Supreme99: February 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Gold Futures Rise as Investors Seek Alternative To Currencies

Greece May have its sovereign-debt rating lowered within months if it fails to meet the objectives in its plan to reduce a budget deficit, Moody's Investors Service said yesterday. The dollar fell as much as 0.6 percent against the euro yesterday after climbing Thurs near a nine-month high.

"You've got to look to play gold on the long side, 'said Matt Zeman, a metals trader at LaSalle Futures Group in Chicago. "Fiat currencies continue to Lose credibility. Even if Greece gets rescued, there will be another country in line with their hands out. People are flocking Thurs Thurs gold shield themselves from the volatility in the currency markets. "

Gold futures for April delivery rose $ 4.20, or 0.4 percent, to $ 1,112.70 an ounce at 9:35 am on the New York Mercantile Exchange's Comex unit. The metal is up 2.6 percent this month, heading for the first monthly gain since November.

The euro has fallen against the currencies this month most except the pound as concern that Greece will struggle Thurs contain its deficit reduced demand for the 16-nation monetary unit.

'Safe Haven' Search

"The euro-zone scenario is still lingering in the market," said Bernard Sin, the head of currency and metals trading gold iraq at MKS Finance SA in Geneva. "People do not trust the dollar, they do not trust the euro, so the only way to go Is to look at other alternatives such as gold. It's a safe haven. "Read More Story,http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-26/gold-may-rise-for-2nd-day-in-new-york-as-dollar-s-rally-stalls.html

Former Boyfriend Offers Support For Rochette After Mother's Death

He is the former boyfriend of Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette, Whose Mother Therese died early Sunday morning in a Vancouver hospital after suffering a heart attack. "She was just 55

Fighting back tears the whole time, Tremblay offered his support for Rochette.

"It's silly, but when I was with her I always tried to be the strong one. But when she's not around, it's harder. I have a competition prepare Thurs. Joannie I hope will be strong. What I really want to say is that She'll Be Able to spend time with her family and the people that are close to her. That's the most important thing - not the competition. "Read More Story,http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Former+boyfriend+offers+support+Rochette+after+mother+death/2598075/story.html

World Condemns Gaddafi's Called For 'jihad' Against Switzerland

They Called for a boycott of Switzerland by the Islamic world. "Any Muslim in any part of the world who works with Switzerland is an apostate, is against Mohammad, God and the Koran," he said.

"The masses of Muslims must go to all airports in the Islamic world and prevent any Swiss plane landing, to all harbors and prevent any Swiss ships dock, inspect all shops and markets to stop any Swiss goods being sold."

Col Gaddafi's typically eccentric row with Switzerland, Which began when one of his sons was arrested along with his wife Because of allegations of abuse by two members of his domestic staff, has come as a blow Thurs western powers.

They thought that they had managed To Tame the Libyan leader after he voluntarily gave up a basic nuclear weapons program in 2003 and agreed a compensation deal over the Lockerbie Bombing.

Yesterday, both the European Union and the United Nations hit out at his speech.

"If these reports are correct, they come at an Unfortunate moment," a spokesman for Baroness Ashton, the European Union's foreign policy representative, said.

She said the EU was trying to negotiate a settlement of the disagreements between Libya and Switzerland, even though it is not an EU member.

Sergei Ordzhonikidze, the Director-General of the United Nations, said: "I believe that such declarations on the part of the Head of State are inadmissible in international relations." Mr. Ordzhonikidze is based at the UN's European headquarters in Geneva.Read More Story,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/switzerland/7325539/World-condemns-Gaddafis-called-for-jihad-against-Switzerland.html

Car, Gas Pump Catch Fire in Weather-Related Accident

Fox 8 News reports that appear Thurs slippery conditions have caused a motor Thurs Accidentally slide her vehicle into a gasoline pump, triggering a fire at a station is Cleveland's west side.

It happened Friday morning at the 7-Eleven is a Rocky River Drive.

The car slid when the driver attempted to turn into the gas station, hitting the pump, Which then fell over.

Despite both the car and gas pump catching fire, nobody was injured. EMS was called as a precaution, however.Read More Story,http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-news-cleveland-gas-pump-car-fire,0,5589303.story

Militants Strike Central Kabul, Attack Hotels

A Spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Health said that nine bodies and at least 25 injured people have been brought to local hospitals. Foreigners were among the dead and wounded, they said. A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, claimed responsibility and said five Taliban Suicide Bombers took part in the operation.

Friday's coordinated attack was the second large insurgent strike is central Kabul this year. In January, a Handful of gunmen set off bombs and attacked buildings near the presidential palace in downtown Kabul, firing rockets at another hotel favored by westerners and diplomats. In October, insurgents managed Thurs Seize a guesthouse housing United Nations electoral workers, killing several guests.

The latest attacks, aimed at spreading mayhem throughout the center Afghanistan's capital, come days after coalition forces took over the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in southern Afghanistan, and Pakistan, detained on several high-level Taliban Commanders.Read More Story,ttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704479404575088402993539756.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENext

We Have To Win Against India: Pak Captain

"The first match against India is very crucial. If we win that match it will not only be a confidence boost for the boys but also give us psychological advantage going into the tournament," Zeeshan told Reporters here.

"In Pakistan, everybody wants us to win against India, come what may. Back home it does not matter Whether we win the World Cup or not but winning against India is what everybody is looking for," he conceded.

"It would be one of the most important matches of my life," said the experienced full-back, who will celebrate his 34th birthday on the match day.

Admitting that India would enjoy the home advantage going into the much-awaited encounter, Zeeshan said pressure would be similar is both the sides.

"The match is crucial for both the sides, so will pressure on Both Sides.

