EPA: Mining could affect quality of water, fish
on May 18, 2012 by skoty_root in Technology & Science, Comments (0)
The possible failure of a dam holding waste from a large-scale mine near the headwaters of one of the world’s premier salmon fisheries in Alaska could wipe out or degrade […]
Hondurans protest DEA leave after shooting
on by skoty_root in World News, Comments (0)
People in Honduras’ predominantly Indian Mosquito coast region burned down government offices and demanded that U.S. drug agents leave the area, reacting angrily to an anti-drug operation in which they […]
Engineer: Star Trek’s Enterprise ship could be built in 20 years at a cost of $1 trillion
on by skoty_root in Top Stories, Comments (0)
Whether you’re a Trekkie or not, you have to admit that there’s some sense of wonder toexploring the stars and trying to find life on distant planets. Of course, the U.S.S. […]
I’ll Have Another takes aim at Preakness win
on by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
No one is loving the run up to Saturday’s Preakness more than Doug O’Neill.
Italy “dog and cat tax” muzzled after uproar
on by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
ROME (Reuters) – A proposal to levy a tax on cats and dogs that stunned Italy on Friday turned out to be all bark and no bite after a wave […]
Antibiotics prevent UTIs better than probiotics
on by skoty_root in Health, Comments (0)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Antibiotics are still better than probiotics at preventing urinary tract infections, but at least “good bacteria” don’t add to a person’s antibiotic resistance, a new […]
Facebook falls flat in public debut
on by skoty_root in Technology & Science, Comments (0)
After all the hype, Facebook’s first day as a public company ended where it began.
Stakes High for 1st Private Rocket Launch to Space Station Saturday
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Nerves are frayed here on Florida’s space coast as commercial company SpaceX prepares to launch its Dragon capsule on the first-ever flight of a private vehicle […]
Repsol: Exploratory oil well off Cuba comes up dry
on by skoty_root in World News, Comments (0)
An exploratory oil well off the northern coast of Cuba has proved a failure and will be capped and abandoned, Spanish company Repsol said Friday, a disappointment for a cash-strapped […]
Funny letter from Ronald Reagan to seventh-grader resurfaces
on by skoty_root in Top Stories, Comments (0)
An amusing letter from former President Ronald Reagan in response to a 13-year-old boy’s request for disaster relief funds to clean up his room is making the rounds again on […]
Federer rallies to beat Berdych in Madrid final
on by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
Roger Federer won the Madrid Open for the third time Sunday, rallying past Tomas Berdych 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 on the new blue clay court and overtaking Rafael Nadal for the […]
APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
on by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 […]
FACEBOOK IPO LIVE: The social network goes public
on by skoty_root in Technology & Science, Comments (0)
It’s Facebook’s big day.
Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care
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FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Personal genetic testing does not lead to an increased use of health services, a new study finds.
Bomb blasts at bird market in Baghdad kill 5
on by skoty_root in World News, Comments (0)
Three bombs struck near simultaneously at a busy bird market in eastern Baghdad on Friday morning, killing five people and wounding dozens, police and health officials said.
Goodwill sorting through allegedly accidental $14,000 donation
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A Goodwill Industries outlet in St. Louis received a very generous donation this week: $ 14,505 in cash. The only problem is it appears to have been unintentional rather than […]
Hawks decide to keep Drew on as head coach
on by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed head coach Larry Drew back for a third season after he steered the injury-hit team to the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference, […]
“Godfather of Go-Go”‘ Chuck Brown dies at 75
on by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Chuck Brown, known as the “Godfather of Go-Go” for the subgenre of funk music he helped create, died on Wednesday at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital […]
Girl With Dwarfism Competes on ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’
on by skoty_root in Health, Comments (0)
Controversial Show Features Girl With Achondroplasia
EPAM Content Center and eZ Systems Partner to Bring Open-source Content Management to Enterprise
on by skoty_root in Technology & Science, Comments (0)
EPAM Systems, a leading software engineering and IT services provider with development centers across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), announced today a partnership with eZ Systems, a Norwegian web content […]
Expect lower gas prices heading into Memorial Day
on by skoty_root in Technology & Science, Comments (0)
If you’re lucky enough to live in some parts of the United States, you may see gas pump prices fall to around $ 3.25 a gallon or less in the […]
Syria forces kill two in Damascus as thousands rally
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BEIRUT (Reuters) – Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad shot two protesters in the capital Damascus on Friday and fired in the air to break up thousands of anti-government […]
Michael J. Fox Looks Past Stem Cells to Internet for Parkinson’s Cure
on by skoty_root in Top Stories, Comments (0)
Michael J. Fox, whose turn from Parkinson’s disease patient to scientific crusader made him one of the country’s most visible advocates for stem cell research, now believes the controversial therapy […]
Hesjedal holds onto second place after 13th stage of Giro d’Italia
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CERVERE, Italy – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal remains within striking distance after the 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia.
