including the fight to overturn Proposition 8 in federal court, but he also has contributed heavily to Republican camps including antigay elected officials in Virginia.
BMW 1 Series M Coupe: New Video Released Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMBMW continues to tease its upcoming 1 Series M Coupe with a new video. | August 30, 2010 | BMW North America, Inc. BMW released a new teaser video of its upcoming 1 Series M Coupe.
News : Built To Spill Plan US Tour Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMNormal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Idaho's Built To Spill is preparing to take off for a pretty extensive US tour this September. Kicking things off in Salt Lake City, the group will be circle pretty much the entire country, with multiple shows in a few states. Built To Spill fans will have more than enough opportunities to catch these indie-rockers. Their ...
Iran state media call French first lady prostitute Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state media called France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, a "prostitute" on Monday in an unusual attack on the wife of a world leader that shows deep anger over her support for an Iranian woman who faced death by stoning on an adultery conviction.
Belgian cardinal: I was 'naive' to meet victim Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:20PMBRUSSELS (AP) — The former head of Belgium's Roman Catholic Church has acknowledged that he should not have held a meeting with a victim of serial sexual abuse and should not have suggested a cover-up until the offending bishop retired. The April 8 meeting that retired Cardinal Godfried Danneels held ...
High-tech gadgets join war on germs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:20PMClinical microbiologist also takes issue with the tabloid phrase "flesh-eating bacteria,"
Jericho Rosales reveals desire to be a movie producer Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:19PMThe actor has come a long way from selling fish in the market.
PREVIEW: US television world gets its moment on stage and camera Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:18PMLos Angeles - The stars of the US television world are set to gather Sunday night in Los Angeles for the 62nd annual Emmy Awards. The show at the Nokia Theatre will be hosted by talk show star Jimmy Fallon, who for the first time will be incorporating viewer comments submitted by Twitter.
Ehrlich earned nearly $2.5 million after leaving office Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:17PMO'Malley to release tax returns today Former Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. and his wife, Kendel, have made nearly $2.5 million since he left office at the beginning of 2007, most of it from his position as a partner in the Baltimore office of a North Carolina law firm.
Kindergartens see more Hispanic, Asian students Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:17PMKindergartens see more Hispanic, Asian students
Langkow cleared for takeoff Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:16PMDaymond Langkow is back in town. And he's been cleared to get back on skates.
Many women abused by partners don't get help Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:16PMNearly 40 percent of women who ask for help after physical or sexual violence from a partner do not get it, a new survey shows.
Consultant Paints Bleak Picture of Alaskan Economy Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:15PMDan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Officials shared sobering data on Alaska’s economy at meetings this week in Fairbanks. A study commissioned by a statewide partnership of economic development groups called the Alaska Forward Initiative, tapped consulting companies that looked at things like jobs, income and gross state product. The organization’s president, Kathryn [...]
Taal shows increased activity but remains at lowest alert level Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:14PMThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded increased activity in Taal Volcano in Tagaytay, Batangas in the last 24 hours, but said an eruption is not expected soon.
An issue the Phillies might face, if they're lucky Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:13PMHere's a little something to think about during the next rain delay. Or while waiting for the West Coast games to start during the next week. Just for fun, let's suppose that going into the final weekend of the regular season at Atlanta's Turner Field, the Phillies and Braves have the same record. And that both have already clinched a playoff spot with a four-game lead in the wild-card standings ...
La Puente residents fear increase in gang activity Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:13PMLA PUENTE - A possible increase in local gang activity has residents concerned that California's parole program could be having an effect in the community.
U.S. Poultry Slaughter Output Falls Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:04AMWASHINGTON - Aug 25/10 - SNS -- Poultry certified wholesome during July 2010 (ready-to-cook weight) came in at 3.55 billion pounds, down 3% from the quantity certified in July 2009, shows this USDA data.
Divya Dutta sidelined in 'Hello Darling'? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:04AMBollywood actress Divya Dutta, who is playing Javed Jaffrey's wife in the upcoming film 'Hello Darling', is missing from promotions of the film.
Business Owners Hope Leading Indicators Reveal Good News Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:04AMAs businesses owners wait for an economic recovery, they're keeping a sharp eye out for what's known as 'leading economic indicators.' Those can be a number of things.
Tiger's ex-wife speaks out in People Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:04AMTiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren speaks out in People Magazine
Phish expected to make big splash at Broomfield's 1stBank Center Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:03AMIllustrating the excitement Phish will be bringing to town, the Aloft Broomfield Denver hotel is already on the verge of renting out all of its 139 rooms for three nights in October.
Canada intercepts two Russian bombers Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:02AMRussian jets flew within 50 kilometres of Canadian soil, PM’s spokesperson says
A dog's life -- physiotherapy for arthritic pets Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:02AMAnimals with osteoarthritis are generally offered the same types of physiotherapy as humans, although most of the methods have not been directly tested on animals. Recent work performed at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna addresses this deficit and shows that relatively simple measures such as walking uphill or over low obstacles can significantly help the bending of dogs' joints ...
Cumbrian pupils overcome hard times to claim GCSE exam success Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:01AMTeenagers who have struggled through three Cumbrian disasters over the last academic year have overcome the traumas to clinch impressive GCSE results as predictions indicate 2010 will be another record-breaking year for county schools.
Wounded Warriors Group Makes Bike Trip to Wausau Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:01AMA group of disabled veterans biking across the state is stopping in Central Wisconsin Wednesday. The ride is part of the Ride 2 Recovery program, which sponsors a series of rides across the country to benefit vets.
HarperCollins condemns BBC over battle to stop The Stig's memoirs Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:05PMHarperCollins attacked the BBC for using licence fee cash on legal action to stop the publication.