"Even though India are playing at their home we expect some support. If we play well I hope we will get support," he said.Read More Story,http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/hockey-world-cup/top-stories/We-have-to-win-against-India-Pak-captain/articleshow/5621098.cms

Surf Hotel at Hampton Beach, NH Burns

I woke to a glow that seemed to grow by the second. My scanner police informed me that the Surf Hotel was on fire. By the time I grabbed my camera (wish I had my Nikon with me) and ran out the door, the building was fully engulfed. The wind was so powerful, it took the whole building in no time at all. Here is some video I shot. Sorry the quality is not great but I was shooting at night into wind and rain. This is the most amazing storm I have seen in some time. The surf was up over the wall tonight (I'll post that tomorrow if I get my power back). I'm currently running is battery power. I do not know how many alarms this but Went to Mutual Aid came in from Salisbury, Hampton Falls and several other stations to help. So sad to see this landmark gone.Read More Story,http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/live_free_and_blog/archive/2010/02/26/Surf-Hotel-at-Hampton-Beach_2C00_-NH-burns-.aspx

Eyewitnesses: Kabul Suicide Attacks

I was in the Safi Landmark Hotel on the explosion side of the building at the time of the attack. At 0630 I woke up to shattered glass and smoke. All my windows had been blown out.

The damage was so extensive that I imagine it must have been a car bomb. This was followed by further explosions and gunfire extensive.

For 30 minutes I stayed in my room not knowing Whether I should stay or go.

Compliant, I'm the sort of person who puts the emotion to one side at times like these, I really did not know what to do.

I eventually for decided to leave, passing broken glass and blood in the lobby. My hand was gashed and I wanted to get it treated.

But a soldier Jumpy screamed and almost shot me Because they saw my backpack and thought for 10 seconds that I was a suicide bomber. Luckily, they calmed down and I was allowed to leave.

I'm now safe in my boss's house not far from the scene.Read More Story,http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8538164.stm

Multiple Medications Led To Brittany Murphy’s Death

: "Multiple medications were present in the blood, with elevated levels of hydrocodone, acetaminophen, and chlorpheniramine. L-methamphetamine was also present. "

The 32-year-old actress had been taking a number of prescription and over-the-counter medications in the weeks leading up to her death to treat what she believed was a bout of influenza, Contactmusic.com reported.

The report further says: "It should be noted that the pattern of use of these medications suggests treatment of symptoms of a cold or other respiratory infection. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone are components of Vicodin. Chlorpheniramine is the active ingredient in some over-the-counter medications. L-methamphetamine is a component of some inhalers.Read More Story,http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/02/26/multiple-medications-led-to-brittany-murphys-death-94506/

'Growing Pains' Actor Andrew Koenig Found Dead

The family was close by when the discovery was made.

The cause of death is currently being investigated by the Coroner and there was no indication of any foul play, but due to the sensitivity of the subject the police declined Thurs release any further details.

Walter Koenig also spoke at the conference and said that his son "took his own life" and "was in a lot of pain." Koening's mother asked everyone To respect their family.

In addition to starring in "Growing Pains" from 1985-1989, Koenig also appeared as The Joker in the fan film "Batman: Dead End," starred as the MC in the 2007 interactive theater play "The Boomerang Kid," and performed with The improv group "Charles Whitman Reilly and Friends."

SLIDE SHOW: "Growing Pains: Now / Then"

His most recent project, "Daze: Vol Too (sic) - Nonsense" with Gary Busey is currently in post-production and slated for release later this year.

And although the Los Angeles-born child star STEPPED away from a full-time career in front of the lens on "Growing Pains" wrapped in 1989, they continued Thurs Pursue various passions in the arts industry.

"Koenig is an inward person, but he is smart, bright, creative, artistic," Walter Koenig's long-time agent and family friend David Moss told FoxNews.com earlier this week. "He enjoys directing and cinematography, he's very Introspective."Read More Story,http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/02/25/growing-pains-star-andrew-koenig-reportedly-dead/?test=faces

American Idol Results Show Recap, Semifinals Top 24 to 20

My Predictions were Tim Urban, Paige Miles, Lacey Brown and Tyler. I only got one out of four right.

I'm going to miss Joe and Jane. Both certainly deserved another shot over other contestants.

There were 24 million votes cast last night. I'd have to check if that's much different from a year ago but it's hard to compare "Because they were using the top 36 set up. I doubt it's a record for the semifinals, Ryan else would have said so.

Allison Iraheta, who is signed to 19 Entertainment, got to sing "Scars," her latest single. I'm not sure if it's going to do well since her first single stiffed, but you never know. I'm rooting for her. She was a great singer from day one and clearly what has a future.

Kris Allen talked about Haiti and did a cover of "Let It Be," reminding us a bit why we voted for him.Read More Story,http://blogs.ajc.com/american-idol-blog/2010/02/25/american-idol-results-show-recap-semifinals-top-24-to-20/?cxntlid=thbz_hm

Thursday, February 25, 2010

RBS Results: Good News For Taxpayers?

"RBS's management is taking steps to repair the balance sheet, reducing reliance is wholesale funding - and that's helping their margins," he said.
"They appear to be ahead of schedule in their restructuring plan."
But while RBS is making a loss, the rest of the UK's banking industry is seeing a return to bumper profits.
Last week Barclays, Which avoided direct government support in the wake of the financial crisis, reported profits of £ 11.6bn, and the market-leading investment bank Goldman Sachs reported profits of around £ 8.7bn earlier this year.
So how can RBS be doing so badly when the rest of the industry seems to be doing so well?
The first answer is that RBS is still dealing with the fall-out from the financial crisis. Turning bad loans cost the bank a total of £ 13.8bn in the Write-Downs last year.Read More Story,http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8528268.stm

Kris Allen Recalls 'Destruction' He Witnessed In Haiti

The idea for the trip to Haiti came from "Idol" creator Simon Fuller. As soon as Fuller made the suggestion, Allen came onboard. They ended up handing out food, breaking up fallen concrete with a Sledgehammer and Rubble clearing with his hands, all the while working side by side with the Haitian people. Allen's last stop took him to a tent where mothers come to breastfeed their babies and care for their children.

