Northeast US Digs Out From Massive Storm

The Northeastern United States is digging out from a massive snow storm that dumped nearly 50 centimeters of snow in a huge swath from Philadelphia to Maine Sunday.  Airports, train stations, and highways remain buried as thousands of travelers struggle to get home from the Christmas holidays. Blinding winds and waist-deep snow paralyzed the region Sunday, with nearly 51 centimeters of snow in New York's Central Park. Because of the weather,...

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Google TV devices delayed as Google tweaks software

(Mashable) -- We won't be seeing too many Google TV-powered devices at the next CES, which takes place in Las Vegas in January, because Google needs more time to work on the software, reports the New York Times citing unnamed sources.Right now, Google's original partners for Google TV -- Sony and Logitech -- are the only ones actually selling the devices. Samsung and Vizio are still supposed to reveal their Google TV devices at CES, but we'll have...

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Forests size of Russia 'could be restored'

London (CNN) -- Forests covering an area almost the size of Russia could be restored around the world, according to a global partnership of scientists.The researchers, including the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have drawn up a world map showing 1.5 billion hectares where there are opportunities to replant degraded or cleared forests.Carole Saint-Laurent, IUCN's senior forest policy advisor, said: "There's no one-size-fits-all blueprint. The restoration would need to be driven by the community needs in each area."We know...

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US to target fake online pill pedlars

Online stores that sell fake drugs or pills without prescriptions are being targeted by the US government.It has set up an initiative that will try to shut down the web stores and educate people about the dangers of buying drugs from such places.Search firms, payment providers and net hosting firms have all pledged to help the crackdown.Research suggests about 36 million Americans have bought medicines from unlicensed web pharmacies."Those who sell prescription drugs online without a valid prescription are operating illegally, undercutting the...

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Dame Judi Dench named best stage actor of all time

Dame Judi Dench has been named the greatest stage actor of all time in a poll compiled by an industry newspaper."I'm completely at a loss for words, but it's one hell of a thing to live up to," Dame Judi told The Stage.Dame Maggie Smith came second, with Mark Rylance - the youngest actor in the list - in third place.A selection of industry experts were asked to suggest their favourite 10 actors. Readers were then invited to vote on the shortlist.In...

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New guidance on vitamin D recommends midday sunshine

New health advice recommends short spells in the sun - without suncream and in the middle of the day.Seven organisations have issued joint advice on vitamin D, which the body gets from natural sunlight.The nutrient keeps bones strong, and protects against conditions like osteoporosis. The guidance was drawn up because it is thought fears about skin cancer have made people too cautious about being in the sun. Cancer Research UK and the National Osteoporosis...

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Afghanistan attacks target army bases, killing 13

In the northern city of Kunduz, suicide bombers stormed an army recruitment centre, sparking a long gun battle. On the outskirts of Kabul, attackers ambushed an army bus outside the country's main recruitment centre. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attacks, which President Hamid Karzai called "criminal".Correspondents say the attacks were clearly aimed at deterring Afghans from joining the huge drive currently under way to build up the domestic security forces.The recruitment centre in Kunduz came under attack from at least four suicide...

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United States� backing for indigenous rights treaty hailed at UN

17 December 2010 � The announcement by President Barack Obama that the United States supports the landmark United Nations treaty outlining the rights of the world�s estimated 370 million indigenous peoples was hailed today at the world body. The US was one of only four countries � along with Canada, Australia and New Zealand � that voted against the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples when it was adopted by the General Assembly in September...

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Looking back, Ban calls 2010 �a big year for the United Nations�

17 December 2010 � In his end-of-year �state of the world� news conference, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called 2010 �a big year for the United Nations,� with progress on issues from biodiversity to electoral support in Iraq and Afghanistan, but warned of challenges ahead in Sudan, the Middle East and other world flashpoints. �Looking ahead, our challenge is to carry our progress forward,� he said of the agenda for 2011, which he will lay...

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'Narnia' to Chronicle big Box Offic

During the most family intensive period at the nation�s theaters, the timing could not be better for Fox�s The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader to grab kids and their parents who have made both Tangled and Harry Potter 7 such huge holiday season hits.  This Narnia returns to the time of year that made the first film (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) such an enormous hit with a $65.6 million number one debut and nearly $300...

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Box Office Preview: A $60 million 'Tron' legacy

LOS ANGELES � An especially robust weekend is shaping up at the nation's theaters as fan boys bond with "Tron," families flock to "Yogi," boxing buffs bet on "The Fighter" and the date crowd asks "How Do You Know."Disney's "Tron: Legacy" has the most going for it, including a great release date, cult appeal and of course the IMAX and 3-D components. So a No. 1 debut approaching an impressive $60 million is virtually assured for this long-awaited...

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The U.S. Strategy for War in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON - A review of Obama's strategy for the war in Afghanistan concluded that U.S. forces can start withdrawing on schedule in July, despite any signs of uneven progress in the year since President has announced the deployment of 30,000 additional troops, according to a summary released Thursday.The summary said that the U.S. continues to kill leaders of Al Qaeda and reduce its ability to launch terrorist attacks in the region. He cited some...

