♦ Bush praises Chinese response to attack

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. President George W. Bush has praised China's leadership for its quick response to an attack on two Americans and their Chinese tour guide that left one of the U.S. tourists dead. The president expressed his appreciation to Chinese President Hu Jintao before they sat down Sunday for a meeting. Hu expressed "profound sympathy" to Bush and the family members of the victims.	1 vote

♦ Warlocks announce UK tour

Returning to British shores for the first time since last November, Warlocks will be accosting audiences nationwide next month with their morbid combination of sound and sense. With the Warlocks you learn to expect the unexpected. Always shrouded in mystery and dressed in black, this once octet are known for their signature sound and live shows, a...	1 vote

♦ Reid Presents Bill Aimed at Polygamy

By Steve Tetreault By STEVE TETREAULT STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU WASHINGTON Sen. Harry Reid on Wednesday introduced a bill in Congress to crack down on polygamous groups, charging that crime is organized and "rampant" within the communities.	1 vote

♦ McCain denies he misstated timing of Iraq surge (AP)

Republican John McCain pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began...	1 vote

♦ NETS SUE VIDEO SITE

July 24, 2008 Rival networks NBC and Fox have teamed up and filed a joint lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court against the Internet site Redlasso which streams TV clips for free to bloggers claiming that the Web site is stealing their programming. Redlasso, which began two years ago, has made short clips from shows like "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "Today...	1 vote

♦ The Wombats star in new T4 show

The Wombats will star in new T4 reality show next month. Je Suis Un Rock Star, which airs on August 9, features 12 hopefuls competing for the chance to work in the music industry. The three selected candidates will work for The Wombats on their European tour around Germany, Spain and France. On each show...	1 vote

♦ Terror Rampage Near Obama's Hotel

As Israeli police were preparing a security cordon around the King David Hotel for the Tuesday night arrival of Senator Barack Obama, shots rang out a short distance away Israeli civilians and police shot dead an Arab bulldozer driver who'd gone on a rampage overturning vehicles and wounding 11 people.	1 vote

♦ Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry download available

The good folks over at Messenger Stuff have spotted a download link on the Blackberry web site for Windows Live Messenger (a set of Terms and Conditions must be accepted). In other words, the world's most popular instant messaging network can now be accessed from the official client on the world's most popular smartphone.	1 vote

♦ A new system for better handling of lab samples

An innovative robotic sample management system developed by the SME-led PMS project carries out complex sample transport operations rapidly and with a high level of reliability. It includes a new transport system based on magnetic hover railway technologies, a new laboratory information system and a special selective analyser.	1 vote

♦ Johnson birdies on 18th, aces first round play in Milwaukee

Richard Johnson putts the ball on the 16th green on his way to a 7-under-par 63 at the U.S. Bank Championship at the Brown Deer Park golf course in Milwaukee. Not only does Johnson have sole ownership of the lead, but he also made waves by hitting a hole-in-one.	1 vote

♦ Review: iPhone 2.0 software update

The 2.0 software update for the iPhone (and iPod touch) is a major improvement over the operating system on the original iPhone, adding dozens of new features and refining several old ones.	1 vote

♦ Spacewatch

As it did for a brief spell in May, the International Space Station (ISS) is to make visible passes throughout the night later this week as it skims just above the Earth's shadow over southern England. For the next two nights, though, we see it only in the mornings, sometimes emerging from the shadow in the directions flagged by asterisks in our BST predictions.	1 vote

♦ Usher to sing at Democratic Convention

Be the first to comment! Usher Reconsiders Mother's Role As Manager. Usher Eyes Marvin Gaye Biopic. Usher Fights To Stay Faithful. Usher Scores Chart Double While Lil Wayne Is Still Top Of The Pops. Usher: 'I Didn't Fire My Mother'.	1 vote

♦ Alicia Keys lands Bond title song?

Alicia Keys has reportedly signed up to sing the title song for the new James Bond movie. According to E!, the American R&B singer has impressed the producers of Quantum Of Solace. "I believe Alicia is the winner," said an insider. Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Leona Lewis, Jack White, Duffy, Duran Duran and Annie Lennox have all been linked to the movie's soundtrack in recent months.	1 vote

♦ Kate Moss' TV meeting

Kate Moss is set to appear in a new BBC TV show later this year. The 34-year-old supermodel will be seen conducting meetings with Topshop boss Sir Philip Green about her collections for the high street store in 'British Style Genius'.	1 vote

♦ Nine British soldiers injured by friendly fire in Helmand

Nine British soldiers have been wounded in a "friendly fire incident" in Afghanistan, when an Apache attack helicopter mistakenly attacked them in a skirmish with Taliban fighters, the Ministry of Defence said last night. Three members of the patrol were seriously injured when the helicopter fired on a position thought to be held by insurgents. The three were airlifted to Camp Bastion...	1 vote

♦ Researchers hack final part of the immune system code

A group of researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the Biocentre at the Technical University of Denmark have managed to decipher the final part of the immune system's key codes. The same researchers already broke the first part of the codes last autumn, and have now put together a comprehensive picture of how the immune system checks for dangers both in and outside our cells.	1 vote

♦ Epsom Salts Bring About Sweet Results in Roses

By > JOSH SISKIN "I have five rose bushes that I planted approximately seven years ago. The soil is hard clay and, before planting, I dug out holes 2 inches deep and 2 inches wide for each rose bush. I used a mixture of amendment and fresh soil for roses in each hole.	1 vote

♦ Holocaust scholar Wiesel testifies about hotel tussle

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Holocaust scholar and survivor Elie Wiesel testified that he feared he was being kidnapped when a New Jersey man allegedly yanked him off a San Francisco hotel elevator. Wiesel's testimony Monday came after opening statements in the trial of 24-year-old Eric Hunt, who is accused of accosting the Nobel Laureate in February 2007.	1 vote

♦ Abba appear together at film premiere

Abba have appeared in public together for the first time in years at the Swedish premiere of new movie Mamma Mia!. Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Faltskog attended the event along with the film's star-studded cast, which includes Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth. Anni-Frid, known to fans as Frida...	1 vote