NDTV, India's leading Pvt Media firm had already started using the 'Ra' symbol in its website. You can see in their Website portals, preferably in business website where rupee is used for all the interpretations.
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NDTV, India's leading Pvt Media firm had already started using the 'Ra' symbol in its website. You can see in their Website portals, preferably in business website where rupee is used for all the interpretations.
Apple becomes world’s most valuable brand
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Global technology major Apple tops the Forbes list of the ‘World’s Most Valuable Brands’, ahead of giants Microsoft and Coca Cola. The Forbes Top 50 list of the world’s most valuable brands, compiled by the magazine, is dominated by 32 US firms. The top nine brands in the list were from the US. No Indian company features in the list.
Tech major Apple, which topped the list, “is a company that has faced setbacks before and bounced back to become the world’s most valuable brand — worth $ 57.4 billion,” Forbes noted. The magazine further said, “Apple shows just how a brand can survive and thrive even when a parent company stumbles. Apple’s sales in the late 1990s plummeted 46 per cent over a four-year stretch while the company lost money seven times over eight quarters.”
Tech major Apple, which topped the list, “is a company that has faced setbacks before and bounced back to become the world’s most valuable brand — worth $ 57.4 billion,” Forbes noted. The magazine further said, “Apple shows just how a brand can survive and thrive even when a parent company stumbles. Apple’s sales in the late 1990s plummeted 46 per cent over a four-year stretch while the company lost money seven times over eight quarters.”
Snake venom may cure heart disease,cancer.
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Japanese scientists have claimed that a number of toxins found in snake venom could help develop new therapies for chronic diseases like heart attack, stroke and cancer.
The scientists, who reported their findings in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, said that inhibiting a protein found on the surface of blood cells known as platelets may combat both irregular blood clotting and the spread of certain cancers throughout the body.
"The finding that platelets not only play a role in blood clotting but also in the development of vessels that allow tumours to flourish was quite unexpected and paves the way for new research on the role or roles of platelets," said Ms Katsue Suzuki-Inoue, the associate professor at the University of Yamanashi.
The scientists, who reported their findings in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, said that inhibiting a protein found on the surface of blood cells known as platelets may combat both irregular blood clotting and the spread of certain cancers throughout the body.
"The finding that platelets not only play a role in blood clotting but also in the development of vessels that allow tumours to flourish was quite unexpected and paves the way for new research on the role or roles of platelets," said Ms Katsue Suzuki-Inoue, the associate professor at the University of Yamanashi.
We'll punish WikiLeaks informers: Taliban
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The Taliban in Afghanistan has threatened to behead informers who have been revealed following the explosive disclosure by WikiLeaks.
WikiLeaks has put out over 90,000 uncensored intelligence documents, causing a security scare. Countries which have their forces fighting in Afghanistan are pouring over the documents to see the extent of the damage.
The Taliban on Thursday night responded for the first time since the WikiLeaks expose of the names and locations of anti-Taliban informers, Daily Mail reported on Friday.
WikiLeaks has put out over 90,000 uncensored intelligence documents, causing a security scare. Countries which have their forces fighting in Afghanistan are pouring over the documents to see the extent of the damage.
The Taliban on Thursday night responded for the first time since the WikiLeaks expose of the names and locations of anti-Taliban informers, Daily Mail reported on Friday.
Pakistanis regard India as greatest threat than Taliban and Al Qaeda.
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Pakistanis consider India a greater threat than Taliban and Al Qaeda with a quarter viewing Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, blamed for 2008 Mumbai attacks, favourably, according to a new study.
Most Pakistanis sampled (53 per cent) said they saw India as the biggest threat to the country versus 23 per cent for the Taliban and 3 per cent for Al Qaeda, suggests the poll released by the Pew Research Centre, a Washington based think tank.
A quarter of respondents said they had a favourable view of LeT versus 35 percent who said they had an unfavourable view, while 40 percent offered no opinion about the outfit that US experts warn is trying to expand its reach beyond the region.
Most Pakistanis sampled (53 per cent) said they saw India as the biggest threat to the country versus 23 per cent for the Taliban and 3 per cent for Al Qaeda, suggests the poll released by the Pew Research Centre, a Washington based think tank.
A quarter of respondents said they had a favourable view of LeT versus 35 percent who said they had an unfavourable view, while 40 percent offered no opinion about the outfit that US experts warn is trying to expand its reach beyond the region.
AISoy 1: the world's first robot with a conscience
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Spain has designed the world's first robot with its own "conscience" and "life", which will "entertain, teach and be a companion" to humans who purchase it.
The AISoy 1, which will go on sale in August, is the first social android developed by Spanish firm AISoy Robotics, which is now bringing its creation out of the laboratory.
"It almost seems like science fiction, but it's a reality," said Diego Garcia, one of the "fathers" of the robot and head of AISoy's product engineering and development division.
Khel Ratna, Highest Sport Award in India for Saina Nehwal.
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Ace Indian badminton player and World No. 2 Saina Nehwal will receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sporting honour, from President Pratibha Patil on National Sports Day on August 29 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
The 15-member panel on Friday took a unanimous decision to confer her with the award.
This award is due to hat-trick of wins clinching the Indonesian Open in 2009, the Singapore Open title in June, 2010, and the Indonesian Open a week later, which made her the World No. 2 after demolishing the China supremacy.
The 15-member panel on Friday took a unanimous decision to confer her with the award.
This award is due to hat-trick of wins clinching the Indonesian Open in 2009, the Singapore Open title in June, 2010, and the Indonesian Open a week later, which made her the World No. 2 after demolishing the China supremacy.
Ideal Indian man, woman now weigh 60, 55 kg
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The ideal Indian man is now five kg heavier and the ideal woman weighs 10 kg more than their ancestors in the pre-Independence era. The Centre has fixed the weight of the Indian “reference man” at 60 kg and the Indian “reference woman” at 55 kg.
These figures will now be taken as the standard weight for Indian adult. The earlier values were 55 kg for the man and 45 kg for the woman, and were fixed before Independence.
These new anthropometric values were suggested by an expert committee on daily recommended dietary allowance appointed by the Indian Council of Medical Research.
These figures will now be taken as the standard weight for Indian adult. The earlier values were 55 kg for the man and 45 kg for the woman, and were fixed before Independence.
These new anthropometric values were suggested by an expert committee on daily recommended dietary allowance appointed by the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Sea snail saliva could help in severe pain treatment
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Scientists have developed what they claim could be the most potent treatment for severe pain – as potent as morphine.
A sea snail’s saliva contains chemicals that help the slow-moving creatures catch prey.
These chemicals are injected into passing prey with hypodermic-needle-like teeth that shoot from their mouths like harpoons.
Scientists already have transformed one of these chemicals into a pain-reliever for humans, but it has to be injected directly into the spinal cord, limiting its use.
A sea snail’s saliva contains chemicals that help the slow-moving creatures catch prey.
These chemicals are injected into passing prey with hypodermic-needle-like teeth that shoot from their mouths like harpoons.
Scientists already have transformed one of these chemicals into a pain-reliever for humans, but it has to be injected directly into the spinal cord, limiting its use.
South Korea gets the fastest Internet in the world
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The fastest broadband city in the world is Masan in South Korea, according to an analysis.
The data, from network giant Akamai reveals the average global net speed is only 1.7Mbps (megabits per second) although some countries have made strides towards faster services.
And Masan in South Korea stands at the top with Internet speed of 12Mbps.
At the second spot is Hong Kong with 9Mbps, followed by Japan with 7.8Mbps.
Rounding up the top 5 are Romania and Latvia with 6.3Mbps speed each.
The data, from network giant Akamai reveals the average global net speed is only 1.7Mbps (megabits per second) although some countries have made strides towards faster services.
And Masan in South Korea stands at the top with Internet speed of 12Mbps.
At the second spot is Hong Kong with 9Mbps, followed by Japan with 7.8Mbps.
Rounding up the top 5 are Romania and Latvia with 6.3Mbps speed each.
Asteroid, which may wipe out entire Human Species may hit 2182.
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A massive asteroid might crash into Earth in 2182, scientists have warned.
The asteroid, called 1999 RQ36, has a one-in-thousand chance of actually hitting the Earth at some point before the year 2200, but is most likely to hit on September 24, 2182.
The asteroid was first discovered in the year 1999 and is more than 1,800 feet across. If an asteroid of this size hits the Earth it would cause widespread devastation and possible mass extinction, reports the Daily Mail.
Scientists say that any attempt to try and divert the asteroid will have to take place at least 100 years before it is due to hit to have any chance of success.
The asteroid, called 1999 RQ36, has a one-in-thousand chance of actually hitting the Earth at some point before the year 2200, but is most likely to hit on September 24, 2182.
The asteroid was first discovered in the year 1999 and is more than 1,800 feet across. If an asteroid of this size hits the Earth it would cause widespread devastation and possible mass extinction, reports the Daily Mail.
Scientists say that any attempt to try and divert the asteroid will have to take place at least 100 years before it is due to hit to have any chance of success.
Ivy Bean, 'world's oldest Twitter user,' dead at 104
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Bren loves to tweet with her warm tweet consisted of happiness and sadness.
Two weeks ago, Bean entered the hospital with jaundice, and care home manager Pat Wright took over the tweeting on Bean's account. Wright revealed that Andre called his biggest fan daily and even sent her flowers the first day she got sick.
In the past few days, Bean returned to Hillside Manor care home, but she never fully recovered from her illness. Wright informed Bean's Twitter followers Wednesday that she died "peacefully" at 12:08 a.m.
World's first 3D camcorder for home movies unveiled
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The 3D revolution has so far been all about Hollywood blockbusters and major sporting events. But now, the cutting-edge technology is coming closer to home.
Treasured moments such as a child's first steps or a university graduation can be captured in 3D with the arrival of the first camcorder - capable of filming in more than two dimensions, says the Daily Mail.
Unveiled by Panasonic Wednesday, the 1,300 pound HDC-SDT750 3D model works using a sophisticated double lens.
Company spokesman Barnaby Sykes said: "Just as we have two eyes, so the 3D camcorder has two lenses side by side. The camcorder acts like the human brain in converging the two images together to create one picture in 3D."
Treasured moments such as a child's first steps or a university graduation can be captured in 3D with the arrival of the first camcorder - capable of filming in more than two dimensions, says the Daily Mail.
Unveiled by Panasonic Wednesday, the 1,300 pound HDC-SDT750 3D model works using a sophisticated double lens.
Company spokesman Barnaby Sykes said: "Just as we have two eyes, so the 3D camcorder has two lenses side by side. The camcorder acts like the human brain in converging the two images together to create one picture in 3D."
Most iPad owners are "over-achieving selfish elites"
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Dubbing iPad owners as “over-achieving selfish elites,” a new survey has revealed that those who have Apple's "magical device", are six times more likely to be wealthy, highly educated and sophisticated 30-50 year olds who value power and achievement.
The survey of 20,000 people conducted by US consumer research firm MyType also claimed that they are selfish and unkind.
MyType spokesman Tim Koelkebeck gave his unflattering appraisal of iPad owners on the company's blog after the firm released the results of the survey online.
And Koelkebeck said that 96 per cent of iPad's critics don't own an iPad, but are generally independent-minded young people who "shun conformity".
The survey of 20,000 people conducted by US consumer research firm MyType also claimed that they are selfish and unkind.
MyType spokesman Tim Koelkebeck gave his unflattering appraisal of iPad owners on the company's blog after the firm released the results of the survey online.
And Koelkebeck said that 96 per cent of iPad's critics don't own an iPad, but are generally independent-minded young people who "shun conformity".
Don't eat for two, pregnant women advised.
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The traditional advice that expectant mothers should 'eat for two' is dangerous, says a report by a British government health watchdog.
The watchdog, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), says it has been forced to speak out against the common advice to prevent an obesity crisis among mothers-to-be.
In a report released Wednesday, NICE suggests that pregnant women should do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day such as a brisk walk, swimming or cycling, according a Daily Mail report.
Almost half of expectant mothers are overweight or obese, putting themselves at much higher risk of fatal health conditions such as blood clots, miscarriages and stillbirths, according to the latest statistics.
The watchdog, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), says it has been forced to speak out against the common advice to prevent an obesity crisis among mothers-to-be.
In a report released Wednesday, NICE suggests that pregnant women should do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day such as a brisk walk, swimming or cycling, according a Daily Mail report.
Almost half of expectant mothers are overweight or obese, putting themselves at much higher risk of fatal health conditions such as blood clots, miscarriages and stillbirths, according to the latest statistics.
New design unveiled for Terrafugia flying car
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Terrafugia, a developer of flying cars, released a scale model and computer-generated mockups of its redesigned "Transition" vehicle on Monday that the company says bring it a step closer, engineering-wise, to a deliverable product late next year.
The design tweaks, Terrafugia explained, were based on the results of a successful test flight last year at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York. Some of the improvements include a touch-screen cockpit interface and better-optimized wings with a new folding mechanism that helps them retract for road driving. It'll still run on gas station fuel and be able to be driven at highway speed and hit 115 miles per hour in the air.
Founded by MIT-bred engineers in 2006, the company also got a big boost earlier this year when the Federal Aviation Administration granted Terrafugia, which means "escape from land" in Latin, a weight exemption that allows it to be 110 pounds heavier than the normal maximum for light sport aircraft, meaning that it'll be able to have road essentials installed on board like airbags and a structural cage.
Mobiles have 18x more bacteria than toilet handle.
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The average mobile phone carries 18 times more potentially harmful germs than a flush handle in a men's toilet, tests have revealed.
One of the phones in the test had such high levels of bacteria that it could have given its owner a serious stomach upset.
The findings from a sample of dozens of phones by Which? magazine suggest 14.7 million of the 63 million mobiles in use in Britain today could be potential health hazards, reports the Daily Mail.
Hygiene expert Jim Francis, who carried out the tests, said, "The levels of potentially harmful bacteria on one mobile were off the scale. That phone needs sterilising."
One of the phones in the test had such high levels of bacteria that it could have given its owner a serious stomach upset.
The findings from a sample of dozens of phones by Which? magazine suggest 14.7 million of the 63 million mobiles in use in Britain today could be potential health hazards, reports the Daily Mail.
Hygiene expert Jim Francis, who carried out the tests, said, "The levels of potentially harmful bacteria on one mobile were off the scale. That phone needs sterilising."
India agrees to buy 57 Hawk jets worth about $800 million
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British Aerospace has won a Rs 3,640 crore ($800 million) order to provide the Indian Air Force and Navy with 57 additional Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers.
The final terms and conditions for the contract were signed in the presence of British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is in India on an official visit.
India has already contracted BAE to supply 66 Hawks for the Indian Air Force. The jets are being assembled by Hindustan Aeronautics in Bangalore (HAL).
The final terms and conditions for the contract were signed in the presence of British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is in India on an official visit.
India has already contracted BAE to supply 66 Hawks for the Indian Air Force. The jets are being assembled by Hindustan Aeronautics in Bangalore (HAL).
Toy story 3 breaks British box office records
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Disney's 3D outing Toy Story 3 has smashed records at the box office here by scoring the highest grossing debut for an animated movie.
The third and final installment of the hit Pixar franchise pulled in .5 million (21 million pounds) over its opening weekend in Britain (July 23-25), reports contactmusic.com.
The huge takings make the new Toy Story the most successful animated movie ever at the British box office, as well as the second biggest British opening of all time after Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban in 2004.
The third and final installment of the hit Pixar franchise pulled in .5 million (21 million pounds) over its opening weekend in Britain (July 23-25), reports contactmusic.com.
The huge takings make the new Toy Story the most successful animated movie ever at the British box office, as well as the second biggest British opening of all time after Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban in 2004.
Tiger Wood to play at Bridgestone Invitational
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Tiger Woods has entered the Bridgestone Invitational next week at Firestone, where he is the defending champion and a seven-time winner of the World Golf Championship.
Woods won last year by rallying to beat Padraig Harrington, becoming the first player to win a PGA Tour event seven times on the same course.
He has won every year at Firestone since 2005, except for when he missed the second half of the 2008 season following knee surgery.
Woods won last year by rallying to beat Padraig Harrington, becoming the first player to win a PGA Tour event seven times on the same course.
He has won every year at Firestone since 2005, except for when he missed the second half of the 2008 season following knee surgery.
Justin Bieber to be spotted in Police-Detective Thriller 'CSI'
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The Youtube fame, teen idol is guest-starring on the season premiere of CBS crime thriller "CSI."
In what CBS execs describe as event television, 16-year-old Bieber will play troubled teen Jason McCann, who, according to the network, is faced with a terrible decision regarding his only brother - a decision that leads him into an explosive confrontation with the "CSI’s."
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In what CBS execs describe as event television, 16-year-old Bieber will play troubled teen Jason McCann, who, according to the network, is faced with a terrible decision regarding his only brother - a decision that leads him into an explosive confrontation with the "CSI’s."
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First black elected for Govt. office in Russia.
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People see Jean Gregoire Sagbo as an honest politician.
In a country where racism is entrenched and often violent, Sagbo's election as one of Novozavidovo's 10 municipal councilors is a milestone. But among the town's 10,000 people, the 48-year-old from the West African country of Benin is viewed simply a Russian who cares about his hometown.
He promises to revive the impoverished, garbage-strewn town where he has lived for 21 years and raised a family. His plans include reducing rampant drug addiction, cleaning up a polluted lake and delivering heating to homes.
Sister sells war hero's medals to go on cruise.
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The sister of a British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan sold his medals and uniform so she could buy clothes to go on a Mediterranean cruise.
Royal Marine Rob Deering, 33, was killed in Helmand province in Afghanistan in December 2008 when he stepped on a booby trap while trying to help injured comrades.
His 37-year-old sister - Elaine - inherited his four war medals, his uniform and an inscribed memorial shell casing. But a year later, she sold the entire lot on eBay for 1,100 pounds.
EBay trader John Langley, who travelled to her house to buy the items, was so shocked to be offered the mementos that he tracked down the dead soldier's fiancee and gave her the medals for free.
Royal Marine Rob Deering, 33, was killed in Helmand province in Afghanistan in December 2008 when he stepped on a booby trap while trying to help injured comrades.
His 37-year-old sister - Elaine - inherited his four war medals, his uniform and an inscribed memorial shell casing. But a year later, she sold the entire lot on eBay for 1,100 pounds.
EBay trader John Langley, who travelled to her house to buy the items, was so shocked to be offered the mementos that he tracked down the dead soldier's fiancee and gave her the medals for free.
India's ballistic missile interceptor successfully tested
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(IANS) India Monday successfully tested for the fourth consecutive time a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Orissa as part of its endeavour to create an impregnable shield against incoming enemy missiles, defence sources said.
The indigenous interceptor was fired from Wheeler Island off the Orissa coast near Dhamra in Bhadrak district, about 170 km from state capital Bhubaneswar.
It successfully destroyed an incoming ballistic missile - a variant of the Prithvi II that lifted off from Launch Complex-III of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea in Balasore district, about 70 km from Wheeler Island across the sea.
The indigenous interceptor was fired from Wheeler Island off the Orissa coast near Dhamra in Bhadrak district, about 170 km from state capital Bhubaneswar.
It successfully destroyed an incoming ballistic missile - a variant of the Prithvi II that lifted off from Launch Complex-III of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea in Balasore district, about 70 km from Wheeler Island across the sea.
Putin promises "bright life" to Russian spies
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(PTI)The Prime Minister, Mr Vladimir Putin, a former KGB sleuth himself has promised "bright life" to 10 Russian spies exchanged with the US, including 'hot spy' Anna Chapman, and even sang patriotic songs with them.
Mr Putin blamed 'betrayal' as the cause of busting Russian spy ring in the US and pledged to provide 'decent' jobs to the failed spies swapped under a deal between the two countries. "I am sure they will work in decent places, I am sure they will have an interesting and bright life," Mr Putin told reporters during his visit to Ukraine.
Mr Putin, himself a former KGB spy in East Germany, for the first time disclosed to his pool reporters that he had met with the 10 deported agents including 'hot' spy Anna Chapman and sang 'patriotic songs' with them, NTV reported.
Mr Putin blamed 'betrayal' as the cause of busting Russian spy ring in the US and pledged to provide 'decent' jobs to the failed spies swapped under a deal between the two countries. "I am sure they will work in decent places, I am sure they will have an interesting and bright life," Mr Putin told reporters during his visit to Ukraine.
Mr Putin, himself a former KGB spy in East Germany, for the first time disclosed to his pool reporters that he had met with the 10 deported agents including 'hot' spy Anna Chapman and sang 'patriotic songs' with them, NTV reported.
iPhone voted ‘Coolest Thing on the Planet’
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Apple’s iPhone has been voted the coolest thing on the planet.
A poll of 3,000 Brits saw the iPhone just ahead of its maker Apple, which was at the second place.
The Internet was the third coolest thing according to the Costa Coffee study.
At the fourth place was the iPod, while Aston Martin's DB9 rounded up the top 5.
Cadbury's chocolate and auction site eBay also made it to the top 10.
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp was the coolest celebrity in 21st while Cheryl Tweedy (48th) and Ant and Dec (52nd) topped John Lennon (59th) and Beyonce Knowles (68th).
A poll of 3,000 Brits saw the iPhone just ahead of its maker Apple, which was at the second place.
The Internet was the third coolest thing according to the Costa Coffee study.
At the fourth place was the iPod, while Aston Martin's DB9 rounded up the top 5.
Cadbury's chocolate and auction site eBay also made it to the top 10.
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp was the coolest celebrity in 21st while Cheryl Tweedy (48th) and Ant and Dec (52nd) topped John Lennon (59th) and Beyonce Knowles (68th).
Less than 1 year until the Internet runs out of addresses
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www.example.com may not be available after a year later. The Internet will run out of Internet addresses in about 1 year's time, we were told today by John Curran, president and CEO of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) which was also said by Vint Cerf, Google's Chief Internet Evangelist.
But here is the Good News :)
John Curran told NYTimes that large carriers like Verizon and Comcast have announced trial IPv6 activity. Curran also noted that new Internet of Things initiatives that use sensor networks, power grids, RFID and similar technologies, are being directed to use IPv6 and not IPv4.
But here is the Good News :)
John Curran told NYTimes that large carriers like Verizon and Comcast have announced trial IPv6 activity. Curran also noted that new Internet of Things initiatives that use sensor networks, power grids, RFID and similar technologies, are being directed to use IPv6 and not IPv4.
Unborn baby saves mom's life by kicking in womb!
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You may call it a miracle -- a baby saved his mother's life before he was even born just by kicking in the womb only to alert doctors of a tumour inside.
Mother-to-be 26-year-old Claire feared she was losing him 18 weeks into the pregnancy. But, doctors discovered the "miscarriage" was actually a tumour of the womb -- which her unborn son had kicked free, the 'News of the World' reported.
Claire was advised to have an abortion immediately so her cancer could be treated. But she said: "I couldn't end my baby's life when he had just saved mine.
Mother-to-be 26-year-old Claire feared she was losing him 18 weeks into the pregnancy. But, doctors discovered the "miscarriage" was actually a tumour of the womb -- which her unborn son had kicked free, the 'News of the World' reported.
Claire was advised to have an abortion immediately so her cancer could be treated. But she said: "I couldn't end my baby's life when he had just saved mine.
Now an ice cream made exclusively for dogs in UK.
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In Britain an average person consumes almost eight litres of ice cream a year, with the great majority eaten during the summer months.
The K99 ice cream van serves two flavours of dog ice cream, Dog Eat Hog World, which is a gammon and chicken sorbet, and Canine Cookie Crunch, which is a dog biscuits and ice cream mix.
Both are made from soya milk and have, according to the organisers, been developed by animal nutritionists and are perfectly safe for all dogs to eat.
Zynga, makers of Farmville and Mafia Wars now have more than 100 Million users
Is this mean that people are being addicted to virtual world ? Zynga, makers of popular online games like "Farmville" and "Mafia Wars" stats show that. Zynga has announced it has crossed 100 million registered users who play their games. The suprising part is that it just took almost two and half years in reaching this milestone. NewYork Time got a chance to interact with Mark Pincus, Zynga's 44-year-old founder after reaching this milestone.
In a pep talk this month, Pincus told his company's newcomers that he had set out to build an enduring Internet icon, one that was synonymous with fun.
"I thought, it's 2007, and this can't be all that the Internet is meant to be," he said. There has to be more than "a garage sale, a bookstore, a search engine and a portal," he added in a good-natured putdown of the Web giants eBay, Amazon, Google and Yahoo.
In a pep talk this month, Pincus told his company's newcomers that he had set out to build an enduring Internet icon, one that was synonymous with fun.
"I thought, it's 2007, and this can't be all that the Internet is meant to be," he said. There has to be more than "a garage sale, a bookstore, a search engine and a portal," he added in a good-natured putdown of the Web giants eBay, Amazon, Google and Yahoo.
Approx 200 Women in India are killed every year in suspect of being Witches.
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(PTI) Nearly 200 to 150 women are killed every year in India after being tagged as 'witches', a Dehra Dun based NGO has said citing National Crime Bureau statistics.
Jharkhand tops the list with 50-60 witchcraft-related murders every year followed by Andhra Pradesh where the number is around 30, Haryana 25-30 and Orissa 24-28, Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) Chairman Avdhash Kaushal claimed.
Jharkhand is not the only state where women are facing barbaric attacks in the name of witchcraft, such incidents are common in Orissa, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, Kaushal said. In past 15 years, more than 2,500 women were killed after being accused of practicing witchcraft, according to a study conducted by RLEK.
Jharkhand tops the list with 50-60 witchcraft-related murders every year followed by Andhra Pradesh where the number is around 30, Haryana 25-30 and Orissa 24-28, Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) Chairman Avdhash Kaushal claimed.
Jharkhand is not the only state where women are facing barbaric attacks in the name of witchcraft, such incidents are common in Orissa, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, Kaushal said. In past 15 years, more than 2,500 women were killed after being accused of practicing witchcraft, according to a study conducted by RLEK.
One Third of India's food resevers are lef to Rot : CNN IBN
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According to recent estimates, millions of people are dying because of malnourished food and hunger related issues. It was even alarming two years ago when BBC has estimated that "India has more people suffering hunger - a figure above 200 million - than any other country in the world".
Here is the story exposed by Indian Media Network CNN IBN show Food Corporation of India (FCI) which take cares of India Food Storage now doesn't have any storage area to protect 168 Metric tonnes of food grain which is almost 1/3 of Indian Food grain reserves, which is estimated to be worth Rs. 28,000 Crores is left open to rot in open environment.
This amount of food amount can be able to feed 2 crores people for over one year.
Here is the story exposed by Indian Media Network CNN IBN show Food Corporation of India (FCI) which take cares of India Food Storage now doesn't have any storage area to protect 168 Metric tonnes of food grain which is almost 1/3 of Indian Food grain reserves, which is estimated to be worth Rs. 28,000 Crores is left open to rot in open environment.
