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Apple introduces iPhone and Apple TV
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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Apple Inc. today has introduced the much-anticipated iPhone at the Macworld Conference in San Francisco.

The iPhone is claimed to be “a revolutionary mobile phone” as stated on the Apple website. The device appears to be running a mobile version of the Apple operating system Mac OSX. It is approximately the same size as a 5th generation iPod, it has a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen display that is used to access all features of the phone including number dial, as well as making phone calls. The iPhone plays music, movies, displays pictures and is able to connect to a wireless network.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the device by walking onto the stage and taking the iPhone out of his jeans pocket. During his 2 hour speech he stated that “Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone, We are going to make history today”.

Today Apple also released their Media Center device – Apple TV. It will directly compete with Microsoft’s Media Center operating system. Apple has taken a different approach to the media center market; rather than storing content (such as movies, music and photos) on the device, Apple TV connects to a computer (Mac and Windows) over a wirless network connection and plays all content stored on that computer. This makes it substantially easier for users to organize their media content.

Tornadoes in central US kill nearly two dozen people
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Tornadoes in central US kill nearly two dozen people
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Sunday, May 11, 2008

At least 23 people have been killed in late afternoon in broad daylight, with dark (very dark) clouds tornadoes that ripped through the central United States on Saturday May 10 with over 150 reported injured and at least three people are missing. Tornadoes hit towns on the Missouri and Oklahoma borders which caused significant damage. Several watches and warnings for storms and tornadoes remain today. At 4:11 a.m. (eastern time) on Sunday, nearly the entire states of Georgia and Alabama were encompassed with tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings.

In Picher, Oklahoma where the tornado is reported to have started, 7 were killed, including an infant. The tornado then traveled across state lines to Missouri where 14 were killed near Seneca and then into Georgia where two people were killed. Officials state the death toll is likely to climb.

“It’s a bad deal. There are maybe 150 badly damaged homes on south side of town,” said Picher’s town attorney, Erick Johnson. More than two dozen streets in Picher are described as being wiped out. Oklahoma’s governor Brad Henry has ordered the national guard to the area to help in aiding those hit by the storms.

“[Our] thoughts and prayers are with the people of Picher and all of the other Oklahoma communities,” said Henry in a statement to the press, who also plans to visit the areas hardest hit on Sunday.

Buildings have been destroyed and people have been reported to be trapped in debris from tornadoes that touched down. Trees were thrown from yards and cars were overturned. Tornadoes were also reported in Arkansas and in Oklahoma, one tornado left more than 15 miles of destruction with some places seeing a path over a half mile wide. Rescue efforts are hampered by the darkness, making it difficult for rescuers to find people who are trapped.

“It’s hard to do in the dark. They’re going over the hard-hit area and turning over everything and looking,” said Susie Stonner, a spokeswoman for SEMA.

At last count, 34 tornadoes were reported in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, but reports say that some eyewitness accounts were of the same tornadoes. At 02:48 (UTC) on Sunday morning, Doppler radar for the National Weather Service showed very strong storms in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Mississippi.

‘Purity’ ring case taken to High Court
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‘Purity’ ring case taken to High Court
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Saturday, June 23, 2007

Lydia Playfoot, a 16 year old schoolgirl from West Sussex, England, has been faced with expulsion by her school, Millais School of Horsham, for wearing a purity ring that symbolises her dedication to chastity.

Her case, that she should be allowed to wear the ring as it is an “expression of [her] faith and should be exempt from the school’s rules on wearing jewelery”, was taken to the High Court on Friday. Judgement in the case was reserved for a future date.

This case echoes a decision in a case last year. The Law Lords rejected Shabina Begum‘s, former pupil of Denbigh High School, in Luton, Bedfordshire, appeal to wear a Muslim Jilbab to school.

