CNN.com - 'He looked like a cornered fox' - Jul 22, 2005: "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Eyewitnesses to Friday's shooting at a London Underground station described seeing a man being chased onto a train and then shot several times at close range.
Police confirmed to CNN that armed officers had shot dead a male at Stockwell station in south London. (Full Story)
One witness, Mark Whitby, told BBC news the man appeared not to be carrying anything but was wearing a thick coat that looked padded.
Whitby said a young Asian man was shot five times after being chased into a train carriage by three men.
'As the man got on the train I looked at his face. He looked from left to right, but he basically looked like a cornered rabbit, like a cornered fox. He looked absolutely petrified,' said Whitby.
'He sort of tripped but they were hotly pursuing him and couldn't have been more than two or three feet behind him at this time.
'He half-tripped, was half-pushed to the floor. The policeman nearest to me had the black automatic pistol in his left hand, he held it down to the guy and unloaded five shots into him.
'He looked like a Pakistani but he had a baseball cap on, and quite a thickish coat. It was a coat like you would wear in winter, a sort of padded jacket. It looked out of place in the weather we've been having.'
Whitby said he had been about five yards away from where the incident occurred and was 'totally distraught' by what he had seen.
He said 10 to 15 police officers armed with pistols and sub-machine guns had run down to the platform as he was helping an elderly woman away from the train."
22.7.05
CNN.com - Police kill man on London Tube - Jul 22, 2005
CNN.com - Police kill man on London Tube - Jul 22, 2005: "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Police in London have shot a man dead at a subway station, a day after bombers apparently failed to repeat the carnage of the July 7 blasts.
The incident just after 10 a.m. (0900 GMT) Friday triggered new fears about the security of the capital's transit system just one day after four attempted bombings targeted three Underground trains and a bus.
A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that just after 10 a.m. armed officers entered Stockwell Tube station.
'A man was challenged by officers and subsequently shot. London Ambulance Service attended the scene. He was pronounced dead at the scene.'"
The incident just after 10 a.m. (0900 GMT) Friday triggered new fears about the security of the capital's transit system just one day after four attempted bombings targeted three Underground trains and a bus.
A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that just after 10 a.m. armed officers entered Stockwell Tube station.
'A man was challenged by officers and subsequently shot. London Ambulance Service attended the scene. He was pronounced dead at the scene.'"
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MetroWestDailyNews.com - Printer Friendly: "High Tech chill for the heat
By Rob Haneisen / Daily News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
NATICK -- Flying missions over the baked desert dunes of Iraq, U.S. Army helicopter pilots know a thing or two about beating heat similar to what is cooking Massachusetts this week.
They can thank the scientists at the U.S. Army Soldiers Systems Center in Natick for a secret weapon hidden under their clothes.
A liquid-cooled vest, part of the Air Warrior Microclimate Cooling System, has been worn by helicopter pilots in Iraq for the last year and this summer will be part of a test program to keep roasting soldiers cool in armored Humvees.
'We flew 5.5 hours in 120 degrees and it worked awesome,' an Army helicopter pilot in Iraq wrote to Natick Labs in an e-mail June 18. 'The crew agreed this system is the best thing we've done for the helicopter since we put a rotor on it.'
Air crewmembers wear the vest against their skin and under body armor and their flight suits. The tubing in the vest connects to a hose, which plugs into the cooling and pumping unit that sends 65 degrees of relief around the pilot and crewmembers' torsos.
According to Natick Labs scientist Walter Teal, the vests were developed in Natick in 1996 anticipating the need to keep helicopter pilots cool in extreme heat situations. The 1996 study suggested that pilots would only be able to tolerate 1.6 hours of flight time before succumbing to heat stress. "
By Rob Haneisen / Daily News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
NATICK -- Flying missions over the baked desert dunes of Iraq, U.S. Army helicopter pilots know a thing or two about beating heat similar to what is cooking Massachusetts this week.
They can thank the scientists at the U.S. Army Soldiers Systems Center in Natick for a secret weapon hidden under their clothes.
A liquid-cooled vest, part of the Air Warrior Microclimate Cooling System, has been worn by helicopter pilots in Iraq for the last year and this summer will be part of a test program to keep roasting soldiers cool in armored Humvees.
'We flew 5.5 hours in 120 degrees and it worked awesome,' an Army helicopter pilot in Iraq wrote to Natick Labs in an e-mail June 18. 'The crew agreed this system is the best thing we've done for the helicopter since we put a rotor on it.'
