COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Air force jets bombed a rebel base in northern Sri Lanka Thursday, a day after a series of ground battles killed 26 rebels along the front lines of the country's civil war, the military saidFighter jets bombed the guerrilla naval base in the rebel stronghold of Kilinochchi, air force spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said.
Separately, helicopter gunships attacked a rebel gathering point near the front lines in Mannar, in support of army troops fighting the rebels, Nanayakkara said.
Nanayakkara did not give details about damage or casualties, but said the pilots hit their targets.
There was no immediate comment from the rebels on the attacks.
The ground fighting took place Wednesday, killing two rebels in the Vavuniya area, 12 in Mannar and 12 in Welioya, said military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara.
Rebel spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan disputed those figures, saying three of his fighters and 11 soldiers were killed in the fighting.
It was not possible to independently verify the reports because journalists are banned from the northern jungles where much of the fighting takes place. Each side commonly exaggerates its enemy's casualties and downplays its own.
The rebels have fought since 1983 to create an independent state for ethnic minority Tamils, who have been marginalized by successive governments controlled by ethnic Sinhalese. More than 70,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
Violence has escalated in recent months, with the military initially pledging to capture rebel-held territory and crush the insurgents by the end of the year, but recently saying it would take longer than planned.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror online newspaper said former Tamil Tiger leader Vinayagamoorthi Muralitharan, also known as Karuna, returned to Sri Lanka Thursday after being jailed in Britain for several months for traveling on a false passport.
Muralitharan defected from the Tamil Tigers in 2004 with thousands of men and formed his own militia. The next year, his group joined the Sri Lankan government in the fight against the Tigers and helped government forces chase rebels from their eastern strongholds.
While he was held in Britain several human rights groups called for him to be prosecuted for alleged war crimes, but the British authorities said there was insufficient evidence.
Azad Mowlana, spokesman for Muralitharan's group, could not immediately be reached for comment.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Will Smith plays an alcoholic superhero named Hancock, somebody that absolutely everybody loves to hate. Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. One day, he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman) who helps to rehabilitate him. However, Hancock begins to have an affair with the publicist's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron) instead.
Friday, June 27, 2008
NAJIB TO CHAIR
He also said a committee on the Indian community would meet on Monday."The meeting will consider several issues related to steps to be taken to uplift the standard of living among the community," he said, adding that MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu would attend the meeting, representing the Indian community.
The Prime Minister also announced several measures to be taken to strengthen the BN and forge closer relations between the BN component parties.
Among the measures were the setting up of four committees namely:
* The BN Rebranding Committee chaired by former Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, whose role is to boost relations between the BN component parties.
* The Committee to Strengthen the BN Leadership and Administration chaired by Datuk M. Kayveas.
* The Committee on the Public Service Delivery System chaired by Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong, and
* The Committee on the Influence of the Media and the Erosion of the BN Brand, chaired by Datuk Seri Awang Asfia Awang Nassar, the Sarawak State Assembly Speaker.
Abdullah said members of the various committees would be appointed later.
-- BERNAMA
He also said a committee on the Indian community would meet on Monday."The meeting will consider several issues related to steps to be taken to uplift the standard of living among the community," he said, adding that MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu would attend the meeting, representing the Indian community.
The Prime Minister also announced several measures to be taken to strengthen the BN and forge closer relations between the BN component parties.
Among the measures were the setting up of four committees namely:
* The BN Rebranding Committee chaired by former Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, whose role is to boost relations between the BN component parties.
* The Committee to Strengthen the BN Leadership and Administration chaired by Datuk M. Kayveas.
* The Committee on the Public Service Delivery System chaired by Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong, and
* The Committee on the Influence of the Media and the Erosion of the BN Brand, chaired by Datuk Seri Awang Asfia Awang Nassar, the Sarawak State Assembly Speaker.
Abdullah said members of the various committees would be appointed later.
-- BERNAMA
GIRL RUN OVER BY LORRY DRIVEN BY UNCLE
IPOH, June 26 (Bernama) -- A three-year-old girl was killed when she was run over by a lorry driven by her uncle in front of their family home at Ladang Kuala Perak, Jalan Bagan Datoh, yesterday.Hilir Perak Police Chief ACP Goh Kok Liang said S. Deeyaanaash Rao died on arrival at the Selekoh Health Clinic due to serious head injuries.
He said the girl was believed to have dashed behind the lorry and was hit when her uncle, aged 26, was reversing the vehicle to return home to Ladang Bagan Pasir, about 2km away.
Goh said the man only came to know about the incident when informed by his brother about half-an-hour later.
Police have detained the lorry driver for further investigation.
IPOH, June 26 (Bernama) -- A three-year-old girl was killed when she was run over by a lorry driven by her uncle in front of their family home at Ladang Kuala Perak, Jalan Bagan Datoh, yesterday.Hilir Perak Police Chief ACP Goh Kok Liang said S. Deeyaanaash Rao died on arrival at the Selekoh Health Clinic due to serious head injuries.
