Monthly Archives: February 2011

Health plan ‘unethical’ BMA warns

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

The government health reform plans for England are “disgracefully unethical” and could undermine trust, the British Medical Association tells the BBC.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not respons… Continue reading →

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Google backs weather insurance startup (AFP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Science News

AFP – Google on Monday was among investors pumping $42 million into a climate change inspired technology startup that calculates the chances of crops being ruined by weather. Continue reading →

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End of the line

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Could technological advances stop the human species from evolving? Related Stories In 1859, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a book which transformed our understanding of how life on Earth developed – but ever since then, scientist… Continue reading →

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Hutchison seeks $5.8bn port sale

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

Sea-borne trade in Asia has been rising on the back of global economic recovery Hutchison Whampoa, the world’s largest shippipng container terminal operator, is looking to raise $5.8bn (£3.6bn). The company will sell stakes in its Hutchison Po… Continue reading →

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Businesses face uncertain future after NZ quake (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AP – Business is brisk for Steve Crosby, who is helping switch the lights back on in this ruined city by selling portable generators from a van parked in roadside rubble. But thousands of other businesses remain closed — perhaps indefinitely &mda… Continue reading →

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BP, others ask judge to dismiss oil spill claims (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AP – BP and other companies sued over the massive Gulf oil spill are asking a federal judge to dismiss many of the claims filed by businesses and people who say they have been harmed by the disaster. Continue reading →

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‘Concern’ over UK court change

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

The Scottish government is to outline its “serious concerns” about plans which it says could threaten the historic independence of Scots law.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for … Continue reading →

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Remains of the Day: Special relationship (Macworld)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Macworld – The much vaunted special relationship connects the U.S. and the UK, but apparently it also links Apple and the BBC? Also, Cupertino may plan to encheapen iPhones, the Comcast-NBC merger isn’t all bad news, and don’t go, Jony Iv… Continue reading →

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Lawyer: Couple confessed in Jaycee Dugard kidnap (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

AP – A Northern California couple charged with kidnapping Jaycee Dugard and holding her captive for 18 years have given full confessions to authorities, a defense lawyer said Monday. Continue reading →

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Daytona leader Trevor Bayne attracts hometown fans (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – One fan asked Trevor Bayne if he was married. Another wanted to know what his favorite Bible hymn is. The Daytona 500 leader grinned as he answered any doubt and remarked how good it was to be … Continue reading →

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