Air crewmembers wear the vest against their skin and under body armor and their flight suits. The tubing in the vest connects to a hose, which plugs into the cooling and pumping unit that sends 65 degrees of relief around the pilot and crewmembers' torsos.
According to Natick Labs scientist Walter Teal, the vests were developed in Natick in 1996 anticipating the need to keep helicopter pilots cool in extreme heat situations. The 1996 study suggested that pilots would only be able to tolerate 1.6 hours of flight time before succumbing to heat stress. "
Examiner
Examiner: "Treaty gives CIA powers over Irish citizens
By Dan Buckley
US INVESTIGATORS, including CIA agents, will be allowed interrogate Irish citizens on Irish soil in total secrecy, under an agreement signed between Ireland and the US last week.
Suspects will also have to give testimony and allow property to be searched and seized even if what the suspect is accused of is not a crime in Ireland.
Under 'instruments of agreement' signed last week by Justice Minister Michael McDowell, Ireland and the US pledged mutual co-operation in the investigation of criminal activity. It is primarily designed to assist America's so-called 'war on terror' in the wake of the September 11 atrocities. "
By Dan Buckley
US INVESTIGATORS, including CIA agents, will be allowed interrogate Irish citizens on Irish soil in total secrecy, under an agreement signed between Ireland and the US last week.
Suspects will also have to give testimony and allow property to be searched and seized even if what the suspect is accused of is not a crime in Ireland.
Under 'instruments of agreement' signed last week by Justice Minister Michael McDowell, Ireland and the US pledged mutual co-operation in the investigation of criminal activity. It is primarily designed to assist America's so-called 'war on terror' in the wake of the September 11 atrocities. "
CNN.com - House votes to extend Patriot Act - Jul 21, 2005
CNN.com - House votes to extend Patriot Act - Jul 21, 2005: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House voted Thursday to extend the USA Patriot Act, the nation's main anti-terrorism tool, just hours after televisions in the Capitol beamed images of a new attack in London.
As similar legislation worked its way through the Senate, House Republicans generally cast the law as a valuable asset in the war on terror. Most Democrats echoed that support but said they were concerned the law could allow citizens' civil liberties to be infringed."
As similar legislation worked its way through the Senate, House Republicans generally cast the law as a valuable asset in the war on terror. Most Democrats echoed that support but said they were concerned the law could allow citizens' civil liberties to be infringed."
21.7.05
BBC NEWS | Business | Q&A: China revalues its currency
BBC NEWS | Business | Q&A: China revalues its currency: "China has abandoned its currency's peg to the dollar and revalued the yuan by 2.2%. It now buys more US dollars than before.
With China both one of the world's largest exporters of manufactured goods and one of the largest importers of raw materials, the move's economic impact will be felt worldwide."
With China both one of the world's largest exporters of manufactured goods and one of the largest importers of raw materials, the move's economic impact will be felt worldwide."
National Post
National Post: "BEIJING (AP) - In a move that could have dramatic consequences for global economies, China said Thursday it will no longer peg its currency to the U.S. dollar but instead let it float in a tight band against a basket of foreign currencies."
Blue Skies, Green Cities
Blue Skies, Green Cities: "WASHINGTON - Ignoring inaction at the highest levels of the U.S. government, 145 mayors across the country have formed a coalition to combat global warming and begun to reshape their cities using innovative programs and technologies.
The mayors say they can make urban living more eco-friendly and at the same time create jobs and stimulate local economies.
The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty calling for reductions in the greenhouse gases that accelerate climate change, took effect in February. But the United States, which makes up four percent of the world's population and produces 22 percent of the world's greenhouse gases, did not ratify the treaty.
The George W. Bush administration opposes Kyoto because officials argue it would raise energy prices and kill five million U.S. jobs. The administration has also raised questions about the scientific legitimacy of climate change.
The House of Representatives and Senate have also done little to stop the Earth from heating up, the mayors say.
Tired of waiting for action from federal authorities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, as the coalition is called, unanimously agreed last month to implement aspects of the protocol locally.
A total of 169 U.S. cities have now agreed to match or better the standards laid out in the Kyoto Protocol -- which requires industrialized nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by an average of six percent below 1990 levels by the year 2012 -- through actions such as restoring forests, reducing urban sprawl, developing alternative energy technologies, and educating the public. "
The mayors say they can make urban living more eco-friendly and at the same time create jobs and stimulate local economies.
The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty calling for reductions in the greenhouse gases that accelerate climate change, took effect in February. But the United States, which makes up four percent of the world's population and produces 22 percent of the world's greenhouse gases, did not ratify the treaty.