He said the girl was believed to have dashed behind the lorry and was hit when her uncle, aged 26, was reversing the vehicle to return home to Ladang Bagan Pasir, about 2km away.
Goh said the man only came to know about the incident when informed by his brother about half-an-hour later.
Police have detained the lorry driver for further investigation.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Party time for Russia after Hiddink's heros make semis
BASEL, Switzerland (AFP) - - Russia coach Guus Hiddink says he knows what his side's stunning 3-1 win over Holland on Saturday will mean to millions of Russians as their side reached the Euro 2008 semi-finals.Russia's man-of-the-match Andrei Arshavin was the architect of the Dutch team's downfall as he tormented their defence and scored the third goal deep in extra-time to put his side in the last four.
And Hiddink says he expects there to be much celebrating back in Russia for the rest of the weekend after the side made the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
"I knew from after we qualified for the quarter-finals that Red Square and other places around Russia would be filled with people celebrating long into the night," said the 61-year-old, who has added to his reputation yet again here having guided Holland and South Korea to the 1998 and 2002 World Cup semi-finals."I have seen tremendous joy all over Russia and it gives more delight to the team to give joy to many millions of Russians.
"I am extremely proud of the team's achievement."
Hiddink, who had already proved himself as a club coach by winning the then European Cup with PSV Eindhoven in 1988, said that he had been concerned by the lack of time for preparation his side had been given.
"We had just two days to recover after our win over Sweden (2-0) in the group stages.
"I didn't complain a lot, only a bit, before this very difficult game.
"We could hardly work tactically, we had just ten minutes at the stadium yesterday (Friday).
"To see the team produce such an unbelievable performance is amazing, I have not experienced something like that in my career.
"I think the team were superior technically in their control and physically over the Dutch which is tremendous because I know how well they (the Dutch) prepare.
"I don't mean it as an arrogant expression, but we were just better than them," added Hiddink, who also coached Australia to the second round of the 2006 World Cup where they lost to a contentious penalty to eventual winners Italy.
Hiddink, who was at one point linked to taking over at Chelsea until Luiz Felipe Scolari got the job instead, only had one mild criticism of his young side.
"My only criticism of the team is that sometimes we commit too many fouls and we were too passive at the free-kicks (it was from one of them that Ruud van Nistelrooy equalised late in the second-half).
"In extra-time, we kept trying to get the second goal and they were duly rewarded by getting a third as well.
"I am very proud of all the players."
Having said in Friday's pre-match press conference he would be happy to be a "Dutch traitor" if Russia beat his countrymen, Hiddink said he regretted making the comment.
He said: "I wished I hadn't said it after the press conference yesterday, in my opinion 'traitor' is a very bad word.
"Of course, in my position, I would have loved to have out-classed the Dutch team with an unexpected win, so I am very, very happy.
"The words was initially used by a Dutch jourmalist and I regret steping in, but I don't like that word."
Russia striker Ivan Saenko said that it would be a victory that he and his team-mates would remember for a long time.
"It is important that we relish this win," said Saenko.
"Guus Hiddink never stopped telling us that we could beat anyone."
Arshavin, who was also Zenit St Petersburg's creator in chief as they beat Rangers in the UEFA Cup final, said that he was virtually lost for words.
"Simply put, I am just very happy," said the 27-year-old, who was suspended for the first two matches.
"I really don't know what to say, the words escape me.
"We gave our all. Our coach had told us that the Dutch would be aggressive at the beginning of the match, but it was us who were more aggressive.
"The side who won had the best Dutch coach," added Arshavin in an impish snipe at Holland's handler Marco van Basten.
And Hiddink says he expects there to be much celebrating back in Russia for the rest of the weekend after the side made the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
"I knew from after we qualified for the quarter-finals that Red Square and other places around Russia would be filled with people celebrating long into the night," said the 61-year-old, who has added to his reputation yet again here having guided Holland and South Korea to the 1998 and 2002 World Cup semi-finals."I have seen tremendous joy all over Russia and it gives more delight to the team to give joy to many millions of Russians.
"I am extremely proud of the team's achievement."
Hiddink, who had already proved himself as a club coach by winning the then European Cup with PSV Eindhoven in 1988, said that he had been concerned by the lack of time for preparation his side had been given.
"We had just two days to recover after our win over Sweden (2-0) in the group stages.
"I didn't complain a lot, only a bit, before this very difficult game.
"We could hardly work tactically, we had just ten minutes at the stadium yesterday (Friday).
"To see the team produce such an unbelievable performance is amazing, I have not experienced something like that in my career.
"I think the team were superior technically in their control and physically over the Dutch which is tremendous because I know how well they (the Dutch) prepare.
"I don't mean it as an arrogant expression, but we were just better than them," added Hiddink, who also coached Australia to the second round of the 2006 World Cup where they lost to a contentious penalty to eventual winners Italy.
Hiddink, who was at one point linked to taking over at Chelsea until Luiz Felipe Scolari got the job instead, only had one mild criticism of his young side.
