US hopefuls in tense final debate
The US presidential candidates clash over the economy and negative campaigning in a testy, final pre-election debate. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:42:23 GMT
Many GPs 'missing waiting target'
A review is under way after a report by an NHS watchdog suggested many GPs were missing their waiting time target. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:57:29 GMT
Sex-on-beach trial Britons guilty
A British man and woman are found guilty of having sex on a beach in Dubai and sentenced to three months in prison. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:16:30 GMT
Shares plummet on Asian markets
Asian stock markets plunge on fears of a global recession with Tokyo's Nikkei index down by about 10%. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:02:32 GMT
UK soldier killed in Afghan blast
A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:47:53 GMT
US rivals in final debate
Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama have held their final and liveliest debate of the US election campaign. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:20:35 GMT
Review of vulnerable adult care
Ministers are considering whether a new law is needed to protect elderly people from abuse. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:58:21 GMT
Economy hits EU climate plans
Some EU leaders leaders feel they will be hit by the cost of meeting proposed environmental policies. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:41:18 GMT
English healthcare 'improving'
Standards are improving in England's NHS but there are still some problems, says the Healthcare Commission. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:39:25 GMT
Madonna fans react to split
Madonna performed to a sell-out concert hours after she and Guy Ritchie confirmed their marriage was over. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:56:43 GMT
Madonna and Guy are to divorce
Madonna and the film director Guy Ritchie are getting a divorce. Our Arts correspondent David Sillito reports. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:27:24 GMT
'E-paper' produced in Germany
A factory in Germany has launched production of a super thin electronic reader that was developed at Cambridge University. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:25:49 GMT
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Madonna and Ritchie confirm split
Pop star Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to divorce, their PR representatives confirm. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:57:20 GMT
Jackson was laid low by migraines
Singer Janet Jackson halted her North American tour after suffering migraines linked to vertigo, her manager says. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:53:20 GMT
Mafia author vows to flee Italy
Roberto Saviano, author of an expose of the Neapolitan mafia, the Camorra, says he wants to quit Italy amid death threats. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:30:13 GMT
Cash freeze hits Iceland festival
A music festival in Iceland with CSS, Biffy Clyro and Vampire Weekend goes ahead, despite the country's cash crisis. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:03:20 GMT
Royal appointment for Blue Peter
The 50th birthday of BBC children's show Blue Peter is marked with a Royal tea party at Buckingham Palace. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:14:35 GMT
World's Oldest Fossil Impression Of Flying Insect Discovered: Found In Suburban Strip Mall
While paleontologists may scour remote, exotic places in search of prehistoric specimens, Tufts researchers have found what they believe to be the world's oldest whole-body fossil impression of a flying insect in a wooded field behind a strip mall in North Attleboro, Mass. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EDT
Nanodiamond Drug Device Could Transform Cancer Treatment
Researchers have developed a promising nanomaterial-based biomedical device that could be used to deliver chemotherapy drugs locally to sites where cancerous tumors have been surgically removed. The team demonstrated that the flexible microfilm device, which resembles a piece of plastic wrap and can be customized easily into different shapes, releases the chemotherapy agent doxorubicin in a sustained and consistent manner. The device takes advantage of nanodiamonds, an emergent technology. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EDT
Key Mechanism Regulating Neural Stem Cell Development Uncovered
Scintists have discovered a novel mechanism that regulates how neural stem cells of the retina generate the appropriate cell type at the right time during normal development. These findings could influence the development of future cell replacement therapies for genetic eye diseases that cause blindness. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EDT
New Comet Discovered By Canadian Astronomer
Rob Cardinal was looking for an asteroid, but ended up finding a comet. There is not much known yet about the Cardinal comet. Scientists are trying to determine more information about its orbit, whether its passing by Earth is periodic or whether it will only come by the sun once, which would mean its orbit is parabolic. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EDT
McCain, Obama Square Off in Season's Last Debate
Debate produced heated discussion of slumping US economy, some testy exchanges about conduct of candidates' campaigns Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:11:55 +0200
Jupiter's Io Observed by Spacecraft Discovered by Galileo in 1610, Io, Jupiter's third-largest moon, played a significant role in the adoption of the Copernican model of the Solar System, the development of Kepler's laws of motion, and the first measurement of the speed of light. In 2001, the unmanned spacecraft Galileo came within 112 miles of Io, transmitting images of some of its numerous erupting volcanoes, hundreds of miles of lava flows, and plumes of sulfur. Why was the craft later destroyed in space?