This amount of food amount can be able to feed 2 crores people for over one year.
Computer Disk worth 100GB Capacity created by the Sharp
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One of the Japanese electronics maker Sharp said that it is going to release a recordable Blu-ray disc this month that can store as much as four seasons of a television drama series or approx eight games of size like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
The world’s first triple-layer disc has a capacity of 100 gigabytes, twice as much as the dual-layer discs now on the market, Sharp said.
The write-once disc will be available in Japan from July 30, with the price expected to be about 5,000 yen (60 dollars) each. Sharp will also sell recording machines compatible with the format.
The world’s first triple-layer disc has a capacity of 100 gigabytes, twice as much as the dual-layer discs now on the market, Sharp said.
The write-once disc will be available in Japan from July 30, with the price expected to be about 5,000 yen (60 dollars) each. Sharp will also sell recording machines compatible with the format.
An App that show you the history of that place when the you point your camera.
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Frédo Durand and Soonmin Bae at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, with Aseem Agarwala of Adobe Systems in San Jose, California, turned to a technique called visual homing to come up with an answer (ACM Transactions On Graphics, DOI: 10.1145/1805964.1805968). Visual homing is used in robotics to send a machine to a precise location, such as a charging station.
New pills shrink cancer tumours by half .
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cientists at a British laboratory have developed two pills which can halt the spread of skin cancer by shrinking deadly tumours by half.
Scientists at the GlaxoSmithKline drugs firm say the pills - which could be available within three years - will improve the length and quality of life for those with malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, the Daily Mail reported.
Malignant melanoma is the "most quickly rising" cancer in Britain, with around 10,000 new cases and 2,000 deaths each year. Rates have doubled in the last two decades, because of excessive tanning by British people on holidays to hot countries.
Scientists at the GlaxoSmithKline drugs firm say the pills - which could be available within three years - will improve the length and quality of life for those with malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, the Daily Mail reported.
Malignant melanoma is the "most quickly rising" cancer in Britain, with around 10,000 new cases and 2,000 deaths each year. Rates have doubled in the last two decades, because of excessive tanning by British people on holidays to hot countries.
Post-dinner tipple cuts health risks in elderly
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Now say cheers! A peg or two of alcohol after dinner can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and dementia in elderly people, claim scientists.
Research shows that elderly people who take one or two drinks a day have up to 30 percent lower mortality rates than teetotallers. And the best time to enjoy a tipple is after a meal, when it can be absorbed by the food rather than making the drinker feel light-headed.
According to Daily Mail, researchers at the University of Western Australia studied the effects of regular drinking on about 25,000 people over 65.
Research shows that elderly people who take one or two drinks a day have up to 30 percent lower mortality rates than teetotallers. And the best time to enjoy a tipple is after a meal, when it can be absorbed by the food rather than making the drinker feel light-headed.
According to Daily Mail, researchers at the University of Western Australia studied the effects of regular drinking on about 25,000 people over 65.
'People insecure in relationships prone to heart attacks'
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People who don't feel secure about their relationships may be at a greater risk of suffering from heart attacks and a host of other health problems, a new study has claimed.
Researchers at the Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada, found that relationship uncertainties, known as "insecure attachment", are associated with higher risk for a number of health conditions, including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure.
"The study suggests that attachment is associated with these fairly concrete and negative health outcomes," said lead researcher Lachlan McWilliams.
Researchers at the Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada, found that relationship uncertainties, known as "insecure attachment", are associated with higher risk for a number of health conditions, including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure.
"The study suggests that attachment is associated with these fairly concrete and negative health outcomes," said lead researcher Lachlan McWilliams.
Google search share slips: Report
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(Reuters) - Google's dominance in search market is at saturated point? According to the research firm Strategy Analytics (SA), Google's position on the global online search market slipped slightly in the second quarter, as it retreated from the Chinese market, said on Friday.
Google's market share fell to 69.7 percent in the June quarter from 71.1 percent in the previous three months.
"Google's search revenue growth continues to slow down as the Western search market reaches maturity and Google struggles to gain share in the fastest-growing Asian markets," said Martin Olausson, analyst at Strategy Analytics.
"As a company, it will become increasingly more important for Google to find significant new revenue streams in order to offset decelerating growth in search," Olausson said.
Google's market share fell to 69.7 percent in the June quarter from 71.1 percent in the previous three months.
"Google's search revenue growth continues to slow down as the Western search market reaches maturity and Google struggles to gain share in the fastest-growing Asian markets," said Martin Olausson, analyst at Strategy Analytics.
"As a company, it will become increasingly more important for Google to find significant new revenue streams in order to offset decelerating growth in search," Olausson said.
AT&T still loved by iPhone users : Poll
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According to the recent poll by Yankee Group, the vast majority of iPhone users love AT&T.
Survey finds that the 73% of iPhone users are very satisfied with AT&T's service. This reports compares how non-iPhone users feet about the AT&T, and even to how non-iPhone users feel about other wireless providers.
The satisfaction rate of AT&T subscribers as a whole is 68%, and only 69% of smartphone users say they are satisfied with their mobile provider, Yankee Group found.
The results of this poll might made AT&T to celebrate upon since it was under fire in the media and on the internet about its service-related issues with the iPhone.
Survey finds that the 73% of iPhone users are very satisfied with AT&T's service. This reports compares how non-iPhone users feet about the AT&T, and even to how non-iPhone users feel about other wireless providers.
The satisfaction rate of AT&T subscribers as a whole is 68%, and only 69% of smartphone users say they are satisfied with their mobile provider, Yankee Group found.
The results of this poll might made AT&T to celebrate upon since it was under fire in the media and on the internet about its service-related issues with the iPhone.
Aviation Boom: $ 47 Billion worth deals were signed this year at Farnborough Airshow,
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Aviation sector seem to recovering faster then expected after the recession which effected almost every economy in the world. A total of $47 billion worth of deals were struck this year at Farnborough Airshow, the event's organizers announced Friday.
This is far less compared to 2008's record-breaking $88.7 billion worth of orders.
"To see over $47 billion dollars worth of business done and the quality of the business transactions at the show is a testament to the endurance of our sectors, their positive contribution to UK and world trade as well as the significance of the show itself," said Ian Godden, chairman of A|D|S, the UK's AeroSpace, Defense and Security trade organization in a media release.
Steven Udvar-Hazy making a thrusty comeback with his new venture, Air Lease Corporation, striking a series of multibillion deals with Boeing, Airbus and Embraer.
GEKAS, the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, also embarked on a spending spree, announcing deals with Airbus for 60 A320 family aircraft and Boeing for 40 Next-Generation 737-800s.
This is far less compared to 2008's record-breaking $88.7 billion worth of orders.
"To see over $47 billion dollars worth of business done and the quality of the business transactions at the show is a testament to the endurance of our sectors, their positive contribution to UK and world trade as well as the significance of the show itself," said Ian Godden, chairman of A|D|S, the UK's AeroSpace, Defense and Security trade organization in a media release.
Steven Udvar-Hazy making a thrusty comeback with his new venture, Air Lease Corporation, striking a series of multibillion deals with Boeing, Airbus and Embraer.
GEKAS, the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, also embarked on a spending spree, announcing deals with Airbus for 60 A320 family aircraft and Boeing for 40 Next-Generation 737-800s.
Scientists solve chicken and egg riddle ?
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(cnn.com) Researchers in Britain have been credited with cracking the age-old conundrum about the chicken and the egg. But are they right?
After the publication of the rather dry-sounding scientific paper, "Structural Control of Crystal Nuclei by an Eggshell Protein," press headlines proclaimed the answer was... the chicken.
However, one of the paper's lead authors, Colin Freeman, from the University of Sheffield in northern England, told CNN that the result was not as conclusive as it seemed.
"I would argue that the concept of an eggshell came about way before the chicken, it's dinosaur or even pre-dinosaur thing. That's something to talk to an evolutionary biologist about probably," he said.
After the publication of the rather dry-sounding scientific paper, "Structural Control of Crystal Nuclei by an Eggshell Protein," press headlines proclaimed the answer was... the chicken.
However, one of the paper's lead authors, Colin Freeman, from the University of Sheffield in northern England, told CNN that the result was not as conclusive as it seemed.
"I would argue that the concept of an eggshell came about way before the chicken, it's dinosaur or even pre-dinosaur thing. That's something to talk to an evolutionary biologist about probably," he said.
Medical Help Refusal=Death=Just Fine? What the hell is happening in the world.
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A consumer court has asked a Delhi doctor to pay compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the family of a seriously injured soldier who died outside his clinic two years ago and reminded him of the Hippocratic Oath he had taken to "render help to a dying man".
The Delhi State Consumer Redressal Commission in its recent ruling also asked the Medical Council of India to take appropriate action against Dr A.K. Minocha, who has a clinic in west Delhi's Janakpuri locality.
The commission, headed by Justice Barkat Ali Zaidi, said in its scathing indictment, "It is not only a government doctor who is bound to render help to a dying man. Every doctor is bound by the Hippocratic Oath and must render help to a seriously injured person."
The Delhi State Consumer Redressal Commission in its recent ruling also asked the Medical Council of India to take appropriate action against Dr A.K. Minocha, who has a clinic in west Delhi's Janakpuri locality.
The commission, headed by Justice Barkat Ali Zaidi, said in its scathing indictment, "It is not only a government doctor who is bound to render help to a dying man. Every doctor is bound by the Hippocratic Oath and must render help to a seriously injured person."
'Batteries' that deliver power after vigorous shake
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A Japanese electronics firm has unveiled a vibration-harvesting generator, which could soon replace standard batteries.
The Vibration Energy Cell batteries deliver power after a vigorous shake.
According to Brother Industries, the device could replace AA or AAA batteries in some applications.
In an event in Tokyo, the firm demonstrated the device powering a TV remote control, a remote switch for a lamp and an LED torch.
Its mechanism is similar to that of a bicycle light dynamo, only in this instance movement from a few shakes provides the energy to power.
The Vibration Energy Cell batteries deliver power after a vigorous shake.
According to Brother Industries, the device could replace AA or AAA batteries in some applications.
In an event in Tokyo, the firm demonstrated the device powering a TV remote control, a remote switch for a lamp and an LED torch.
Its mechanism is similar to that of a bicycle light dynamo, only in this instance movement from a few shakes provides the energy to power.
Brain scans may help find your ideal job
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Neuroscientists will soon be able to pinpoint your talents by just looking at the landscape of your mind.
They are slowly mapping the brain so they can match particular areas to particular skills and knowledge, reports The Telegraph.
The so-called "psychometric assessments" could also show how good you are with your hands and whether you have any "super talents".
The latest research by the University of California scanned the brains of more than 6,000 volunteers and compared the brain map with the results of battery of eight cognitive tests to see if there was a correlation between brain and aptitude.
They are slowly mapping the brain so they can match particular areas to particular skills and knowledge, reports The Telegraph.
The so-called "psychometric assessments" could also show how good you are with your hands and whether you have any "super talents".
The latest research by the University of California scanned the brains of more than 6,000 volunteers and compared the brain map with the results of battery of eight cognitive tests to see if there was a correlation between brain and aptitude.
Smog bad for your heart: Study
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An early test on rats has provided the first direct indication that smog is bad for heart.
A major component of smog might trigger cell death in the heart, researchers said at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2010 Scientific Sessions – Technological and Conceptual Advances in Cardiovascular Disease.
The study found that exposure to ground-level ozone over several weeks increased the activity of a substance that triggers cell death in the heart.
Ozone becomes a major component of smog when it forms near the ground through reactions between sunlight, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons from fossil fuels and industrial processes.
A major component of smog might trigger cell death in the heart, researchers said at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2010 Scientific Sessions – Technological and Conceptual Advances in Cardiovascular Disease.
The study found that exposure to ground-level ozone over several weeks increased the activity of a substance that triggers cell death in the heart.
Ozone becomes a major component of smog when it forms near the ground through reactions between sunlight, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons from fossil fuels and industrial processes.
Facebook crosses 12-million user mark in India
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Social networking site Facebook has said that it has crossed the 12-million userbase mark in India.
Even as people continue to share their lives on the social networking site, the company has surpassed the 12-million user mark in India, Facebook said in a statement.
While users in India upload more than 53 million photos in a month, mobile usage also increased nine-fold in the past year, it added.
Facebook is growing rapidly across the world and catching up with Orkut in India and Brazil, where the Google creation had dominated the social networking scene for a long time.
Even as people continue to share their lives on the social networking site, the company has surpassed the 12-million user mark in India, Facebook said in a statement.
While users in India upload more than 53 million photos in a month, mobile usage also increased nine-fold in the past year, it added.
Facebook is growing rapidly across the world and catching up with Orkut in India and Brazil, where the Google creation had dominated the social networking scene for a long time.
India unveils Rs 1,500 (~ $ 34) tablet PC
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India unveiled a Rs 1,500 (around $ 30) tablet PC designed specifically for students.
"If more companies decide to manufacture a similar device, prices will come down automatically," Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said after unveiling the low cost-access-cum computing device here.
The device would be made available to students in 2011.
When the ministry floated the concept of a low cost laptop some years ago, officials said it would cost Rs 500 ($ 10). It will now cost about three times the initial projections.
The ministry expects the prices to drop to Rs 1,000 ($ 20) and reach Rs 500 ($ 10) as innovations are introduced.
Microsoft Sells 175 Million Copies of Windows 7 in Nine Months
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As apple annonced their best profit earning this Quarter so does the Microsoft. Microsoft had announced their record-breaking Q4 earnings report, mostly driven by sales of Windows 7 and Office 2010. Microsoft is reporting that more than 175 million copies of Windows 7 were sold in just nine months, making it the fastest-selling OS in the company’s history.