"My only criticism of the team is that sometimes we commit too many fouls and we were too passive at the free-kicks (it was from one of them that Ruud van Nistelrooy equalised late in the second-half).
"In extra-time, we kept trying to get the second goal and they were duly rewarded by getting a third as well.
"I am very proud of all the players."
Having said in Friday's pre-match press conference he would be happy to be a "Dutch traitor" if Russia beat his countrymen, Hiddink said he regretted making the comment.
He said: "I wished I hadn't said it after the press conference yesterday, in my opinion 'traitor' is a very bad word.
"Of course, in my position, I would have loved to have out-classed the Dutch team with an unexpected win, so I am very, very happy.
"The words was initially used by a Dutch jourmalist and I regret steping in, but I don't like that word."
Russia striker Ivan Saenko said that it would be a victory that he and his team-mates would remember for a long time.
"It is important that we relish this win," said Saenko.
"Guus Hiddink never stopped telling us that we could beat anyone."
Arshavin, who was also Zenit St Petersburg's creator in chief as they beat Rangers in the UEFA Cup final, said that he was virtually lost for words.
"Simply put, I am just very happy," said the 27-year-old, who was suspended for the first two matches.
"I really don't know what to say, the words escape me.
"We gave our all. Our coach had told us that the Dutch would be aggressive at the beginning of the match, but it was us who were more aggressive.
"The side who won had the best Dutch coach," added Arshavin in an impish snipe at Holland's handler Marco van Basten.
Spain win shootout to reach semi-finals
VIENNA - Spain beat Italy 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a highly tactical Euro 2008 clash on Sunday to set them up with a semi-final against Russia.
Cesc Fabregas coolly slotted home the decisive penalty after goalkeeper Iker Casillas had saved two of Italy's spot kicks.
The match had ended goalless after extra time following 120 minutes in which both defences were too well-organised to break down despite the determine efforts of both strike forces.
It is the first time Spain have reached the semi-finals of a major tournament since they got to the final of the European championships in 1984.
They are the only one of the group winners to make it to the final four after Portugal, Croatia and Netherlands were knocked out of the tournament.
The match at the Ernst Happel stadium was an eagerly anticipated affair, but it developed into a cagey encounter with Spain frustrated by an Italy side who have rediscovered their defensive solidity after a shaky start to the tournament.
As expected Spain quickly got control of the ball and midfielders Xavi and Andres Iniesta set about probing for gaps in the Italian back four, but they got little change out of centre backs Giorgio Chiellini and Christian Panucci.
David Silva managed to break through but his shot deflected off a defender and ballooned into the hands of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, while Fernando Torres lashed over the bar after being put clear by David Villa.
The first time Buffon was really tested came when Villa fired in a low free kick after 25 minutes, while Silva then drove two shots past the post late on in the half.
SET PIECES
The Italian threat was largely confined to set pieces with Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Cassano searching out Luca Toni with lofted crosses into the area but the big striker never managed to get a clean header.
Italy were missing defensive midfielder Gennaro Gattuso through suspension but the inexperienced Alberto Aquilani did a fine job in helping shackle Spain's creative players.
Spain continued to have the better of the game after the break but although they managed to get past the Italian fullbacks they were unable to threaten the goal.
Coach Luis Aragones threw Cesc Fabregas and Santi Cazorla into the mix just before the hour to try and shake things up in the midfield.
But it was Italy substitute Mauro Camoranesi who almost gave Italy the lead moments later, his fierce close-range shot brilliantly saved by Iker Casillas with his feet after a goalmouth scramble.
Midfielder Marcos Senna almost snatched it for Spain nine minutes from time when Buffon fumbled his powerful long-range drive although the keeper was able to gather the ball after it rolled on to the post.
But neither team could break the deadlock and it became the third quarter-final to go to extra time.
The lively Silva went close again with another crisp drive and Italy striker Antonio Di Natale forced a fine finger-tip save from Casillas soon after but with both sides refusing to take too many risks it took spot kicks to separate them.
Cesc Fabregas coolly slotted home the decisive penalty after goalkeeper Iker Casillas had saved two of Italy's spot kicks.
The match had ended goalless after extra time following 120 minutes in which both defences were too well-organised to break down despite the determine efforts of both strike forces.
It is the first time Spain have reached the semi-finals of a major tournament since they got to the final of the European championships in 1984.
They are the only one of the group winners to make it to the final four after Portugal, Croatia and Netherlands were knocked out of the tournament.
The match at the Ernst Happel stadium was an eagerly anticipated affair, but it developed into a cagey encounter with Spain frustrated by an Italy side who have rediscovered their defensive solidity after a shaky start to the tournament.
As expected Spain quickly got control of the ball and midfielders Xavi and Andres Iniesta set about probing for gaps in the Italian back four, but they got little change out of centre backs Giorgio Chiellini and Christian Panucci.
David Silva managed to break through but his shot deflected off a defender and ballooned into the hands of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, while Fernando Torres lashed over the bar after being put clear by David Villa.
