Eradicating polio Nov 22, 2009
BBC News - Presenter Konnie Huq joins Indian campaign to end polio. Page last updated at 00:28 GMT, Sunday, 22 November 2009. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Second separated twin out of coma Nov 22, 2009
BBC News - Second conjoined twin out of coma after separation op. Page last updated at 12:00 GMT, Saturday, 21 November 2009. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Paly students face suspensions for egg fight Nov 21, 2009
Palo Alto Online News. Uploaded: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 9:52 AM. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Windies' hopes for Gayle return dwindle Nov 21, 2009
"He must look at ways for him to improve as a bowler, more stock bowls and trying to work them out at the same time, bowl a lot of dot balls and be patient, rather than try and blast them out.". Sarwan, who failed to bat late on day three due to a rash, followed up his first-innings 73 with another classy knock which ended just before tea when he was trapped in front by Alister McDermott. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Suicide bomber kills 16 in Afghanistan Nov 21, 2009
A boy who was injured in a bomb blast lies in hospital in Farah province on Friday. . (MSNBC -- International)
Explosion Near Aid Office Wounds 1 in Pakistan Nov 21, 2009
The blast came a day after two police officers were killed and four others were wounded in a roadside bombing in Peshawar. A homicide bomber also killed 19 people in the city on Thursday. (Fox News)
China says 31 dead, 82 trapped in mine Nov 21, 2009
A blast at the Tunlan coal mine in northern China s Shanxi Province killed 77 people in February, China s worst industrial accident in a year. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Blast kills 1, injures others at VT Halter Marine Nov 21, 2009
Associated Press - November 20, 2009 7:14 PM ET. (AP) - Officials say at least one person was killed Friday in an explosion at the VT Halter Marine shipyard in the Mississippi coastal city of Moss Point. (WSJA.com, AL)
Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth Nov 21, 2009
Catch a blast from the sun, a clash between galaxies and other outer-space highlights from October. more photos. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Republicans Blast 'Bait and Switch' Obamacare Nov 20, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:10 PM. (Newsmax)
GOP blasts bait and switch bill Nov 20, 2009
GOP blasts bait and switch health bill - Health care reform- msnbc ... Republicans blast bait and switch health bill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The Parenting Place Nov 20, 2009
Last year, we paid visit to the museum of play in Rochester and had a blast -- definitely worth a day trip up there again this year ... Ella, I'm happy to report, had a blast ... Nonhomogenized milk that fans are willing to shake before drinking -- in glass bottles, no less -- on the premise that their bodies won't absorb as much fat if it hasn't been blasted into tiny bits. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cool change arrives 'with a bang' after hot spell Nov 20, 2009
A blast of cool weather has caused havoc with power supplies, blacking out traffic lights across Melbourne and leaving more than 15,000 Victorian properties without electricity ... It was the blast of weather. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
13 killed in suicide bombing in W Afghanistan Nov 20, 2009
The blast occurred at 9 a.m. Friday morning, when the suicide bomber rode a motorcycle and blew himself up in a bazaar near the governor's office. One of the victims was a policeman, and all others were civilians, according to the Afghan Interior Ministry. (Xinhuanet, China)
Star checks into 'General Hospital' Nov 20, 2009
"But it's been a blast so far.". "GH" producer Phelps said producers talked with the actor and decided that Franco was not appearing on the show as a lark. (CNN)
Spacewalkers zoom through fix-up tasks Nov 20, 2009
Catch a blast from the sun, a clash between galaxies and other outer-space highlights from October ... Atlantis' 11-day mission blasted off on Monday. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Health Care Bill Nov 20, 2009
The "I'm sorry' part, or my silly attemp at humor with misspelling confused?First:) it is very easy to get a post mixed up with another post because there are so many varied opinions and so there should be.I agree with you 100% this nation needs Health Care Reform.We can agree to disagree about this up and coming 2000 pages of ''unknown'. If it does pass, you can bet your boots, I pray it helps.I work with the elderly, so I am not oblivious to their needs, as some of you would believe.Frustrated... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
French court acquits all in fatal blast Nov 20, 2009
No one has been convicted in the blast, which tore apart the chemical plant with the force of a magnitude-3 ... The blast blew out windows in homes and buildings miles away. (Boston Globe)
* Suicide bomb kills 19 in Pakistan Nov 20, 2009
The blast occurred near the five-star Pearl Continental Hotel, where at least nine people were killed when attackers shot their way through a security check post and blew up a truck bomb in June ... I fell on stairs and than I started running to save my life, said Haji Hijab Gul, who was walking upstairs to court when he heard the blast. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Republicans Blast 'Bait and Switch' Health Bill Nov 20, 2009
Republicans assail health care bill, Democrats set Saturday night test vote on Senate measure. By DAVID ESPO AP Special CorrespondentWASHINGTON November 20, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Three policemen, lawyer among dead Nov 20, 2009
He said the blast was followed by wails and cries, with a thick layer of smoke hanging in the air ... It was a very strong blast ... NWFP Governor Owais Ghani also condemned the blast. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
'Female Viagra'? Nov 20, 2009
Even prior to its press blast Monday, BI was finding itself in the middle of the debate on how to deal with low or no libido. Can it be as simple as popping a pill. (Fox News)
