Videotron Launches a New Web Portal
According to a recent report, Videotron has launched a new Web portal by the name illicoweb tv. The cable operator will also unravel many other interesting plans this year.
The customers of the Company include Internet and digital subscribers. The new web portal will provide the customers with 32 TV channels in two languages i. e. English and French, free of cost.
Hubble Gives the Answer to the Flash Witnessed on Jupiter on June 3
The images taken by Hubble telescope give an answer to the flash witnessed on Jupiter, earlier this month. The flash had reportedly appeared on June 3 for two seconds.
The images reveal that the flash of light was seen because a meteor had crumbled in the upper layers of the atmosphere of the planet.
Largest Ever Documented Dinosaur Bonebeds Discovered
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It has been claimed by the scientists in Alberta that the largest dinosaur bonebed ever documented, has been discovered.
The bonebed has been found with evidence of massive killing, near Hilda. This place is located 50 km north of Medicine Hat. The discovery has been cited in the new book "New Perspectives on Horned Dinosaurs" by the Indiana University Press.
New Options of Making Money for Users Offered by Flickr-Getty
Flickr is providing an opportunity of earning money to its 40 million registered users with the help of their snaps. Getty Images, from the last two years has been valuing more than 100,000 photos clicked by professional and semi-pro photographers, who use the site to post their pictures.
PIP Breast Implants Can Be Harmful, Reports Recommend
Females facing the problem of breast enlargements are being recommended a check up, by the health authorities, after concerns of safety of a certain harmful breast implant.
NASA Discovers 300 Planets outside Solar system
NASA has proclaimed that it has discovered as many as 300 planets surrounding the solar system. As per their estimations, these planets are as large as the size of Earth.
The observations have been made from Kepler orbiting telescope, which was placed in the orbit in March, last year. The spacecraft has identified the indications of a planet crossing nearly 700 stars.
Farmside CEO Resigns, Joins Vodafone Network Operations
Tony Baird has stepped down as the Chief Executive of Farmside, the broadband service provider for rural areas, as he has been appointed as the Chief of networks and operations in Vodafone.
Following the resignation of Tony, Farmside has allocated its Board Chairman, Richie Smith as the interim CEO.
90% of Stroke Cases Are Preventable
A study by Canadian researchers has suggested that 90% of the risk of stroke can be prevented by lifestyle changes. It was found that high blood pressure apart from nine other risk factors is mainly related to the risk of having a stroke.
NZ Sea Lion Critically Endangered Species
The sea lions are now being considered to be threatened with extinction. The independent conservation organization Forest & Bird wants the Government to take greater steps to guard the sea lions in New Zealand.
JPG New Zealand sea lions now have the Department of Conservation's uppermost scarce status - `nationally critical'.
Cancer Survivor Nancy Volunteers to Counsel Other Cancer Patients
Nancy Burns is a cancer survivor, who aims at helping other people cope up with the fatal disease.
Her world was shattered when she was diagnosed with this disease. She had to undergo exhausting sessions of chemotherapy. But now, the 47-year-old has successfully recovered from cancer.
Influenza among Horses Caused Trouble for Many
Testing has showed that the mysterious respiratory disease that had began to broaden across Iceland early in April, was not influenza.
Iceland is known to be one of three countries in the world, free of the disease and the ash from a recent major volcanic eruption was also ruled out.
90% Reduction Opens Easy Access to Cholesterol Lowering Drug
A 90% price decrease is letting Government drug funder, PHARMAC, to offer open access to the cholesterol-lowering drug, atorvastatin.
Statins are used by almost 400,000 New Zealanders, in order to help deal with their cholesterol levels. They are significant medicines that help in lowering the risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.
NZ Workers See Their Rights Getting Eroded
New Zealand workers' rights are being worn off whilst other nations are fully trying to guard their jobs in the wake of the global monetary catastrophe, says the Union Leader, Andrew Little.
Legal Action against Bradford Royal Infirmary
Laura Garner, a teenage hairdresser, went to the hospital, due to the pain caused by a minor back injury, and after 24 hours in the hospital she died. Ms. Garner was admitted in Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Lowering Alcoholic Blood Level Aims At Reducing Road Deaths: Study
New research is of the suggestion that bringing cuts in the drink-drive limit for motorists will help in preventing road deaths and injuries.
A recent report by Britain's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence depicts that someone's capability of driving is affected, if they have any alcohol at all in their blood.
£464million Hospital Plan Scrapped
The verdict to scrap a £464m hospital that would have opened plans for a first-rate pharmaceutical and healthcare group at Wynyard was criticized today as totally unsuccessful for the building industry and the broader economy, as well.
Eminent Personalities Come Forward for Medical Trials of Photodynamic Therapy
Celebrities like Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir David Frost are giving their support to a cancer charity demonstrating for a new type of treatment to be made available countrywide.
The eminent personalities are requesting people to come forward for medical trials of Photodynamic Therapy, which could bring a revolution in the UK and around the world.
Celebrate the World’s Happiest Day
The Examiner has reported that June 18 is the happiest day of 2010, on the basis of feel-good factors including ability to be outdoors, happy memories and social interaction.
BLF Urges Govt. to Prohibit Smoking in Cars with Travelers Under 18
The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has requested that the Government should go ahead and put an interdict on smoking in cars with travelers who are below the age of 18.
According to a survey conducted by the Association, 86% of UK parents would endorse the injunction, in addition to the 83% of parents who light up.
Survey Reveals Patients Found It Difficult to See Their GP
According to an official survey, about one in five people fail to get an appointment within two working days. Patients found it difficult to see their GP within two working days, than previously. The national GP survey found that proportion of patients who had advanced booking, has also fallen.