The first time Buffon was really tested came when Villa fired in a low free kick after 25 minutes, while Silva then drove two shots past the post late on in the half.
SET PIECES
The Italian threat was largely confined to set pieces with Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Cassano searching out Luca Toni with lofted crosses into the area but the big striker never managed to get a clean header.
Italy were missing defensive midfielder Gennaro Gattuso through suspension but the inexperienced Alberto Aquilani did a fine job in helping shackle Spain's creative players.
Spain continued to have the better of the game after the break but although they managed to get past the Italian fullbacks they were unable to threaten the goal.
Coach Luis Aragones threw Cesc Fabregas and Santi Cazorla into the mix just before the hour to try and shake things up in the midfield.
But it was Italy substitute Mauro Camoranesi who almost gave Italy the lead moments later, his fierce close-range shot brilliantly saved by Iker Casillas with his feet after a goalmouth scramble.
Midfielder Marcos Senna almost snatched it for Spain nine minutes from time when Buffon fumbled his powerful long-range drive although the keeper was able to gather the ball after it rolled on to the post.
But neither team could break the deadlock and it became the third quarter-final to go to extra time.
The lively Silva went close again with another crisp drive and Italy striker Antonio Di Natale forced a fine finger-tip save from Casillas soon after but with both sides refusing to take too many risks it took spot kicks to separate them.
Italy president fails to back Donadoni
VIENNA (AFP) - - Italy Football Federation (FIGC) president Giancarlo Abete failed to back coach Roberto Donadoni after his team's Euro 2008 quarter-final defeat on penalties against Spain.
The match here on Sunday finished 0-0 after 120 mostly dull minutes and then Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas saved penalties by Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Di Natale as Spain won the shoot-out 4-2.
Donadoni had claimed he was proud of his players and said they had done all they could have but the FIGC president refused to back him publicly.
"I had already talked to Roberto Donadoni before this game like ... and we had already established that after the game we will assess together the outcome of the European Championships," he said.
"So for the next few days we will meet and discuss what's going to happen.
"Tonight (Sunday) I want to thank the team and head coach because although we lost we have certainly done Italian football proud.
"We lost on penalties but on other occasions we won on penalties such as the (2006) World Cup (final against France).
"As you've seen in the quarter-finals they were all close with only one being decided in the 90 minutes."
However, when pressed on giving a definite answer on Donadoni's future, Abete side-stepped the issue.
"I can say that in the next few days we will meet and talk about it.
"Today we've gone out so in the next few days we will retrace our steps and discuss elements and specific incidents.
"But obviously my role and function must be balanced as the president of the Italian Federation.
"Over the last few months I could not and I cannot now express any kind of definitive position on Donadoni.
"I couldn't and shouldn't say anything about his qualities as a head coach or as a person, I am just thinking about Italy as a team.
"We the federation have tried to support the team as much as possible and over the next few days we will discuss the propsects for the national team in terms of the objectives we set ourselves."
Asked if he agreed with his coach that the competition had been a positive one, his answer was ominous for Donadoni - whose side only won one of their four matches, beating 10-man France 2-0, while losing 3-0 to Holland, and drawing 1-1 with Romania.
"It's positive in terms of the quality of the group of players and I'm pleased with the great bond created in the group but we are aware that our overall capacity and skills have certainly not reached the level that we expected."
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The match here on Sunday finished 0-0 after 120 mostly dull minutes and then Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas saved penalties by Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Di Natale as Spain won the shoot-out 4-2.
Donadoni had claimed he was proud of his players and said they had done all they could have but the FIGC president refused to back him publicly.
"I had already talked to Roberto Donadoni before this game like ... and we had already established that after the game we will assess together the outcome of the European Championships," he said.
"So for the next few days we will meet and discuss what's going to happen.
"Tonight (Sunday) I want to thank the team and head coach because although we lost we have certainly done Italian football proud.
"We lost on penalties but on other occasions we won on penalties such as the (2006) World Cup (final against France).
"As you've seen in the quarter-finals they were all close with only one being decided in the 90 minutes."
However, when pressed on giving a definite answer on Donadoni's future, Abete side-stepped the issue.
"I can say that in the next few days we will meet and talk about it.
"Today we've gone out so in the next few days we will retrace our steps and discuss elements and specific incidents.
"But obviously my role and function must be balanced as the president of the Italian Federation.
"Over the last few months I could not and I cannot now express any kind of definitive position on Donadoni.
"I couldn't and shouldn't say anything about his qualities as a head coach or as a person, I am just thinking about Italy as a team.
"We the federation have tried to support the team as much as possible and over the next few days we will discuss the propsects for the national team in terms of the objectives we set ourselves."
Asked if he agreed with his coach that the competition had been a positive one, his answer was ominous for Donadoni - whose side only won one of their four matches, beating 10-man France 2-0, while losing 3-0 to Holland, and drawing 1-1 with Romania.