During Thursday's show, viewers will be asked to make online or text-message donations to the Idol Gives Back Foundation, with funds going to support the United Nations Foundation's ongoing efforts in Haiti. "I wanted to go over there and help," Allen said. "I felt like I did that in a little way. I think that me being on the show is going to be a bigger help than we are going there with the little bit of manpower that I have."Read More Story,http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632605/20100224/allen_kris_american_idol_.jhtml

Chris Brown Says Tiger Woods Deserves A Second Chance

"I hope he gets back on the field and does his thing, 'cause he is the best at it," said Brown, who referred to the Rihanna incident as a "hiccup and a major mistake" during the lighthearted phone interview with the radio station. His career appears To Have taken a hit as a result of the assault - his latest album, Graffiti has stalled out short of 300.000 copies after nearly three months in stores.

"Whatever [Woods'] personal life is, and this goes for me and him, his personal life is his personal life," he said. "Nobody has the Right to place judgment or make any judgment is anybody else's personal life when they're not directly involved with them."

Brown said they caught glimpses of the Woods apology on TV and opined, "He plays golf." That's his sport, that's his hobby, that's his love, that's what people love him for. They do not love him for the other stuff that they talk about. ... Even with me, I do music, I sing songs, I'm an entertainer, I'm a performer. But people make mistakes. "

Asked if they would ever reach out to Woods, Brown said he'd rather be a fan from afar, confident that the golfer has people in his inner circle who can help him. "I think people have to realize that everybody's human," he said. "The good thing is, if you learn from your mistakes, then that's a part of life. I think that's a part of living and learning from mistakes and becoming a better person and growing from situations."Read More Story,http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632608/20100225/brown__chris__18_.jhtml

Octomom Appears On TV, Is Weird

Just Because she convinced a doctor to fill her with so many embryos that throughout her pregnancy you could hear them all screaming in terror like people trapped in a burning skyscraper every time so much as she bent over, it does not mean that Nadya Suleman ISN 's normal. And yesterday she has appeared The View to prove how normal she is.

That said, what actually did Nadya Suleman Babble was and squeak and yelp and wail and contradict herself several times within the space of the same breath and show everyone what she looks like in swimwear and generally make Whoopi Goldberg pull a face like she was being forced to watch a graphic video of animal cruelty. Job done, then.Read More Story,http://www.hecklerspray.com/octomom-appears-on-tv-is-weird/201044062.php

Fans Get All Access To Alice in Wonderland

Depp, who plays the Mad Hatter, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland "will be joined by fellow stars Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway in London for the premiere Thursday, and fans can virtually join the event as it is streamed live online. You do not even have to get a new dress!

Promising enchantment from the glamorous red carpet and interviews with the cast, the line feed begins at 1:15 pm.Read More Story,http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20346809,00.html

'American Idol' Recap: Top 12 Guys Under-Perform

The Evening started with comments from the judges. Kara DioGuardi made a case for contestants, saying nerves play a big role in these performances.

Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres were less Forgiving.

"If you lose it tonight or forget the words, your career is over," Cowell warned. And Ellen, in an effort to explain the difference between what the judges hear and experience what TV viewers, said, "It's totally different here. If we're saying you do not sound good here, you sound worse at home."Read More Story,http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2010/02/american_idol_recap_top_12_guy.html

The Curious Case Of Andrew Koenig

"You are loved, you count, you matter," Koenig's mother Judy Koenig said Wednesday, addressing her son from police headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, 10 days after he was Last Seen.

"We think he's probably in a very depressed state," Judy Koenig told Reporters.

Koenig's father, "Star Trek" actor Walter Koenig, told the media his son stopped taking anti-depressants a year ago.

Asked if Koenig might try to hurt himself, Walter Koenig replied, "I think it's almost impossible not to explore that as one of the options."

Then, with tears welling in his eyes, he added, "There are so many people out there who really care about him.".Read More Story,http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/day-11-growing-pains-andrew-koenig-missing/story?id=9933027

Newmont Mining Profit Soars As Sales Jump

Thurs Gold Prices rose more than $ 1,200 an ounce in December and have remained above the benchmark $ 1,000 level since October. While prices have been aiding the industry, Newmont, the world's second-biggest miner after Barrick Gold Corp. has also been cutting costs.

The company reported a profit of $ 558 million, or $ 1.13 a share, up from $ 4 million, or a penny a share, a year earlier. Excluding items such as year-earlier write-Downs of marketable securities, earnings climbed to $ 1.14 from 26 cents as revenue soared 90% to $ 2.52 billion.

Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters had most recently forecast earnings of 79 cents to $ 2.06 billion in revenue.

Net gold sales rose 55%, while copper sales were more than 10 times higher-from $ 47 million to $ 533 million.

The company also said its gold reserves rose by 8% last year while they climbed 17% for copper.Read More Story,http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704479404575087110136830000.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Palestinians Rally in Hebron

Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh, reporting from Hebron, said the protesters were commemorating the deaths of 29 people who were killed when Baruch Goldstein, a US-born Israeli settler opened fire is Muslims praying in a mosque in Hebron in 1994.

The protest also follows a decision by Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, to add the site of the mosque to its list of National Heritage sites.

"Hebron is always a flash point where Confrontations often erupt between the Palestinian residents and the Israeli soldiers guarding about 400 Israeli Settlers who live right in the heart of Hebron's old city," our correspondent said.

"This is a very, very tense place, the most heavily populated district in the West Bank and the most divided.

"The old city is divided into two areas: one under full Israeli control and one under Palestinian control, and in the Old City, Palestinians are restricted from using their cars and they are banned from a lot of streets.

"So there's a lot of tension on a daily basis."Read More Story,http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/02/20102251020844375.html

India Gives 3 Dossiers To Pakistan, Seeks Handing Over Of Hafiz

"It was emphasized that the Government of India could not but take a serious note of such actions as it was duty bound To ensure the security of its citizens," Ms.. Rao said.

