The announcement of a proposal for immigration reform inspired renewed excitement for some involved in the fight Monday, but other players in the debate felt a sense of déjà vu.Monday afternoon, senators introduced a framework of changes previewed over the weekend, with President Obama and a secret group from the House of Representatives expected soon to follow suit.The press...
Jan
28
Stellar performances finally gain the limelight
Labels: World Michael Brooks, consultant(Image: Five Finger Yamanaka/courtesy of Phil Ross)In Heart of Darkness, Jeremiah P. Ostriker and Simon Mitton add new stars to the constellation of astronomy to tell the subject's full historyWE HAVE all heard of the Hubble Space Telescope, named after Edwin Hubble, but where is the Tinsley telescope?Beatrice Tinsley was an excellent astronomer, but her career was stymied...
PM Lee admits govt lacked 20/20 foresight
Labels: Technology SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has admitted the government did not have 20/20 foresight, resulting in problems with inadequate infrastructure in the country.He was speaking at the "Singapore Perspectives" conference on governance organised by the Institute of Policy Studies on Monday.Acknowledging the problems of insufficient housing and inefficient transportation network, Mr...
Brazil club fire: Pushing, shoving, then panic
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSThe owners of the nightclub pledged to cooperate with the investigationAt least 231 people died in the fire, authorities sayFunerals are scheduled to begin Monday for those killed in the fire Are you there? Share your story.Santa Maria, Brazil (CNN) -- Guitarist Rodrigo Martins was preparing to launch into the sixth song of his band's set when he saw embers fall.The acoustic foam insulation...
Gym Turned Into Morgue for Nightclub Fire Victims
Labels: Business Coffins lined a gymnasium in Santa Maria, Brazil, today as family members tried to identify their loved ones after a fast-moving fire tore through a crowded nightclub Sunday morning, killing more than 230 people and injuring hundreds more.A community gym near the popular Kiss nightclub has been converted to a temporary morgue were family members were led in one by one Sunday...
Jan
27
DNA privacy: don't flatter yourself
Labels: World The secrets contained in our individual genomes are less valuable than we like to believe IMAGINE donating your DNA to a project aimed at discovering links between genes and diseases. You consent to your genome sequence being released anonymously into the public domain, though you are warned there is a remote possibility that it might...
New neighbourhood police centre opens in Punggol
Labels: Technology SINGAPORE: Punggol constituency saw the opening of a new neighbourhood police centre (NPC).Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean opened the Punggol NPC, making it the 35th across the island.The opening of the NPC is to ensure the safety and security of a fast-growing neighbourhood.The new NPC also introduced the Community Policing System (COPS).Under COPS, more officers will be deployed...
At least 245 killed in Brazil nightclub fire, report says
Labels: LifestyleBy Shasta Darlington, CNNupdated 9:04 AM EST, Sun January 27, 2013STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Bodies have been taken to a nearby sporting complex; anxious families wait outsideNEW: State media reports that at least 245 people are deadSome people were trampled in the panic to leave the club, Band News reportsThe fire started at about 2 a.m. at the Kiss nightclub in Santa MariaAre you there? Share your storySao...
Dozens of stranded Arizona hikers rescued
Labels: Health TUCSON, Ariz. Teams on the ground and in the air rescued dozens of hikers who were stranded in an Arizona canyon after heavy rains flooded trails, authorities said. Forty to 50 adults and children were stranded Saturday along various sections of Bear Canyon northeast of Tucson as the waters rushed down mountainsides, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said. A series of 911 calls from hikers sparked...
Authorities: 245 Dead in Brazil Nightclub Fire
Labels: Business A fire swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, killing at least 180 people and leaving hundreds injured, police and firefighters said.Sandro Meinerz, a spokesman for the police in the city of Santa Maria, told local media that the fire broke out at the Kiss club while a band was performing. He said at least 200 people were injured.The cause of the fire...
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