Report: Extinction threatens half world's primates

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A rhesus macaque monkey walks on Cayo Santiago, known as Monkey Island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, Tuesday, July 29, 2008. EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Nearly half of the world's 634 types of primates are in danger of becoming extinct because of human activity, according to a scientific review released Tuesday. Submitted by: mathias | Visited 5 times | Comments 0

♦ Report: Racial gap narrows, but what did No Child law do?

1 vote	WASHINGTON — Math and reading test scores are up in most states since the No Child Left Behind law took effect in 2002, but it's impossible to know how much credit the law deserves, a new report says. In an exhaustive study released Tuesday... Submitted by: Shazz - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ US slips down development index

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Americans live shorter lives than citizens of almost every other developed nation, according to a report from several US charities. The report found that the US ranked 42nd in the world for life expectancy despite spending more on health care per person than any other country. Overall, the American Human Development Report ranked the world's richest country 12th for human development. Submitted by: verybad - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Report: TSA screeners' low morale may hurt airport security

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Low morale among the nation's airport screeners may be compromising security and forcing screeners to quit their jobs, a controversial government report said Tuesday. The 29-page report by Homeland Security Department Inspector General Richard Skinner is the latest to chronicle personnel problems among the nation's 48,000 airport screeners. Submitted by: Chris Blood - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ World Heroes Anthology Review

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SNK knows how to crank out its fighting compilations, since it's composed most of its classic Neo-Geo library out of them. The latest to come down the assembly line is World Heroes Anthology for the PlayStation 2, a repackaging of all four games from the series – World Heroes, World Heroes 2, World Heroes 2 Jet and World Heroes Perfect. Like Art of Fighting Anthology before it... Submitted by: lappy512 - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Safety checklist for ops launched

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The list has been drawn up by the World Health Organization (WHO), which says half of complications resulting from major surgery may be preventable. A Lancet study found that basic safety measures were often overlooked at hospitals around the world. The WHO estimates that up to 16% of surgical procedures in industrial nations result in major complications. Submitted by: damircea - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ A Third of Reef-Building Corals at Risk of Extinction

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A third of the world's major reef-building coral species are in danger of extinction, an international team of scientists warns in a study published today. Because coral reefs are home to more than a quarter of all marine species, their loss could be devastating for biodiversity in the world's oceans. What's This? "If corals themselves are at risk of extinction and do in fact go extinct... Submitted by: shm03 - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bolt sets new 100m world record

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Bolt won silver in the 200m at last year's World Championships. Usain Bolt set a new 100m world record as he clocked 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix meeting in New York. The 21-year-old Jamaican, who won silver in the 200m at last year's World Championships, was running the 100m for just the fifth time. Bolt beats the previous best of 9.74 set by compatriot Asafa Powell. Submitted by: medzmedz - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Williams' world title boost

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Williams: world title tilt? I think it's a race now for a British fighter to get to a world title fight. I believe the world heavyweight scene is very open, very weak. I've watched Danny's career for a hell of a long time and I do think that, if he puts his mind to it, he can do it. Frank Maloney says Danny Williams is in sight of another world title shot. Submitted by: CYBERAY - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ UN warns of rebel-held drug surge

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A surge in the cultivation of opium and coca in rebel-held areas threatens to undermine recent progress in drug control efforts, says a UN report. Afghanistan had a record opium harvest last year and coca leaf production in Colombia increased 27%, according to The World Drug Report 2008. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says most regions where these drugs are grown are held by insurgents. Submitted by: worlddom - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Erik Seidel

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♦ World Bank to study Thane's energy efficiency

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Thane, Jul 19: World Bank delegations will visit Thane to study its Energy Efficiency. Members of the World Bank will be in the city on July 22 to hold discussions with the members of the industry here on the ways and means to achieve efficiency in energy utilisation, a statement issued by President of the Thane Small Scale Industries Association President M R Khambete (Appa) here today said. Submitted by: john247 - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ World Bank: Donors at Norway meeting pledge $4.8B to Sudan

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OSLO (AP) — Donor countries and organizations meeting in Norway on Wednesday pledged aid worth about $4.8 billion to Sudan through 2011, according to preliminary figures presented by a World Bank official. "I'm very happy. The reconfirmation of the donor countries' commitments to Sudan shows that this was very successful," Hartwig Schafer, director of strategy at the World Bank... Submitted by: ninjashoes - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ World Bank urges more focus on contraception

1 vote	More emphasis is needed on family planning issues in poor countries, the World Bank said on Thursday, citing new data that it said showed 51 million unplanned pregnancies occur because women lack access to contraceptives. In a report released ahead of World Population Day on Friday... Submitted by: webguy123 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ In my tribe

1 vote	With a hut, a log, water and a hammock - and no BlackBerry or teenage daughters - there was a shock phase after I arrived in the almost toy-like plane that landed on a patch of grass deep in the jungles of Ecuador. Bameno is four days down river on a dugout canoe from the nearest town and does not, as yet, have a postal address. Submitted by: catanha - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Kingston eyes World Cup spot

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Scotland-based midfielder Laryea Kingston is determined to help Ghana qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The 27-year-old, who plays for Hearts, missed out on his country's run two years ago in Germany through suspension. tournament. qualification the last time," Kingston said. "We want to reach the World Cup finals again. Submitted by: cheapez - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 'Alarming' plight of coral reefs

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A third of the world's reef-building coral species are facing extinction. That is the stark conclusion from the first global study to assess the extinction risks of corals. Writing in the journal Science, researchers say climate change, coastal development, overfishing, and pollution are the major threats. The economic value of the world's reefs has been estimated at over $30bn (15bn) per year... Submitted by: chenvova11 - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Report: Microsoft-Yahoo deal may go hostile today

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SEATTLE — Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo as soon as Friday, according to a published report. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reported early Friday that the world's largest software maker may be preparing to go straight to Internet pioneer Yahoo's shareholders. An announcement was "likely" to come Friday, according to the report... Submitted by: crazyryan - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Madagascar fire coach Andrianasy

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Madagascar have fired Mickael Nivoson Andrianasy, who headed a trio of coaches at the helm of the team for their last three games. The sacking comes despite draws against Ivory Coast, Mozambique and Botswana in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Franck Rajaonarisamba has been appointed by the Malagasy Football Federation to take over ahead of Sunday's game away to Mozambique. Submitted by: bscdesign.com - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 'COD: World At War' to feature co-op play

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Activision has announced the next title in its best-selling Call of Duty franchise will offer players a new co-operative mode for both online and offline play. Call Of Duty: World At War, which takes players into the South Pacific and Europe, will allow up to four friends to take part simultaneously online or via a two-player, split-screen option on Xbox 360, PC and PS3. The new gameplay... Submitted by: RazorKid13 - Visited 20 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ The Great Harlem Bike Messengers Race

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An Indian tiger reserve experiences a sudden, welcome baby boom. The lessons learned may help save the animals from extinction. There had been some nervousness among the messengers before the contest. They would be on the same race track as professional cyclists who are used to biking long distances on a set course without stopping; some of those have even qualified for the Tour de France. Submitted by: mattymomostl - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment