Home // Monthly Archive for February, 2008
‘Chemical Ali’ Hanging Approved February 29, 2008
The execution of Saddam Hussein's cousin and henchman "Chemical Ali" has been approved by Iraq's presidency.
Prince Harry Pulled from Afghanistan February 29, 2008
Prince Harry is to be pulled out of Afghanistan immediately amid fears for his safety after news of his deployment was made public, the British Defense Ministry said Friday.
Bloomberg Quitting Presidential Race February 28, 2008
Hot from the presses of The NY Times, via Political Derby:
Bringing an end to a long flirtation with a bid for the White House, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially closed the door on a presidential candidacy this year.
In an Op-Ed article published in Thursday’s New York Times, Mr. Bloomberg wrote that he still believed that a nonpartisan ...
Prince Harry Serving in Afghanistan February 28, 2008
Prince Harry has been fighting the Taleban on the front line in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Python Eats Chihuahua, Children 5 & 7 Watch February 27, 2008
A 16-foot python stalked a family dog for days before swallowing the pet whole in front of horrified children in the Australian tropics, animal experts said Wednesday.
NASA Planning on Spacecraft Destruction February 27, 2008
Scientists are priming two spacecraft to slam into the moon's South Pole to see if the lunar double whammy reveals hidden water ice.
Turk Troops Kill Kurdish Rebels February 27, 2008
Turkish troops have killed 77 Kurdish rebels in night-long clashes in northern Iraq, the military said Wednesday. Five soldiers were also killed.
Jan ‘08 Foreclosures Up 57% on ‘07 February 26, 2008
The number of homes facing foreclosure jumped 57% in January compared to a year ago, with lenders increasingly forced to take possession of homes they couldn't unload at auctions, a mortgage research firm said Monday.
Anti-Depressant Drugs Worthless? February 26, 2008
Millions of people taking commonly prescribed antidepressants such as Prozac and Seroxat might as well be taking a placebo, according to the first study to include unpublished evidence.
Recession Signs Loom Closer February 25, 2008
Job growth is faltering, consumer confidence plunging. The fallout from the worst housing slump in a quarter-century grows. Wherever you look, the signs are unmistakable that the economy is in trouble.
Drug Rehab Useless for Amy February 25, 2008
Has Amy Winehouse slipped jumped wholeheartedly off the wagon?
This from the NY Post:
It looks like rehab didn't have much effect on Amy Winehouse, who is once again spiraling out of control. The British pop sensation spent the hours before the Brit Awards in London the other day trashing her room at the Riverbank Plaza Hotel, causing thousands of dollars ...
Promising New Migraine Drug February 25, 2008
For those unfortunate people who suffer from debilitating migraines and who don't get relieve from Triptans (Imitrex, Maxalt, Frova, etc.) or can't take them due to heart or blood pressure problems...
French to Start Shipping Wine by Sail February 25, 2008
French vineyard owners are returning to a slower pace of life by starting to export their wine by sailing boat - a method last used in the 1800s - to reduce their carbon footprint.
Raul Castro Chosen to Succeed Fidel February 25, 2008
Fidel Castro's nearly five decades of rule ended Sunday when Cuba's National Assembly chose his younger brother Raul to be the country's new president.
Ralph Nader Announces Presidential Bid February 24, 2008
Ralph Nader is launching a third-party campaign for president.
The consumer advocate made the announcement Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." He says most Americans are disenchanted with the Democratic and Republican parties, and that none of the presidential contenders are addressing ways to stem corporate crime and Pentagon waste and promote labor rights.
Nader also ran as a third-party candidate ...
Cuba to Elect New Leader February 24, 2008
Cuba's National Assembly is due to select a new head of state to replace Fidel Castro, 81, who is stepping down after nearly half a century in charge.
Hacking Computers with Cold Air February 23, 2008
Want to break into a computer's encrypted hard drive? Just blast the machine's memory chip with a burst of cold air.
B-2 Bomber Crashes on Guam February 23, 2008
A B-2 stealth bomber crashed Saturday at an air base on Guam, but both pilots ejected safely and were in good condition, the Air Force said.
US Diplomats Ordered Out of Serbia February 22, 2008
The State Department on Friday ordered nonessential diplomats and the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade to leave Serbia, following an attack on the compound.
Al-Sadr Extends Ceasefire by 6 Months February 22, 2008
Anti-U.S. cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced Friday that he has extended a cease-fire order to his Shiite Mahdi Army by another six months, giving Iraq a chance to continue its fragile recovery from brutal sectarian violence.
Clinton’s Hot Aide – Good For Her? February 22, 2008
After spending many hours browsing, reading, and looking through the myriad of articles that get posted every day, something caught my attention.
