Pressure grows for Gaza ceasefire
International pressure builds for Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept a UN-backed truce. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:29:03 GMT
M&S to close stores and cut jobs
Marks and Spencer says it plans to close 25 Simply Food stores and two of its regular stores, and cut 1,230 jobs. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:36:27 GMT
Power failure halts Euston trains
Thousands of rail passengers face long delays after a power failure halted all trains in and out of London Euston. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:01:42 GMT
Freezing temperatures hit new low
Temperatures plunge to -12C in Oxfordshire on the coldest night so far of Britain's new year big freeze. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:25:07 GMT
Row halts European gas supplies
Exports of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stop altogether with both countries accusing each other of turning off the tap. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:30:44 GMT
Pressure grows for Gaza ceasefire
International pressure builds for Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept a UN-backed truce. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:32:00 GMT
Row halts European gas supplies
Exports of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stop altogether with both countries accusing each other of turning off the tap. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:17:54 GMT
Baghdad shrine ban for women
Iraqi authorities close a major Shia shrine in Baghdad to women amid security concerns as the rite of Ashura reaches its climax. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:15:05 GMT
Chinese web portal porn apology
Three Chinese search engines apologise for linking to pornography sites after criticism from the government. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:14:20 GMT
US aluminium giant to shed jobs
The US aluminium maker Alcoa has said it is cutting 13,500 jobs, or 13% of its workforce, due to the global economic slowdown. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:33:03 GMT
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The Stooges guitarist found dead
Guitarist Ron Asheton, who helped found Iggy Pop's band The Stooges, is found dead at his home in Michigan. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:07:53 GMT
'No charge' for Brolin over fight
Actor Josh Brolin, who starred in Oliver Stone's movie about George Bush, will not face charges after a fight in a Louisiana bar. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:47:00 GMT
Degas dancer tipped to fetch £12m
A sculpture by Degas of a young ballet dancer is expected to fetch up to £12m when it goes up for auction. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:15:35 GMT
Winehouse drops Norwegian appeal
Amy Winehouse drops her appeal against a fine for possession of cannabis in Norway. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:14:21 GMT
Mob drama gets Scorsese backing
Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese publicly endorses an Italian drama about organised crime in Naples. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:54:30 GMT
UN calls for Gaza ceasefire
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called for an immediate halt to fighting in the Gaza Strip. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:30:48 GMT
Restraint urged over tax arrears
Bailiffs called on more than 500,000 people who fell behind with their council tax payments last year, according to figures obtained by the Lib Dems. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:34:02 GMT
Gas stopped for seven countries
Seven European and Balkan countries have reported a complete halt in Russian gas supplies via Ukraine as the two countries' energy dispute worsens. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:37:49 GMT
Bosses rap 'sickie' TV commercial
A TV commercial and a website advertising a cold remedy has been criticised by company bosses for apparently encouraging workers to 'throw a sickie.' Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:56:46 GMT
Lights out for 100w bulbs
100 watt light bulbs are being phased out from shops in a voluntary scheme to persuade people to buy low-energy bulbs. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:50:16 GMT
Democrats reject Illinois Senator
The man appointed to replace Barack Obama as Senator for Illinois has been prevented from taking his seat amid allegations of corruption surrounding the selection process. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:24:54 GMT
Ice and snow cause traffic chaos
Severe weather warnings have been issued in some parts of the UK as temperatures dipped as low as -11C (12.2F) overnight. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:42:35 GMT
Four, Three, Two, One . . . Pterosaurs Have Lift Off
Pterosaurs have long suffered an identity crisis. Pop culture heedlessly -- and wrongly -- lumps these extinct flying lizards in with dinosaurs. Even paleontologists assumed that because the creatures flew, they were birdlike in many ways, such as using only two legs to take flight. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST
Uncultured Bacteria Found In Amniotic Fluids Of Women Who Experience Preterm Births
Researchers have made a significant advancement in understanding the cause behind why some pregnant women suffer from inflammations in the inner womb without any signs of an infection. Using gene-cloning techniques, researchers discovered that approximately 60 percent of the bacteria present in women with intra-amniotic inflammations were missed by traditional culture testing -- considered the gold standard for finding bacterial infections. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST
Space Technology To Soothe Roadster Ride
Space missions are highly complex operations, not only because the satellites or space probes are unique pieces of top-notch intricate high-tech, but also because it is so challenging to get them to their assigned position in space without damage. The technology used is now being transferred to the car industry to increase comfort. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST
Egypt Proposes Israel-Palestinian Cease-Fire
President Mubarak has proposed an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, to be followed by talks on long-term arrangements and guarantees, including an end to blockade of Gaza Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:59:47 +0200
Humanitarian Efforts Struggle Along Egypt-Gaza Border
While diplomatic talks have been unsuccessful in ending violence, dozens of doctors, ambulances and volunteers have traveled to Egypt-Gaza border, in an effort to get medical supplies to wounded Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:10:37 +0200
Rice to New York for Gaza Diplomacy
State Department officials are cautioning against expectations of an early cease-fire resolution from UN Security Council Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:26:00 +0200
King Henry VIII Marries Fourth Wife (1540) Henry VIII, a monarch famed for having married six times, wed his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, in 1540. He found her entirely unattractive, privately describing her as a "Flanders Mare," and soon decided to annul the marriage. Anne wisely cooperated, testifying that their union had never been consummated. Just four years earlier, Henry had his second wife, Anne Boleyn, executed after she failed to produce a male heir. How was Henry's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, related to Anne Boleyn?