Parties need breathing space, UN envoy says after Georgia talks wrap up
Todays high-level talks on Georgia have wrapped up with the parties deciding to continue their discussions next month and to create "breathing space" to address some outstanding procedural points, a senior United Nations envoy said. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Millions lather up to save lives as UN observes Global Handwashing Day
Nearly 200 million people from over 70 countries participated today in United Nations events marking the first ever Global Handwashing Day, held to raise awareness about how a lack of effective sanitation and poor hygiene practices can bring death and disease. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Secretary-General urges restraint as Cambodian-Thai border row turns deadly
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed deep concern about the exchange of gunfire today along the Cambodian-Thai border near a disputed ancient temple that has reportedly led to the deaths of at least two people. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Haiti in desperate need of investment and contributions, warns top UN official
A senior United Nations official to Haiti today pleaded with international donors to provide urgently needed resources to help with emergency relief and recovery efforts in the impoverished country, which was recently ravaged by a series of hurricanes. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Establishment of Syrian-Lebanese diplomatic ties a landmark event - Ban
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the move by Syria and Lebanon to establish full diplomatic relations with each other, calling it a "landmark event" that will benefit both Middle East countries. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Parties need breathing space, UN envoy says after Georgia talks wrap up
Todays high-level talks on Georgia have wrapped up with the parties deciding to continue their discussions next month and to create "breathing space" to address some outstanding procedural points, a senior United Nations envoy said. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Millions lather up to save lives as UN observes Global Handwashing Day
Nearly 200 million people from over 70 countries participated today in United Nations events marking the first ever Global Handwashing Day, held to raise awareness about how a lack of effective sanitation and poor hygiene practices can bring death and disease. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Secretary-General urges restraint as Cambodian-Thai border row turns deadly
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed deep concern about the exchange of gunfire today along the Cambodian-Thai border near a disputed ancient temple that has reportedly led to the deaths of at least two people. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Haiti in desperate need of investment and contributions, warns top UN official
A senior United Nations official to Haiti today pleaded with international donors to provide urgently needed resources to help with emergency relief and recovery efforts in the impoverished country, which was recently ravaged by a series of hurricanes. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Establishment of Syrian-Lebanese diplomatic ties a landmark event - Ban
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the move by Syria and Lebanon to establish full diplomatic relations with each other, calling it a "landmark event" that will benefit both Middle East countries. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Mentalist Gets Full Season Order
CBS has given a full season order to its new drama "The Mentalist," the season's top new freshman series in viewers and adults 25-54. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
Celebrating James Bond Creator Ian Fleming's Centenary
This year marks the centennial birth of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and to celebrate, the Imperial War Museum in London devoted an entire exhibit to the man who made the world's most famous secret agent come alive. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
Full Wanted DVD & Blu-ray Disc Details
Universal Studios Home Entertainment have provided us with the full details on the various versions of Wanted , coming to home video on December 2. Below, you'll find the press release followed by the artwork! Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
The Mummy Comes Home December 16
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor will hit home video on December 16. Here are the full details. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
CS Videos: The Cast of Sex Drive
ComingSoon.net's Jeff Rago talked exclusively to Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke and Seth Green about their new R-rated comedy, Sex Drive , opening in theaters on Friday, October 17. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
James Cameron on Avatar
James Cameron was interviewed by CBC's "The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos" and talked about his anticipated December 18, 2009 opener, Avatar . Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
About Those Pirates of the Caribbean 4 Rumors?