"It's positive in terms of the quality of the group of players and I'm pleased with the great bond created in the group but we are aware that our overall capacity and skills have certainly not reached the level that we expected."
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AZMAN EYEING KHAIRY'S SEAT AT REMBAU UMNO YOUTH
SEREMBAN, June 22 (Bernama) -- Rembau Umno Youth Division chief Khairy Jamaluddin may see himself being challenged at the divisional youth delegates' meeting in October.A committee member of the Umno Youth division Azman Mohd Sah today offered himself to contest for the post.Azman, 37, who is Kampung Siliau Youth branch chief said he was willing to challenge Khairy who is also Umno Youth deputy chief and MP for Rembau as he felt that members in the youth division wanted to see the changes."The result of the March 8 general election was a clear indication that the people wanted changes in the leadership as all this while we are controlled by one group. The present leadership has failed to unite the movement," he told a press conference here today.Azman, an insurance agent, said he had so far received the support of six of 108 branch youth chiefs from the division.He also pledged support to Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan as state Umno liaison chairman and would also back him if he (Mohamad) were to seek nomination for the vice-president's post.
-- BERNAMA
-- BERNAMA
Monday, June 9, 2008
Funny Baby Onesies - Put Words in your Baby's Mouth
Your baby's first year may be the only time that you will be able to control what your baby has to say. Use baby onesies with clever sayings and have him or her say exactly what you want. But don't wait too long - just as quickly as your child learns to talk will come the independence to speak his or her own mind.
Baby onesies, first invented by Gerber, are the perfect clothing for your baby. The snap-under-the-crotch design of these garments solves a host of problems. They hide the diaper. They do not come untucked from Baby's pants. They work just fine alone around the house or can be worn together with a wide variety of tops and bottoms. Yet they are very convenient for those diaper changes because of the snaps.
First valued as practical underwear for babies, onesies quickly began to replace t-shirts and other tops as primary baby clothing. Now onesies can be found in literally thousands of different colors, patterns, and designs from hundreds of manufacturers. And onesies with a funny message has become the most popular category. Clever sayings are printed or embroidered on the front and/or back of the onesies, making it more than just a piece of clothing, but a means of communication. This represents the parents' opportunity to infuse their child with opinions, personality, attitude, or humor far beyond the child's innate abilities. Examples range from simply cute to downright cruel:
• "Lock Up Your Daughters."
• "I Only Cry When Ugly People Hold Me."
• "My Heart Belongs to Daddy."
• "Does This Diaper Make My Butt Look Big?"
Just keep in mind that it should be more than the message that you look at when deciding on a funny onesie. Embroidered messages and designs are much more durable and richer looking than screenprint designs. And don't ignore the overall quality of the basic garment itself.
Robert Meier is President of Baby Supermall, an online retailer of baby products, including: infant clothing and nursery bedding. Baby Supermall carries a large selection of funny baby onesies.
Your baby's first year may be the only time that you will be able to control what your baby has to say. Use baby onesies with clever sayings and have him or her say exactly what you want. But don't wait too long - just as quickly as your child learns to talk will come the independence to speak his or her own mind.
Baby onesies, first invented by Gerber, are the perfect clothing for your baby. The snap-under-the-crotch design of these garments solves a host of problems. They hide the diaper. They do not come untucked from Baby's pants. They work just fine alone around the house or can be worn together with a wide variety of tops and bottoms. Yet they are very convenient for those diaper changes because of the snaps.
First valued as practical underwear for babies, onesies quickly began to replace t-shirts and other tops as primary baby clothing. Now onesies can be found in literally thousands of different colors, patterns, and designs from hundreds of manufacturers. And onesies with a funny message has become the most popular category. Clever sayings are printed or embroidered on the front and/or back of the onesies, making it more than just a piece of clothing, but a means of communication. This represents the parents' opportunity to infuse their child with opinions, personality, attitude, or humor far beyond the child's innate abilities. Examples range from simply cute to downright cruel:
• "Lock Up Your Daughters."
• "I Only Cry When Ugly People Hold Me."
• "My Heart Belongs to Daddy."
• "Does This Diaper Make My Butt Look Big?"
Just keep in mind that it should be more than the message that you look at when deciding on a funny onesie. Embroidered messages and designs are much more durable and richer looking than screenprint designs. And don't ignore the overall quality of the basic garment itself.
Robert Meier is President of Baby Supermall, an online retailer of baby products, including: infant clothing and nursery bedding. Baby Supermall carries a large selection of funny baby onesies.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Humans in NZ 'by late 13th century' (+video)
The Dominion Post -
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Janet Wilmshurst says radiocarbon dating on rat bones and native seeds has led her to conclude that humans were in New Zealand in the late 13th century.
The Dominion Post -
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Janet Wilmshurst says radiocarbon dating on rat bones and native seeds has led her to conclude that humans were in New Zealand in the late 13th century.
Ruben Wiki: NZ return to fire up Souths' expats
Melbourne Herald Sun -
RUBEN Wiki knows from his Canberra days that a homecoming can add an extra edge to an NRL encounter. So he's expecting bottom-of-the-table South Sydney to come out "all guns blazing" against the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland on Friday night.