13 Killed in Homicide Bomb in West Afghanistan Nov 20, 2009
Provincial governor Rohul Amin said the deadly blast occurred about 50 meters from his compound in a crowded square in the city of Farah. "These days Taliban are causing high casualties because the foreign forces and Afghan forces have been conducting operations against the insurgency in the region," Askar said. (Fox News)
British actors dominate TV Globes Nov 19, 2009
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The Young Pro Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Safety first Nov 19, 2009
The clothes were blown off his back by the force of the blast. "You know that pain when you get a burn on the tip of your finger from a lighter or burn yourself with a match? Imagine that over 45, 50 percent of your body. My arms were black and like charcoal, swelling and blistering as I looked at myself in that ambulance," said Morecraft. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Blast Outside Pakistan Courthouse Kills at Least 16 Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Nov. 19: People gather at the spot of a homicide bombing outside a courthouse in Peshawar, Pakistan. (Fox News)
Quiz on headlines Nov 19, 2009
"BRITS BLAST BELGRANO". SUNK IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC. (BBC News -- UK)
File: Bomb blast in Peshawar, 4 killed Nov 19, 2009
10 killed in Peshawar bomb blast - Pakistan - World - The Times of India ... 10 killed in Peshawar bomb blast ... The powerful blast blew up a number of other vehicles lined up at the check post. (India Times, India)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 19, 2009
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating ... Pakistan court blast kills many. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Irish Ready For Final-16 Showdown Versus Oregon State Nov 19, 2009
Game #23 Recap: CMU The Fighting Irish used an offensive onslaught to blast past the Chippewas of Central Michigan, 6-1, in NCAA Championship second round play on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Stadium. led the Irish as she scored a first half hat trick and added a program record fourth goal 15 minutes into the second half. (Und.com)
Skate may be fished to extinction Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 19:23 GMT, Wednesday, 18 November 2009. By Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC News. (BBC News -- Science)
Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally Nov 19, 2009
The shotgun blast destroyed the middle part of her face, including her nose and nasal passage, upper jaw and cheeks, and she lost her sight. Though there were three face transplants performed worldwide before Culp's -- and a total of about seven to date -- Culp's "near-total" face transplant was among the most extensive ever performed. (MEDLINEplus)
Perfecting Lush Lips Nov 19, 2009
CoverGirl Shine Blast Lip Gloss $7 ... 99 at Sensai Lip Base - $26 at NYX Super Volume Lip Plumper- $7 at Twilight Venom - $16 at CoverGirl Shine Blast Lip Gloss $7. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Pakistan court blast kills many Nov 19, 2009
The blast on the busy Khyber Road came during rush hour and is the latest in a series in the city in recent weeks. Previous blasts have been blamed on Taliban militants ... Several vehicles were destroyed in the blast. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 19, 2009
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Readers pick ultimate Bulldogs fan! Nov 19, 2009
Hope yall have a blast and the Dawgs take care of business ... I know Baylie will have a blast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AP: Gay Couples Blast Federal Defense of Marriage Act Nov 19, 2009
The lawsuit was brought by seven gay couples and three widowers, all of whom were married in Massachusetts after it became the first state in the country to legalize gay marriage in 2004. In court documents filed Tuesday, the couples say the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution because it denies them access to federal benefits given to other married couples, including pensions, health insurance and the ability to file joint tax... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Negative equity escape deal offer Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 16:41 GMT, Wednesday, 18 November 2009. Mortgages have become more difficult to come by in the downturn. (BBC News -- Business)
Cadbury union bosses meet Kraft Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 08:39 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. Cadbury produces some of the UK's best-known chocolate bars. (BBC News -- Business)
Science news » Nov 19, 2009
The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
M&S Christmas TV ad 'offensive' Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 14:53 GMT, Wednesday, 18 November 2009. Mstmas TV ad 'offensive. (BBC News)
16 killed in blast in NW Pakistan's Peshawar Nov 19, 2009
A member of security force inspects a damaged car at the blast scene in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, on Nov. 19, 2009 ... Police said that eight to 10kgs of explosives were used in the blast ... All schools in Peshawar were closed after the blast. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Parenting Place Nov 19, 2009
Last year, we paid visit to the museum of play in Rochester and had a blast -- definitely worth a day trip up there again this year ... Ella, I'm happy to report, had a blast ... Nonhomogenized milk that fans are willing to shake before drinking -- in glass bottles, no less -- on the premise that their bodies won't absorb as much fat if it hasn't been blasted into tiny bits. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Battle brews over money education Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 13:11 GMT, Wednesday, 18 November 2009. There have been calls for more guidance on money matters. (BBC News -- Business)
FTSE firms 'failing women bosses' Nov 19, 2009
BBC News : FTSE firms 'failing women bosses. Page last updated at 00:06 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- Business)