The George W. Bush administration opposes Kyoto because officials argue it would raise energy prices and kill five million U.S. jobs. The administration has also raised questions about the scientific legitimacy of climate change.
The House of Representatives and Senate have also done little to stop the Earth from heating up, the mayors say.
Tired of waiting for action from federal authorities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, as the coalition is called, unanimously agreed last month to implement aspects of the protocol locally.
A total of 169 U.S. cities have now agreed to match or better the standards laid out in the Kyoto Protocol -- which requires industrialized nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by an average of six percent below 1990 levels by the year 2012 -- through actions such as restoring forests, reducing urban sprawl, developing alternative energy technologies, and educating the public. "
BBC NEWS | Business | How air-conditioning keeps changing the US
BBC NEWS | Business | How air-conditioning keeps changing the US: "We are now truly immersed - and it's the right word - in the full, awful steam bath season in much of North America.
Just to venture outside is to hit a wall of humidity that drains the spirit as it soaks the clothes.
Fortunately, though, America has embraced air conditioning with a vengeance.
If it's like a warm soup outside, the inside of cinemas and trains and stores is chilled to the point of discomfort.
Air conditioning in America seems like a necessity."
Just to venture outside is to hit a wall of humidity that drains the spirit as it soaks the clothes.
Fortunately, though, America has embraced air conditioning with a vengeance.
If it's like a warm soup outside, the inside of cinemas and trains and stores is chilled to the point of discomfort.
Air conditioning in America seems like a necessity."
20.7.05
Safe driving is yours for a song... - Yahoo! News
Safe driving is yours for a song... - Yahoo! News: "LONDON (Reuters) - Motorists who enjoy a sing-along while driving tend to concentrate more and fall asleep less than their silent counterparts, new research showed Tuesday.
However, drivers should avoid overly rousing tunes or complex rhythms which can divert attention away from the road.
'Singing while driving stimulates not only the mind but also the body which in turn produces heightened alertness and reduced fatigue,' said Dr Nicola Dibben, a music psychologist from the University of Sheffield.
She said music was more effective than silence, conversation or talk radio in achieving an optimal state of alertness."
However, drivers should avoid overly rousing tunes or complex rhythms which can divert attention away from the road.
'Singing while driving stimulates not only the mind but also the body which in turn produces heightened alertness and reduced fatigue,' said Dr Nicola Dibben, a music psychologist from the University of Sheffield.
She said music was more effective than silence, conversation or talk radio in achieving an optimal state of alertness."
IQ won't make you happy | The Other Side | Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (16-07-2005)
IQ won't make you happy | The Other Side | Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (16-07-2005): "IQ won't make you happy
By Adam Cresswell
July 16, 2005
MONEY can't buy you happiness, and now it seems brains can't either.
Researchers say clever people are no more likely to be happy in their old age than anybody else.
In a boost for exam-flunkers everywhere, a study published yesterday in the British Medical Journal found the levels of satisfaction with life recorded by 550 Scottish men and women aged 84-85 were unaffected by their mental abilities, either when they were young or much later.
The authors said the findings were contrary to previous thinking that 'cognitive vitality' was important in maintaining a good quality of life in old age. A link between happiness and intelligence 'might have been expected' because of the high value society placed on cleverness.
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The lack of such an association might be because smarter people were more likely to be aware of alternative lifestyles, or to have higher expectations or aspirations, the authors suggested."
By Adam Cresswell
July 16, 2005
MONEY can't buy you happiness, and now it seems brains can't either.
Researchers say clever people are no more likely to be happy in their old age than anybody else.
In a boost for exam-flunkers everywhere, a study published yesterday in the British Medical Journal found the levels of satisfaction with life recorded by 550 Scottish men and women aged 84-85 were unaffected by their mental abilities, either when they were young or much later.
The authors said the findings were contrary to previous thinking that 'cognitive vitality' was important in maintaining a good quality of life in old age. A link between happiness and intelligence 'might have been expected' because of the high value society placed on cleverness.
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The lack of such an association might be because smarter people were more likely to be aware of alternative lifestyles, or to have higher expectations or aspirations, the authors suggested."
Bigger wallet, more sex | The Other Side | Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (18-07-2005)
Bigger wallet, more sex | The Other Side | Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (18-07-2005): "Bigger wallet, more sex
By Mark Henderson in London
July 18, 2005
HIGH earners of both genders boast an increased libido over their poorer colleagues, but only the wealthy men end up having more sex.
