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DNA Conclusive Yet Still Controversial, Carnegie Mellon Professor Says DNA Conclusive Yet Still Controversial, Carnegie Mellon Professor SaysScience Daily - Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:29:08 GMTAlthough the odds that DNA evidence found at a crime scene will match by chance the DNA of a person who was not there are infinitesimal, controversy continues about DNA identification and its use in criminal investigations, says Carnegie Mellon University Statistics Professor Kathryn Roeder. Roeder will present a historical overview of the use of DNA identification on Tuesday, April 25, during DNA conclusive yet still controversial, Carnegie Mellon professor saysEurekAlert! - Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:46:38 GMTPITTSBURGH--Although the odds that DNA evidence found at a crime scene will match by chance the DNA of a person who was not there are infinitesimal, controversy continues about DNA identification and its use in criminal investigations, says Carnegie Mellon University Statistics Professor Kathryn Roeder. Evolving EvolutionNew York Review of Books - Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:56:33 GMTAn article by Israel Rosenfield from The New York Review of Books, May 11, 2006 Abortion or adoption? S.D. is battlegroundChillicothe Gazette - Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:43:10 GMTSouth Dakota has only 775,933 people, the United States' fifth least-populated state. But it has become the nation's battleground over whether abortion is the answer for women with unwanted pregnancies. China’s yuan scales new post-reval peakTiscali - Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:53:57 GMTSHANGHAI (Reuters) - The yuan closed at a new post-revaluation high against the dollar on Friday, tracking currencies such as the yen in a strengthening trend, despite uncertainty over the Chinese currency’s direction next week. April showers of songs and flowersThe Christian Science Monitor - Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:03:28 GMTWhen a heavy spring rainfall drenches her Indiana farm, she grabs her boots and heads to the hills. North CarolinaThe Myrtle Beach Sun News - Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:13:05 GMTNorth Carolina's execution protocol provides safeguards that "diminish to infinitesimal" the chance that an inmate would remain conscious and in pain while being put to death, state lawyers said in a court filing Wednesday. Boating Victim | 2BThe Charlotte Observer - Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:12:01 GMTThe body of a 71-year-old man was recovered Wednesday from Lake Norman, a day after the man fell from his boat. James Arnold Huffman was fishing with his wife when he tried to check the boat's depth finder and fell in. State responds to appeals by N.C. inmate due to dieGreensboro News-Record - Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:26:33 GMTNorth Carolina's execution protocol provides safeguards regarding the chance an inmate would remain in pain while being put to death, state lawyers said. More asbestos at courthouseThe Monterey County Herald - Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:01:12 GMTFor the second time this week, inmates at the Monterey County courthouse in Salinas were awaiting their court hearings in buses Friday after areas of the courthouse were closed because of overnight tests showing high levels of asbestos in the basement. Links:Lexus RX 300Lexus LX 470LexusLexus GS 400Lexus LSLexus GX470Lexus SC 400Lexus ESLexus JX 540Lexus IS 350Lexus LFLexus GS450h | | Tuesday, April 18th, 2006 | | 11:05 am |
The race to tap the next gusher The race to tap the next gusherKurdish Media - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:02:30 GMTKurdistan is rich in oil resources, and the Kurds are ready to deal. But global oil giants have been aced out by a small Norwegian outfit BY VIVIENNE WALT / TAWKE García may have had paramilitary linksMiami Herald - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:33:00 GMTA declassified U.S. government document asserts that former Peruvian President Alan García's political party ran at least one secret paramilitary organization that ''bloodied'' Maoist Shining Path guerrillas during his 1985-90 term and sent 300 agents to train in North Korea. In Easter message, pope prays for peaceHelena Independent Record - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:22:44 GMTVATICAN CITY In his first Easter message as pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged nations to use diplomacy to defuse nuclear crises a clear reference to worries over Iran and prayed that Palestinians would one day have their own state alongside Israel. Asylum seeker alleges Indonesian coercion in Papuan appealAustralian Broadcasting Corporation - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:34:14 GMTA Melbourne immigration lawyer has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the case of a