Terry Rossio, co-screenwriter of the first three "Pirates of the Caribbean" films, has debunked the various rumors that are going around about Pirates of the Caribbean 4 . They ranged from Johnny Depp getting $56 million for the fourth movie to Tim Burton directing to Sacha Baron Cohen and Russell Brand co-starring. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
Latifah, Hudson and Keys on Secret Life of Bees
One of the most amazing things about Gina Prince-Bythewood's adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd's bestselling novel The Secret Life of Bees is the cast she brought together in bringing Kidd's story to the screen. The director of Love and Basketball found three strong women from the world of music who've made their mark in three different avenues of the business, before each of them successfully made the move to acting: Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson. ComingSoon.net talked to the entire cast up in Toronto where the movie was premiering as part of the annual Toronto International Film Festival , and we found out more about why these three women wanted to be a part of this anticipated adaptation. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
Amy Adams Celebrates Leap Year
Amy Adams ( Enchanted ) is in negotiations to topline Leap Year , a romantic comedy from Spyglass, says The Hollywood Reporter . Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:13 +0200
Mandate, Zaillian to produce 'Dinner'
Front Page: Biopic set for 'Fantasy' actor Herve Villechaize -- Mandate Pictures and Steve Zaillian are teaming up to produce the biopic ''My Dinner With Herve'' through their co-venture Film Rites, which has a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:00:00 EST
Comedy Central readies new division
Business News: Mitch Fried to head live entertainment sector -- Comedy Central has announced the formation of a new live entertainment division to be headed by longtime network denizen Mitch Fried. RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:00:00 EST
Spike TV adds 'Deadliest,' 'Disaster'
Reality TV: Network renews 'DEA' for second season -- Spike TV announced a significant bolstering of its male-skewing nonfiction lineup Wednesday, with the addition of two series and the second-season renewal of ''Cops''-like reality skein ''DEA.'' RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:00:00 EST
Leo-McKerrow resigns from BBC Asia
International News: Exec to depart in January 2009 -- BBC Asia announced the resignation Wednesday of BBC Worldwide Channels Asia's senior VP and GM Christine Leo-McKerrow. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:39:53 EST
Madonna's 'Filth and Wisdom' gets zero stars
Well, this is embarrassing. Perhaps one of the worst directorial debuts in history, ''Filth and Wisdom'' is an atrocious mess that feels like it was written by the Madonna character in ''Desperately Seeking Susan'' and directed by the Madonna character in ''Who's That Girl.'' RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:06:19 -0400
Fox inks pact with Will Arnett
Front Page: Actor signs seven-figure development deal -- ''Arrested Development'' alum Will Arnett is back at Fox. Arnett has sealed a rich, seven-figure development deal at the network, which will develop a sitcom around the Emmy-nominated thesp. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST
Steve Carell to play 'Brigadier Gerard'
Front Page: MRC comedy set during Napoleonic Wars -- Steve Carell is attached to play the title character in ''The Adventures of Brigadier Gerard,'' a comedy set during the Napoleonic Wars that Media Rights Capital is mobilizing for a spring 2009 production start. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST
Obama, McCain faceoff in final debate
Business News: Third sparring feistier, livelier -- The third and final debate between John McCain and Barack Obama was feistier and more spirited. The questions were better, the candidates more passionate, and the notion of who won and who lost not instantly apparent. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:58:25 EST
Chinese conference sets keynotes
International News: Namer, Pompadur to speak in Hangzhou -- Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment, and I. Martin Pompadur, chairman of News Corp. Europe, are to give keynote addresses to major Chinese broadcasters later this month in Hangzhou. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:22:07 EST
McCain presses Obama in final debate
John McCain played offense during much of the final debate as he challenged Barack Obama on his policies, judgment and character -- also distancing himself from President Bush. Obama appealed for ''fundamental change'' and countered that voters' ''biggest risk'' is continuing Bush's ''failed'' policies with McCain. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:30:21 EDT
Recession fears bludgeon global markets
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A warning of tough times ahead by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke sent global markets sharply lower, with Tokyo shares tumbling 10 percent on Thursday, as investors brace for looming recession. RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:37:50 -0400