Johnson's Cup dynasty: Greatness overlooked? Nov 19, 2009
"I had a blast and didn't want to be on TV. We're on TV enough." ... " Image a work in progress Mindful he sometimes comes across as too stiff and corporate in interviews, Johnson has worked to project a looser, fun-loving side of his personality. (He counts Major League Baseball players and movie stars as friends and often jets to Manhattan, where he keeps an apartment with his wife, Chandra). In January, the El Cajon, Calif., native will appear in a four-part series for 's 24/7. "Jimmie is... (USA Today -- Sports)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 19, 2009
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Rwanda seeks rebels' extradition Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 15:06 GMT, Wednesday, 18 November 2009. The FDLR are accused of killing hundreds of Congolese this year. (BBC News -- Africa)
Kennedy happy with progress in AFL Nov 18, 2009
Fellow Yankees prospect Colin Curtis and former Royals first-rounder Mike Moustakas hit two-run homers in the seventh after Mets outfielder Nick Evans smacked a two-run blast in the fifth for Surprise. Jarrod Dyson, a 25-year-old Royals outfielder, went 3-for-5 with two RBIs out of the leadoff spot. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Health Care Bill Nov 18, 2009
For someone to support the healthcare reform bill but blast the Patriot Act is nothing short stupid. If you are against the Patriot Act because you believe it to be government intrusion, by default, you should also be against this current healthcare reform bill. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Doscher's puts its own twist on handmade candy canes Nov 18, 2009
To visit these days is to welcome a full-throttle peppermint blast straight up the nasal cavity, up behind the eyes, where it will nestle like a cold coin for a good 30 minutes ... The taste doesn t break, and those who do come get that long-lasting blast of peppermint right up the nose. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
A DIG of police and his driver were injured in a bomb blast on Spiny Road on Tuesday Nov 18, 2009
Quetta DIG survives blast, passer-by killed ... QUETTA: A deputy inspector general (DIG) of police and his driver were injured in a bomb blast on Spiny Road on Tuesday ... Another eight people, mainly policemen, were also injured in the blast. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Gay Couples Blast Federal Defense of Marriage Act Nov 18, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:55 PM. (Newsmax)
The Parenting Place Nov 18, 2009
Last year, we paid visit to the museum of play in Rochester and had a blast -- definitely worth a day trip up there again this year ... Ella, I'm happy to report, had a blast ... Nonhomogenized milk that fans are willing to shake before drinking -- in glass bottles, no less -- on the premise that their bodies won't absorb as much fat if it hasn't been blasted into tiny bits. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Afghans On Hold, Awaiting Karzai, Obama Decisions Nov 18, 2009
"God knows what will happen," Ghulam Sakhi Wardak said Tuesday, standing beside concrete security blast walls his company makes on the outskirts of Kabul. "So far, the attacks have not decreased.". (CBS News -- World)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Nov 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 3, 2003. By SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
* Four slain in suicide car bombing near Pakistani air base Nov 17, 2009
The blast badly damaged the police station, a mosque and a shop ... We have beefed up checks at entry and exit points to and from the tribal areas and thats why these blasts are taking place at our checkposts and our men are laying down their lives, Khan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SPIN METER: Did Obama grovel? Nov 17, 2009
SPIN METER: Conservatives blast Obama, but his bow isn't unprecedented. By FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press Last updated: 3:35 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Timeline: Chechnya Nov 17, 2009
1999 September - A bomb attack on Russian military housing in Dagestan and a series of apartment block bombings elsewhere in Russia are blamed on Chechen rebels; some 300 people are killed in the blasts ... 2004 May - President Akhmad Kadyrov and many others killed in Grozny bomb blast ... Nasa's Atlantis shuttle blasts off. (BBC News -- Europe)
Quetta blast wounds top policeman Nov 17, 2009
A senior police officer has been injured in a blast in the south-western Pakistani city of Quetta, police say ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Pakistan's northwest rocked by militant attacks - 15 hrs ago Deadly blast at police station - 23 hrs ago Suicide blast near Pakistan college - 25 hrs ago Bombing at police station in Pakistan kills 4 - 25 hrs ago Bomb kills four in Pakistan's northwest - 25 hrs ago ... Nasa's Atlantis shuttle blasts off. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Ring up gains Nov 17, 2009
DVD WORKOUTS"Kettlebell Concepts: Total Body KB Blast," by Keli Roberts. (Idea, $44. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Doctors urged to downplay workplace injuries, agency finds Nov 17, 2009
10 homes damaged in blast at nearby Utah refinery ... The U.S. Chemical Safety Board was still investigating a January fire that burned for 11 hours when it dispatched a team to look at Wednesday's blast at Silver Eagle Refinery in Woods Cross, which is five miles north of Salt Lake City. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
CHICAGOLAND: Body of school board chief found in River... Nov 17, 2009
While the circumstances surrounding his death may lead some to blast him on the reports of apparent suicide until the official coroner's report is issued it is all speculation and it is beginning to look like the cause of his death will be resolved by the 4:00 pm news. However this turns out Michael Scott will be missed by many and the void that is left on the Chicago Board of Education will echo the committment of a man who did the best he could within a system designed for failure for so many... (The Drudge Report)