Just a month ago, the company announced that it had already sold 150 million units, or seven copies of Windows 7 per second.
The sale of 175 million copies in just nine months is just mind blowing since, on average, about 20 million copies sold per month.
Now, Facebook has 500 Million Users.(OFFICIAL)
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Facebook in its blog has announced that it has passed the 500 million member mark.
In a blog post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg writes that, “I could have never imagined all of the ways people would use Facebook (Facebook) when we were getting started 6 years ago. I want to thank you for being part of making Facebook what it is today and for spreading it around the world.”
Zuckerberg latest venture, announced the launch of Facebook Stories, showcasing interesting ways that people have used the social network around the world. News of the feature leaked over the weekend.
In a blog post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg writes that, “I could have never imagined all of the ways people would use Facebook (Facebook) when we were getting started 6 years ago. I want to thank you for being part of making Facebook what it is today and for spreading it around the world.”
Zuckerberg latest venture, announced the launch of Facebook Stories, showcasing interesting ways that people have used the social network around the world. News of the feature leaked over the weekend.
No 'Bajaj' for their popular bike brands?
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Rajiv, who is the Managing Director of the firm while addressing shareholders in its annual report for 2009-10, Rahul said it pleased him that the company is leveraging its key brands to maximise profits.
"Your Managing Director often says that while products may generate market share, brands provide pricing power and create higher profits. I am increasingly tending to agree with him," the senior Bajaj wrote.
His comment is in contrast to the opinion he expressed earlier about the changes brought in by his son on the branding front.
Rajiv had said the 'Bajaj' name will be done away with from the motorcycles as the brand has been diluted, having presence from electricals to insurance to automobiles.
"Your Managing Director often says that while products may generate market share, brands provide pricing power and create higher profits. I am increasingly tending to agree with him," the senior Bajaj wrote.
His comment is in contrast to the opinion he expressed earlier about the changes brought in by his son on the branding front.
Rajiv had said the 'Bajaj' name will be done away with from the motorcycles as the brand has been diluted, having presence from electricals to insurance to automobiles.
After Winning the First World Cup, Spain looks to Bid 2018 FIFA WC.
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MADRID(AP) Now that Spain has its first World Cup title, the country's soccer authorities are focusing on winning the right to host another World Cup.
Secretary of state for sport Jaime Lissavetzy says the joint bid with neighboring Portugal to host either the 2018 or 2022 event is Spain's ''next very difficult challenge.''
Lissavetzy says the World Cup victory in South Africa, when Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the final, showed Spain is ''an international power'' in sports.
Secretary of state for sport Jaime Lissavetzy says the joint bid with neighboring Portugal to host either the 2018 or 2022 event is Spain's ''next very difficult challenge.''
Lissavetzy says the World Cup victory in South Africa, when Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the final, showed Spain is ''an international power'' in sports.
Premier League Club Bans Vuvuzela from stadiums.
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Although the Premier League has not made any ruling on the vuvuzela covering its 20 teams, Tottenham banned the South African instrument late Monday.
Arsenal, Birmingham, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, West Ham and Sunderland followed Tuesday, with most citing concern that the distinctive blaring of the vuvuzelas could prevent spectators at matches from hearing safety announcements such as evacuation instructions.
''Following discussions with the police and representatives from the local licensing authorities, the club will not be permitting vuvuzelas or similar instruments into White Hart Lane on match days,'' Tottenham said. ''We are concerned that the presence of the instruments within the stadium pose unnecessary risks to public safety.''
Vuvuzelas at the recently concluded World Cup annoyed plenty of television viewers around the world by drowning out television commentary and other crowd noise.
But many enjoyed the local flavor they added to the monthlong tournament. The trumpets were a common souvenir for visiting supporters to take home from the World Cup, but with Arsenal following its north London neighbor in imposing a ban, half of last season's top four clubs have ordered fans to leave them at home.
Arsenal, Birmingham, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, West Ham and Sunderland followed Tuesday, with most citing concern that the distinctive blaring of the vuvuzelas could prevent spectators at matches from hearing safety announcements such as evacuation instructions.
''Following discussions with the police and representatives from the local licensing authorities, the club will not be permitting vuvuzelas or similar instruments into White Hart Lane on match days,'' Tottenham said. ''We are concerned that the presence of the instruments within the stadium pose unnecessary risks to public safety.''
Vuvuzelas at the recently concluded World Cup annoyed plenty of television viewers around the world by drowning out television commentary and other crowd noise.
But many enjoyed the local flavor they added to the monthlong tournament. The trumpets were a common souvenir for visiting supporters to take home from the World Cup, but with Arsenal following its north London neighbor in imposing a ban, half of last season's top four clubs have ordered fans to leave them at home.
Loew to stay as Germany Coach.
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FRANKFURT, Germany(AP) The German football federation has called a news conference later Tuesday amid reports that national coach Joachim Loew has agreed to extend his contract by two years.
The Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported Loew will stay through the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine.
Loew led Germany's young team to a third-place finish at the World Cup in South Africa this month.
He has been out of contract since the end of the tournament. Earlier talks on an extension stalled over several issues, including remuneration.
The Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported Loew will stay through the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine.
Loew led Germany's young team to a third-place finish at the World Cup in South Africa this month.
He has been out of contract since the end of the tournament. Earlier talks on an extension stalled over several issues, including remuneration.
Kapil to fulfill Indian migrant's last wish .
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Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev is all set to fulfill the last wish of an Indian migrant to Australia who died more than six decades ago.
Kapil will land in Australia this weekend to collect the ashes of Pooran Singh and take them to India for immersion.
Kapil will also attend a ceremony organised by the Victorian Sikh Community this Sunday to collect the ashes. Pooran, who migrated to Australia 111 years ago, had wished that his ashes be immersed in River Ganges.
Kapil will land in Australia this weekend to collect the ashes of Pooran Singh and take them to India for immersion.
Kapil will also attend a ceremony organised by the Victorian Sikh Community this Sunday to collect the ashes. Pooran, who migrated to Australia 111 years ago, had wished that his ashes be immersed in River Ganges.
Lenovo planning Android tablet PC
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Lenovo Group, the world's No 4 PC brand, said it will come out with its own tablet PC, will try to compete with line of companies who will soon come out with there own version of android based tablet rivaling Apple Inc's popular iPad.
Lenovo was developing a tablet PC, known internally as LePad, that would run on Google Inc's Android operating system, Lenovo spokeswoman Wu Hwa said on Wednesday, adding that no launch date had been set and the name of the product may change.
"We want the tablet PC to be compatible with our LePhone smartphone, which is why we're using Android," Wu said.
Lenovo was developing a tablet PC, known internally as LePad, that would run on Google Inc's Android operating system, Lenovo spokeswoman Wu Hwa said on Wednesday, adding that no launch date had been set and the name of the product may change.
"We want the tablet PC to be compatible with our LePhone smartphone, which is why we're using Android," Wu said.
War on terror costs US $ 1 trillion
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The United States has spent more than $ 1 trillion on wars since the September 11, 2001, says a recently released Congressional report.
Adjusting for inflation, the outlays for conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere around the world make the "war on terrorism" second only to World War II that cost $ 4.1 trillion at today's prices, the report says.
The report "Cost of Major US Wars" by the Congressional Research Service attempts to compare war costs over a more than 230-year period-from the American Revolution to the current day-noting the difficulties associated with such a task.
Since the 9/11 terror attacks, the United States has spent an estimated $ 1.15 trillion. World War II cost $ 4.1 trillion when converted to current dollars, although the tab in the 1940s was $ 296 billion.
Adjusting for inflation, the outlays for conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere around the world make the "war on terrorism" second only to World War II that cost $ 4.1 trillion at today's prices, the report says.
The report "Cost of Major US Wars" by the Congressional Research Service attempts to compare war costs over a more than 230-year period-from the American Revolution to the current day-noting the difficulties associated with such a task.
Since the 9/11 terror attacks, the United States has spent an estimated $ 1.15 trillion. World War II cost $ 4.1 trillion when converted to current dollars, although the tab in the 1940s was $ 296 billion.
Russian spy Anna tries to make her living by selling her story.
Russian spy Anna Chapman, who was sent back home after being arrested in the US, is in a secret $ 250,000-deal to reveal her espionage adventure and wants the money to be paid into the Swiss bank account of one of her associates.
The spy is hoping to net a fortune from the story of how she infiltrated American society and has asked a London-based friend to discreetly reach out to the media for a deal.
Chapman hopes to get around rules in the US and Russia banning her from profiting from her story by channeling the money from any deal to a friend, the New York Post reported quoting sources.
Vitamin C ‘can block tumour growth’
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Vitamin C can help block the growth of cancer cells, found New Zealand researchers—a feat that could be quickly adopted into cancer treatment.
After much controversy over the role of vitamin C in cancer treatment, a team from Otago University at Christchurch have now shown that it has a role in controlling tumour growth.
They have said that their study of tumorous and normal tissue samples from women with cancer of the uterine lining, has given the first direct evidence of a link between vitamin C and a protein called HIF-1.
HIF (hypoxia inducible factor)-1 is considered a key protein in tumour survival.
After much controversy over the role of vitamin C in cancer treatment, a team from Otago University at Christchurch have now shown that it has a role in controlling tumour growth.
They have said that their study of tumorous and normal tissue samples from women with cancer of the uterine lining, has given the first direct evidence of a link between vitamin C and a protein called HIF-1.
HIF (hypoxia inducible factor)-1 is considered a key protein in tumour survival.
Eating lunch off toilet seats safer than office desk!
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Having lunch off a toilet seat is safer than a typical office desk, according to an American microbiologist.
"There's more faecal bacteria in your kitchen sink than in your toilet after you flush it. People nuke their bathrooms, but not their kitchens," The New Zealand Herald quoted Dr Charles Gerba, of Arizona University, as saying.
He added: "There are 200 times more E. coli on the cutting board than on a toilet seat. It's safer to make a sandwich on a toilet seat than on a cutting board in the average home."
This is because many people don't sanitise the board properly after cutting up raw meat, or don''t use separate boards for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods.
"There's more faecal bacteria in your kitchen sink than in your toilet after you flush it. People nuke their bathrooms, but not their kitchens," The New Zealand Herald quoted Dr Charles Gerba, of Arizona University, as saying.
He added: "There are 200 times more E. coli on the cutting board than on a toilet seat. It's safer to make a sandwich on a toilet seat than on a cutting board in the average home."
This is because many people don't sanitise the board properly after cutting up raw meat, or don''t use separate boards for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods.
Computer programme decodes language used in Biblical times.
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A new computer programme has successfully decoded a written language last used in Biblical times.
The success could lead to "resurrecting" ancient texts that are no longer understood.
Created by an MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) team led by Regina Barzilay, the programme translates written Ugaritic, which consists of dots and wedge-shaped stylus marks on clay tablets, and was last used around 1200 B.C. in western Syria.
Through repeated analysis, the programme linked letters and words to map nearly all the Ugaritic symbols to their Hebrew equivalents in a matter of hours.
The success could lead to "resurrecting" ancient texts that are no longer understood.
Created by an MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) team led by Regina Barzilay, the programme translates written Ugaritic, which consists of dots and wedge-shaped stylus marks on clay tablets, and was last used around 1200 B.C. in western Syria.
Through repeated analysis, the programme linked letters and words to map nearly all the Ugaritic symbols to their Hebrew equivalents in a matter of hours.
Blackberry launches it new Messenger, targets Youth.
The Waterloo-based Canadian wireless giant has just launched TV, Internet and poster ads to woo young people in North America by playing up its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) which is extremely popular among its professional and corporate clients.
More than 25 million of the total 46 million BlackBerry subscribers worldwide use BlackBerry Messenger. According to RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie, BlackBerry Messenger is so popular that its use has shot up nearly 500 percent during the fiscal.
In fact, at the RIM's annual shareholder meeting last week, BlackBerry Messenger was the toast of the evening, with television commercials highlighting the software for its better network efficiency against competition.
More than 25 million of the total 46 million BlackBerry subscribers worldwide use BlackBerry Messenger. According to RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie, BlackBerry Messenger is so popular that its use has shot up nearly 500 percent during the fiscal.
In fact, at the RIM's annual shareholder meeting last week, BlackBerry Messenger was the toast of the evening, with television commercials highlighting the software for its better network efficiency against competition.
Russia to start construction of new spaceport
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Russia will be investing US $800m (£527m) into a new spaceport in the country's Far East, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has announced.
It is said to aim to ease the dependence on the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan, built during the Soviet-era.
The future cosmodrome will be built near the town of Uglegorsk in the Far Eastern Amur region, close to the border with China.
It is planned to be mostly used for civilian launches and should be operational by 2015.
It is said to aim to ease the dependence on the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan, built during the Soviet-era.
The future cosmodrome will be built near the town of Uglegorsk in the Far Eastern Amur region, close to the border with China.
It is planned to be mostly used for civilian launches and should be operational by 2015.
Anti-aircraft laser unveiled at Farnborough Airshow
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Artists representation of what the CIWS laser beam looks like which, in reality, is invisible.
Raytheon US based Defense firm has unveiled its anti-aircraft laser at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire.
The Laser Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) can either be used on its own or alongside a gunnery system.
In May, the laser was used to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a series of tests.
Raytheon said the solid state fibre laser produces a 50 kilowatt beam and can be used against UAV, mortar, rockets and small surface ships.
Mexican man caught smuggling small 18 monkeys in his clothes.