Describing Mumbai attacks as "a symptom of a larger problem" of the terror emanating from Pakistan, Ms.. Rao said she "stressed The importance of expeditious action by Pakistan on these issues, including by following up on the leads that have emerged following the arrest in the United States of Headley and David Coleman Tahawuur Hussain Rana."

At the talks, Ms.. Rao handed over to Mr. Bashir three dossiers detailing activities against India by groups and individuals based in Pakistan. The dossiers contained 34 names of those involved in attacks in Mumbai and perpeptrators of other acts of terror here.

India demanded handing over of Retired Army Major Iqbal besides Hafiz Saeed and some Lashker operatives like Muzzamil, Abu Hamza, Abu Kahfa, Usman and Sajjid Mir in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks.Read More Story,http://beta.thehindu.com/news/article113413.ece

Summit Needs Real Debate

The Figures are already grimly familiar. Americans spend more for health care than any other developed nation, yet get only average results. Health care is on track Thurs Consume 20 percent of all dollars spent. Insurance premiums are rising at an intolerable rate, threatening the finances of employers who provide the benefit. Tens of millions of Americans lack access to health care, or they use hospital emergency rooms. Unless out-of-control cost increases are somehow reined in, more employers will cut health benefits and even more Americans will go uninsured.

Yet the Obama Administration and Congress have mishandled this issue almost from the start. President Obama offered too little leadership while Congressional Republicans have undermined every effort enthusiastically Thurs proceed, having adopted a political strategy Thurs oppose Obama no matter the national interest. They have offered nothing of real use in more than a year of discussion. Meanwhile, the costs of Health Care Continue to Soar, with one-year rate increases above 30 percent in some parts of the country.

Increasingly dire Against that backdrop, Obama and Congressional leaders are holding a health care summit today. The president challenged Republicans to come with their own ideas, yet when Obama announced his own approach earlier this week, Republicans responded that in doing so, they had killed the chance for a meaningful summit.Read More Story,http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/02/24/968248/summit-needs-real-debate.html

Australia Warns Israel On Passports

"It is not a trifling matter," Rudd said. "It is not something you just push to one side. We will not leave a single stone unturned."

Dubai authorities have warned their Australian counterparts of the possible use of forged passports in the slaying of Jan.19, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in a hotel room in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Three of the 26 possibly fraudulent passports are Australian. The others are British, Irish, French and German.

Dubai's police chief, Lt.. Gen. Dahi Khalfan Tamim, has said he was nearly "100 per cent" certain that Israel's Mossad secret service masterminded the killing. Hamas has also blamed Israel and vowed revenge.

Israeli officials have a policy of not commenting about any allegations are of its spy agency's activities.

Australian officials do not believe the three Australian passport holders - Joshua Daniel Bruce, Adam Marcus and Nicole Korman Sandra McCabe - had any involvement in the incident, Smith said.Read More Story,http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/02/25/australia-israel-passports.html

India Asks For Saeed's Arrest, Pak Raises Balochistan

The Two Sides have made it clear that although they have their differing core concerns, they are going into these crucial talks with "an open mind".

For India, the core concern is terrorism and the alleged use of Pakistani Territory by anti-India terror outfits, but it is willing to discuss other issues. Pakistan has made it clear that it will focus on the Kashmir dispute and other issues like sharing of river waters.

The Pakistani delegation will also call on the National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon, a former foreign secretary and a former Indian envoy in Islamabad Thurs, Friday evening. On Friday morning, the Pakistanis will call on External Affairs Minister SM Krishna before heading back to Islamabad.

The outcome of the talks is expected Thurs Determine the future trajectory of engagement between the two neighbors.

Indian and Pakistani leaders met at Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt last year. But this is the first structured dialogue since the attack in Mumbai in November 2008 that put the brakes on the composite dialogue between the two countries.Read More Story,http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/India-asks-for-Saeed-s-arrest-Pak-raises-Balochistan/512792/H1-Article1-512660.aspx

Brian Westbrook Released By Philadelphia Eagles

December 2nd, 2009 Eagles' Westbrook still out, Jackson uncertainPHILADELPHIA - Brian Westbrook remains sidelined with a concussion and DeSean Jackson's status for Philadelphia's game at Atlanta is uncertain after he sustained a head injury. Westbrook will miss his third straight game after his Sustaining second concussion in a three-week span is Nov.

DeSean Jackson's uncertain status with concussion; Brian Westbrook to be re-EXAMINED

November 30th, 2009 Jackson's status remains uncertain with concussionPHILADELPHIA - Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson's status is uncertain after he sustained a concussion in Sunday's 27-24 win over Washington. Meanwhile, running back Brian Westbrook will be re-EXAMINED this week after missing the last two games with his second concussion of the season.

Eagles have to move is without Brian Westbrook in the back field

November 18th, 2009 Eagles move is without WestbrookPHILADELPHIA - LeSean McCoy can not be a rookie anymore. Brian Westbrook sidelined with Sustaining after two concussions in three weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles are Turning to McCoy in a back field where the most experienced ball carrier is a full-back.Read More Story,http://mashtrends.com/02/google-trends/brian-westbrook-released-by-philadelphia-eagles/25/

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Johnny Depp On Co-Star Angelina

The Alice In Wonderland star is filming The Tourist in Venice with Angelina, who also has Brad Pitt and their six children in tow.

"Angelina I'd never met before but I found her to be a real treat, I mean a real doll - she's a nice woman, serious about what she does and loves her man and loves her kids, I was very impressed," Depp told the Daily Mirror.

The actor credited the two children he has with long term girlfriend Vanessa Paradis with putting a halt to his wild ways.

During his hellraising years, he was arrested in New York after smashing up a hotel suite and also got in trouble with London police after reportedly threatening photographers with a plank of wood.