Miss Playfoot spoke to BBC Radio regarding the case. She said “Muslims are allowed to wear headscarves and other faiths can wear bangles and other types of jewellery. It feels like Christians are being discriminated against.” Her lawyers have argued that her right to wear the ring as a symbol of faith is upheld by the Human Rights Act 1998

New Jersey officials: Stimulus bill hurting Atlantic City casinos
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New Jersey officials: Stimulus bill hurting Atlantic City casinos
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Sunday, March 29, 2009

A New Jersey congressman says restrictions on federal stimulus money are hurting gaming destinations like Atlantic City, and he is seeking to repeal a provision banning the use of funds for casinos or other gaming establishments.

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“The demonization of gaming destinations such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City for business travel is wrong, wrong, wrong,” U.S. Rep Frank LoBiondo said Friday during a press conference in front of Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

The $787 billion federal stimulus bill passed in February specifically prohibits casinos from applying for funds for infrastructure improvements and other similar projects. LoBiondo said Atlantic City is losing millions of dollars in business as a result of that provision.

Casinos’ revenues dropped 19.2 percent in February 2009 month compared to February 2008, according to the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. LoBiondo said $160 million worth of business and 120,000 visitors have chosen other cities for their tourism plans due to the stimulus bill, according to Atlantic City Convention Center figures.

The administration also recently determined other groups like nonprofit organizations and local governments may not spend their stimulus money at casino properties. State officials said the rules are damaging a major pillar of the New Jersey economy.

“Are those jobs somehow less important or less meaningful than those in the manufacturing, retail or financial industries?” said Ken Calemmo, chairman-elect of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber.

Anti-gambling officials said the stimulus law does not prohibit casinos from taking advantage of tax breaks, and Atlantic City officials should not complain about the stimulus bill because the city is too reliant on an unreliable revenue stream.

“There isn’t a state, including New Jersey or Nevada, that could gamble themselves rich, any more than an individual could gamble themselves rich,” said Tom Grey, field director for StopPredatoryGambling.org. “They should’ve diversified (the economy) instead of chasing their loss.”

But Joe Kelly, chamber president, said 35,000 people work at New Jersey casinos, and thousands more around the state work for outside vendors that depend on casinos for their business.

“It is not just an Atlantic County issue. It is not just a Cape May issue,” Kelly said. “There’s purchasing done by every county.”

LoBiondo is working to repeal the provision with U.S. Rep Shelly Berkley, co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Cascus, and has reached out to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who has a history of representing the interests of the gaming industry.

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Finding HolidaysIn between the hectic works throughout the year it is always best to find a time for ourselves and to explore the world by visiting some tourist places. Sometimes we may like to just lay on the beach sand and spend the days pleasantly, whereas in some other time we would like back pack and go for an adventurous trip which will show the wildest and thrilling part of this beautiful earth.What all can be visualised if we plan for a tour? An islandHill stationBackwatersWorld WondersShopping in the busy citiesDo you feel it bit unexcited and usual to visualise the above listed places. If is it so, we have something interesting which can take you to the other level of excitement that makes your expensive trip worthy for the lifetime.Are you ready to know about these pleasing parts as well the wildest parts of our big ball? Then the following are the treat for your zeal.Lake BaikalLake Baikal is the largest lake in the World. The depth and the vastness have always made this place an outstanding one from all the lake attractions. It is sited in Southern Siberia. This lake’s surface will freeze for four to five months in winter, from January to May.JukkasjrviJukkasjrvi is a zone located in Kiruna town, Norbotten County, Sweden. It is an admired holiday-maker spot in winter from December to April. It is popular for the Ice Hotel which is made by the real ice. This Ice Hotel is restructured each year. MonsantoMonsanto is a hamlet in the metropolis of Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal. Monsanto Mountain has many stone houses and the stay will really give you a different experience. Cycling and Trecking are the main activity in Monsanto.ColoradoColorado is a spot which contains variety of geographic attractions. The various parks such as Rocky Montain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park will grant a unique experience and great memory for lifetime.PatagoniaPatogonia is located in the southern end of South America. There are many best spots to perform adventures in Patagonia including Wild Life Safari, Trekking, Hiking, Horseback Riding and much more. Eco camp at Patagonia is an astonishing one and makes your stay exclusively enjoyable. Machu PicchuInca Fort architecture is perfectly a different place to visit for the one who would like to explore Peru. It is situated on a mountain top 2,430 metres over the sea level in Cusco region. The inca trial will allow you to have a beautiful view from the mountain and to discover more about the architecture of the fort.Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea is an independent state situated in the eastern part of the New Guinea isle. It has various sightseer attractions like Bomana War Cemetery, Kokoda Track (60 mile), Port Moresby Nature Park, Kitava island. Puerto Princesa The subterranean river in Puerto Princesa, Philippines which is located in the St Paul Mountain series is a famous tourist attraction. The caves also include the undersized water fall. The river path is 24 km long. Having ridden into the underground river with a view of flora and fauna will bring the satisfaction to your travel thirst undoubtedly.Cape TownCape Town is a popular metropolitan area in South Africa. It is renowned for its natural settings, scenic spots, beaches, shopping and nightlife. Someone who is looking for the natural attraction and urban stay with rich shopping experience, the trip to Cape Town is going to be really a perfect one.Palm JumeiraThe artificial island in the desert city Dubai is shaped in a palm tree form. The visit to the island will also offer you the sight of sky dive and the luxury living in the Villas.