family of Papuan asylum seekers in a move which could further inflame tensions with Indonesia. Time running out for Nepal king: analystsAFP via Yahoo! News - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:32:36 GMT Nepal's king must act quickly to defuse an increasingly volatile standoff in the insurgency-hit country after nearly two weeks of crippling anti-royal protests, analysts say. Illinois engineer works on 'smarter' tractorThe Southern Illinoisan - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:31:56 GMTCHAMPAIGN - Except for maybe Hal of "2001: A Space Odyssey" fame or the possessed trucks in the 1986 film "Maximum Overdrive," machines have been pretty good helpmates for us human beings. Cuba fires on U.S. boatersMiami Herald - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:24:43 GMTThe Cuban Border Guard opened fire on a boat carrying three men believed to be Cuban-American migrant smugglers -- killing one and wounding another -- in an incident the U.S. State Department called a ``deeply disturbing matter.'' Hahn: Tax cut didn't cut itLincoln Journal Star - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:13:36 GMTThe tax cut package trumpeted by Gov. Dave Heineman, in fact, represents a tax increase for the middle class, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Hahn said Monday. Cape Hatteras LighthouseThe Charlotte Observer - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:00:07 GMTLocation: Cape Hatteras. Importance: Tallest brick lighthouse in the world Pope prays for peaceMiami Herald - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 04:20:38 GMTAs Mass began, a brisk breeze ruffled the pope's gold-colored vestments and the crimson feathers atop the helmets of Swiss Guards as he strode up the square to take his place at a canopied altar on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica. Links:Lexus RX 330Lexus LXLexusLexus RX 400hLexus LS 460LLexus GX470Lexus SC430Lexus ESLexus JX470Lexus IS300Lexus LFLexus GS450h | | Thursday, April 13th, 2006 | | 12:35 am |
On the horizon On the horizonThe Christian Science Monitor - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:31:35 GMTNews from the frontiers of science. Skilling tells his Enron storyThe Christian Science Monitor - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:30:25 GMTOn the witness stand, the former CEO cites his 'shock' at the first reports of problems. 'Guardians' Evokes Abuses of Abu Ghraib and of Fleet StreetNew York Times - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:28:26 GMTPeter Morris's new play is disappointing as a dramatic exploration of the large questions it obliquely raises. Winning formulaArkansas Times - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:17:27 GMTWith great pleasure, the Arkansas Times announces the 12th edition of our the Arkansas Times Academic All-Star Team. These 20 students ? 10 males and 10 females ? are living proof that good things are accomplished in Arkansas schools. LIVE: Ben Harper Shows Both Sides To The FaithfulChartAttack.com - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:53:44 GMTYou could smell the reverence in the air. Or maybe it was just the marijuana. Either way, there's something about a special club show accessible only by superfan contest winners, industry types and press. Hammerin' Huskies humble host CVBartlesville Examiner-Enterprise - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:48:17 GMTRAMONA - Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel once said, “Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa.” That more or less sums up the action during the Pawhuska Huskies' trip to Ramona on Tuesday when they took on the hosting Caney Valley Trojans. LifeWay Stores’ top manager exudes passion for ministryBPNews.net - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:27:53 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--"Thank you for letting me work here. I’m having a great time." These 11 words have been e-mailed each week for the past year and a half from Oklahoma City LifeWay Christian Store manager Janet Ledford to regional director David Pigg. Work happy, work hard: Employee happiness often the key to company's productivityBradenton Herald - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:20:51 GMTThere's a simple equation in place for business executives: Employees plus good spirits equals productivity. Sinful look at early storylinesSports Illustrated - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:07:55 GMTI'm with Billy Joel. Wag the camelBangkok Post - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:06:39 GMTTalk about a fearful symmetry. Iran was whipping up real uranium while America was whipped up by fake uranium. Links:Lexus RX 400hLexus JXLexusLexus CarsLexus LS 460Lexus GX 470Lexus SCLexus ES300Lexus JX 540Lexus IS350Lexus LFLexus GS400 | | Monday, April 10th, 2006 | | 2:40 am |