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Mexican authorities have arrested a man who was trying to smuggle 18 small monkeys into the country by carrying them in his clothing.
Roberto Sol Cabrera, a Mexican citizen, was stopped at a random check at Mexico City's international airport after arriving from Lima.
In a statement, police said Mr Cabrera Zavaleta had been behaving "nervously".
Once he was searched, it was discovered that he had hidden 18 titi monkeys in a girdle around his waist.
After his arrest, Mr Sol Cabrera confessed that the animals had travelled in his luggage, and that he had put them under his clothing "to protect them from X-rays" as he was going through customs.
The animals had been put into socks, police explained, and two of them were dead at the time of confiscation.
In a statement, police said Mr Cabrera Zavaleta had been behaving "nervously".
Once he was searched, it was discovered that he had hidden 18 titi monkeys in a girdle around his waist.
After his arrest, Mr Sol Cabrera confessed that the animals had travelled in his luggage, and that he had put them under his clothing "to protect them from X-rays" as he was going through customs.
The animals had been put into socks, police explained, and two of them were dead at the time of confiscation.
Prince William 'under fire over 1.4-mn-pound security bill'
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Prince William has come under fire over an estimated annual bill of 1.4 million pounds which the British government has to foot to protect him at a private cottage after he shunned the Royal Air Force accommodation, a media report said.
The Prince is classified as the highest security risk and receives round-the-clock armed protection. Scotland Yard provides him with a number of personal protection officers. In addition, a 15-strong unit of armed officers has been formed by North Wales Police to look after him during his training.
But, the second-in-line to the British throne's decision to live off base for the duration of his three-year helicopter pilot training course at RAF Valley in Anglesey has costly implications for the force providing his security, the Daily Express reported.
The Prince is classified as the highest security risk and receives round-the-clock armed protection. Scotland Yard provides him with a number of personal protection officers. In addition, a 15-strong unit of armed officers has been formed by North Wales Police to look after him during his training.
But, the second-in-line to the British throne's decision to live off base for the duration of his three-year helicopter pilot training course at RAF Valley in Anglesey has costly implications for the force providing his security, the Daily Express reported.
How to download the Rupee symbol [VIDEO]
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Government of India says may have to wait for at least one year before you get keyboards for your computers with the new Rupee Symbol.
Foradian Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Mangalore-based firm, has created a new font called the Rupee_Foradian, which can be downloaded from the company's site - Download the symbol here .
The firm has also put in a slide show on the site to help users download the symbol, and the move has generated amazing results with the tiral version being loaded about 1,100 times with the first hour of its launch. The company made available the full version, free, as soon as the hits crossed 5,000.
The Women look Most Beautiful at the Age 31.
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Women aged 31 are at the peak of their beauty, according to a new study which breaks the age-old myth that teenagers are the most attractive.
Women in their late 20s and early 30s are considered more attractive than fresh-faced eighteen and nineteen year olds, researchers said.
The findings, from a survey of the opinions of over 2,000 men and women, found that beauty was as much rooted in personality as appearance, according to The Telegraph.
Women in their late 20s and early 30s are considered more attractive than fresh-faced eighteen and nineteen year olds, researchers said.
The findings, from a survey of the opinions of over 2,000 men and women, found that beauty was as much rooted in personality as appearance, according to The Telegraph.
iPhone 4 in India by October by Airtel
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India's leading mobile operator, Bharti Airtel, is looking to launch Apple's iPhone 4 in September or October, Chief Executive Officer for India and South Asia Sanjay Kapoor said on Monday.
India's curbs on import of telecoms equipment are easing, Kapoor added. Carriers in the world's fastest-growing mobile market must obtain government clearance before they place any equipment purchase order, and earlier this year India had barred some operators from placing orders with China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp on security concerns.
Last week, the telecoms minister said the government expected to resolve the issue in a couple of weeks.
India's curbs on import of telecoms equipment are easing, Kapoor added. Carriers in the world's fastest-growing mobile market must obtain government clearance before they place any equipment purchase order, and earlier this year India had barred some operators from placing orders with China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp on security concerns.
Last week, the telecoms minister said the government expected to resolve the issue in a couple of weeks.
Germans party in oneof the country's busiest stretches of "Autobahn".
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This is one of the craziest venue i ever heard for the Party Goers. Germans had organised an enormous party on one of the country's busiest stretches of "Autobahn".
At least 1m people are expected to drop in on a banquet being held on Sunday on a 60km stretch of motorway.
Only pedestrians and cyclists are now allowed on this part of the A40/B1.
The event is part of cultural celebrations in the western Ruhr area, Germany's former industrial heartland.
The party organisers said they had given away 20,000 tables for "the longest banquet in the world" in the middle of the motorway between the cities of Dortmund and Duisburg.
Divers find 230-year-old champagne in Baltic shipwreck which is tastes Fabulous
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Divers have found bottles of champagne some 230 years old on the bottom of the Baltic which a wine expert described on Saturday as tasting "fabulous."
Thought to be premium brand Veuve Clicquot, the 30 bottles discovered perfectly preserved at a depth of 55 metres could have been in a consignment sent by France's King Louis XVI to Russian Tsar Peter the Great.
If confirmed, it would be by far the oldest champagne still drinkable in the world, thanks to the ideal conditions of cold and darkness.
"We have contacted (makers) Moet & Chandon and they are 98 per cent certain it is Veuve Clicquot," Christian Ekstroem, the head of the diving team, told AFP.
Thought to be premium brand Veuve Clicquot, the 30 bottles discovered perfectly preserved at a depth of 55 metres could have been in a consignment sent by France's King Louis XVI to Russian Tsar Peter the Great.
If confirmed, it would be by far the oldest champagne still drinkable in the world, thanks to the ideal conditions of cold and darkness.
"We have contacted (makers) Moet & Chandon and they are 98 per cent certain it is Veuve Clicquot," Christian Ekstroem, the head of the diving team, told AFP.
Old Spice ad campaign goes viral[Video]
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There is nothing new about this if you use browser Youtube Daily.
In one of the largest viral video ad campaign ever launched, Old Spice is swarming YouTube.
The Procter & Gamble Co. brand released more than 180 videos featuring the campaign's star, ex-football player Isaiah Mustafa. In the videos, he responds personally to online queries or comments from various Web users and some famous ones, including Ellen DeGeneres and Alyssa Milano.
The videos, all of which feature Mustafa in a towel speaking directly to the camera, have been steadily released over the last few days. On Friday, they accounted for eight of the most popular 11 videos on YouTube and more than 21 million views in total.
Britain not to ban Muslim women from wearing burqa
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Britain has said that it would not follow France in banning Muslim women from wearing 'burqa' in public as such a move would run contrary to the conventions of a "tolerant and respectful society".
The immigration minister, Mr Damian Green, told 'The Sunday Telegraph' that the move to ban women from wearing veils would be "rather un-British", despite a recent opinion poll showing widespread public support for such an action.
Claiming it would be "undesirable" for Parliament to vote on a burqa ban in Britain similar to that approved in France, he said: "Telling people what they can and can't wear, if they are just walking down the street, is rather un-British thing to do.
The immigration minister, Mr Damian Green, told 'The Sunday Telegraph' that the move to ban women from wearing veils would be "rather un-British", despite a recent opinion poll showing widespread public support for such an action.
Claiming it would be "undesirable" for Parliament to vote on a burqa ban in Britain similar to that approved in France, he said: "Telling people what they can and can't wear, if they are just walking down the street, is rather un-British thing to do.
UN assigns Mukesh Ambani to key group on development goals
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Reliance Industries chief, Mr Mukesh Ambani, has been named by the United Nations to a key advocacy group on Millennium Development Goals, whose mandate includes finding ways to fight socio-economic evils such as poverty.
Mr Ambani is the only Indian to be a part of the MDG Advocacy Group that comprises eminent international personalities including Microsoft Chairman, Mr Bill Gates, philanthropist, Mr Ted Turner and Nobel laureate, Mr Muhammad Yunus, among others.
Ambani is expected to focus on a global partnership for development, that will include development of an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system.
Mr Ambani is the only Indian to be a part of the MDG Advocacy Group that comprises eminent international personalities including Microsoft Chairman, Mr Bill Gates, philanthropist, Mr Ted Turner and Nobel laureate, Mr Muhammad Yunus, among others.
Ambani is expected to focus on a global partnership for development, that will include development of an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system.
Brain exercises reduce accident risk in older drivers
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There's a clinically proven brain fitness training tool that helps older adults reduce their likelihood of being in a car accident.
For instance, playing a computer-based programme DriveSharp for 20 minutes a day, three times a week helps older drivers cut their crash risk up to 50 per cent, stop 22 feet sooner when driving at 90 kmph and increase confidence while driving at night and in stressful conditions.
"It is important for drivers to understand that they can take an active role in staying safe on the road as they age," said Jodi Olshevski, gerontologist and assistant vice president of The Hartford Financial Services Group.
For instance, playing a computer-based programme DriveSharp for 20 minutes a day, three times a week helps older drivers cut their crash risk up to 50 per cent, stop 22 feet sooner when driving at 90 kmph and increase confidence while driving at night and in stressful conditions.
"It is important for drivers to understand that they can take an active role in staying safe on the road as they age," said Jodi Olshevski, gerontologist and assistant vice president of The Hartford Financial Services Group.
Twitter exploring new ways to earn money with special deals
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Twitter is exploring new business models.
The newest idea is special deals for Twitter users. The deals would be financed by companies that use the Twitter account @earlybird for advertising, reported Twitter on its website.
Deals will initially be almost exclusive to American markets. But, over time, it's possible that the deals could be expanded to other regions or focus on broader categories, like music or fashion.
Twitter, which lets users send messages up to 140 characters long, has grown rapidly to more than 12 million users. But the Californian start-up has had a hard time earning money. Plans for an advertising campaign met with sharp resistance from Twitter users.
The newest idea is special deals for Twitter users. The deals would be financed by companies that use the Twitter account @earlybird for advertising, reported Twitter on its website.
Deals will initially be almost exclusive to American markets. But, over time, it's possible that the deals could be expanded to other regions or focus on broader categories, like music or fashion.
Twitter, which lets users send messages up to 140 characters long, has grown rapidly to more than 12 million users. But the Californian start-up has had a hard time earning money. Plans for an advertising campaign met with sharp resistance from Twitter users.
YouTube theme song on Paul the octopus
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Paul the octopus now has the ultimate accessory of every bona fide television celebrity - his own theme song.
Penned by a man billed as a novelty animal song writer, Parry Gripp, the tune features a somewhat nasal vocal track over a simple electronic beat.
The chorus is sung to the immortal words: "Paul, the Octopus, We love you, He picks the winner, When he eats his dinner, Paul the Octopus, We love you."
Paul's acquired his celebrity status while building a 100-percent record in predicting eight games correctly at the World Cup.
Penned by a man billed as a novelty animal song writer, Parry Gripp, the tune features a somewhat nasal vocal track over a simple electronic beat.
The chorus is sung to the immortal words: "Paul, the Octopus, We love you, He picks the winner, When he eats his dinner, Paul the Octopus, We love you."
Paul's acquired his celebrity status while building a 100-percent record in predicting eight games correctly at the World Cup.
World Cup final ball auctioned off for $74,000 brought by Spanish Fan
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First Time WC winner have another chance to rejoice as one of the Spanish fans have bought a ball used in Spain's World Cup final win over Holland for £48,200 ($74,000) in an online charity auction.
Proceeds from the sale on eBay are due to go to 46664, Nelson Mandela's campaign to prevent HIV/Aids.
The company said 133 bids had been placed from 55 international bidders.
Proceeds from the sale on eBay are due to go to 46664, Nelson Mandela's campaign to prevent HIV/Aids.
The company said 133 bids had been placed from 55 international bidders.
Chance to Boeing 747 Dreamliner at Farnborough international air show.[VIDEO]
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(BBC.com)The BBC's Richard Scott watched the plane coming in to land with chief project engineer Mike Sinnett at Farnborough. Farnborough is a town in north east Hampshire, England
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has landed at Farnborough for its first appearance at an international air show.
Boeing's flagship aircraft is different from conventional aircraft, having been built largely out of light-weight composite material.
"This is the first time we've had a new airplane at an air show since the early 1990s," Jim Albaugh, boss of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, told the BBC.
World’s First Red-Fleshed Apple Produced in Britain
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Trees producing the first red-fleshed apples were on sale in Britain on Friday.
The Redlove, grown in Devon, southwestern England, boasts a rosy color from skin to core and was said to be richer in healthy antioxidants than other apples.
Saplings were being sold by British seeds and plants company Suttons, after a Swiss grower spent 20 years breeding the variety.
The apples were set to go on sale within five years.
How FIFA WC change the fortune of Octopus Paul.
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Paul made correct predictions of the outcome of all seven of Germany's matches as well as of Sunday's final by choosing to eat a morsel of food from a box emblazoned with the flag of the winning team.
TV stations in Germany and Britain broadcast live images of his decision for the final.
A Spanish town in northwestern Galicia, which celebrates an annual Octopus Festival has already requested that the salty soothsayer be allowed to join them as a guest of honour.
Whatever the decision, Paul has been rewarded with honorary citizenship of the town of O Carballino.
A Spanish wildlife defence group, ADDA, has also suggested that he be given a spot to live out the rest of his days in a marine sanctuary in Spain, rather than cooped up in an aquarium.
TV stations in Germany and Britain broadcast live images of his decision for the final.
A Spanish town in northwestern Galicia, which celebrates an annual Octopus Festival has already requested that the salty soothsayer be allowed to join them as a guest of honour.