Melbourne Herald Sun -
RUBEN Wiki knows from his Canberra days that a homecoming can add an extra edge to an NRL encounter. So he's expecting bottom-of-the-table South Sydney to come out "all guns blazing" against the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland on Friday night.
18 months of rugby? No worries, says Carter
Stuff.co.nz -
All Blacks playmaker Daniel Carter reckons he can endure 18 months of continuous rugby after today confirming he is on the verge of signing for a short European sabbatical next year.
Stuff.co.nz -
All Blacks playmaker Daniel Carter reckons he can endure 18 months of continuous rugby after today confirming he is on the verge of signing for a short European sabbatical next year.
Obama seals nomination: 'This is our moment'
The Associated Press -
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president.
The Associated Press -
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president.
PRESS TVNews Analysis Next on Agenda Is Clinton’s Role
New York Times -
By ADAM NAGOURNEY Senator Barack Obama heads into the general election with obvious advantages: He is a Democratic candidate running in a sour atmosphere for Republicans, in a contest where voters are hungry for change and coming out of a campaign in ...
New York Times -
By ADAM NAGOURNEY Senator Barack Obama heads into the general election with obvious advantages: He is a Democratic candidate running in a sour atmosphere for Republicans, in a contest where voters are hungry for change and coming out of a campaign in ...
Friday, May 30, 2008
Graham Is Guilty of Lying in Balco Case
New York Times -
By DUFF WILSON and CAROL POGASH A federal jury on Thursday convicted the former elite track coach Trevor Graham of one felony charge of lying to federal agents investigating performance-enhancing drugs in sports, but ended the case deadlocked on two ...
New York Times -
By DUFF WILSON and CAROL POGASH A federal jury on Thursday convicted the former elite track coach Trevor Graham of one felony charge of lying to federal agents investigating performance-enhancing drugs in sports, but ended the case deadlocked on two ...
Revision3 CEO: Blackout caused by MediaDefender attack
Ars Technica -
By Ryan Paul Published: May 29, 2008 - 08:05PM CT Revision3, the Internet television network behind popular shows like Diggnation, experienced a serious network failure over Memorial Day weekend.
Ars Technica -
By Ryan Paul Published: May 29, 2008 - 08:05PM CT Revision3, the Internet television network behind popular shows like Diggnation, experienced a serious network failure over Memorial Day weekend.
Court Rules Sect Children Should Go Home
New York Times -
By JOHN SULLIVAN The Texas State Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the removal of children from a polygamist religious group’s ranch by child welfare authorities was unwarranted and that the children should be returned.
New York Times -
By JOHN SULLIVAN The Texas State Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the removal of children from a polygamist religious group’s ranch by child welfare authorities was unwarranted and that the children should be returned.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Myanmar's military leaders slowly open door to aid
Globe and Mail -
BANGKOK -- After nearly three weeks of stonewalling, it appears Myanmar's military regime is opening its doors - at least part way - to more foreign aid and expertise to assist hundreds of thousands of cyclone survivors.
Globe and Mail -
BANGKOK -- After nearly three weeks of stonewalling, it appears Myanmar's military regime is opening its doors - at least part way - to more foreign aid and expertise to assist hundreds of thousands of cyclone survivors.
Analysis: Clinton scores a win, Obama nears finish line
CNN -
By Alan Silverleib and Mark Preston NEW YORK (CNN) -- Hillary Clinton won a landslide victory in Kentucky Tuesday, but momentum -- and a growing sense of inevitability -- is now firmly on Barack Obama's side.
CNN -
By Alan Silverleib and Mark Preston NEW YORK (CNN) -- Hillary Clinton won a landslide victory in Kentucky Tuesday, but momentum -- and a growing sense of inevitability -- is now firmly on Barack Obama's side.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Kennedy Hospitalized After a Seizure
New York Times -
By JOHN M. BRODER Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 76, leader of the nation’s most storied political dynasty, was hospitalized in Boston on Saturday after apparently suffering a seizure.
Obama keeps up criticism of McCain, Bush
MSNBC -
ROSEBURG, OR -- During a campaign stop here today, Obama said McCain and President Bush don’t understand foreign policy and urged voters to support McCain if they want to continue the Bush Administration’s approach to diplomacy and health care.
Staying Alive: Turco helps Dallas force Game 6
Sports Network -
Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Marty Turco made 38 saves, including 12 in the third period, as the Dallas Stars staved off elimination again with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals at Joe Louis Arena.
Food Crisis May Divide Middle East's Oil Haves, Have-Nots
Bloomberg -
By Glen Carey and Ayesha Daya May 18 (Bloomberg) -- The wealth gap among Middle Eastern nations may widen as countries with crude oil spend their way out of the food crisis and those without bust their budgets
"Prince Caspian" underwhelms at box office
Reuters -
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The second movie in the "Chronicles of Narnia" movie series took a commanding early lead at the weekend box office in North America, but will likely fall short of industry expectations, according to preliminary data issued on ...