Security Council meets on Gaza fighting, Ban renews ceasefire call
The Security Council convened on the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza this evening, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warning that todays deadly Israeli shelling of United Nations schools where hundreds of Gazans had sought refuge made a ceasefire more urgent than ever. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Ban condemns unacceptable Israeli strikes on UN schools in Gaza
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spoke out against Israels "totally unacceptable" attacks against three clearly-marked United Nations schools, where civilians were seeking refuge from the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with a senior official calling for an independent inquiry into the incidents which claimed dozens of lives. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Civilians wishing to flee Gaza must be permitted to do so, stresses UN refugee chief
The top United Nations refugee official has stressed that civilians wishing to leave Gaza, where a military operation Israel says it launched in response to Hamas rocket attacks has entered its 11th day, must be allowed to do so, and reminded neighbouring States of their responsibility to provide access to safety for those fleeing the ongoing violence. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
UN reaches villages in north-eastern DR Congo attacked by Ugandan rebels
The United Nations refugee agency has reached towns in the strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the scene of bloody attacks carried out by the notorious Ugandan rebel group known as the Lords Resistance Army (LRA). Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Gunmen kill UN food aid worker in southern Somalia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has urged all parties to the ongoing conflict in Somalia to ensure the safety of humanitarian aid workers after one of the agencys staff members was gunned down while monitoring a school feeding programme in the southern part of the war-torn nation. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Security Council meets on Gaza fighting, Ban renews ceasefire call
The Security Council convened on the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza this evening, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warning that todays deadly Israeli shelling of United Nations schools where hundreds of Gazans had sought refuge made a ceasefire more urgent than ever. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Ban condemns unacceptable Israeli strikes on UN schools in Gaza
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spoke out against Israels "totally unacceptable" attacks against three clearly-marked United Nations schools, where civilians were seeking refuge from the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with a senior official calling for an independent inquiry into the incidents which claimed dozens of lives. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Civilians wishing to flee Gaza must be permitted to do so, stresses UN refugee chief
The top United Nations refugee official has stressed that civilians wishing to leave Gaza, where a military operation Israel says it launched in response to Hamas rocket attacks has entered its 11th day, must be allowed to do so, and reminded neighbouring States of their responsibility to provide access to safety for those fleeing the ongoing violence. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
UN reaches villages in north-eastern DR Congo attacked by Ugandan rebels
The United Nations refugee agency has reached towns in the strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the scene of bloody attacks carried out by the notorious Ugandan rebel group known as the Lords Resistance Army (LRA). Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Gunmen kill UN food aid worker in southern Somalia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has urged all parties to the ongoing conflict in Somalia to ensure the safety of humanitarian aid workers after one of the agencys staff members was gunned down while monitoring a school feeding programme in the southern part of the war-torn nation. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Follow ComingSoon.net on Twitter!
You can now follow ComingSoon.net movie and TV updates on Twitter, the micro-blogging service. Users can receive updates via the Twitter website , SMS, RSS, or email, or through an application such as Tweetie, TwitterFon, Twitterific, Feedalizr, Facebook, and TwitterBerry. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
D.J. Caruso Directing Jack the Giant Killer
New Line Cinema has set Eagle Eye and Disturbia helmer D.J. Caruso to direct Jack the Giant Killer , a drama that takes an adult look at the Jack and the Beanstalk legend, reports Variety . Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
Magnet Attracts Mutant Chronicles
The Wagner/Cuban Companies' Magnet Releasing announced today that it has acquired US rights to the sci-fi/action epic, Mutant Chronicles . The film stars Thomas Jane ( The Mist ), Ron Perlman ("Hellboy" films), Devon Aoki ( Sin City ) and John Malkovich. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
The Japanese Watchmen Trailer!