Whatever the decision, Paul has been rewarded with honorary citizenship of the town of O Carballino.
A Spanish wildlife defence group, ADDA, has also suggested that he be given a spot to live out the rest of his days in a marine sanctuary in Spain, rather than cooped up in an aquarium.
Spain asks Germany if Paul the octopus can visit
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Madrid's main aquarium is rolling out the red carpet to get Paul, the "psychic" octopus who uncannily forecast Spain's World Cup win over the Netherlands, to grace the champion country with a visit.
The Zoo Aquarium sent a request to the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen in western Germany this week to host the mollusc, whose prescient picks during the tournament propelled him to international fame, a spokeswoman said.
"We have not received a response," she told AFP.
Paul made correct predictions of the outcome of all seven of Germany's matches as well as of Sunday's final by choosing to eat a morsel of food from a box emblazoned with the flag of the winning team.
The Zoo Aquarium sent a request to the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen in western Germany this week to host the mollusc, whose prescient picks during the tournament propelled him to international fame, a spokeswoman said.
"We have not received a response," she told AFP.
Paul made correct predictions of the outcome of all seven of Germany's matches as well as of Sunday's final by choosing to eat a morsel of food from a box emblazoned with the flag of the winning team.
Yes to Cola, no to Bollywood: Saina Nehwal
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By Uma Sudhir for NDTV
World No 2 in Badminton, Saina Nehwal, is shuttling her way towards becoming one of the top spots brands in India. Brand strategists say that she can now charge up to 30 lakh per endorsement - 500% more than what she used to get before her ranking shot up.
Unlike her coach, Pullela Gopichand, who refused to endorse aerated drinks at the peak of his career, Saina says she's wide open to offers, especially since she's somewhat of a Cola girl herself.
"Today's generation wants to drink everything. I am also one of them. Gopi sir took a very brave decision because he believes if we do anything, the public follows. I don't see it that way that if I drink, others will also start drinking it,'' she said.
World No 2 in Badminton, Saina Nehwal, is shuttling her way towards becoming one of the top spots brands in India. Brand strategists say that she can now charge up to 30 lakh per endorsement - 500% more than what she used to get before her ranking shot up.
Unlike her coach, Pullela Gopichand, who refused to endorse aerated drinks at the peak of his career, Saina says she's wide open to offers, especially since she's somewhat of a Cola girl herself.
"Today's generation wants to drink everything. I am also one of them. Gopi sir took a very brave decision because he believes if we do anything, the public follows. I don't see it that way that if I drink, others will also start drinking it,'' she said.
Varanasi man designs pickpocket-proof jeans that gives electric jolts.
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Imagine a pickpocket trying to steal your wallet but getting a 220-volt jolt! Wearing a special pair of jeans - designed by a Varanasi school dropout using basic scientific principles - might just help avoid a hole in your pocket.
The jeans has been designed by Shyam Chaurasia, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district. That's not all, with slight modifications, according to him, you can make all your garments "power-packed".
"You just need to fit a small battery-operated kit in the garment that you want to make power-packed," Chaurasia, 21, told IANS. Varanasi is around 300 km from Lucknow.
The jeans has been designed by Shyam Chaurasia, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district. That's not all, with slight modifications, according to him, you can make all your garments "power-packed".
"You just need to fit a small battery-operated kit in the garment that you want to make power-packed," Chaurasia, 21, told IANS. Varanasi is around 300 km from Lucknow.
2.5 mn Muslims threaten to leave Facebook over removal of certain Islamic pages
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Angry over the removal of certain Islamic pages from Facebook, more than 2.5 million Muslim users are likely to quit the social networking website, according to a media report.
Following the removal of four extremely popular Islamic pages from the website, the Muslim community has expressed anger and a template letter that has been pasted into numerous Facebook pages accused the website's founder Mark Zuckerberg of "ignoring the feelings of more than 2.5 million Muslims", the Daily Mail reported.
The letter reads: "Although you have attended the world's best communication skills courses you have been most successful in growing great hatred and hostility between you and Muslims around the world, but seriously this time you have caused an almost unrepairable [sic] damage."
Following the removal of four extremely popular Islamic pages from the website, the Muslim community has expressed anger and a template letter that has been pasted into numerous Facebook pages accused the website's founder Mark Zuckerberg of "ignoring the feelings of more than 2.5 million Muslims", the Daily Mail reported.
The letter reads: "Although you have attended the world's best communication skills courses you have been most successful in growing great hatred and hostility between you and Muslims around the world, but seriously this time you have caused an almost unrepairable [sic] damage."
Know your faith through Octopus Paul Via Apple app(Unofficial)
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The uTouchLabs-developed app is called “Ask the Octopus” and it’s available in the App Store for the iPhone , iPod touch and iPad (though it doesn’t have a special iPad version).
It’s pretty basic. When you start it up, you see an animated octopus, and you’re asked to enter in two things to compare (Soup or salad? Paper or plastic? Jacob or Edward? We’re sure you can think of better things to compare). After you’ve picked the options, the octopus drifts to the sea floor and selects a box, just like Paul. It’s random, of course — we don’t believe this octopus has secret predictive powers, but like a Magic 8-Ball, it’s fun to play with.
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Google Spent Whopping $100 Million Defending YouTube Against Viacom
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Google CFO Patrick Pichette made an startling revelation during a conference call discussing Google’s second quarter earnings today: It “invested” $100 million defending YouTube against Viacom’s $1 billion lawsuit.
In 2007, Viacom sued Google for $1 billion in damages over 160,000 unauthorized clips uploaded to YouTube , acquired by the search company in 2006. Since then, Google and Viacom have sparred in and out of court. Google (Google) maintained that it is and was protected by the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act).
Now it is said that google had ended with $30 Billion in the Bank.
In 2007, Viacom sued Google for $1 billion in damages over 160,000 unauthorized clips uploaded to YouTube , acquired by the search company in 2006. Since then, Google and Viacom have sparred in and out of court. Google (Google) maintained that it is and was protected by the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act).
Now it is said that google had ended with $30 Billion in the Bank.
Virgin Going Green with e-Magazine ?
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Virgin and publishing company Seven Squared are planning to launch a new consumer magazine that will be available exclusively as an app for iPad, iPhone and eventually Android devices, according to AdAge.
The magazine, titled Maverick, will reportedly focus on the entrepreneurial space, highlighting “new creative, business, travel and technology ideas” to an “upscale international audience,” a la Fast Company and WIRED. Consultancy AI will oversee the magazine’s creative duties.
Maverick is tentatively scheduled to launch in October — if Holly Branson, the 28-year old daughter of Virgin’s Founder and Chairman Sir Richard Branson, can persuade enough premium advertisers to sign up by then. According to an executive “close to the matter,” response has been so positive that the title may very well be able to choose which brands it will sign for the first round of advertising contracts.
The magazine, titled Maverick, will reportedly focus on the entrepreneurial space, highlighting “new creative, business, travel and technology ideas” to an “upscale international audience,” a la Fast Company and WIRED. Consultancy AI will oversee the magazine’s creative duties.
Maverick is tentatively scheduled to launch in October — if Holly Branson, the 28-year old daughter of Virgin’s Founder and Chairman Sir Richard Branson, can persuade enough premium advertisers to sign up by then. According to an executive “close to the matter,” response has been so positive that the title may very well be able to choose which brands it will sign for the first round of advertising contracts.
Google Launches Google Fiber to Show it's effort to build High Speed Networks.
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Google has launched a new website to centralize its efforts to build an ultra high-speed fiber optic Internet network, better known as Google Fiber.
Earlier this year, Google announced its plan to build a high-speed network, delivering connection speeds 100 times faster than typical U.S. connections. The announcement produced a frenzy of interest: 600+ communities applied to become ground zero for Google’s experimental high-speed network. Topeka, Kansas even changed its name to Google, Kansas in order to win the contract.
The search giant is once again moving forward with its fiber network plans. It announced the launch of Google Fiber for Communities, a simple and straightforward homepage for the project, complete with videos, an FAQ, suggestions for how to take action, and a full list of the communities that have requested more information on Google Fiber.
Earlier this year, Google announced its plan to build a high-speed network, delivering connection speeds 100 times faster than typical U.S. connections. The announcement produced a frenzy of interest: 600+ communities applied to become ground zero for Google’s experimental high-speed network. Topeka, Kansas even changed its name to Google, Kansas in order to win the contract.
The search giant is once again moving forward with its fiber network plans. It announced the launch of Google Fiber for Communities, a simple and straightforward homepage for the project, complete with videos, an FAQ, suggestions for how to take action, and a full list of the communities that have requested more information on Google Fiber.
Concept Flying SUV, competes with DARPA
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(Credit: AVX Aircraft)
AVX Aircraft Company of Texas, in response to the same DARPA research project that has spawned the Marines' flying machine, has developed a design for a flying SUV. Called the Transformer, it is said to have the capability to drive on roads at a mere 80 mph, on rough terrain at 30 mph, and fly at around 140 mph.
It is also designed to go 250 miles on just one tank of fuel. And it takes just 60 seconds to convert it from SUV to flying SUV.
Surprise News conference on 16 July by Apple Inc related to iPhone 4 Flaws.
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Apple has called a surprise news conference on 16 July at 1800 (BST) to talk about the iPhone 4 as the clamour for the company to resolve antenna problems with the new device intensified.
The company has refused to give details about whether the event will address reception problems that some users have reported with the phone, launched just last month.
Apple has faced mounting criticism from analysts and consumers over its handling of the issue.
Industry watchers said the firm was in danger of damaging its "rock star" reputation over how poorly it had dealt with what would normally be a minor problem.
The company has refused to give details about whether the event will address reception problems that some users have reported with the phone, launched just last month.
Apple has faced mounting criticism from analysts and consumers over its handling of the issue.
Industry watchers said the firm was in danger of damaging its "rock star" reputation over how poorly it had dealt with what would normally be a minor problem.
Drinking too much tea ‘can cause bone problems’
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A new research by Medical College of Georgia has shown that black tea contains higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought.
"The additional fluoride from drinking two to four cups of tea a day won't harm anyone; it's the very heavy tea drinkers who could get in trouble," said Dr. Gary Whitford, Regents Professor of oral biology in the School of Dentistry.
Most published reports show 1 to 5 milligrams of fluoride per litre of black tea, but a new study shows that number could be as high as 9 milligrams.
"The additional fluoride from drinking two to four cups of tea a day won't harm anyone; it's the very heavy tea drinkers who could get in trouble," said Dr. Gary Whitford, Regents Professor of oral biology in the School of Dentistry.
Most published reports show 1 to 5 milligrams of fluoride per litre of black tea, but a new study shows that number could be as high as 9 milligrams.
Cashew seed extract an effective anti-diabetic.
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A new study suggests that cashew seed extract can act as an effective anti-diabetic.
Researchers from Universities of Montreal, Canada and de Yaoundé Cameroun analysed whether cashew extracts could improve the body's response to its own insulin, reports Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.
"Of all the extracts tested, only cashew seed extract significantly stimulated blood sugar absorption by muscle cells," a release quoted study author Pierre S. Haddad as saying.
Haddad, professor of pharmacology at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, said: "Cashew seed extract contains active compounds, which can have potential anti-diabetic properties."
Researchers from Universities of Montreal, Canada and de Yaoundé Cameroun analysed whether cashew extracts could improve the body's response to its own insulin, reports Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.
"Of all the extracts tested, only cashew seed extract significantly stimulated blood sugar absorption by muscle cells," a release quoted study author Pierre S. Haddad as saying.
Haddad, professor of pharmacology at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, said: "Cashew seed extract contains active compounds, which can have potential anti-diabetic properties."
Good news for fast food addicts .
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Cant stop eating Junk Food ?? aahhaa me too. Dont think i am fat :)
Here is what i found some good news about it.Five major US food chains, including McDonald's and Burger King, have cut down on trans fats in their food.
Trans fats can elevate the risk of heart disease by increasing "bad" cholesterol and decreasing "good" cholesterol levels.
The latest findings from University of Minnesota School of Public Health suggest that major fast food chains may have been responsive to public health concerns.
Here is what i found some good news about it.Five major US food chains, including McDonald's and Burger King, have cut down on trans fats in their food.
Trans fats can elevate the risk of heart disease by increasing "bad" cholesterol and decreasing "good" cholesterol levels.
The latest findings from University of Minnesota School of Public Health suggest that major fast food chains may have been responsive to public health concerns.
Here Come the World No. 2, Saina Nehwal
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Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is just a step away from realising her goal of becoming the world's number one player as she jumped one place to a career-best second in the latest international rankings.
"I am very happy to achieve the world number two so soon in my career. The last three wins have really helped me. It is a great feeling but I feel my priority still will be to win more tournaments for India rather than focussing on ranking," Saina said.
"It will be difficult to hold on to the ranking but I hope to continue my hard work and win more titles and become the number one player soon," said the Hyderabadi shuttler, who is down with fever and cold.
"I am very happy to achieve the world number two so soon in my career. The last three wins have really helped me. It is a great feeling but I feel my priority still will be to win more tournaments for India rather than focussing on ranking," Saina said.
"It will be difficult to hold on to the ranking but I hope to continue my hard work and win more titles and become the number one player soon," said the Hyderabadi shuttler, who is down with fever and cold.
Indian criminals prefer Dubai prisons to at-home jails
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As India and UAE work out an agreement for prisoner exchange, Indians serving sentences in Dubai jails appear wary of the prospect of completing their terms in prisons at home, with some describing the detention centres in India as "hell".
Many Indian prisoners here in fact dread the prospect and are not keen to return home for the remaining period of incarceration, a media report said.