He said: "I'm much Calmeria than I was years ago and that has a lot to do with raising a family, so my kids have calmed me 100 per cent. It's been just a Calming Influence to Be Able To Have that special time with my kids. "Read More Story,http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gfmGlZTYEwy82gBCm5_FNaP0MIiw

U.S. Missile Strike kills 8 Militants in Pakistan

Residents Said militants had cordoned off the area and were allowing no one to approach.

Mohammad Hashim, a son of Haqqani, was killed in a strike in the nearby village Dandi Darpakhel last week.

But another son of Haqqani, Sirajuddin Haqqani, is a much more high-profile target of the U.S. Because they are drones Effectively has taken over leadership of the Militant faction from his elderly father.

U.S. ally Pakistan officially objects to the drone strikes, saying they are a violation of its sovereignty and fuel anti-US feeling, Which complicates Pakistan's efforts against militancy.

However, at least some strikes are carried out with the consent of Islamabad, in particular those Pakistani Taliban militants are fighting the state.Read More Story,http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/24/AR2010022401262.html?hpid=topnews

Bond Girl Yuna Shows a License To Thrill

"I've been waiting for this for a really long time," Yuna told Reporters. "I could not stop thinking about the fact that this is the Olympics."

Yuna said she had tried not to be distracted by the fact Asada just had "skated perfectly." The South Korean was already warming up on the ice when her rival's score of 73.78 flashed up and triggered huge roars of approval from the crowd.

Asada Nailed her signature triple Axel-double toeloop combination and had the crowd clapping along during her two step sequences Thurs Khachaturian's Masquerade Waltz Dramatic.

Waiting in the kiss and cry area, the Japanese looked nervous as she waited for her score and then wide-eyed and gaping-mouthed "when her personal best score came up.

The 19-year-old pair of Case, born 20 days apart, have been rivals since the moment they first laced up their skates and were expected Thurs provide the ultimate showdown in Vancouver.

"Usually there is more like a 10-point difference," joked Asada, when asked how she felt about Yuna's lead.

"It would be nice to win gold but before I think about that I need to have a perfect free program (on Thursday)."Read More Story,http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61N1KD20100224

Akiko Suzuki Lastly Gets To Live Olympic Dream

Akiko Suzuki, before the battle with her eating disorder was Intensifying one of the stars of Japanese women's figure skating, but the problem almost ended her career at the age of just 16

But with great determination and will power the ace figure skater has made it to the Winter Olympics at Vancouver at the mature age of 24, that too alongside ex-world champion Miki Ando colleagues, 22 and Mao Asada, 19,

Speaking is missing the 2003-2004 seasons, Akiko Suzuki said, "I was not feeling well for a while and hence was not Able Thurs compete."

"Afterward when I did come back I could not foresee or suppose being here today, so I took all steps hesitantly.

"People, we pressed onward so I could be here today. The whole thing occurred so I could be here. This is how I look back at the earlier period. "This is what Akiko Suzuki has to say about being at the Olympics and what has happened to her in the recent past.

Tags: Akiko, Akiko Suzuki, Olympic.Read More Story,http://www.optimusnews.com/091426/akiko-suzuki-lastly-gets-to-live-olympic-dream/

Mosi Tatupu Dies at 54

Tatupu Was the head coach at King Philip High in Wrentham, where he coached his son, Lofa County, who is now a Linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. He also coached running backs at Curry College in Milton.

Mosi Tatupu had 612 carries and 2.415 yards in his 14-year NFL career. After 13 seasons with the Patriots from 1978 Thurs 1990, Tatupu played five games for the Los Angeles Rams in 1991 before ending his playing career.

Tatupu was primarily a blocking back and short-yardage specialist is offense, but was highly regarded for his special teams skills. They made the 1986 Pro Bowl as a special teamer and was named the NFL Alumni's Special Teams Player of the Year.

Tatupu played in 202 NFL games, including Super Bowl XX, when the Patriots lost to the Bears 46-10. He had 18 career touchdowns.

At Southern Cal, Tatupu was.Read More Story,http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2010/02/mosi_tatupu_die.html

Cheltzie Lee Shocks Herself in Winter Olympics Figure Skating

"Ever Since I found out, I've been training my butt off so I'm glad I've done the best I can do," she said.

Coach Kylie Fennell was thrilled her young charge had made the top 24 to qualify for the free skate final tomorrow.

"Tonight she even surprised me with her confidence and maturity," Fennell said.

Lee has a permanent spinal defect after a 2007 car crash in Colorado, where she spends time training.

When she is not Competing, "She Wears a yellow wristband dedicated to Innes, who died in the ferry disaster with three other members of Australia's ice skating community.

Another Grieving skater, Canada's Joannie Rochette, broke down in tears after finishing her program, just two days after her mother's death.

The 24 year-old-is poised for a medal, lying third behind South Korean Kim Yu-Na and Japan's Mao Asada.

Therese Rochette suffered a heart attack shortly after arriving in Vancouver.

Rochette said "words can not describe" how she was feeling. "It was hard to handle, but I appreciate the support. It was very nice to have the warm welcome," she said.Read More Story,http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cheltzie-lee-shocks-herself-in-winter-olympics-figure-skating/story-e6frf9if-1225834075264

Sachin Tendulkar Fires Record 200 Against South Africa

The 36-Year-old was in form as they Indomitable bludgeoned 25 fours and three Sixes in a stunning 200 off 147 balls.

It passed the previous best of 194 set by Pakistan's Saeed Anwar in 1997 and Zimbabwe's Charles Coventry last year.

And it saw the India, aided by a fabulous cameo of 68 off 35 balls from Mahendra Dhoni, to a superb 401-3 from 50 overs.

Tendulkar, Whose previous best one-day knock was the 186 not out he scored against New Zealand in 1999, is already the leading run-scorer in Test and ODI cricket.

Bout To Have reached such a landmark, with a single in the final over, only serves to underline his class and add to the legacy that already Surrounds arguably the finest batsman To Have played the game.Read More Story,http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8534309.stm

Joannie Rochette: Figure Skating's Moment Beyond Medals

Instead, there were tears, there was pride, and there was palpable sense among each person in the building that they had been witness to something that Will Linger in the memory for a lifetime, and medals had no part in it.

