KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities blame a radical Islamist sect for twin suicide car bombings targeting two major mobile phone companies, an official said Saturday, blacking out a top operator’s network in most of Nigeria‘s northern commercial hub.A suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden car into the facilities of the Nigerian subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Ltd. of India at about 8 a.m. in the city of...
Iron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman dies at age 70
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (AP) — Lee Dorman, the bassist for psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly, has died at age 70.Orange County sheriff‘s spokeswoman Gail Krause says Dorman was found dead in a vehicle Friday morning. A coroner’s investigation is under way, but foul play is not suspected.Krause said Dorman may have been on his way to a doctor’s appointment when he died.Iron Butterfly was formed and rose to...
News Analysis: The Perils of Yoga for Men
Label: HealthMEN are famous for ignoring aches and pains. It’s macho. Men get physical exams less often than women. They tend to remain silent if worried about their health. When hurt, their impulse is to shun doctors and rely on home remedies, like avoiding heavy lifting to ease backaches. Male athletes play through injuries. It’s all about virility and manliness. The stereotype has exceptions, of course....
Emanuel explores Midway privatization
Label: Business Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration will explore the possibility of privatizing Midway Airport but will take a shorter-term,...
Dec
21
Bulls Game Day: Hand Knicks 2nd home loss
Label: World Knicks' Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah tussle and get ejected for fighting. ...
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is top Christmas film with critics
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (Reuters) – When it comes to Christmas films, “It’s a Wonderful Life” can still melt critics’ hearts nearly 70 years after it was released, according to a survey of the best-reviewed Christmas films.The survey, to be released on Friday by review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, found that the 1946 redemption story starring Jimmy Stewart edged out the 1942 Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire musical...
Medicare’s Chief Actuary, Richard Foster, Retiring
Label: HealthCarol T. Powers for The New York TimesRichard S. Foster testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee in 2004 WASHINGTON — Richard S. Foster, who as chief actuary of the Medicare program for the last 18 years nettled presidents of both parties with his projections of rapid growth in federal health care spending, will retire next month, the Obama administration said Friday. Mr. Foster,...
Emanuel explores Midway privatization
Label: Business Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration will explore the possibility of privatizing Midway Airport but will take a shorter-term,...
Dec
20
Firefighters battle extra-alarm fire on Far South Side, 1 injured
Label: World Chicago Firefighters extinguish a 4-alarm fire at regency Technologies Dec., 20 2012. ...
North Korean Video Game Has Western Ties
Label: TechnologyVideo games represent a true luxury for most North Koreans living in a country where even the elite have only hours of electricity each day. That has not stopped a Western company in the capital city of Pyonyang from creating what may be the first North Korean game widely available online.The game, called “Pyongyang Racer,” is a simple Web browser game that allows players to drive a car around North...
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