Spain grieves for Madrid victims
Spain mourns the 153 people killed in a plane crash at Madrid airport, as investigators look into the causes of the tragedy. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:39:03 GMT
Big jump in top GCSE exam grades
There has been the biggest annual rise since 1990 in the proportion of GCSE exams awarded the best grades. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:21:51 GMT
Two energy firms to raise prices
Energy firms E.On and Scottish and Southern Energy are to raise gas and electricity prices by up to 29%, blaming wholesale costs. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:17:49 GMT
Brown visits UK troops in Helmand
Gordon Brown tells British troops they are "the heroes of our country", on a surprise trip to Afghanistan. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:43:02 GMT
Gary Glitter 'will fly to London'
Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter has agreed to fly to London, Thai police have said. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:06:21 GMT
Search for clues in Madrid crash
Accident investigators are starting to examine the plane which crashed at Madrid Airport killing 153 people. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:02:41 GMT
Big jump in GCSE exam grades
There has been the biggest annual rise in the proportion of GCSE exam entries awarded top grades since 1989. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:03:10 GMT
Glitter returns to Thailand
Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter has returned to Thailand after failing to enter Hong Kong. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:14:32 GMT
Fewer people see NHS dentists
Fewer patients are being treated by NHS dentists, despite more dentists joining the NHS under a new deal. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:39:30 GMT
Algeria hit by deadly bombings
Algeria is suffering one of the most bloody weeks in its history with bombs killing 60 people in two days. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:22:24 GMT
Fans' agony over gig tickets
Hundreds of music fans have been left disappointed after an unofficial agency failed to deliver tickets. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:56:53 GMT
Cavemen's descendants traced
Scientists used genetic fingerprinting to prove two Germans have the oldest family tree in the world. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:07:06 GMT
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Gary Glitter returns to Thailand
Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter has returned to Thailand after failing to enter Hong Kong. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:43:26 GMT
New baby daughter for Matt Damon
Matt Damon becomes a father for the second time after his wife gives birth to a baby girl, Gia Zavala. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:40:04 GMT
Dave Matthews Band founder dies
Saxophonist LeRoi Moore, a founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, dies, his publicist confirms. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:22:46 GMT
Daughter slams Cash 'endorsement'
Johnny Cash's daughter says she is appalled after her father's name is used to endorse presidential hopeful John McCain. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:22:26 GMT
Fans gather at Reading and Leeds
Music lovers pack up their tents and head to Reading and Leeds ahead of the festival's official opening on 22 August. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:47:36 GMT
Large Hadron Collider Set To Unveil A New World Of Particle Physics
The field of particle physics is poised to enter unknown territory with the startup of a massive new accelerator -- the Large Hadron Collider -- in Europe this summer. On Sept. 10, LHC scientists will attempt to send the first beam of protons speeding around the accelerator. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT
Future Impact Of Global Warming Is Worse When Grazing Animals Are Considered, Scientists Suggest
The impact of global warming in the Arctic may differ from the predictions of computer models, according to new research, which shows that grazing animals will play a key role in reducing the anticipated expansion of shrub growth in the region, thus limiting the shrubs' predicted and beneficial carbon-absorbing effect. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes Bone Loss
Researchers have discovered key details of how rheumatoid arthritis destroys bone, according to a study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. The findings are already guiding attempts to design new drugs to reverse RA-related bone loss and may also address more common forms of osteoporosis with a few adjustments. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT
A Better Way To Make Hydrogen From Biofuels
Researchers here have found a way to convert ethanol and other biofuels into hydrogen very efficiently. A new catalyst makes hydrogen from ethanol with 90 percent yield, at a workable temperature, and using inexpensive ingredients. The new catalyst is much less expensive than others being developed around the world, because it does not contain precious metals, such as platinum or rhodium. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT
US, Iraq Close to Signing Troop Deal
But Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari tell reporters in Baghdad no deal has yet been signed Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:39:30 +0200
Toxic Gas Erupts from Lake Nyos Lake Nyos is a deep lake high on the flank of an inactive volcano in Cameroon. A pocket of magma lies beneath the lake, charging the water with an estimated 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). In 1986, a limnic eruption at Lake Nyos triggered the sudden release of about 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 that rushed down nearby valleys, displacing all the air and suffocating approximately 1,700 people within 20 km of the lake. What methods are being used to prevent future disasters at the lake?