Sunday morning, Rochette's mother, Thérèse, passed away unexpectedly here in Vancouver, where she had come to watch her daughter skate. Tuesday night, Rochette skated as close to perfect as she possibly could.

(The Monitor spoke with Mrs.. Rochette in January. Read about the deep pride in her daughter's achievements that she shared in the interview.)

The judges put a value on its skating by sea, and even by that measure, it was the best short program of her season. In this case, however, the numbers were a poor indication of the enormity of the performance.Read More Story,http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Olympics/2010/0224/Joannie-Rochette-figure-skating-s-moment-beyond-medals

UK Lawmakers Criticise Murdoch Paper Over Hacking

A Parliamentary committee has said in a media report it was "inconceivable" that managers at the News of the World did not know about the practice, the legislators said Which was more widespread than the Sunday newspaper had previously admitted.

News International, the British arm of Murdoch's News Corp. (NWSA.O) which publishes the News of the World ", rejected the claims and the Committee Accused of bias against it.

"The reaction of the committee to its failure to find any new evidence has been to make claims of 'collective amnesia', deliberate obfuscation and concealment of the truth," it said.

In 2007, Clive Goodman, who reported on the British royal family for the paper, was Jailed for four months after writing stories based on phone taps of royal aides carried out by a private detective.

News International has always maintained that Goodman acted without the knowledge of senior editors and his actions had been an isolated incident.

But the cross-party parliamentary committee said in its report: "The evidence, we find, makes it inconceivable that no-one else at the News of the World, bar Mr. Goodman, was aware of the activities."

Last July, the left-Leaning Guardian newspaper said News of the World Reporters, with the knowledge of senior staff, had illegally accessed messages from the mobile phones of thousands of celebrities and politicians.Read More Story,http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE61N0OS20100224?type=marketsNews

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Abbey Road Studios Win Preservation Order

Culture Minister Margaret Hodge declared the iconic venue a Grade II listed building - the second-highest category - on the advice of national preservation body English Heritage.

In a statement she said the listing had been: Granted "Overwhelmingly is the historical merit of the studios" and "Because of its" huge cultural Importance. "

The new status means that although changes to its interior can be made, any proposed Alterations must respect the character and preservation of the site.

Abbey Road became synonymous with the Beatles who recorded almost all their albums and singles there between 1962 and 1970. Pink Floyd also used the studios for their late 1960s and mid-1970s albums.

Tourists still regularly pose for snaps on the nearby pedestrian crossing over Abbey Road Which features on the cover of the Beatles album of the same name.

Among those calling for the buildings to be saved were ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, who signaled he was a potential buyer.

Sunday, EMI said it wanted to retain ownership of the studios in St John's Wood, north London, though it indicated it was talking to other parties about revitalizing them.

The firm, owned by private equity group Terra Firma, has previously said it welcomed reports about the planned listing although the restrictions involved could potentially lower the selling price.Read More Story,http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61K1FQ20100223

Chat Roulette Not Working Down

Chat Roulette is created three months ago by a 17-year-old Russian named Andrey Ternovskiy, You get to connect through webcams of different people all over the world, and guess what, there is no registration, that makes it different from Facebook and Friendster. I warn you, its not something for Minors. We will be updating this ChatRoulette Not Working Down a post soon on the right below. You can access the site through a channel right below.Read More Story,http://www.buzzybloggers.com/headlines/7001/chatroulette-not-working-down/

South Korea's Kim Yu-Na and Japan's Mao Asada Hope To Avoid Recent History Of Upsets in Olympic Figure Skating

"This," Kim's Coach, Brian Orser, said, "is different than any other event on the planet."

And Kim is different, at the moment, than any other skater on the planet. Known as "Queen Yu-Na" in her country, Kim moved to Toronto to train with Orser to escape the rock-star hype that has led to count less endorsements and extraordinary scrutiny since she won the International Skating Union Grand Prix Final in 2006.

Kim "knows there's pressure," Orser said. "It's understandable." She knows she has a huge fan base in [South] Korea, and they adore her and want her to do well. "She's Able Thurs acknowledge that and put it aside and focus is still her job."Read More Story,http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/22/AR2010022204729.html

Officials Doubt Natalee Holloway Suspect's Latest Confession

According to the report, Van der Sloot said Holloway's body was hidden in the Marshes is the Caribbean island. Van der Sloot made the comments to German broadcaster RTL and a second interview is reportedly planned in Frankfurt this week. In an earlier confession, they told Reporters who dumped Holloway's body at sea.

He has also claimed in the past that Holloway died Accidentally and insisted that they did not kill her.

Aruban justice department officials doubt the Van der Sloot's latest confession, telling De Telegraaf that although it has sparked new inquiries into the investigation, "it soon became clear this statement is a mixture of lies and fantasy."

Aruba's chief prosecutor Peter Blanken told NBC News that the suspect's story was "very unbelievable."Read More Story,http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,587216,00.html?test=latestnews

Monday, February 22, 2010

Cheryl Cole Needs To Make A Stand Against Ashley Says Kate Garraway

Kate Says She feels sorry for "poor Cheryl" on even more stories of Ashley's alleged infidelity emerged last week.

She told New! magazine: "Lots of people are of the opinion that she should definitely leave him this time, and while I can not say I blame them, I think it's easy to give relationship advice but not always so easy to take it.

"Only Cheryl knows what goes on between her and Ashley Behind Closed Doors, and she has To put everyone else's opinions aside and do what's best for her.Read More Story,http://www.mirror.co.uk/registration/index.cfm?register=1&type=2&redirect=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/02/23/cheryl-cole-needs-to-make-a-stand-against-ashley-says-kate-garraway-115875-22062442/

Ronnie Wood 'Takes New Lover Shopping'

The Rolling Stones guitarist Accompanied allegedly 30-year-old Brazilian student Ana Araujo architecture around upmarket boutiques in London's Sloane Square.