Several Indian prisoners in Dubai, who may be given a chance to serve their remaining prison terms back in India, say they are wary of going home because prisons back home are like "hell," it said.
Vinayak, a 76-year-old prisoner in jail on drug charges, told Gulf News he does not want to go to India to serve his remaining term.
Many Indian prisoners here in fact dread the prospect and are not keen to return home for the remaining period of incarceration, a media report said.
Several Indian prisoners in Dubai, who may be given a chance to serve their remaining prison terms back in India, say they are wary of going home because prisons back home are like "hell," it said.
Vinayak, a 76-year-old prisoner in jail on drug charges, told Gulf News he does not want to go to India to serve his remaining term.
Iranian scientist received $ 5 million from the CIA : Reports
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Washington: An Iranian nuclear scientist, who claimed that he was abducted by US spies last year, was paid $ 5 million by CIA to provide intelligence on Tehran's nuclear programme, but may not be able to use the money in his country, a media report said on Thursday.
However, Shahram Amiri, who returned home to a hero's welcome, would find it hard to access the money as he has gone back to Iran which is under UN sanctions, an unnamed official was quoted as saying by 'The Washington Post'.
"Shahram Amiri is not obligated to return the money but might be unable to access it after breaking off what US officials described as significant cooperation with the CIA and abruptly returning to Iran," the report said.
Citing officials, it said he might have left out of concern that the Iranian government would harm his family.
However, Shahram Amiri, who returned home to a hero's welcome, would find it hard to access the money as he has gone back to Iran which is under UN sanctions, an unnamed official was quoted as saying by 'The Washington Post'.
"Shahram Amiri is not obligated to return the money but might be unable to access it after breaking off what US officials described as significant cooperation with the CIA and abruptly returning to Iran," the report said.
Citing officials, it said he might have left out of concern that the Iranian government would harm his family.
Check it out! Here is the Symbol for the Indian Currency designed by IITian.
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The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the design, which includes both the Devnagiri 'Ra' and the Roman capital 'R' and has two parallel lines running at the top. The parallel lines symbolise the equal to sign.
"With this India will join an elite group of countries which have a distinct currency symbol. It denotes the robustness of Indian economy. I will now hold up the design that was finally selected. This was sent in by Udaya Kumar," said Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni in New Delhi.
UK researchers will study the use of Human stem cell for cure of parkinson disease.
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(BBC) -A Oxford University team will use adult stem cells, which have the ability to become any cell in the human body - to examine the neurological condition.
Skin cells will be used to grow the brain neurons that die in Parkinson's, a conference will hear.
The research will not involve the destruction of human embryos.
Induced pluripotent stem (IPS) cells were developed in 2007.
At the time, scientists said it had the potential to offer many of the advantages of embryonic stem cells without any of the ethical downsides.
Skin cells will be used to grow the brain neurons that die in Parkinson's, a conference will hear.
The research will not involve the destruction of human embryos.
Induced pluripotent stem (IPS) cells were developed in 2007.
At the time, scientists said it had the potential to offer many of the advantages of embryonic stem cells without any of the ethical downsides.
US government charges Bradley Manning for leaking Classified Info to Wikileaks
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The US said he was suspected of downloading from SIPR Net.
He reportedly then passed on the data, including army videos and diplomatic messages, to the WikiLeaks website.
WikiLeaks has repeatedly said it does not have the confidential messages and the site itself is not mentioned in the charges against Private First Class (Pfc) Manning.
Indian Prodigy is youngest professor at IIT-B
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IIT Bombay sent his appointment letter sent on June 30 in which IIT Bombay Director Professor Devang V Khakar informed Tulsi that the institute's Board of Governors had offered him assistant professorship on contract at the Department of Physics.
He had finished high school at the age of nine, earned his BSc degree at 10, and MSc degree at 12 and then received his Doctorate in Quantum Computing from the Indian Institute of Science at the age of 21.
The Bihar boy has already turned down an offer from Waterloo University in Canada despite a lucrative pay package.
New insulin form may keep sugar low in diabetics for 3 months .
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Indian scientists having discovered a novel form of the hormone that can keep blood glucose levels down for upto three months.
A team of scientists of the National Immunology Institute of India, led by Mr Avdesh Surolia, has developed a fresh approach to insulin injection wherein 'Supramolecular Insulin Assembly-II (SIA-II)', a form of the hormone, is used for a sustained treatment of diabetes mellitus type-I.
The studies constitute the first work of its kind where a single administration of SIA-II to animal models of diabetes, such as rats, has been experimentally demonstrated to lower blood glucose levels to normal values for as many as for 120 days.
SIA-II, which is in the form of a prodrug, when injected releases just above basal levels of insulin into the blood in a sustained manner, Mr Surolia said.
A team of scientists of the National Immunology Institute of India, led by Mr Avdesh Surolia, has developed a fresh approach to insulin injection wherein 'Supramolecular Insulin Assembly-II (SIA-II)', a form of the hormone, is used for a sustained treatment of diabetes mellitus type-I.
The studies constitute the first work of its kind where a single administration of SIA-II to animal models of diabetes, such as rats, has been experimentally demonstrated to lower blood glucose levels to normal values for as many as for 120 days.
SIA-II, which is in the form of a prodrug, when injected releases just above basal levels of insulin into the blood in a sustained manner, Mr Surolia said.
Kickstarter will help Android Phone to take off to Space.
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Danny Pier, a 25 year-old self-proclaimed computer nerd who turned to Kickstarter to raise funds to get an Android smartphone into space. The project is named as 'Astdroid'
Upto now over $2,000 have been pledged to help send the first Android phone to space.
Pier believes that he can outfit a weather ballon with an HTC Evo, and use its camera, transmitter, computing power and GPS technology to track the phone’s journey into space.
Facbook hits with new Traffic Record.
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Year-over-year, Facebook’s traffic has nearly doubled, from 77 million unique U.S. visitors in June 2009. As a result, as you can see in the chart above, Facebook has blown past its social networking competition –- most notably MySpace and Twitter, both of which have shown little growth in the past year according to comScore.
British milkman masters Gujarati, Bengali for work.
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London: It's business as unusual for a British milkman - the 69-year-old has become fluent in at least two Indian languages: Gujarati and Bengali, as many of his customers can't speak English.
John "Jimmy" Mather first delivered milk in 1960 and soon made friends with the few immigrants on his round from India and Bangladesh. And, as more Asian families settled in with very little or no English, this British milkman started learning their language and mastered spoken Gujarati and Bengali, the Daily Express reported.
"When I began in 1960 there used to be a handful of Asian families in the region. I can still remember the first few people I served. They were good, decent folk but obviously their English wasn't good. So I picked it up myself and it made things a whole lot easier," he was quoted as saying.
John "Jimmy" Mather first delivered milk in 1960 and soon made friends with the few immigrants on his round from India and Bangladesh. And, as more Asian families settled in with very little or no English, this British milkman started learning their language and mastered spoken Gujarati and Bengali, the Daily Express reported.
"When I began in 1960 there used to be a handful of Asian families in the region. I can still remember the first few people I served. They were good, decent folk but obviously their English wasn't good. So I picked it up myself and it made things a whole lot easier," he was quoted as saying.
Paul D Ceglia claims 84% stakes in facebook .
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New York: A judge in New York has issued a temporary restraining order on the transfer of Facebook Inc.'s assets, after a suit by a New York man who claims to own an 84 per cent stake in the social-networking company, a media report said on Tuesday.
Paul D Ceglia filed a suit in the Supreme Court of New York's Allegany County ON June 30, claiming that a 2003 contract he signed with Facebook founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg entitles him to ownership of the company and monetary damages, Wall Street Journal reported on its website.
Judge Thomas Brown, who issued the temporary restraining order earlier this month, is hearing the suit. Facebook has requested that the case be moved to federal court.
Paul D Ceglia filed a suit in the Supreme Court of New York's Allegany County ON June 30, claiming that a 2003 contract he signed with Facebook founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg entitles him to ownership of the company and monetary damages, Wall Street Journal reported on its website.
Judge Thomas Brown, who issued the temporary restraining order earlier this month, is hearing the suit. Facebook has requested that the case be moved to federal court.
Mr. Dhoni sign deal worth 200 Crores, leaves sachin behind.
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Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has signed a whopping Rs 200 crore endorsement deal with a talent management company, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar in the corporate contract sweepstakes.
Dhoni has entered into a three-year deal with Rhiti Sports Management and Mindscapes, which will manage the Indian skipper's long list of endorsements and brand associations, corporate profile, patents and digital rights, images, visibility on social networking sites and merchandise through a joint venture.
Tendulkar's three-year deal with sports management firm Iconix, signed in 2006, was worth Rs 180 crore.
Confirming the development, Rhiti Sports General Manager (Operations) Sanjay Pandey said as per the agreement, the company will be looking after Dhoni's entire spectrum of endorsements.
Dhoni has entered into a three-year deal with Rhiti Sports Management and Mindscapes, which will manage the Indian skipper's long list of endorsements and brand associations, corporate profile, patents and digital rights, images, visibility on social networking sites and merchandise through a joint venture.
Tendulkar's three-year deal with sports management firm Iconix, signed in 2006, was worth Rs 180 crore.
Confirming the development, Rhiti Sports General Manager (Operations) Sanjay Pandey said as per the agreement, the company will be looking after Dhoni's entire spectrum of endorsements.
Boeing's Hydrogen-Powered Spy Plane Can Fly for 4 Days
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The Phantom Eye is not exactly sleek, but it's one of the greenest aircraft out there -- its only byproduct is water.
The aircraft heralds a potential new market in data and communications collection, Boeing says. Later this summer, it will be shipped from Boeing's Phantom Works facility in St. Louis to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for ground and taxi testing. The debut flight will likely take place next year and should last four to eight hours, a mere preview of the aircraft's apparent capabilities.
In terms of power, Phantom Eye is a lightweight -- it has two 2.3 liter, four-cylinder engines that provide 150 hp each, not much more than your average car. This makes sense, because Ford provided the engines, according to a Boeing news release.
The plane has a 150-foot wingspan and can carry up to a 450-pound payload, Boeing says. It will cruise at 150 knots, or 170 miles per hour.
The prototype of a high-tech British roboplane capable of attacking targets as far away as Afghanistan was unveiled by defense contractor BAE Systems in the U.K. Monday.
It's the latest effort by Boeing to build aircraft powered by hydrogen. The firm claimed firsties on a hydrogen fuel cell aircraft back in 2008 when a different Phantom Works division flew a manned aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Phantom Eye evolved from Boeing's Condor aircraft, also powered by a piston engine, which made history by reaching a top altitude of 67, 028 feet. Its likely descendants include the Phantom Ray drone, which looks like a slim B-2.
'Jezebel', in the spot light.
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By Jennifer Mascia, NYT News Service,
New York: When Jon Stewart announced on the June 29 episode of The Daily Show that "Jezebel thinks I'm a sexist," some viewers may have been wondering: who exactly is Jezebel?
At least a million and a half people can answer that question; that's how many visited the site, a women's interest blog, last month. Mr Stewart's comment was a response to Jezebel's recent report on claims by women who say they faced a sexist environment when they were Daily Show writers and correspondents. The post garnered more than 211,000 page views, over 1,000 comments and a sharp retort from 32 female employees currently with The Daily Show.
Jezebel began in 2007 as a post-feminist companion to Gawker.com, the New York media insider blog, and in some ways has eclipsed its sibling, capturing an impassioned female audience and recently surpassing Gawker in monthly page views.
New York: When Jon Stewart announced on the June 29 episode of The Daily Show that "Jezebel thinks I'm a sexist," some viewers may have been wondering: who exactly is Jezebel?
At least a million and a half people can answer that question; that's how many visited the site, a women's interest blog, last month. Mr Stewart's comment was a response to Jezebel's recent report on claims by women who say they faced a sexist environment when they were Daily Show writers and correspondents. The post garnered more than 211,000 page views, over 1,000 comments and a sharp retort from 32 female employees currently with The Daily Show.
Jezebel began in 2007 as a post-feminist companion to Gawker.com, the New York media insider blog, and in some ways has eclipsed its sibling, capturing an impassioned female audience and recently surpassing Gawker in monthly page views.
Shocking Truth Behind the so called Developing India.
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Acute poverty prevails in eight Indian states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, together accounting for more poor people than in the 26 poorest African nations combined, a new ‘multidimensional’ measure of global poverty has said.
The new measure, called the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), was developed and applied by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative(OPHI) with Undp support. It will be featured in the forthcoming 20th anniversary edition of the Undp Human Development Report.
An analysis by the MPI creators reveals that there are more ‘MPI poor’ people in eight Indian states (421 million in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal) than in the 26 poorest African countries combined (410 million).
The new measure, called the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), was developed and applied by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative(OPHI) with Undp support. It will be featured in the forthcoming 20th anniversary edition of the Undp Human Development Report.
An analysis by the MPI creators reveals that there are more ‘MPI poor’ people in eight Indian states (421 million in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal) than in the 26 poorest African countries combined (410 million).
Walnuts 'can prevent dementia'.
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Want to stave off dementia? All you need to do is to eat walnuts everyday, according to a new study, led by an Indian-origin researcher.
Dr Abha Chauhan and his colleagues at New York State Institute have carried out the study and found eating walnuts on a regular basis can keep one's mental skills up.
According to the researchers, vitamin E and flavonoids in walnuts actually help in destroying harmful free radical chemicals that cause dementia. "Walnuts may have a beneficial effect in reducing the risk, delaying the onset or slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease," the 'Daily Express' quoted Dr Chauhan as saying.