Exploitation, loneliness in sex tourism film at Cannes
on by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
CANNES, France (Reuters) – Just who exploits and who is exploited in the sex tourism industry is the question asked in director Ulrich Seidl’s “Paradise Love”, a powerful and unsettling […]
Facebook’s IPO averts questions over “odd lots”
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Facebook Inc’s modest debut on Friday may have averted a potential headache for the company and regulators, and kept at bay a debate over the role […]
EPA: Large mine prospect could affect Alaska fish
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says failure of a large-scale mine planned near the headwaters of one of the world’s premier salmon fisheries could wipe out or degrade rivers and […]
Malawi president urges repeal of gay ban
on by skoty_root in World News, Comments (0)
Malawi’s new President Joyce Banda urged parliament on Friday to repeal the country’s ban on homosexuality along with unpopular laws that allow newspaper bans and warrantless arrests.
Man who fathered 30 kids says he needs a break—on child support
on by skoty_root in Top Stories, Comments (0)
And you thought Octomom had her hands full—a Tennessee man who has fathered 30 children is asking the courts for a break on child support. Desmond Hatchett, 33, of Knoxville […]
Phillies manager Manuel, umpire banned by MLB
on by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
(Reuters) – Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and umpire Bob Davidson were each banned for one game by Major League Baseball (MLB) on Friday following their nose-to-nose shouting match during […]
Cloak and dagger world of spies exposed in NYC show
on by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The mysterious cloak and dagger world of international espionage and its real-life heros and villains are exposed in a new exhibition, the first to be sanctioned […]
CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C
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For the first time, health officials are proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C.
Facebook stock up slightly in public debut
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Facebook is trading up 8 percent Friday, as investors seek to put a dollar value on the company that turned online social networking into a global cultural phenomenon.
Deceptive Chimp Hides Ammo, Blasts Unsuspecting Zoo Visitors
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A chimp that creates hiding places for rocks he throws at zoo visitors reveals for the first time that humanity’s closest living relatives can plan to deceive, researchers say.
Li plagued by fear of closing credits
on by skoty_root in World News, Comments (0)
China’s French Open champion Li Na confessed on Friday that she is becoming fearful of her ability to close out wins after suffering another late niggle before advancing into the […]
Trayvon evidence fails to answer who screamed for help
on by skoty_root in Top Stories, Comments (0)
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – An FBI expert found crucial evidence in the Trayvon Martin case was inconclusive, saying it was impossible to tell if the voice screaming for help belonged […]
Kings beat Coyotes, edge closer to Cup finals
on by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The giant-killing Los Angeles Kings extended their magical playoff run, moving to just one win from their first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with a […]
Joke on Europe as Madagascar sequel comes to Cannes
on by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
CANNES, France (Reuters) – The joke is on Europe, and in particular France, with the third animated “Madagascar” adventure, which has its world premiere at the Cannes film festival on […]
Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
on by skoty_root in Health, Comments (0)
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds.
Zynga, LinkedIn, Yelp All Down After Facebook IPO Debut
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Facebook’s long-awaited IPO appears to have dragged down other social media stocks.
MAGEN eco-ENERGY Acquires UMA Solar and Heliocol USA
on by skoty_root in Technology & Science, Comments (0)
Combined Companies to Supercharge U.S. Solar Thermal IndustryAltamonte Springs, Fla. (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 MAGEN eco-ENERGY has acquired 100 percent ownership of UMA Solar — national distributor of Heliocol, Solene, […]
Reverberations from drug raid felt in US, Honduras
on by skoty_root in World News, Comments (0)
Bullets flew as U.S. helicopters swooped toward a river boat. Honduran national police rappelled to the ground and locals scattered after loading close to 1,000 pounds of cocaine. Now reverberations […]
4 Ways the IPO Will Change Facebook Forever
on by skoty_root in Top Stories, Comments (0)
Get ready for the Facebook feeding frenzy. On Thursday afternoon, the company priced its initial public offering at $ 38 a share, giving it a market value of $ 104 […]
McNamee: Some items in beer can not from Clemens
on by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
Brian McNamee testified Friday that some of the medical evidence he saved in a beer can was not used on former pitcher Roger Clemens.
Review: Book asks ‘What’s for dinner in 2035?’
on by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
“The Taste of Tomorrow: Dispatches From the Future of Food” (Harper), by Josh Schonwald: What will we be eating in 2035? That’s the question reporter Josh Schonwald sets out to […]
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
on by skoty_root in Health, Comments (0)
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can helps prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.
Yahoo shares climb on report Alibaba deal near
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(Reuters) – Yahoo Inc shares rose as much as 6.7 percent on Friday after a report that it was close to selling part of its valuable stake in the Alibaba […]
Soyuz capsule with 3 crew docks with space station
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A Russian-made Soyuz craft carrying three astronauts has docked with the International Space Station, putting the crew in place for the imminent arrival of the first ever privately owned cargo […]
Malawi’s president vows to repeal gay ban
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President Joyce Banda declared Friday she wants to repeal Malawi’s laws against homosexual acts, going against a trend in Africa in which gays are being increasingly singled out for prosecution. […]
U.S. Census: Minority babies now majority, surpassing whites for first time
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For the first time in history, there were more minority children born in the United States than white, according to 2011 census data released on Thursday. The U.S. Census Bureau […]