"They were walking along like a couple of school kids holding hands Whispering To Each Other," a source told The Daily Star.

"They went into a cafe and sat at a cozy table for two for coffee - which Ronnie paid for. They were GAZING into each other's eyes and seemed to be having a lot of fun."

According to recent reports, Wood can not decide if he still wants a relationship with old flame Ekaterina Ivanova.Read More Story,http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a204651/ronnie-wood-takes-new-lover-shopping.html

New Designer Has London Buzzing

The Designer's clothes explained why Roitfeld was there as they looked as if drawn out of the style icon's personal wardrobe: bold shoulders (and sometimes hips, too), bandage dresses with cut-outs, and a subdued color palette combined French elegance with a London edge. Watch this video to see the full collection.

With just one show, the carbon monoxide has established himself as one of the most exciting designers to watch this London Fashion Week. They joins the likes of Mark Fast - who again sent the plus-size models down the runway, wearing his body-conscious knit dresses - who keep London's reputation as talent breeding ground alive.Read More Story,http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/new-designer-has-london-buzzing-1907248.html

Two More Britons Caught Up in Dubai Hamas Hit

"There is no proof Israel is involved in this affair, and if somebody had presented any proof, aside from press stories, we would have reacted," Mr. Lieberman said in a statement. "But since there are no concrete elements, there is no need to react."

Earlier today, Alan Johnson, the Home Secretary, confirmed in a written statement to Parliament that the Serious Organized Crime Agency was investigating the "apparent use" of six counterfeit British passports by the hit squad.

Mr. Bryant told MPs that further details of passports had been passed on to the Foreign Office by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates. No names were given of the new victims.

Mr. Bryant told the Commons "new facts emerge Continue to" about the killing on January 19, which was initially thought Thurs have been from natural causes.

Mr. Bryant said the Emirati authorities told British officials on January 31 that the European passports had been used by the killers. It is February 12 officials were told that UK passports "might" have been involved and this was confirmed three days later in relation to the six passports currently under investigation. "

Yesterday, Sheikh Abdullah told the Foreign Secretary about the further passports which may have been linked to the killing. Mr. Bryant said they confirmed "they would be sending us details of at least a further two British passports that may have been involved. That information was received by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office today."Read More Story,http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article7036571.ece

Jericho Reigns Supreme

The Phenom will no doubt be incensed towards Michaels' latest attempts at earning himself a rematch with the one man who has become obsessed with.

Jericho on the other hand could not believe his luck, Conquering the dreaded, detailed the terror that is the Elimination Chamber, and becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion.

Meanwhile in the first of the two gruelling matches Chamberlain, Sheamus lost his grip on the WWE Championship, losing out to The Game Triple H.

John Cena eventually went on to become the WWE champion by forcing The Cerebral Assassin Thurs tap out to an STF maneuver, however a twist in the tale ensued as a shocking announcement from the WWE Chairman was to follow.

A somewhat bitter Chairman informed Cena that should they want to make it to WrestleMania as champion, they must Defend his title against The Animal Batista - immediately.Read More Story,http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,14203_5971044,00.html

Lufthansa Pilot: 'If We Crash, The Company Goes Down'

Our jobs are under threat from the Austrian, Swiss and British pilots.

Because their loss-making companies - Austrian Airlines, Swiss Air and British Midlands - were bought by Lufthansa, will they accept any conditions from Lufthansa Thurs keep their jobs.

I do not want to say how much I earn, because it will only turn into a jealousy debate. But a Lufthansa co-pilot's salary starts at 60.000 euros [£ 52.000], and I am now a captain.

We earn good money, but we also have a huge responsibility.

We hold the lives of between 100 to 500 people in our hands on each flight.

If we crash, the whole company goes down.

We do not like going on strike. The last time we went is a strike was in 2001.

But as Lufthansa is refusing Thurs cooperate, we had no choice.Read More Story,Our jobs are under threat from the Austrian, Swiss and British pilots. Because their loss-making companies - Austrian Airlines, Swiss Air and British Midlands - were bought by Lufthansa, will they accept any conditions from Lufthansa Thurs keep their jobs. I do not want to say how much I earn, because it will only turn into a jealousy debate. But a Lufthansa co-pilot's salary starts at 60.000 euros [£ 52.000], and I am now a captain. We earn good money, but we also have a huge responsibility. We hold the lives of between 100 to 500 people in our hands on each flight. If we crash, the whole company goes down. We do not like going on strike. The last time we went is a strike was in 2001. But as Lufthansa is refusing Thurs cooperate, we had no choice.

EU Condemns Use Of Fake Passports in Hamas killing

While the EU foreign ministers were not talking about Mossad by name, it was clear that the spotlight was on Israel's secret service, Which has been used fake passports in previous operations.

But Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said on Saturday that they foresaw no crisis in relations with Europe over the affair as Israel had "nothing to do with it."

Britain, Ireland, France and Germany last week called in Israel for talks Envoys at their Foreign Ministries on passports from those countries were implicated in the killing.

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who was to meet Lieberman on Monday, urged the Israelis Thurs cooperate "fully" in investigating the incident.

Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said Monday the culprits must be punished, stressing that such political assassinations "have no place in the 21st century."

Mabhuh, a founder of Hamas' armed wing, was found dead in his hotel room in Dubai on January 20

Dubai police, accusing Mossad, released the names and photos of 11 suspects who have entered the United Arab Emirates is a European passports - six from Britain, three from Ireland, one from Germany and one from France.Read More Story,http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/eu-condemns-use-of-fake-passports-in-hamas-killing-20100223-os1w.html

Blast 'kills five' in main city in Pakistan's Swat

This is the first major attack inside heavily-guarded Mingora since the army recaptured it from the Taliban last summer.
Attacks in and around Swat since the military offensive was launched have been rare.
In October a bomber targeting a military convoy in the adjoining district of Shangla killed more than 40 people.
In December a politician Belonging to the ANP Political Party, Which governs the North West Frontier Province, was killed near Mingora.
On 3 February a bomb near a girls' school in neighboring districts of Dir killed three U.S. soldiers and a number of Civilians.Read More Story,http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8528247.stm

A Peek Inside The Bloom Box

"Nobody has seen this before," Sridhar told Stahl. "This is just a steel frame around an insulation that keeps all the heat inside, to utilize it how we want to utilize it ... for, the 30.000 square foot office building."