With the recent furore over Senator McCain's supposed tryst with a staffer (which he adamantly denied), now the internet buzz is focusing on Senator Clinton's aide Huma ...
Firefox Reaches 500 Million Downloads February 22, 2008
Firefox just reached 500,000,000 downloads. This is an absolutely phenomenal milestone for Firefox. It is sort of hard to imagine what that number means. For some perspective, that’s roughly the audience size of 10,000 Rome Colosseums combined. It would be the weight, in kilograms, of 8,500 Boeing 747 airplanes. In dollars, for $500 million you and 15 of your ...
Serbian Rioters Attack US Embassy in Belgrade February 21, 2008
Violence broke out Thursday as tens of thousands of Serbs protested Kosovo independence and reportedly set fire to the facade of the U.S. embassy in Belgrade, according to news agencies.
Pentagon Confident Missile Hit Wayward Satellite February 21, 2008
The Pentagon says a U.S. missile smashed a disabled spy satellite that was headed for earth and the military is tracking the debris as it falls over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
McCain Denies Lobbyist Relationship February 21, 2008
Sen. John McCain, responding to published reports suggesting an inappropriate relationship with a female lobbyist, said in a Thursday press conference that the allegations were "not true" and denied a romantic relationship with her.
Link Between iTunes & iPod Broken February 20, 2008
By Jonathan Richards
The Times Online
A notorious Norwegian hacker known as DVD Jon is preparing for another run-in with the music industry after he released software that lets iPod
owners copy music and videos bought from iTunes and play it on other devices.
The program allows people to drag and drop ...
Zimbabwe Inflation Hits 100,000% February 20, 2008
Zimbabwe's soaring inflation hit an annual rate of 100,000% in January, new official figures show.
British Plan Citizenship Tests February 20, 2008
Immigrants who want to become British and settle permanently in the UK will need to pass more tests to "prove their worth" to the country under new plans.
Musharraf Party Admits Defeat February 19, 2008
A top opposition leader called Tuesday on President Pervez Musharraf to step aside after his ruling party conceded defeat in parliamentary elections. The vote was also a slap to Islamist parties, which lost control of a province where al-Qaida and Taliban fighters have sought refuge.
Castro’s Reign Over Cuba Ends February 19, 2008
Fidel Castro, ailing and 81, announced Tuesday he was resigning as Cuba’s president, ending a half-century of autocratic rule which made him a communist icon and a relentless opponent of U.S. policy around the globe.
Powers Recognize Independent Kosovo February 18, 2008
Major European powers and the U.S. recognized Kosovo on Monday, a day after the province's ethnic Albanian leaders declared independence from Serbia. Giddy Kosovars danced in the streets when they heard of the endorsements.
UK Chancellor Told to Quit Over Northern Rock Natio ... February 18, 2008
Alistair Darling was ridiculed as a "dead man walking" by the Conservatives during ferocious exchanges in the House of Commons today, as he tried to explain the Government's decision to nationalise a high street bank for the first time in the modern era.
Ex-President Endorses McCain February 18, 2008
Bush's endorsement was another sign that the GOP's establishment is coalescing around the Arizona senator.
“1″ License Plate Fetches $14 Million February 17, 2008
A license plate with nothing but the number "1" on it went for a record $14 million at a charity auction Saturday.
Kosovo Declares Independence February 17, 2008
Kosovo has formally declared its independence from Serbia and become the world's newest state in a move opposed by Serbia and Russia but backed by many western governments.
Crystals Created That Capture Carbon Dioxide? February 17, 2008
UCLA scientists have synthesized a new class of sponge-like crystals that can soak up carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas in industrial emissions.
China Bans Horror Movies February 17, 2008
China has added ghosts, monsters and other things that go bump in the night to its list of banned video and audio content in an intensified crackdown ahead of the Beijing Olympics.
British Police Get Portable Metal-Detector Scanners February 17, 2008
Hundreds of airport-style metal detectors are to be deployed by police on Britain’s streets under aggressive plans by the government to combat soaring knife crime.
Steve Fossett Declared Dead February 16, 2008
Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, who risked his life seeking to set records in high-tech balloons, gliders and jets, was declared dead Friday, five months after he vanished while flying in an ordinary small plane.
Car Bomb Kills 37 in Pakistan February 16, 2008
A car bomb killed 37 people and wounded 93 Saturday in northern Pakistan when it exploded in front of an election office of the opposition Pakistan People's Party, the Pakistani Interior Ministry said.
Street Racing Accident Causes 8 Deaths February 16, 2008
Thick smoke and dark conditions likely meant the driver of a car that plowed into a group of people on a suburban road early Saturday, killing eight, never saw the crowd, police said.
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