Juba (Sudan): Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir arrived to a red-carpet welcome at Juba airport on Tuesday, on a rare trip to the south just five days before it votes in a referendum on independence. Mr. Bashir was greeted on his arrival by southern leader Salva Kiir, senior southern…
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CNN's Eliot Spitzer on Monday's Parker-Spitzer bizarrely labeled former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney “very conservative” on Monday's Parker-Spitzer as he cited the prominent Republican's support for legislation similar to ObamaCare: “I think it was interesting…that Governor Romney, a very conservative Republican , embraced the notion of the individual mandate as a governor” (audio available here ). Spitzer and co-host Kathleen Parker brought on Congressman-Elect David Schweikert just before the bottom of the 8 pm Eastern hour to discuss congressional Republicans' aim to pass a repeal of ObamaCare during the upcoming session. During most of the interview, the former Democratic governor of New York pressed the Arizona Republican about the individual mandate. Midway through the segment, the CNN host asked, “But wasn't the idea behind the individual mandate basically saying to people who do not buy insurance, since you're going to get the care, we're going to charge you something so that when you get it…you've paid for it. Isn't- is that a notion you think is fair at its root?” [ Video embedded below the page break ] read more
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Blackbirds are having a hard time staying alive in the Southeastern US Just a few days after 3000 blackbirds fell from the sky in Arkansas, about 500 birds dropped to their death in Louisiana, littering a stretch of highway near Baton Rouge. (Jan. 4)
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Who says you have to wait until NAMM for new audio gear? Blue Microphones is on-hand here in Vegas to introduce its newest and Yeti-est USB condenser microphone to date: the Yeti Pro. Picking up where the original Yeti left off, this professionalized version offers the same THX certification along with a 24-bit / 129kHz digital recording resolution, analog XLR output and a proprietary triple capsule array. We got a chance to fondle a unit a little early and, as expected, it feels decidedly top shelf. Knobs turn smoothly and with just the right resistance, stand is heavy and secure. It’ll ship later this month for $249, and you can catch the entire release just after the break. Gallery: Blue Microphones Yeti Pro hands-on Continue reading Yeti Pro USB condenser microphone touts 24-bit / 192 kHz digital recording, XLR output, we go hands-on Yeti Pro USB condenser microphone touts 24-bit / 192 kHz digital recording, XLR output, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Ok, this display at the CES Unveiled event has been wrapped in some funky curved frame yet, but Samsung is showing it off because by producing a 1080p 240Hz LCD with edge lighting only on two sides instead of the traditional 4, it uses 52 percent less energy than existing models. While we still prefer plasma or LED backlighting for picture quality, viewed in the light of this showcase it didn’t seem to particularly suffer compared to its edge LED lit brethren. It won’t hit the sweet spot for everyone,but if you pay as careful attention to the energy bill as you do your HDTV then it might have an impact, and has already done enough to nab Samsung a 2011 Innovation award,. Continue reading Samsung’s most energy efficient edge lit LCD eyes-on Filed under: Displays Samsung’s most energy efficient edge lit LCD eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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There isn’t much to go on here, but a supposed snapshot from Microsoft’s CES keynote has surfaced with the name Avatar Kinect displayed front and center. So, what is that, exactly? Chances are it’s not the Avatar Kinect we were dreaming of earlier this week, but if we had to guess from the picture and the name alone, you’ll probably be awkwardly moving your body to see just how well your on-screen representation can mimic the motion. Winrumors goes a step further, claiming (without citing any sources, though) that there’ll be a separate channel for the Avatar coming via an Xbox Live software update. Nothing’s confirmed here, but given Microsoft’s CES keynote is tomorrow, this rumor’s shelf life is thankfully pretty short. Microsoft to announce ‘Avatar Kinect’ at CES? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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An analysis of 54 studies suggests that there really is a depression gene that can affect how people respond to stressful life events.
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Wednesday, 5 January 2011, 12:53 pm Press Release: United Nations Sudan: UN In Final Push To Deliver Ballots For Independence Referendum In South New York, Jan 4 2011 3:10PM With preparation for next week’s independence referendum in Southern Sudan in their final stages, the United Nations is seeking to ensure that every last voter in the more than four-million-strong electorate will have a ballot, no matter how remote and inaccessible the location. A helicopter from the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) this week airlifted ballot papers, voting screens and other material into the road-less Tali region in Central Equatoria State, for distribution to a dozen voting centres for the 9-15…
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Trust us — no one on the Engadget staff wants to know what their blood pressure is right about now. For those trapped in the hurricane that is CES , there’s probably no better product to have laying around than this… but only if you’re looking to confirm your suspicions about being in a high-stress career. Withings, the company best known for its connected scales , has just revealed the planet’s first iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor, with an aim to make measuring vitals as easy as pie for iOS users. The idea is fairly simple: just plug the arm band into your iPad, iPod touch or iPhone, dial up the gratis app and start the process. All of the data is logged on the user’s secure online space, and there’s even a secure sharing feature that’ll beam your abnormally high rates right to your frightened physician. It’ll go on sale tomorrow around the globe, with the asking price set at $129 / €129. Continue reading Withings fittingly debuts iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor at CES Withings fittingly debuts iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Close to 90% of Americans say they eat a healthy diet, but their penchant for sugary foods and drinks suggests otherwise.
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