Archive for September, 2010


Google Releases Plans For DIY Surround Video Booth

Immersive video structures known as Liquid Galaxies can now be built by anyone with the necessary materials and technical skills.

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HIV/AIDS: New ways to bridge the AIDS funding gap

JOHANNESBURG, 30 September 2010 (IRIN) – Money, or the lack of it, is likely to be the deciding factor in meeting global health targets. This was one of the main messages to emerge from both the recent Millennium Development Goals (MDG) summit in New York, and the latest report by UNAIDS on progress towards achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment and care.

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As visiting team (last win in ’93), USA faces Ryder Cup obstacles

The last time the USA won the Ryder Cup on foreign soil, Bill Clinton was in the White House, the Internet was in its infancy and Tiger Woods …

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Suicide After College Roommate Livestreams Gay Sexual Act Online

Windsor Genova – AHN News News Writer

Piscataway, NJ, United States (AHN) – The family of a Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi admitted Wednesday that he killed himself by jumping off the George Washington Bridge on Sept. 22 after learning his roommates had broadcasted live on the Internet his gay sexual encounter.

In a statement, the Clementi family requested that their privacy be respected and disclosed that they are cooperating on the investigation of Tyler’s roommate and another Rutgers University student.

Dharun Ravi, 18, of Plainsboro, and Molly Wei, 18, of Princeton were charged with invasion of privacy for setting up a camera in Clementi’s dorm room on Sept. 19. The two then viewed Clementi’s sexual encounter with an unidentified male and livestreamed the scene online, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan.

Ravi also tried to broadcast Clementi’s second sexual encounter on Sept. 21 but failed. A conviction for the offense is punishable by up to five years in prison.

On Sept. 22, Clementi left a message on his Facebook page at 8:42 p.m. saying, “jumping off gw bridge sorry.” His body was recovered from the Hudson River north of the bridge.

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Novell Issues New SUSE Linux Appliance Toolkit

Open source vendor Novell is souping up its menu of capabilities for building and maintain Linux software applications with the new SUSE Appliance Toolkit 1.1.

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Treasury sells 7-year notes to strong demand

SAN FRANCICSO(MarketWatch) — Treasurys pared losses after the Treasury Department said Wednesday it sold $29 billion in 7-year notes at a yield of 1.89%, a record low for an auction, according to bond analysts at Action Economics. Bidders offered to buy 3.04 times the amount of debt sold, compared to an average of 2.91 times at the prior four sales. Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, bought 50.2%, in line with recent sales. Direct bidders, which includes domestic money managers, purchased another 13.4%, versus an average of 9.7%. Yields on 10-year notes , which move inversely to prices, were up 1 basis point at 2.48% vs. a 3-basis-point rise earlier.

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Research and Markets: Online Travel Market in China 2010

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55c1fd/online_travel_mark) has announced the addition of the “Online Travel Market in China 2010″ report to their offering. Online travel market in China is booming as internet and credit card usage soars, finds Netscribes. Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Online Travel Market in China 2010 report covering one of the emerging sectors in China. The report is part of Netscribes Travel and Tourism Indust

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Ping Pong Star Turns Internet Boss

China table tennis legend Deng Yaping was named the next Chief Executive Officer of the People’s Search Engine Incorporated Company Saturday.

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Drugmakers Rouse Wall Street

Windsor Genova – AHN News News Writer

New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Profits from pharmaceutical firms beat a drop in consumer confidence and fueled a rally Tuesday that put Wall Street back into positive territory.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with a 46-point or 0.4 percent gain to close at 10,858 with Pfizer Inc. and Intel Corp. as the top gainers.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 5 points or 0.5 percent to finish at 1,148 as all but seven of 51 healthcare stocks advanced. Walgreens shares surged more than 11 percent after reporting a $16.9 billion fourth quarter revenue driven by strong prescription drug sales.

The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 10 points or 0.4 percent to close at 2,379.

Crude oil for November delivery dropped 34 cents to settle at $76 per barrel.

Gold futures for December delivery climbed $9.70 to settle at a new record of $1,308 an ounce.

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Text Messages Boost Patient Outcomes

Automated text reminders about medicine and skin care improved dermatology patient outcomes in study by Partners Healthcare.

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