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US announces revised limits on use of nuclear weapons
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

US President Barack Obama today announced a revamp of a policy that dictates the conditions under which nuclear weapons would be used by the United States.

The Nuclear Posture Review, which was published on Tuesday, now completely rules out the use of nuclear weapons by the US in response to an attack using chemical, biological, or conventional weapons. The new document says that the US will use nuclear weapons only in “extreme circumstances,” although it did not specify what those circumstances would be. It also commits the US to not develop new nuclear warheads, although the country’s arsenal of conventional (non-nuclear) weapons will be maintained.

The document does, however, contain two major caveats. Only countries that comply with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty are subject to the new limitations, meaning that India, Israel, North Korea, and Pakistan would be exempt from the limitations, as these countries are non-parties to the treaty, and Iran would be except while in violation of the treaty. Also, the new strategy will maintain the option of reconsidering the pledge not to use nuclear weapons in retaliation to a biological attack, but only if it was judged that such technology had reached a point where the US was vulnerable to such an attack.

The revised strategy is expected to be controversial among both conservatives and liberals, who have, respectively, argued against reducing the power of nuclear weapons and advocated for a pledge to never initiate nuclear warfare. Obama called the new plan one that would enable the US to “move towards less emphasis on nuclear weapons” and that would “make sure that our conventional weapons capability is an effective deterrent in all but the most extreme circumstances.”

Obama held an interview at the White House about the new plans, in which he called the new strategy “a series of graded options.” He also said that “I’m going to preserve all the tools that are necessary in order to make sure that the American people are safe and secure.”

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Paul AshbyWell, well, well, here we go again. Fools rushing in where angels fear to tread!Fools, dear reader, are of course the advertising agencies. We need a comic George Orwell to do justice to the recent marketing/advertising news of late. A satirist to day could make sport of our dysfunctional advertising/marketing communities.He or she would depict an industry that spends billions on totally naccountable activities…and getting away with it!Examples of advertising incompetence are emerging almost daily, for example, the Financial Services Authority reported “a sizeable minority of financial firms continue to mislead consumers online. Of 77 financial websites that it had investigated, 25% fell short of its standards for accuracy, fairness and clarity. A sizeable minority of financial firms continued to mislead consumers online”.The FSA had fined a handful of firms for misleading advertisements including a 5000.000 penalty against AXA Sun Life in 2004, 165,000 against Chase De Vere in 2003, and 70,000 against Cantor Intex, in 2004.Interestingly one third of consumers said that they had seen a misleading financial advertisement in the last three months. Fully three quarters of respondents said that financial adverts were full of jargon and could be confusing. The FSA received 364 complaints about broadcast financial adverts and 663 about print adverts.The Advertising Standards Authority has in the past two years upheld complaints about Barclays, Alliance and Leicester, Lloyds TSB, HSBC,RBS owned Churchill and NatWest.It appears that Financial Services are especially prone to misleading advertising. The scope for weasel words and fo burying the nasties in the fine print is immense!Then comes the real waste. It has recently been revealed that the highly expensive Government sponsored Anti-drink campaign has been totally wasted. Anti-drinking campaigns that show young people falling over drunk at parties are “catastrophically misconceived”, according to a government funded study on the subject.In fact, it found that the young pride themselves on their “drinking stories”. Adverts that show drunken young people being thrown out of night clubs or being carried home are more often seen as typical stories of fun night out than something to be avoided. “Extreme inebriation is often seen as a source of personal esteem”, said Professor Christine Griffin, from the University of Bath.Then there is the Unilever story. Dove’s original campaign, developed by Ogilvy and Mather using non-professional models picked off the street was an instant success. However the commercial success of the campaign is debatable. Competitors acknowledge that “real beauty” was a brilliant idea, well-timed and well-executed, but there is uncertainty over the sales statistics!We ask, just how much longer with the unaccountable advertising waste go on?