Dr Abha Chauhan and his colleagues at New York State Institute have carried out the study and found eating walnuts on a regular basis can keep one's mental skills up.
According to the researchers, vitamin E and flavonoids in walnuts actually help in destroying harmful free radical chemicals that cause dementia. "Walnuts may have a beneficial effect in reducing the risk, delaying the onset or slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease," the 'Daily Express' quoted Dr Chauhan as saying.
Ad system that can detect online shoppers
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A new tool examines the cursor behaviour of search-engine users to decide if they are shopping or merely surfing.
Eugene Agichtein and Qi Guo at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, has said that websites like Google commonly display sponsored results above the actual ones, which can be annoying for someone who's not shopping.
They created a web browser add-on that tracks the cursor, and found that the data could help to distinguish between a "browsing" and "shopping" search session over 96 per cent of the time.
"As the session progresses, our system would be able to make increasingly accurate predictions of intent," New Scientist quoted Agichtein as saying.
Eugene Agichtein and Qi Guo at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, has said that websites like Google commonly display sponsored results above the actual ones, which can be annoying for someone who's not shopping.
They created a web browser add-on that tracks the cursor, and found that the data could help to distinguish between a "browsing" and "shopping" search session over 96 per cent of the time.
"As the session progresses, our system would be able to make increasingly accurate predictions of intent," New Scientist quoted Agichtein as saying.
Bella Swan and Edward Cullen to have baby in the next Twilight Installment.
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The fourth and the fifth installment of Twilight series is set to go on floors later this year.
The Summit Entertainment announced three weeks ago its decision to split the final film in two, with the first set to open November 18, 2011. Summit still hasn't disclosed the release date of the final film.
Bill Condon is directing Breaking Dawn, the final tome in author Stephenie Meyer's four-book vampire series, which centres on the mortal Bella and the vampire Edward being married and Bella giving birth to a half-vampire-half-human daughter, Renesmee, reports variety.com.
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The Summit Entertainment announced three weeks ago its decision to split the final film in two, with the first set to open November 18, 2011. Summit still hasn't disclosed the release date of the final film.
Bill Condon is directing Breaking Dawn, the final tome in author Stephenie Meyer's four-book vampire series, which centres on the mortal Bella and the vampire Edward being married and Bella giving birth to a half-vampire-half-human daughter, Renesmee, reports variety.com.
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Hindu Drinking water from Mosque is a crime?
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Several Hindus were attacked and forced out of their homes in Pakistan's southern Sindh province after a boy of the community drank water from a cooler outside a mosque.
About 60 Hindu men, women and children were recently forced to abandon their homes at Memon Goth in Karachi, the capital of Sindh, after influential tribesmen of the area objected to the boy drinking water.
"All hell broke loose when my son, Dinesh drank water from a cooler outside a mosque. Upon seeing him do that, the people of the area started beating him up," a Hindu man named Meerumal told The News daily.
"Later, around 150 tribesmen attacked us, injuring seven of our people who were taken to the Jinnah Hospital," he said.
About 60 Hindu men, women and children were recently forced to abandon their homes at Memon Goth in Karachi, the capital of Sindh, after influential tribesmen of the area objected to the boy drinking water.
"All hell broke loose when my son, Dinesh drank water from a cooler outside a mosque. Upon seeing him do that, the people of the area started beating him up," a Hindu man named Meerumal told The News daily.
"Later, around 150 tribesmen attacked us, injuring seven of our people who were taken to the Jinnah Hospital," he said.
Oracle Octopus Paul to Retire.
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At last octopus paul who predicted the FIFA WC 2010, is set to get away from the media and the world eye.
The Sea Life Oberhausen aquarium's spokeswoman Tanja Munzig told AP Television News on Monday that the intuitive invertebrate will "go into retirement and do what he likes to do best: play with his handlers and delight children who come visit to him."
Oberhausen is located in Germany, where Octopus Paul was born.
The Sea Life Oberhausen aquarium's spokeswoman Tanja Munzig told AP Television News on Monday that the intuitive invertebrate will "go into retirement and do what he likes to do best: play with his handlers and delight children who come visit to him."
Oberhausen is located in Germany, where Octopus Paul was born.
Computer algorithms to help develop flu vaccines
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Researchers are using computer programs to develop a fast and efficient method of generating vaccines for new strains of flu viruses.
Dimitris Papamichail, and a team of researchers from Stony Brook University have created algorithms that will design viruses that serve as live vaccines, which are then synthesised to specification.
The new method is called Synthetic Attenuated Virus Engineering (SAVE).
"Our approach is not only useful for influenza; it is also applicable to a wide range of viruses," said Papamichail.
Dimitris Papamichail, and a team of researchers from Stony Brook University have created algorithms that will design viruses that serve as live vaccines, which are then synthesised to specification.
The new method is called Synthetic Attenuated Virus Engineering (SAVE).
"Our approach is not only useful for influenza; it is also applicable to a wide range of viruses," said Papamichail.
Being Slim doesn't always means Being Healthy.
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You may be slim and still have dangerously high levels of fat within you, according to the British Medical Research Council.
Using MRI body scanners doctors demonstrated that even super-slim people could have high levels of internal fat collecting around the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas. These people, dubbed "skinny-fats", could be seriously putting their health at risk.
"The fat we can see on overweight people is subcutaneous fat," The Daily Telegraph quoted Dr Ron McCoy, Melbourne-based spokesperson for the Royal College of Australian GPs, as saying. However, what could be more dangerous is visceral fat or the fat we can't see but which surrounds vital organs.
Using MRI body scanners doctors demonstrated that even super-slim people could have high levels of internal fat collecting around the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas. These people, dubbed "skinny-fats", could be seriously putting their health at risk.
"The fat we can see on overweight people is subcutaneous fat," The Daily Telegraph quoted Dr Ron McCoy, Melbourne-based spokesperson for the Royal College of Australian GPs, as saying. However, what could be more dangerous is visceral fat or the fat we can't see but which surrounds vital organs.
Can you Belive it ? Indian Foreign Ministry is on twitter.
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Following the steps of West side type of effort like US to interact with the public directly, Indian foreign ministry has has created a Twitter account and got several followers already.
You can follow them at @indiandiplomacy
In probably the first effort by a government ministry to experiment with the new age internet tools, the Twitter account was created on Thursday, which initially had only two posts.
A Facebook account is also being planned as is the launch of a new web portal by the public diplomacy division of the external affairs ministry, an official told IANS.
Car cheaper then Nano designed by India's Ajmer Students is just worth $1555.
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Inspired by the World's Cheapest Car, Engineering students from Ajmer had been working overtime i.r., eight hours a day to create a dream car for the middle class families. It runs on diesel and costs just 70 thousand rupees.
"When Tata launched its Nano car, we started thinking about all the areas where costs can be cut. Our basic idea was to locate all factors through which costs can be reduced and our car can be within the reach of the middle class," said Chaturbhuj Sharma, Engineering student, Bhagwant University.
Another student Samir Singh says, "We had to change a lot of designs and specifications to increase the fuel economy of the car. And through the efforts of our dedicated team, this car will run 35 kilometers per litre."
"When Tata launched its Nano car, we started thinking about all the areas where costs can be cut. Our basic idea was to locate all factors through which costs can be reduced and our car can be within the reach of the middle class," said Chaturbhuj Sharma, Engineering student, Bhagwant University.
Another student Samir Singh says, "We had to change a lot of designs and specifications to increase the fuel economy of the car. And through the efforts of our dedicated team, this car will run 35 kilometers per litre."
Only 8 Indian Cos among 500 World's Biggest Companies.
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Only Eight Indian companies feature in the list of the world's 500 largest companies compiled by American business magazine Fortune.
The compiled list by the magazine is topped by US retailer Wal-Mart Stores(1st), followed by oil giant Royal Dutch Shell(2nd) and another oil major, Exxon Mobil(3rd),British Petroleum (BP)(4th) followed by Toyota Motor (5th), Japan Post Holdings (6th), Sinopec (7th), State Grid (8th), AXA (9th) and China National Petroleum (10th.)
Besides IOC and RIL, the other Indian companies in the list are steel-maker Tata Steel, auto company Tata Motors, oil entities Bharat Petroleum(BP), Hindustan Petroleum(HP) and Oil & Natural Gas (ONGC) and public sector bank SBI (State Bank of India).
The compiled list by the magazine is topped by US retailer Wal-Mart Stores(1st), followed by oil giant Royal Dutch Shell(2nd) and another oil major, Exxon Mobil(3rd),British Petroleum (BP)(4th) followed by Toyota Motor (5th), Japan Post Holdings (6th), Sinopec (7th), State Grid (8th), AXA (9th) and China National Petroleum (10th.)
Besides IOC and RIL, the other Indian companies in the list are steel-maker Tata Steel, auto company Tata Motors, oil entities Bharat Petroleum(BP), Hindustan Petroleum(HP) and Oil & Natural Gas (ONGC) and public sector bank SBI (State Bank of India).
Nelson Mandela under pressure from FIFA to attend FIFA WC 2010
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Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela says the former South African president has been put under "extreme pressure" by Fifa Governing Body to attend Sunday's World Cup final.
Nelson Mandela will be 92 years old by next week.
Nelson Mandela cancelled plans to attend the opening ceremony after his great-granddaughter died in a car crash the night before the tournament.
Fifa head Sepp Blatter has said it will be "wonderful" if Mr Mandela attends.
Speaking to the BBC, Mandla Mandela said: "We've come under extreme pressure from Fifa (the governing body of world football) requiring and wishing that my grandfather be at the final.
Nelson Mandela will be 92 years old by next week.
Nelson Mandela cancelled plans to attend the opening ceremony after his great-granddaughter died in a car crash the night before the tournament.
Fifa head Sepp Blatter has said it will be "wonderful" if Mr Mandela attends.
Speaking to the BBC, Mandla Mandela said: "We've come under extreme pressure from Fifa (the governing body of world football) requiring and wishing that my grandfather be at the final.
Clash of Oracles, Octopus Paul v/s Parrot Mani Parakeet.
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People are seeking Mani's help to win bets on the World Cup matches, according to a report by the Channel News Asia.
Muniyapan, Mani's owner of Indian origin, said he was now getting 10 customers in an hour compared to 10 on a regular day due to growing popularity of his parrot.
Going 3D is the new talk in Adobe.
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The company has revealed it will include 3D support in a future version of the browser plug-in.
The news of the update first leaked out in October’s Adobe Max conference, which includes a presentation entitled “Flash Player 3D Future.”
Adobe product manager Thibault Imbert was first to hint to the presentation in a blog post, but declined to give further details, save for the fact that Adobe will release a “3D API” in a “future version”:
The news of the update first leaked out in October’s Adobe Max conference, which includes a presentation entitled “Flash Player 3D Future.”
Adobe product manager Thibault Imbert was first to hint to the presentation in a blog post, but declined to give further details, save for the fact that Adobe will release a “3D API” in a “future version”:
Gen Y Will Not Grow Out of Social Networking [STUDY]
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More than 2/3 of those surveyed indicated that the Millennial generation otherwise known as Generation Y will continue to use social networking tools as they mature into adult life stages and have families of their own.
The research is part of Pew’s fourth “Future of the Internet” study which includes responses from selected experts and Internet users who were asked to think about “the future of the Internet-connected world between now and 2020.”
India records highest rise in gas production worldwide.
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India recorded the highest rise in natural gas output worldwide in 2009 after Reliance Industries' eastern offshore KG-D6 field came into production, global energy giant BP Plc said.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-run RIL began gas production from the Krishna Godavari basin in April, 2009, and its 60 million standard cubic metres per day output led to a 75 per cent jump in natural gas availability in the country to 140 mmscmd.
"Last year, India had the highest increase in production of natural gas worldwide. And I just checked, it also had the highest corresponding increase in consumption in natural gas worldwide," BP Plc Group Chief Economist Christof Ruhl said.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-run RIL began gas production from the Krishna Godavari basin in April, 2009, and its 60 million standard cubic metres per day output led to a 75 per cent jump in natural gas availability in the country to 140 mmscmd.
"Last year, India had the highest increase in production of natural gas worldwide. And I just checked, it also had the highest corresponding increase in consumption in natural gas worldwide," BP Plc Group Chief Economist Christof Ruhl said.
Facebook tie up with Malaysia's MOL for payment credits
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With growing in members, Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and play games on the social networking site while boosting revenue for developers.
Electronic payments company MOL, part of the business empire of tycoon Vincent Tan will offer the online currency from Aug. 1 at more than 500,000 outlets including 7-Eleven stores, Internet cafes and online banks in five Southeast Asian countries, India, Australia and New Zealand, company spokesman Nor Badron said Friday.
The move is targeting people who don't have a credit card, particularly younger Facebook users, and those who don't want to take the risk of making electronic payments online.
Electronic payments company MOL, part of the business empire of tycoon Vincent Tan will offer the online currency from Aug. 1 at more than 500,000 outlets including 7-Eleven stores, Internet cafes and online banks in five Southeast Asian countries, India, Australia and New Zealand, company spokesman Nor Badron said Friday.
The move is targeting people who don't have a credit card, particularly younger Facebook users, and those who don't want to take the risk of making electronic payments online.
Oberoi Ranthambhore is one of the world's best hotel : Travel & Leisure Magazine
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The hospitality major also reinforced its position at the top with four of its properties making it to the top 15 list released by the magazine on Friday.
Commenting on the recognition the Oberoi Group chairman PRS Oberoi said, "I am delighted that The Oberoi Vanyavilas has been ranked the best in the world and our four group (hotels) have been ranked amongst the 15 best in the world."
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