Monthly Archives: March 2011

Japan, US forces in search of tsunami-hit coast (AFP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Science News

TOKYO (AFP) – Thousands of Japanese and US troops on Friday began an intensive aerial and maritime search for bodies along Japan’s north Pacific coast devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami. The allies were deploying 120 aircraft and … Continue reading →

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Polluted Air Another Danger to U.S. Troops in Iraq (HealthDay)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Science News

THURSDAY, March 31 (HealthDay News) — While the risks of gunfire and explosive devices to U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq are obvious, new research suggests that high levels of air pollution in that country might pose a threat to their … Continue reading →

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Earth Hour 2011 (Y! Green)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Science News

On Saturday, March 26, at 8:30 p.m. local time, we are being urged to turn out all our lights for one hour for the fourth annual Earth Hour. There is much discussion out there as to whether or not this … Continue reading →

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Parody blooms on Twitter (AFP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Science News

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Twitter is becoming the place for parody with a cast of characters that includes an elusive cobra, a tipsy Queen of England, a profanity-spewing US politician and a maladroit BP spokesman. The latest entry in the Twitter … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma plan would make it easier to fire teachers (Reuters)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Education News

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla (Reuters) – An education reform bill that makes it easier for school boards to fire poor performing teachers was approved on Thursday by the Oklahoma state Senate. The bill, approved by a 30-16 vote, now goes to … Continue reading →

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Fight over control of polygamous church begins (AP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

SALT LAKE CITY – A rival church elder is fighting to keep jailed polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs in charge of his Utah-based church after another member seized the presidency this week. In papers filed with the Utah Department of … Continue reading →

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Peterson denies dealings with recruiting service (AP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BATON ROUGE, La. – Former LSU star cornerback Patrick Peterson on Thursday denied a relationship with embattled recruiting service owner Willie Lyles and expressed resentment that his name came up in pay-for-play allegations made by a former Texas AM assistant … Continue reading →

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Dodgers beat World Series champion Giants 2-1 (AP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

LOS ANGELES – Clayton Kershaw struck out nine in seven dominant innings and Matt Kemp scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by catcher Buster Posey in the sixth, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: First look at Rolls-Royce electric car

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

The carmaker Rolls-Royce has unveiled an electric version of its Phantom car. The Rolls-Royce 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric is kitted out with a battery believed to be the largest of any electric car yet. At the moment the car is … Continue reading →

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Former NBA ref charged with attacking Wilkins (AP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ATLANTA – A former NBA referee was charged with attacking Hall of Famer and Atlanta Hawks television analyst Dominique Wilkins in a dispute over a clothing bill. Carlos Campos, an Atlanta police spokesman, said 36-year-old Rashan S. Michel was released … Continue reading →

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