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Health and safety culture is damaging children’s learning in the UK, survey suggests
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Health and safety culture is damaging children’s learning in the UK, survey suggests
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Friday, June 19, 2009

According to a survey conducted by Teachers TV, almost half of teachers believe that safety measures in UK schools are over the top and curb children’s learning.

The survey, which consisted of 585 school staff, found that 44.3% believe safety regulations currently in place at schools negatively affect learning. About the same percentage, however, believed that the rules were not overtly restrictive.

Those who were questioned were also asked to provide examples of the most restrictive health measures in their school. Among them were: banning running in playground, cancelling physical education classes when the grass was wet, and making students wear goggles when putting up posters.

Other examples included banning consumption of sweets due to choking hazard and not allowing children to play with toilet tube rolls.

“Almost half the education workforce feels that health and safety regulations negatively affect students’ education and their personal development, along with the education workforce,” said the chief executive of Teachers TV, Andrew Bethell.

“The more extreme examples are thankfully not the norm, but schools still need to take into consideration the workforce’s concerns when trying to protect pupils,” he said.

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Toyota recalls up to 1.8 million automobiles
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Saturday, January 30, 2010

The automobile manufacturer Toyota has said that it will recall up to 1.8 million cars across Europe, after a problem with the accelerator pedal was discovered.

According to the firm, eight models were affected by the problem — AYGO, iQ, Yaris, Auris, Corolla, Verso, Avensis, and RAV4 — after it was discovered that the accelerator may become stuck in a depressed position, resulting in uncontrollable speeding.

On Thursday, Toyota said it would recall 1.1 million cars in the US; a day previous, it had suspended eight models from sales. Last week, 2.3 million cars in the US were recalled due to the pedal issues.

The chief executive of Toyota Motor Europe commented on the recall. “We understand that the current situation is creating concerns and we deeply regret it,” said Tadashi Arashima. The firm, however, noted that it wasn’t aware of any accidents resulted by the malfunctioning accelerator pedals, and not many pedal problem incidents were reported in Europe. “The potential accelerator pedal issue only occurs in very rare circumstances,” Arashima added.

The National Automobile Dealers Association, meanwhile, commented that Toyota showrooms could lose as much as US$2.47 billion worth of revenue due to the incident.

“Toyota veterans will likely hear the news with disbelief and keep faith in the brand, but new customers could definitely be scared off,” remarked Robert Rademacher, who is the president of the trade group ZDK, as quoted by Business Week. “This recall has a dimension which we’ve never seen before.”

There are concerns that the problem may result in reduced consumer trust in Toyota. Hans-Peter Wodniok, an analyst for Fairesearch GmbH & Co. in Germany, noted: “If this is a one-time event, huge as it is, Toyota may be forgiven. But if something happens again in the next months and years, they will have gambled away customer trust in Europe as well.”

Analysts for Morgan Stanley, however, said they believed Toyota would not suffer much from the incident. “The company’s actions to correct the situation are timely enough to avoid major brand damage,” they remarked in a note to investors.

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