New York Times -
By JOHN M. BRODER Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 76, leader of the nation’s most storied political dynasty, was hospitalized in Boston on Saturday after apparently suffering a seizure.
Obama keeps up criticism of McCain, Bush
MSNBC -
ROSEBURG, OR -- During a campaign stop here today, Obama said McCain and President Bush don’t understand foreign policy and urged voters to support McCain if they want to continue the Bush Administration’s approach to diplomacy and health care.
Staying Alive: Turco helps Dallas force Game 6
Sports Network -
Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Marty Turco made 38 saves, including 12 in the third period, as the Dallas Stars staved off elimination again with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals at Joe Louis Arena.
Food Crisis May Divide Middle East's Oil Haves, Have-Nots
Bloomberg -
By Glen Carey and Ayesha Daya May 18 (Bloomberg) -- The wealth gap among Middle Eastern nations may widen as countries with crude oil spend their way out of the food crisis and those without bust their budgets
"Prince Caspian" underwhelms at box office
Reuters -
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The second movie in the "Chronicles of Narnia" movie series took a commanding early lead at the weekend box office in North America, but will likely fall short of industry expectations, according to preliminary data issued on ...
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Air plane
Three men were taking a trip on a plane. When they get on the pilot tells the passengers not to throw anything out of the windows. The plane lifts off and they're on their way. On the plane the first man finds a pencil and wondering what to do with it he is told by one of the other men to throw it out the window, so he does. Then the second guy finished his apple and wondering how to get rid of the core he asks the other two men, they tell him to throw it out the window, so he does. Next the third man finds a grenade! Panicking he throws it out the window.
After the plane had landed the three men were walking down the street when they came across a guy holding his eye. The three men asked him what happened, he said he had looked up in the sky and a pencil fell and hit him in the eye. So the three men continued down the street and they come across a man holding his head, the three ask him what's wrong? The man says that he was walking down the street and an apple core fell on his head! Feeling a little strange the men continue down the street when they come across a man holding his stomach lauging his head off! The three ask him what's so funny? The man replies, I farted and that building exploded!
Three men were taking a trip on a plane. When they get on the pilot tells the passengers not to throw anything out of the windows. The plane lifts off and they're on their way. On the plane the first man finds a pencil and wondering what to do with it he is told by one of the other men to throw it out the window, so he does. Then the second guy finished his apple and wondering how to get rid of the core he asks the other two men, they tell him to throw it out the window, so he does. Next the third man finds a grenade! Panicking he throws it out the window.
After the plane had landed the three men were walking down the street when they came across a guy holding his eye. The three men asked him what happened, he said he had looked up in the sky and a pencil fell and hit him in the eye. So the three men continued down the street and they come across a man holding his head, the three ask him what's wrong? The man says that he was walking down the street and an apple core fell on his head! Feeling a little strange the men continue down the street when they come across a man holding his stomach lauging his head off! The three ask him what's so funny? The man replies, I farted and that building exploded!
Blonde Dyes Her Hair Brown
Once upon a time, a blonde became so sick of hearing blondejokes that she had her hair cut and dyed brown. A few dayslater, as she was driving around the countryside, she stoppedher car to let a flock of sheep pass. Admiring the cute woollycreatures, she said to the shepherd, "If I can guess how manysheep you have, can I take one?"The shepherd, always the gentleman replied, "Of course."The blonde thought for a moment and for no discernible reasonsaid, "352."This being the correct number, the shepherd was, understandably,totally amazed and exclaimed, "You're right! O.K., I'll keep tomy end of the deal. Take your pick of my flock."The blonde carefully considered the entire flock and finallypicked one that was by far cuter and more playful than any ofthe others.When she was done, the shepherd turned to her and said, "O.K.,now I have a proposition for you. If I can guess your true haircolor, can I have my dog back?"
Blind man
There is a naked woman in the shower, she hears a knock at the door
"Who is it?"
"Blind man" is the reply
"OK, come on in then"
"Nice boobs, where do you want your blinds"
"Who is it?"
"Blind man" is the reply
"OK, come on in then"
"Nice boobs, where do you want your blinds"
Turkish PressKidnapped Pakistan envoy released by Taliban
Reuters -
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Suspected Taliban militants have released Pakistan's envoy to Afghanistan more than three months after he was kidnapped in Pakistan's Khyber tribal region, a senior government official told Reuters on Saturday.
Reuters -
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Suspected Taliban militants have released Pakistan's envoy to Afghanistan more than three months after he was kidnapped in Pakistan's Khyber tribal region, a senior government official told Reuters on Saturday.