The Japanese Watchmen trailer has hit and it includes new footage from the anticipated Zack Snyder adaptation, opening in theaters and IMAX on March 6. The Warner Bros. release stars Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Patrick Wilson. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
7 in Running for 2008 Visual Effects Oscar
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 81st Academy Awards®. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
The Ender's Game Movie is Scrapped
An article at the Los Angeles Times talking about Orson Scott Card's new Ender novel, "Ender in Exile," states that director Wolfgang Petersen is no longer attached to direct the big screen adaptation of Card's "Ender's Game." Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
Olivia Wilde Talks Tron 2.0
"House" star Olivia Wilde talked to SCI FI Wire about starring in Disney's anticipated follow-up, Tron 2.0 , which starts shooting in April in Vancouver. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
The Weekend Warrior: January 9 - 11
ComingSoon.net's The Weekend Warrior offers a preview of the new releases opening on Friday, January 9. This week, we have Anne Hathaway vs. Kate Hudson in Bride Wars (20th Century Fox), David Goyer's supernatural horror flick The Unborn (Rogue Pictures), and the drama Not Easily Broken (TriStar), while Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino (Warner Bros.) expands nationwide. This week's "Chosen One" is Carlos Reygada's Silent Light and the Weekend Warrior's "Battle Cry" lists his Top 15 Most Anticipated for 2009. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
Exclusive Hotel for Dogs Clip
ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at a new clip from DreamWorks Pictures' Hotel for Dogs featuring Don Cheadle (upcoming Iron Man 2 and The Avengers ). The comedy adventure, opening January 16, co-stars stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow and Kevin Dillon. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
Jonas Bros., Panettiere and Scorsese to Present Globes
The Jonas Brothers, Hayden Panettiere ("Heroes") and Martin Scorsese have been set as presenters at "The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards" to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:13 +0100
Singles downloads boost sales
A BOOM in digital downloads and hit releases by big-name acts such as The Killers, Snow Patrol and Take That boosted last year's music market beyond expectations. RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Mickey Rourke joins 'Expendables'
Front Page: Actor added to cast of Stallone's action film -- Mickey Rourke has joined the ranks of ''The Expendables,'' joining the ensemble of the Sylvester Stallone-directed action adventure for Nu Image/Millennium Films. RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST
McG to direct Disney's 'Nemo'
Front Page: '20,000 Leagues' being fast tracked by studio -- Disney has set McG to direct ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo,'' a family film that is being fast tracked by the studio. RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST
SAG delays cable deal bargaining
Exclusives: Members advised to continue working -- The Screen Actors Guild has quietly delayed bargaining on its basic cable pact -- which expired three weeks ago. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST
NASA embarks on 3-D movie mission
Exclusives: Shatner, Pine lend voices to 'Quantum Quest' -- ''Quantum Quest,'' the independently financed 3-D animated film being made in conjunction with NASA, has assembled its voice cast, which will include a pair of Captain Kirks and a pair of Darth Va... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST
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Egypt floats truce plan after 42 killed in Gaza school
GAZA (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas studied an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday that won immediate backing from the United States and Europe, hours after Israeli shells killed 42 Palestinians at a U.N. school. RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:51:26 -0500
Israel mulls expelling Venezuelan diplomat
Israel said Wednesday it may expel Venezuela's top diplomat from the country in a tit-for-tat gesture after the South American nation ordered the Israeli ambassador to leave over the increasingly bloody ground war in Gaza. RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:59:28 EST
Israel says it responded to fire from U.N. school
The Israeli military said Hamas militants positioned in a U.N. school in northern Gaza fired mortar shells at Israeli forces today, prompting Israeli forces to return fire, according to its initial investigation. Three artillery shells believed to have be... RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:55:08 EST
Reckless Desires (Paperback) newly tagged ''news''
Reckless Desires (Paperback)By Joey Aspect Buy new: $10.00 First tagged ''news'' by Cecoya Press ''Cecoya'' Customer tags: cecoya free dating, cecoya free advertising, articles, cecoya, books by bobb rousseau, blog, mod createspace... RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Wed, 7 Jan 2009 01:33:11 GMT
The Towers
On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane completes construction of one of the towers in the new lightning protection system for the Constellation... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Spotlight of the Day: Montessori method
Jeff Bezos, Sergei Brin, George Clooney, Larry Page, Jimmy Wales and Gabriel García Márquez are all known for thinking outside the box. Perhaps it has something to do with the education they received using the Montessori method? A century ago today, Italy's first female physician, educator Maria Montessori, opened her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome. She believed that children have a natural ability and desire to learn and be creative, and was an outspoken proponent of children's rights. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:48:47 +0100
Comedy writer Ariane Sherine, 28, poses for pictures beside ...