"[It] Would have four of these things," he explained. "And the electricity from all four will get combined and come out as a single outlet."

"Wow, and if this were in my house it would supply the energy for everything?" Stahl asked. "Air conditioning, heat?"

"This would more than supply ... much larger than what you need," Sridhar said. "Single-family house would be less than a quarter of the size of this box. And it can not just be in your garage. It can be outside next to your air-conditioning unit."Read More Story,http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/22/60minutes/main6231192.shtml

Top Chef Star Padma Delivers Baby Girl

The Top Chef star, 39, has not revealed the baby's father.
Padma's pregnancy was considered "a medical miracle," because Lakshmi has struggled with endometriosis, a painful condition that can Uterine Lead to infertility.
"I actually can not button my jeans anymore," Lakshmi told Us magazine last fall when asked how her pregnancy was going. "Up until about a week ago, I could." There's just too much pressure, so I've Had to put them away for now. "
During her pregnancy, Lakshmi said she had not "really had any cravings. There was about a week-and-a-half when I was really Craving a cinnamon donut. Then I had the cinnamon donut, and it was like, 'Eh . ' I mean, it was OK, but that was it. And then it was over. "Read More Story,http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1535581.php/Top-Chef-star-Padma-delivers-baby-girl

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Live East Enders Watched By 16.6m

It Featured 51 members of the cast, who had been Rehearsing for three days.
In the finale, Stacey Slater, played by actress Lacey Turner, admitted she was Archie's murderer - the culmination of a long-running plotline.
Archie, who had amassed a string of enemies during his brief time on the show, was bludgeoned with a bust of Queen Victoria in the Queen Vic pub on Christmas Day.
The live episode also featured the departure of Bradley Branning, played by Charlie Clements, who fell to his death off a building in Albert Square. Stacey and they had got married for the second time in the previous episode.
Diederick Santer, EastEnders executive producer said: "These numbers go far beyond what we ever hoped for.
"I am so proud of our cast and crew for their incredible performance last night. This rating is the icing on our silver anniversary cake."Read More Story,http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8526006.stm

Tabu, Sharman Added Glam To The Do

While The Crowd pushed and shoved to catch a glimpse of Tabu and Uvika Chaudhary, we heard someone pointing across Thurs Vatsal Seth and asking, "Arrey, yeh Kaun hai, yeh bhi hai hero?" Arrey, you forget the Tarzan boy!
Shutterbugs went into a tizzy as soon as the stars arrived and everybody forgot Kedar Shinde, the director. Later, when we met him, he said, "It's okay, the stars should be in the Limelight."
When the cast and crew posed for a group picture, we heard the producer Ramesh Taurani tell the lensmen, "Hamare pass aur bhi hai glamor, let Uvika also come."Read More Story,http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-parties/bollywood/Tabu-Sharman-added-glam-to-the-do/articleshow/5596700.cms

Dubai killing Awakes Ghosts Of Assassinations Past

"Well, there is less building is a Friday," he said, "so the air is not so dusty."
Even with Dubai's well-advertised economic problems there is still a lot of construction going on, by the standards of most places.
This is my first proper trip to Dubai since the late 90s and it is unrecognisable.
Back in the 1960s, according to my uncle who was here with the British army, the runway lights at Dubai airport were barrels of burning tar.Read More Story,http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8524170.stm

I was Unfaithful. I had Affairs. I cheated.

It Might have been Florida but it was a religious experience straight out of the Bible belt; Woods uncut, bearing his seoul in an epic act of self-FLAGELLATION Not Seen since President Bill Clinton asked for forgiveness following America's descent into his own lust and Debauchery with Monica Lewinsky, the White House intern.

Woods spent 13 minutes apologising for his sins. They had lost track, he said, of the Buddhist Teachings of His Youth. Corrupted by the twin Villains of wealth and celebrity, Woods confessed to an erosion of the values that bound the Rest of Us to codes of decent, Respectable behavior.

I was in''Unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I did is not acceptable, and I am the only person to Blame. I stopped living by the core values that I was taught To Believe In. I knew my actions were wrong, but I convinced myself that normal rules did not apply. I never thought about who I was hurting. Instead, I thought only about myself.Read More Storyhttp://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/i-was-unfaithful-i-had-affairs-i-cheated-20100220-omo2.html

Controversial Diabetes Drug Harms Heart, U.S. Concludes

The Reports, Obtained by The New York Times, say that if every now diabetic taking Avandia were instead given a similar pill named Actos, about 500 heart attacks and 300 cases of heart failure would be averted every month "Because Avandia can hurt the heart. Avandia, intended to treat Type 2 diabetes, is known as rosiglitazone and was Linked to 304 deaths during the third quarter of 2009.

"Rosiglitazone should be removed from the market," one report, by Dr. David Graham and Dr. Kate Gelperin of the Food and Drug Administration, concludes. Both authors recommended that Avandia be withdrawn.

The internal F.D.A. Reports are part of a fierce debate within the agency over what to do about Avandia, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Some agency officials want the drug withdrawn Because they believe there is a safer alternative, others insist that studies of the drug provide contradictory information and that Avandia should continue to be an option for doctors and patients. GlaxoSmithKline said that it had extensively studied Avandia and that "scientific evidence simply does not Establish that Avandia increases" the risk of heart attacks.Read More Story,http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/20/health/policy/20avandia.html

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