Vancouver SunLos Angeles County gearing up for same-sex marriage licenses
Los Angeles Times -
Bruce Carr,50, left and his partner Ron Longo,48, hold hands in reaction to the California Supreme Court's ruling to lift the ban on same sex marriages
Los Angeles Times -
Bruce Carr,50, left and his partner Ron Longo,48, hold hands in reaction to the California Supreme Court's ruling to lift the ban on same sex marriages
Friday, May 16, 2008
Obama clashes with Bush in Nazi appeasement
Times Online -
Barack Obama today accused President Bush of launching a “false political attack” after he appeared to compare the Democratic presidential hopeful’s foreign policy to appeasement of the Nazis.
Times Online -
Barack Obama today accused President Bush of launching a “false political attack” after he appeared to compare the Democratic presidential hopeful’s foreign policy to appeasement of the Nazis.
After celebrating court's ruling same-sex couples look ahead
San Jose Mercury News-
By Denis C. Theriault, Mary Anne Ostrom and Mike Swift When news broke today that the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, the more than 100 people gathered on the steps outside the San Francisco courthouse let out whoops of joy, ...
San Jose Mercury News-
By Denis C. Theriault, Mary Anne Ostrom and Mike Swift When news broke today that the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, the more than 100 people gathered on the steps outside the San Francisco courthouse let out whoops of joy, ...
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Chronicles Of Georgie
here have been big changes in Narnia. And in the life of actress Georgie Henley. When last we visited the faraway realm, Narnia was in its Golden Age; the four kings and queens had rid the magical land of the evil White Witch.
here have been big changes in Narnia. And in the life of actress Georgie Henley. When last we visited the faraway realm, Narnia was in its Golden Age; the four kings and queens had rid the magical land of the evil White Witch.
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown draws post No. 7 for Preakness
He is made the 1-2 favorite for the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday. By Larry Stewart, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer BALTIMORE -- For the first time in three races, Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown won't be starting from the outside.
He is made the 1-2 favorite for the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday. By Larry Stewart, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer BALTIMORE -- For the first time in three races, Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown won't be starting from the outside.
Even a limited Kobe Bryant is good enough for Lakers
Playing despite back problems, the All-NBA guard still has 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds in the Lakers' 111-104 win.
Playing despite back problems, the All-NBA guard still has 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds in the Lakers' 111-104 win.
Edwards' long-sought endorsement goes to Obama
BY GLENN THRUSH glenn.thrush@newsday.com WASHINGTON - Former presidential hopeful John Edwards endorsed Barack Obama yesterday, giving him a boost with blue-collar voters - and delivering what Obama hopes will be a coup de grace to Hillary Rodham ...
BY GLENN THRUSH glenn.thrush@newsday.com WASHINGTON - Former presidential hopeful John Edwards endorsed Barack Obama yesterday, giving him a boost with blue-collar voters - and delivering what Obama hopes will be a coup de grace to Hillary Rodham ...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Experts move closer to identifying best embryos
HONG KONG, May 14 (Reuters) - Scientists in Australia and Greece appear to be moving closer to identifying genes that determine which test-tube embryos stand the best chance of implanting in the womb and growing into healthy babies.
HONG KONG, May 14 (Reuters) - Scientists in Australia and Greece appear to be moving closer to identifying genes that determine which test-tube embryos stand the best chance of implanting in the womb and growing into healthy babies.
Astros' Berkman on a tear
By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Lance Berkman hit .333 with two home runs and eight RBI in the six games from April 28 to May 4. If it weren't for that "cold spell," he might have been named NL player of the week three times in a row.
By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Lance Berkman hit .333 with two home runs and eight RBI in the six games from April 28 to May 4. If it weren't for that "cold spell," he might have been named NL player of the week three times in a row.
Hewlett-Packard Holders Say Hurd May Struggle to Cut EDS Costs
By Connie Guglielmo May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co.investors say Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd may struggle to squeeze enough savings out of Electronic Data Systems Corp.
By Connie Guglielmo May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co.investors say Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd may struggle to squeeze enough savings out of Electronic Data Systems Corp.
Clinton sounds note of defianceBBC News -
By Jamie Coomarasamy The contrast couldn't have been greater. A week ago, in Indianapolis, I had watched Hillary Clinton's victory party run its full course, well before the New York Senator's narrow win in that night's Indiana primary had been ...
By Jamie Coomarasamy The contrast couldn't have been greater. A week ago, in Indianapolis, I had watched Hillary Clinton's victory party run its full course, well before the New York Senator's narrow win in that night's Indiana primary had been ...
Hillary Clinton wins W. Va. ... but will anyone care?
Los Angeles Times - 43 minutes ago
As expected, Hillary Clinton was instantly declared the winner of the West Virginia Democratic presidential primary by every media outlet in the business of making such calls.
Los Angeles Times - 43 minutes ago
As expected, Hillary Clinton was instantly declared the winner of the West Virginia Democratic presidential primary by every media outlet in the business of making such calls.
Annika Sorenstam Announces Retirement
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By FRANK LITSKY On Tuesday, she announced that she would retire at the end of the year. Well, not retiring from the golf scene, but giving up the tournament grind.
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By FRANK LITSKY On Tuesday, she announced that she would retire at the end of the year. Well, not retiring from the golf scene, but giving up the tournament grind.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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