(AFP) - Comedy writer Ariane Sherine, 28, poses for pictures beside a London bus displaying an advertising campaign with the words: 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life,' in London. Ariane Sherine objected to the Christian advert... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:06:00 GMT
Lou the mule credited with saving woman from fire
Jolene Solomon is beginning the new year with her life, her mule named Lou and little else. The Southern Standard in McMinnville reported Solomon had just finished eating supper on New Year's Day when Lou's braying and acting up got her attention. Solomon,... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:03:01 PST
Holier than thou? Christ statue has rival
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A little-known Brazilian farming town with sugar cane wealth is set to upstage Rio de Janeiro by erecting a statue of Christ that will eclipse its famous equivalent atop Rio's Corcovado mountain. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:56:22 -0500
Smoking ban in cafes puts French off cigarettes
PARIS (Reuters) - Cigarette sales in France dropped to a record low in 2008, research by British American Tobacco (BAT) shows, challenging old cliches of Parisians hooked to their Gitanes in smoke-filled cafes. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:58:49 -0500
6-year-old takes family car after missing bus
A 6-year-old Virginia boy who missed his bus tried to drive to school in his family's sedan _ and crashed. His parents were charged with child endangerment. State police said the boy suffered only minor injuries and authorities drove him to school after he... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:46:24 PST
Driver warned of jail's sexual gorillas
SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court has issued a blunt warning about the sexual predators a young driver faces in jail if he does not stop speeding, as authorities struggle to stop teenagers street racing. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:37:58 -0500
Art and sole: Patrons pitch shoes at Bush image
Art was laced up with political statement as a gallery opened an exhibit with a paint-splattered fundraiser that featured a ''shoe throw'' at an image of President George W. Bush. City Councilor Eric Navickas _ who opened the MAda Shell Gallery with partne... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:18:43 PST
Cortisol Often referred to as the "stress hormone" because of its involvement in the body's stress response, cortisol is the principal steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It increases blood pressure and blood sugar levels and can act as an immunosuppressant. Hydrocortisone, or synthetic cortisol, is used to treat a number of conditions, including inflammation, allergies, collagen diseases, and adrenocortical insufficiency. Why does the body's cortisol level fluctuate throughout the day?
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Opposition Research Opposition research, or "oppo," is the section of an election campaign designed to investigate the life, record, and status of opposing candidates. In recent years, the practice has been looked upon as increasingly distasteful, largely because of its role in attack ads and smear campaigns. Used positively, however, it can also allow politicians to more deeply understand their opponents. What is "vulnerability" research?
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The Charan Caste The members of the Charan caste living in the Gujarat and Rajasthan states of India are revered for their willingness to die for their beliefs and for their bravery in war. Though caste members are taught to respect bravery, loyalty, and truth more than life, they also value the literary arts. Poetry is an integral part of Charan identity, and some caste members are addressed as Kaviraj, a title meaning "Great Poet." The practice of self-immolation is common in Charan culture. What is it?
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Henry VIII, a monarch famed for having married six times, wed his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, in 1540. He found her entirely unattractive, privately describing her as a "Flanders Mare," and soon decided to annul the marriage. Anne wisely cooperated, testifying that their union had never been consummated. Just four years earlier, Henry had his second wife, Anne Boleyn, executed after she failed to produce a male heir. How was Henry's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, related to Anne Boleyn?
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Often referred to as the "stress hormone" because of its involvement in the body's stress response, cortisol is the principal steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It increases blood pressure and blood sugar levels and can act as an immunosuppressant. Hydrocortisone, or synthetic cortisol, is used to treat a number of conditions, including inflammation, allergies, collagen diseases, and adrenocortical insufficiency. Why does the body's cortisol level fluctuate throughout the day?
Opposition research, or "oppo," is the section of an election campaign designed to investigate the life, record, and status of opposing candidates. In recent years, the practice has been looked upon as increasingly distasteful, largely because of its role in attack ads and smear campaigns. Used positively, however, it can also allow politicians to more deeply understand their opponents. What is "vulnerability" research?
The members of the Charan caste living in the Gujarat and Rajasthan states of India are revered for their willingness to die for their beliefs and for their bravery in war. Though caste members are taught to respect bravery, loyalty, and truth more than life, they also value the literary arts. Poetry is an integral part of Charan identity, and some caste members are addressed as Kaviraj, a title meaning "Great Poet." The practice of self-immolation is common in Charan culture. What is it?