AFX UK Focus - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:38:29 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- Natural-gas futures closed Friday at their lowest level since May, scoring a decline of more than 6% for week as lofty U.S. inventory levels helped put a damper on prices for a second-straight session. Rooney the maestro ruins Wenger's gambleDaily Telegraph - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:34:22 GMTManchester United (0) 2 Arsenal (0) 0 Iraq's Shi'ites face decision on PM JaafariRedNova - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:31:55 GMTBy Mariam Karouny BAGHDAD (Reuters) - I MLB: Texas 5, Detroit 3UPI - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:29:08 GMTARLINGTON, Texas, April 9 (UPI) -- Brad Wilkerson hit a tie-breaking two-run double in the sixth inning Sunday as Texas beat Detroit, 5-3, handing the Tigers their first loss of the season. Informal Intra-region trade a defining factorBarbados Advocate - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:28:57 GMTThe 2006 lecture series on Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean entitled, 1 plus 7 Does Not Always Make 8 continued recently at the Grande Salle. Murdered backpacker's parents in NZNZCity - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:26:41 GMTThe depositions hearing is underway in New Plymouth for Michael Wallace, the man charged with murdering Birgit Brauer. The 28-year-old German backpacker's body was found in Lucy's Gully last September, sparking a nationwide manhunt. Fans make monkey sounds at Eto'oTownsville Bulletin - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:20:36 GMTBARCELONA's Cameroon striker, Samuel Eto'o, was subjected to more racist abuse in Spain overnight, this time from Racing Santander fans during a Primera Liga match. Digest: Local news and notesMacon Telegraph - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:19:58 GMTThe men's golf squad completed round two at The Billy Hitchcock Intercollegiate on Saturday in Auburn, Ala. The Bears fired a second-round 293 following a 310 in round one at the Auburn University Course. Senior Brandan Price shot a one-under 71 and is in a tie for 15th place entering Sunday's final round. The final round is today. After severe weather postponed the first game, the baseball team MAYWEATHER PASSES THE BIGGEST TEST OF HIS CAREERBragging Rights Corner - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:19:45 GMTPound-For-Pound king Floyd Mayweather (36-0, 24 KO’s) passed the biggest test of his career when he out pointed IBF Welterweight Champion Zab “Super” Judah (34-4) and won a unanimous decision, scores were 119-109, 117-113 and 116-112. MAYWEATHER WINSBragging Rights Corner - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:19:35 GMTZab Judah and Floyd Mayweather Jr. met in the ring tonight at the Thomas and Mack Center in a bout dubbed “Sworn Enemies.” To the surprise of many, Zab Judah got off to a great start in the early rounds landing his straight left to Floyd's body and head. Links:Lexus RX 300Lexus LX470LexusLexus LX 470Lexus LS400Lexus GX 470Lexus SC 300Lexus ES300Lexus JX470Lexus IS 350Lexus LF-ALexus GS300 | | Saturday, April 8th, 2006 | | 4:15 am |
Costa Rica: The Internet's Las Vegas Costa Rica: The Internet's Las VegasCBS News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 01:05:39 GMTOnline gambling is a $12 billion business, but it's illegal in the United States. That's why more than 200 Internet gambling companies have set up shop in Costa Rica, the betting hot spot of the Internet Age, Anthony Mason reports. DESPERATION DINNERS: Don't skimp when it comes to buying hamThe Myrtle Beach Sun News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:45:26 GMTBecause hams usually go on sale at great prices around Easter, we like to buy the biggest one we can find. Ham is a must for Easter dinner, and we rely on the leftovers for lots of wonderful meals later. Do you have a license and tags to go hunting?Pahrump Valley Times - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:37:20 GMTI was able this past week to help Pahrump's Walt Rubio with another Hunter Safety Course. It was the largest class ever for this growing community, with more than 30 in attendance. Congratulations to all, and good hunting. Now banks face legal action over those penalty chargesGuardian Unlimited - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:31:51 GMTA court battle to determine the legality of bank penalty charges is to go ahead, despite a ruling by the Office of Fair Trading this week which ordered banks to slash fees to a maximum of £12. Reuters Canada Business SummaryThe Globe and Mail - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:25:05 GMTOTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's unemployment rate fell to a 32-year low of 6.3 percent in March from 6.4 percent in February, and the tight labor market pushed wages higher, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Slick, smart `Slevin'San Jose Mercury News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:15:33 GMTIn ``Lucky Number