Unfurling
The STEREO (Ahead) spacecraft observed this visually stunning prominence eruption on Sept. 29, 2008, in the 304 angstrom wavelength of extreme UV light.... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT
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"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:44:22 +0200
Sheriff: Family cremated mom on BBQ, kept benefits
The family of a dead elderly woman cremated her remains on a makeshift barbecue and continued collecting her retirement checks amounting to more than $25,000, authorities in Northern California said. Ramona Allmond's daughter and grandson were arrested Sunday on suspicion of embezzlement, elder abuse and disposing of a body without a permit. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:45:32 +0000
Suit against God thrown out over lack of address
A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:39:27 +0000
Teen changes her name to CutoutDissection.com
You can call her CutoutDissection.com, Cutout for short, but just don't call her Jennifer. The former Jennifer Thornburg _ whose driver's license now reads Dissection.com, Cutout _ wanted to do something to protest animal dissections in schools. The 19-year-... RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:45:31 PDT
Note to self: Taser no good on wild boars
While normally effective on people, a Hernando deputy learned the hard way that Taser stun guns do not work very well on wild boars. The sheriff's office reported that Deputy Joseph Tibor responded to complaints of an ''extremely large pig'' tearing up a... RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:42:30 PDT
Déjà vu A French term meaning "already seen," déjà vu refers to the feeling that something encountered for the first time is eerily familiar and has in fact been seen before. Although dreams, reincarnation, parallel universes, and out-of-body travel have been invoked to explain the phenomenon, it is most likely due to an anomaly of memory which creates the impression that an experience is being recalled. Which two pharmaceutical drugs have been reported to induce déjà vu when taken together?
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT
Qianlong Emperor Hongli took the title of Qianlong—meaning "the Era of Strong Prosperity"—when his imperial reign of China began in 1735. Ironically, by the end of Qianlong's reign in 1796, expensive military expeditions and corruption had nearly exhausted the funds of the Imperial Treasury. A patron of the arts, the Qianlong Emperor commissioned a catalogue of all important Chinese cultural works that took 20 years to complete and consisted of 36,000 volumes. How many copyists were involved in the project?
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT
Pharming Pharming is a type of cyber attack that aims to collect confidential user information by redirecting a website's traffic to a different, bogus website that appears identical to the original site. By hacking into DNS servers—the "phone books" of the internet—and changing IP addresses, high-tech criminals can automatically redirect users to their phony sites. In recent years, pharming has become a major concern for e-commerce and online banking sites. What is being done to prevent it?
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Discovered by Galileo in 1610, Io, Jupiter's third-largest moon, played a significant role in the adoption of the Copernican model of the Solar System, the development of Kepler's laws of motion, and the first measurement of the speed of light. In 2001, the unmanned spacecraft Galileo came within 112 miles of Io, transmitting images of some of its numerous erupting volcanoes, hundreds of miles of lava flows, and plumes of sulfur. Why was the craft later destroyed in space?
A French term meaning "already seen," déjà vu refers to the feeling that something encountered for the first time is eerily familiar and has in fact been seen before. Although dreams, reincarnation, parallel universes, and out-of-body travel have been invoked to explain the phenomenon, it is most likely due to an anomaly of memory which creates the impression that an experience is being recalled. Which two pharmaceutical drugs have been reported to induce déjà vu when taken together?
Hongli took the title of Qianlong—meaning "the Era of Strong Prosperity"—when his imperial reign of China began in 1735. Ironically, by the end of Qianlong's reign in 1796, expensive military expeditions and corruption had nearly exhausted the funds of the Imperial Treasury. A patron of the arts, the Qianlong Emperor commissioned a catalogue of all important Chinese cultural works that took 20 years to complete and consisted of 36,000 volumes. How many copyists were involved in the project?
Pharming is a type of cyber attack that aims to collect confidential user information by redirecting a website's traffic to a different, bogus website that appears identical to the original site. By hacking into DNS servers—the "phone books" of the internet—and changing IP addresses, high-tech criminals can automatically redirect users to their phony sites. In recent years, pharming has become a major concern for e-commerce and online banking sites. What is being done to prevent it?