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WikiLeaks Founder Ordered Freed as Court Rejects Appeal

LONDON - The London High Court bail on Thursday at Julian Assange the founder of the group Wikileaks antisecrecy while he fights extradition to Sweden on a warrant in connection with the alleged sexual offenses.But Judge Duncan Ouseley added more restrictive conditions on bail to those imposed by a lower court two days ago, when prosecutors appealed and said Assange was a flight risk.It was not immediately clear when he would be released from prison. Mr. Assange British lawyer Mark Stephens, told reporters that if the formalities for the release...

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City School Board Shooting

A school board meeting went from discussing head lice to members pleading for their life Tuesday in Florida when an ex-convict, Clay Duke, interrupted the Bay District School Board meeting, brandishing a gun and mumbling about how the school board had fired his wife, a claim the police are now investigating.In the chilling video captured by a WMBB News 13 camera, the board members try to reason with Duke and try to save one another from the gunman. Ginger Littleton, one school board member, stayed in the room even after Duke ordered her...

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Scarlett Johansson & Ryan Reynolds Split Up

Johansson, 26, and Reynolds, 34, tied the knot in a quiet September 2008 ceremony in a wilderness retreat in Vancouver, which is Reynolds's hometown. The ceremony was attended only by a handful of close family and friends � and no photos were released. "After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we've decided to end our marriage," they say in a joint statement. "We entered our relationship with love and it's with love and kindness we...

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Elizabeth Edwards dies of cancer

Elizabeth Anania Edwards, mother, author, advocate, died today at her home in Chapel Hill, surrounded by her family.Her death came at 10:15 Tuesday morning, according to a family friend. The scene was described as "very peaceful."  The friend said, "Elizabeth did not want people to say she lost her battle with cancer. The battle was about living a good life and that she won."Elizabeth Edwards, a best-selling author and the driving force behind...

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Jets Coach Trips Player

Jets coach trips player is the talk of the NFL on Monday in the wake of Sal Alosa actions during Sunday's game between New York and Miami.Shad was caught on camera by pushing his leg travel Dolphins defensive Nolan Carroll in the third quarter of Miami's 10-6 win.Carroll was running downfield to cover a punt and was forced out of bounds.Standing beside a group of assistant coaches, Alosa clearly stuck his leg and led Carroll to fall on the turf.At...

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Debt Resolution Is Now Safer Than Ever With New Federal Regulations

New government regulations are the resolution of the debt easier, safer and cost to the consumer than ever., According tot the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While America is fighting debt, the legal system of America is there to guide customers every step of the wayLike millions of Americans struggling with rising debt that is their choice? Where do they find help?Debt settlement has been honored in recent years and the spotlight has been low. The industry as much a few bad apples, and unfortunately that reflects on everyone. The good news...

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Super Slim monitor E90 series from LG Electronics

LG just announced a new desktop viewer for all of us and it seems a promising proposal with its thin profile of 7.3mm and prodigiously glasses minimum around the screen.  But wait, it can not be good news and it's not like LG has also decided to apply a high-gloss finish on the E90, which should easily counteract any calls that would otherwise have been discreet. As usual with these screens UltraSlim, most electronic devices are...

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Aigo's iPhone 4 battery case internalizes your charge cable

Our pursuit of the case the iPhone battery perfect 4 continues with the Exogear Exolife currently holding the head, slightly ahead of the Air Mophie Juice Pack and PowerSpring Mili. Like these fine selections, the i616 Aipower Aigo claims the battery life "almost double", but he has another trick up its sleeve: a hidden tape USB cable for both charging and data incorporated into the case. If you want to sync cable longer than it accords its...

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Audrina Patridge Announces New Contest for Aspiring Actors on the Talent Contest Network YOBI.tv

Audrina Patridge, YOBI.tv host, announced the channel's most recent competition, Yobi law. is a fast growing next-generation global network talent contest offering fame and fortune to anyone, anywhere, anytime combining user-generated content and talent competitions online social networks for platform entertainment revolution.The winners of this new channel contest for aspiring actors, will co-star with Hollywood celebrities in each webisode...

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World On Skis Launches Facebook Sweepstakes For a Chance to Win a Free Ski Trip

World on skis, a trademark of Central Holidays is pleased to launch their first contest that allows Facebook users a chance to win a package of 4 nt ski vacation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The contest will run through December 31st, 2010, and a winner will be announced shortly thereafter. No purchase or payment necessary to enter or win. In fact, a purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. The promotion will run...

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ICA to Participate at 2011 Institute for Health Tech

The Institute of Health Technology announced today that the transformation of IT Corporation of America (CIA) will participate in iHT2 health of its summits held in 2011, located in Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Seattle and New York.ICA will join more than 200 CIOs, vice presidents and directors of IT in hospitals, health systems, physician practices and more to each of the four health of its vertices. Participants will meet at the network and discuss the latest trends and challenges in health IT. Topics will include significant use, privacy...

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Google Selected Sonic.net To Operate Stanford Fiber Network

Google Selected  Sonic.net To Operate Stanford Fiber Network Sonic.net today announced that it has been selected to operate and support the process of fiber to the home network, Google is building at Stanford University. This experimental project will test the construction of new fibers and methods of operation, while providing a full gigabit speed to about 850 faculty and staff from home on campus.Sonic.net manage network operations, provide customer service and support and perform on-site installation and repair. Sonic.net Northern...

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