As their incomes rise, men and women are more likely to have a higher sex drive, according to a study of almost 30,000 people from 170 countries - the largest survey of its kind.
The findings, from an online survey conducted by the BBC, offer fresh evidence for the theory that women tend to be more attracted to men with money and resources, but that a woman's wealth does not much affect her sex appeal to men.
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'Men accumulate resources, which they use to attract women,' said John Manning, professor of psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, who analysed the results.
'When it comes to men with little by way of resources, women are just not interested in them at all. As a man's earning power goes up, you would expect him to be having more sex and be with more sexual partners.'
Feminine charms were little enhanced by income because men paid more attention to other qualities, such as looks, Professor Manning said."
By Mark Henderson in London
July 18, 2005
HIGH earners of both genders boast an increased libido over their poorer colleagues, but only the wealthy men end up having more sex.
As their incomes rise, men and women are more likely to have a higher sex drive, according to a study of almost 30,000 people from 170 countries - the largest survey of its kind.
The findings, from an online survey conducted by the BBC, offer fresh evidence for the theory that women tend to be more attracted to men with money and resources, but that a woman's wealth does not much affect her sex appeal to men.
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'Men accumulate resources, which they use to attract women,' said John Manning, professor of psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, who analysed the results.
'When it comes to men with little by way of resources, women are just not interested in them at all. As a man's earning power goes up, you would expect him to be having more sex and be with more sexual partners.'
Feminine charms were little enhanced by income because men paid more attention to other qualities, such as looks, Professor Manning said."
British MPs criticised after only 30 turn up for terrorist drill - Yahoo! News
British MPs criticised after only 30 turn up for terrorist drill - Yahoo! News: "LONDON (AFP) - British lawmakers faced criticism from their own number after only 30 -- less than five percent of the total -- turned up for an anti-terrorism drill in parliament.
The exercise took place Tuesday morning, when the chamber and galleries of the House of Commons were cleared after a planned 'interruption' from one of the galleries.
However, of 646 MPs, only 30 decided to attend, with Leader of the House of Commons Geoff Hoon saying 'obviously' he would have liked more people to be at the pre-arranged exercise."
The exercise took place Tuesday morning, when the chamber and galleries of the House of Commons were cleared after a planned 'interruption' from one of the galleries.
However, of 646 MPs, only 30 decided to attend, with Leader of the House of Commons Geoff Hoon saying 'obviously' he would have liked more people to be at the pre-arranged exercise."
Arutz Sheva - Israel National News
Arutz Sheva - Israel National News: "Report: Israel Was Warned Ahead of First Blast
10:43 Jul 08, '05 / 1 Tammuz 5765
(IsraelNN.com) Army Radio quoting unconfirmed reliable sources reported a short time ago that Scotland Yard had intelligence warnings of the attacks a short time before they occurred.
The Israeli Embassy in London was notified in advance, resulting in Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu remaining in his hotel room rather than make his way to the hotel adjacent to the site of the first explosion, a Liverpool Street train station, where he was to address an economic summit."
10:43 Jul 08, '05 / 1 Tammuz 5765
(IsraelNN.com) Army Radio quoting unconfirmed reliable sources reported a short time ago that Scotland Yard had intelligence warnings of the attacks a short time before they occurred.
The Israeli Embassy in London was notified in advance, resulting in Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu remaining in his hotel room rather than make his way to the hotel adjacent to the site of the first explosion, a Liverpool Street train station, where he was to address an economic summit."
19.7.05
FOXNews.com - FOX Fan - U.S. Terror Attack — 'Ninety Days at Most'
FOXNews.com - FOX Fan - U.S. Terror Attack — 'Ninety Days at Most': "U.S. Terror Attack — 'Ninety Days at Most'
Counterterrorism expert Juval Aviv spoke with FOX Fan Central about what Americans can do to protect themselves in case of a terror attack.
Do you believe another terrorist attack is likely on American soil?
I predict, based primarily on information that is floating in Europe and the Middle East, that an event is imminent and around the corner here in the United States. It could happen as soon as tomorrow, or it could happen in the next few months. Ninety days at the most."
Counterterrorism expert Juval Aviv spoke with FOX Fan Central about what Americans can do to protect themselves in case of a terror attack.
Do you believe another terrorist attack is likely on American soil?
I predict, based primarily on information that is floating in Europe and the Middle East, that an event is imminent and around the corner here in the United States. It could happen as soon as tomorrow, or it could happen in the next few months. Ninety days at the most."