Deadly terrorist attacks will not deter Algerians from path of peace - Ban
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attacks which have struck Algeria in the past 24 hours, stressing that violence will not deter the countrys people from the path of peace and reconciliation. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
International Criminal Court monitoring events in Georgia, Prosecutor says
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court confirmed today that his Office is analysing information related to alleged crimes committed in Georgia in recent weeks that fall under the Courts jurisdiction. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Myanmar: UN envoy meets with ministers on third day of visit
The top United Nations envoy to Myanmar met with the countrys planning and health ministers today to discuss ways to tackle the socio-economic conditions in Myanmar on the third day of his five-day trip. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
UN agencies continue to rush aid to Georgia
The United Nations is continuing to send much-needed assistance to the Georgian city of Gori, most of whose population has fled since the start of the conflict in the Caucasus nation. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Mixed picture in Middle East, UN official tells Security Council
Israel and the Palestinians are continuing their negotiations aimed at devising a durable settlement to their long-running conflict, but intra-Palestinian violence has spiked over the past month, the top United Nations political official told the Security Council today. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
153 killed when plane crashes and explodes
RESCUE workers were barely able to touch the scorching hot bodies of victims in a fiery plane crash. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:10:00 GMT
China may have killed 140 Tibetans - Dalai
CHINESE security forces opened fire on a crowd this week in eastern Tibet and may have killed 140 people, the Dalai Lama was quoted as saying in Le Monde daily today. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:39:00 GMT
Glitter back in Thailand after HK rejection
FORMER glam rocker and convicted pedophile Gary Glitter arrived back in Thailand today after being refused entry to Hong Kong. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:37:00 GMT
Forum leaders threaten Fiji with suspension
THE Pacific Islands Forum will consider suspending Fiji if military chief Frank Bainimarama fails to deliver promised elections. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:12:00 GMT
30 people dead, 83 injured after truck crash
AT least 30 Afghans were killed and 83 injured when a truck overturned in southern Iran, the official news agency IRNA reported today. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:53:00 GMT
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Daniel Radcliffe Talks Harry Potter
'Reddiej' attended New York Times ' "TimesTalk" Q&A with "Harry Potter" franchise star Daniel Radcliffe Tuesday night. Radcliffe talked about various aspects of the upcoming "Harry Potter" films. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
Ben Affleck to Star in Judge's Extract
Ben Affleck is in negotiations to star in Miramax's Mike Judge comedy Extract , reports Variety . Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
More Kick-Ass Updates
'Jesse' from BreaktheFourthWall.com alerted us that on Tuesday they got a chance to talk to Mark Millar, who revealed more details about Kick-Ass . Matthew Vaughn will direct the big screen adaptation of Millar and John Romita Jr.'s title, and last Friday Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Chloe Moretz were announced as co-stars. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
Blackbird Adaptation in the Works
Jean Doumanian Productions will develop a feature film adaptation of "Blackbird," with playwright David Harrower aboard to script the drama about the faceoff between a middle-aged man and the then-underage girl with whom he had a relationship years earlier. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
New Australia Posters and Photos
20th Century Fox has provided us with three new posters and more photos from the Baz Luhrman-directed epic Australia , opening in theaters on November 14 and starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Jack Thompson and Bryan Brown. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
Exclusive: Fred Durst, Rocker Turned Filmmaker
ComingSoon.net talks with Fred Durst, the frontman for the often controversial metal band Limp Bizkit, about directing his second movie, the family-friendly football drama The Longshots , starring Ice Cube and Keke Palmer. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
New Night at the Museum 2 Set Photos!
