Tag: conference
Bee symposium broaches barcodes on bugs
Bee experts are abuzz at York University this week, discussing a plan to put barcodes on bees for targeting crop pollination."International bee experts have converged on Toronto to develop a plan to catalogue all...
No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis
Justine Henin, one of the top-ranked tennis players in the world, has announced her retirement from the sport, effective immediately."The 25-year-old Belgian, who has won seven Grand Slam titles, is making the...
15th confirmed Measles case in Washington State
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A Fifteenth "15th" case of measles has been confirmed in Grant County in Eastern Washington, and "it's possible" some people in King County also may have been exposed. Officials can confirm all 15...
Pistons Oust Magic, Reach 6th Straight East Finals
For the sixth straight year, the Detroit Pistons have advanced to the Eastern Conference finals after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the series. "AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals...
Vatican says aliens could exist
Just in case something is discovered." Vatican says aliens could exist By David...
Libertarian Bob Barr to run for US president
The former US congressman has said he will run for the US presidency on the Libertarian Party's ticket.It will be interesting to see if his candidacy has an impact on the Republican or Democratic contenders: as we've...
Pangea Day celebrates film
Thousands of people will be taking part in 'Pangea Day' today, which is four hours of programming by independent filmakers and celebrities and is a global event celebrating the glory that is film."In case you missed...
UPDATE: Future of Guinness' Dublin brewery in dou...
Here is the promised update:Guinness manufacturer Diageo has announced it is to close its brewing facilities in Dundalk and Kilkenny with the loss of up to 250 jobs.
The company intends to rejuvenate its St James's...
The future of online social gaming can be found i...
"Yesterday the 8th Facebook developers garage took place which was hosted at the Sun Microsystems conference center. The second main speaker was successful games industry CEO Kristian Segerstrale of Playfish.His...
Kobe Bryant named NBA's Most Valuable Player
Kobe Bryant has been named the NBA’s MVP this year. This marks the first time Kobe has been given the award. He is the first Laker to win the MVP award since Shaquille O'Neal. Last years award...
Child virus fears spread to China's capital
At least 26 children have died in rural China from a virus that is now spreading into Beijing. So far, two kindergartens in the city have been closed against the spread of the outbreak of hand, foot and mouth...
The Police Announce Last Show Ever
This is your last chance folks, The Police reunion tour is coming to close later this summer.Thankfully, not will their final gig be a benefit show for arts programming on public television -- the band will also be...
McCain reaches out to Latinos for votes
"John McCain is in a delicate political position.The presumptive Republican presidential nominee is hoping to appeal to increasingly influential Hispanic electorates in California, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado and other Western states while reassuring law-and-order...
Stars beat Sharks in game that lasted over 5 hours
The game kept going…and going…and going…and going for over 5 hours! The Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks in the 8th longest game in NHL history last night…or this morning since it ended at...
Georgia Health Dept. looking for those who attend...
Individuals who attended a "Generation Church Conference" in Kirkland, Washington, in late March of this year. Georgia health officials said Friday that they are trying to contact some state residents who attended a church conference near Seattle where they may have...