18.7.05
CNN.com - Congressman: Mecca a possible retaliation target - Jul 18, 2005
CNN.com - Congressman: Mecca a possible retaliation target - Jul 18, 2005: "DENVER, Colorado (AP) -- A Colorado congressman told a radio show host that the U.S. could 'take out' Islamic holy sites if Muslim fundamentalist terrorists attacked the country with nuclear weapons.
Rep. Tom Tancredo made his remarks Friday on WFLA-AM in Orlando, Florida. His spokesman stressed he was only speaking hypothetically.
Talk show host Pat Campbell asked the Littleton Republican how the country should respond if terrorists struck several U.S. cities with nuclear weapons.
'Well, what if you said something like -- if this happens in the United States, and we determine that it is the result of extremist, fundamentalist Muslims, you know, you could take out their holy sites,' Tancredo answered.
'You're talking about bombing Mecca,' Campbell said.
'Yeah,' Tancredo responded.
The congressman later said he was 'just throwing out some ideas' and that an 'ultimate threat' might have to be met with an 'ultimate response.'"
Rep. Tom Tancredo made his remarks Friday on WFLA-AM in Orlando, Florida. His spokesman stressed he was only speaking hypothetically.
Talk show host Pat Campbell asked the Littleton Republican how the country should respond if terrorists struck several U.S. cities with nuclear weapons.
'Well, what if you said something like -- if this happens in the United States, and we determine that it is the result of extremist, fundamentalist Muslims, you know, you could take out their holy sites,' Tancredo answered.
'You're talking about bombing Mecca,' Campbell said.
'Yeah,' Tancredo responded.
The congressman later said he was 'just throwing out some ideas' and that an 'ultimate threat' might have to be met with an 'ultimate response.'"
local6.com - News - Finger Scanning At Disney Parks Causes Concern
local6.com - News - Finger Scanning At Disney Parks Causes Concern: "ORLANDO, Fla. -- The addition of finger scanning technology at the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks for all visitors has caused concern among privacy advocates, according to a Local 6 News report.
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I think it's a step in the wrong direction,' Civil Liberties Union spokesman George Crossley said. 'I think it is a step toward collection personal information on people regardless of what Disney says.
Tourists visiting Disney theme parks in Central Florida must now provide their index and middle fingers to be scanned before entering the front gates."
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I think it's a step in the wrong direction,' Civil Liberties Union spokesman George Crossley said. 'I think it is a step toward collection personal information on people regardless of what Disney says.
Tourists visiting Disney theme parks in Central Florida must now provide their index and middle fingers to be scanned before entering the front gates."
Ten year-old becomes Microsoft engineer - vnunet.com
Ten year-old becomes Microsoft engineer - vnunet.com: "Arfa Karim Randhawa, aged 10, has become the youngest person to be certified as a Microsoft engineer.
Randhawa passed her Microsoft Certified Professional examinations last year. She met Bill Gates this week and was taken on a tour of Microsoft's Redmond campus.
The 10 year-old, from Faisalabad in Pakistan, asked Gates why children were not allowed to work for Microsoft and was told that they should concentrate on their school studies."
Randhawa passed her Microsoft Certified Professional examinations last year. She met Bill Gates this week and was taken on a tour of Microsoft's Redmond campus.
The 10 year-old, from Faisalabad in Pakistan, asked Gates why children were not allowed to work for Microsoft and was told that they should concentrate on their school studies."
17.7.05
A flurry of suicide bombings shakes Iraq - Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune
A flurry of suicide bombings shakes Iraq - Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune: "BAGHDAD Suicide bombings continued in force here and in nearby locations over the weekend, with a devastating attack killing at least 70 people south of the capital as well as four explosions in the city area that led to 19 deaths. The bombings have killed well more than 100 people in a week and severely challenged the U.S. command.
Al Qaeda, which has sought to inspire suicide bombers to wage holy war in Iraq, claimed responsibility for the bombing campaign and promised more of the same.
Some 15 suicide bombers struck within slightly more than 48 hours in the capital and along the highway heading south - a region that Al Qaeda has declared it would use to seize control of Baghdad, Reuters reported."
Al Qaeda, which has sought to inspire suicide bombers to wage holy war in Iraq, claimed responsibility for the bombing campaign and promised more of the same.
Some 15 suicide bombers struck within slightly more than 48 hours in the capital and along the highway heading south - a region that Al Qaeda has declared it would use to seize control of Baghdad, Reuters reported."
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