TheBadandUgly.com has posted new Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian set photos, which reveal Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
Exclusive: Steve Coogan Puts on Hamlet 2
Steve Coogan talks to ComingSoon.net (twice!) about playing high school drama teacher Dana Marschz in the outrageous comedy Hamlet 2 , which opens in select cities on Friday, August 22, and then nationwide on August 27. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
Exclusive Red Band Elegy Trailer
ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at the Red Band trailer for Elegy , the Isabel Coixet-directed drama starring Penelople Cruz, Sir Ben Kingsley, Dennis Hopper, Patricia Clarkson and Peter Sarsgaard. The R-rated film, which opened in limited theaters on August 8th, expands into more theaters on Friday, August 22nd. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
WB's Alan Horn Addresses Harry Potter Fans
If you've read the comments on this item , it's not hard to see that "Harry Potter" fans are not too pleased with Warner Bros.' decision to move the nearly-completed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from November 21 to July 17, 2009. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:55 +0200
Matt Damon's wife Luciana gives birth to girl
MIAMI (AP) -- Matt Damon's wife Luciana gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday, his spokeswoman said. The baby's name is Gia Zavala Damon, spokeswoman Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press, adding: ''Everyone is great and she is a healthy, beautiful baby girl.''... Free news widgets on Feedzilla - Mattresses Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Rejected by Hong Kong, Glitter arrives in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Disgraced rocker Gary Glitter arrived back in Bangkok on Thursday after Hong Kong denied him entry, continuing a two-day odyssey that began when he was released from a Vietnamese prison after serving time for molesting children.... Free RSS news feeds on Feedzilla - Mattresses Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Kerkorian makes rare public appearance at trial
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Press-shy billionaire Kirk Kerkorian made a rare public appearance Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom to testify in the federal wiretapping trial of his longtime friend, attorney Terry Christensen. Free content on Feedzilla - Mattresses Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:22:02 -0400
Homecoming For Silver-Medal Mom
Last week in Beijing, she became the the oldest swimmer ever to win an Olympic medal. But now for 41-year-old Dara Torres, it's a return to home and her full-time job: being a mom. Harry Smith reports. Free news widgets on Feedzilla - Mattresses Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:07 EDT
Voyager Squashes View of Solar System
This artist's rendering depicts NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft as it studies the outer limits of the heliosphere--a magnetic 'bubble' around the solar system... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
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"Laughter is America's most important export." Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:08:09 +0200
Subvertising Subvertising is the practice of making spoofs or parodies of corporate and political advertisements. Taking its name from a combination of the words "subvert" and "advertising," the act is often intended to sabotage its targets by presenting easily recognizable images that are shocking upon second glance. Still, some critics say subverts, which are often modified versions of existing images, merely increase public awareness of the original symbols. How have subverts been used politically?
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT
The Philosophical Zombie Widely used in thought experiments—imagined scenarios whose outcomes are reasoned but not physically played out—philosophical zombies are hypothetical beings indistinguishable from normal humans in all but one respect—they lack conscious experience. This quality makes the "p-zombie" an ideal subject for philosophical musings. According to physicalism, everything that exists is ultimately physical. How have philosophers used these hypothetical beings in arguments disputing this perspective?
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT
The Cool Biz Campaign In 2005, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment launched the Cool Biz campaign, a program intended to reduce electricity consumption by limiting air conditioner use. Government offices were asked to set their air conditioners to 82°F (28°C), and workers were advised to wear short-sleeved shirts to keep cool. According to estimates, the campaign resulted in a 460,000-ton reduction in carbon dioxide emissions—the equivalent of shutting down some 1 million households for what period of time?
Singer, Songwriter Isaac Hayes Dies
Legendary soul singer, composer and actor, found dead at his Memphis, Tennessee home Sunday afternoon Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:14:10 +0200
Man continues decades-old Cadillac-a-year habit
There are loyal customers, and then there's Joseph Macko. The 84-year-old Flint man has bought or leased a new Cadillac every year since 1955, the year Disneyland opened in Anaheim, Calif., and Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus. Free RSS news feeds on Feedzilla - Mattresses Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Man drives home 53rd new Cadillac in 53 years
There are loyal customers, and then there's Joseph Macko. The 84-year-old Flint man has bought or leased a new Cadillac every year since 1955, the year Disneyland opened in Anaheim, Calif. ''You only live one time. Money is to spend,'' he told The Flint Journal. ''I spend it once I get it.'' Free RSS news feeds on Feedzilla - Mattresses Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Lake Nyos is a deep lake high on the flank of an inactive volcano in Cameroon. A pocket of magma lies beneath the lake, charging the water with an estimated 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). In 1986, a limnic eruption at Lake Nyos triggered the sudden release of about 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 that rushed down nearby valleys, displacing all the air and suffocating approximately 1,700 people within 20 km of the lake. What methods are being used to prevent future disasters at the lake?
Subvertising is the practice of making spoofs or parodies of corporate and political advertisements. Taking its name from a combination of the words "subvert" and "advertising," the act is often intended to sabotage its targets by presenting easily recognizable images that are shocking upon second glance. Still, some critics say subverts, which are often modified versions of existing images, merely increase public awareness of the original symbols. How have subverts been used politically?
Widely used in thought experiments—imagined scenarios whose outcomes are reasoned but not physically played out—philosophical zombies are hypothetical beings indistinguishable from normal humans in all but one respect—they lack conscious experience. This quality makes the "p-zombie" an ideal subject for philosophical musings. According to physicalism, everything that exists is ultimately physical. How have philosophers used these hypothetical beings in arguments disputing this perspective?
In 2005, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment launched the Cool Biz campaign, a program intended to reduce electricity consumption by limiting air conditioner use. Government offices were asked to set their air conditioners to 82°F (28°C), and workers were advised to wear short-sleeved shirts to keep cool. According to estimates, the campaign resulted in a 460,000-ton reduction in carbon dioxide emissions—the equivalent of shutting down some 1 million households for what period of time?