Slevin,'' a movie that attempts to recapture the straight-line speed and energy of such mistaken-identity thrillers as Hitchcock's ``North by Northwest,'' Bruce Willis plays a hit man whose comings and goings are so ghostlike -- and require so much mental rewinding by the end of the film -- that you get the feeling you're watching the sequel to his dead man walking role in ``The BAE: baling out before turbulence?Daily Telegraph - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:13:01 GMTDoubts are growing about the future strategy of Airbus as BAE leaves the party, report Ambrose Evans-Pritchard and Christopher Hope. You bet: A novice's dream at the NationalDaily Telegraph - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:12:44 GMTToday is the day when even people who say they don't like gambling will pop down to their local betting shop or log on to the likes of extrabet.com for their one wager of the year - on the Grand National. BAA heads for bid battle as Spanish spring cash offerDaily Telegraph - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:12:01 GMTGrupo Ferrovial has paved the way for a bid battle with BAA by launching a surprise formal bid pitched at the same price of 810p-a-share that the airports operator rejected three weeks ago. BA boss always does the opposite of what O’Leary saysIrish Examiner - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:11:34 GMTBy Conor Keane BRITISH AIRWAYS boss Willie Walsh has made his war of attrition with fellow aviation titan Michael O’Leary of Ryanair pay off handsomely. Links:Lexus RX 300LexusLexus LX 450 | | Monday, April 3rd, 2006 | | 10:40 pm |
Film FilmSan Jose Mercury News - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 22:16:58 GMTSOUTH BAY ``The Celestine Prophecy,'' 3 p.m. April 1. Through April 7. Divine Science Community Center and Church, 1540 Hicks Ave., San Jose. $10. (408) 293-3838. Do some good during your getawayContra Costa Times - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 19:49:19 GMTThese days, Costa Rica is attracting a wide range of travelers. Aunt Margaret is looking forward to soaking her tired bones in volcanic hot springs, while cousin Timmy is itching to see his first three-toed sloth. But the land of pura vida (pure life) offers much more than zip-line canopy tours and surf safaris, and if you're willing to donate a bit of your time, there are some incredible By George, she won!Brandon Sun - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 08:14:34 GMTAn up-and-coming young rider took first place in the Kubota Cup show jumping event at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair last night, turning in the only fault-free performance on the tight and challenging course. Sci-fi convention reunites role-playing enthusiastsRoanoke Times - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 06:39:24 GMTDungeons and Dragons gamers team up with old familiar faces at the 23rd annual Technicon. When did Dungeons and Dragons, the game of pretending to be wizards and warriors while rolling funny-shaped dice, become a middle-aged man's pastime? "There's two zombies right in front of you," said Patrick Russler, 39, peering over a cardboard divider printed with fantasy creatures known as a Dungeon Asselin back on podiumBrandon Sun - Sat, 01 Apr 2006 06:59:37 GMTJonathan Asselin successfully defended his title as the 2005 RBC Challenge horse jumping champion with two clean runs and a different mount at the evening event of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. U.S. Immigration Law Could Harm Desert Animals, Critics SayNational Geographic - Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:36:33 GMTA proposal to erect 700 miles of immigrant-stopping fence along the U.S.-Mexico border could pose disastrous threats to endangered wildlife. Jumper takes first, second in MTS CupBrandon Sun - Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:46:12 GMTBY MATT GOERZEN Karen Cudmore had two great reasons to smile after her showing during last night’s MTS Cup at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. FILM: Reach Out in the DarknessNashville Scene - Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:28:58 GMTMovies, if nothing else, are a universal icebreaker. If two people in a room can’t talk about anything else, there’s rarely a conversation-starter more effective than, “What’ve you seen lately?” Local eventsSan Jose Mercury News - Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:16:54 GMTSOUTH BAY Aspira Foster and Family Services Orientation. 6:30 p.m. March 29. 8375 Church St., Gilroy. (408) 848-8128 extension 223. Reuters: Sofia Coppola Among Cannes EntrantsHollywood.com - Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:53:05 GMTWith a month to go before the Cannes Film Festival lineup is unveiled, dozens of movies have yet to be seen by selectors, but some certainties have emerged about what will be screening on the Croisette in May. Links:Lexus GS 300 |
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