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U.S. to Place its Antiballistic Missile Defense System in Britain |
 ...rime Minister announced that his country withdraws 1,600 of its soldiers from southern Iraq, Des Browne, Defense Secretary, stated that additional forces are to join 5,600 Britons, who are now being part of NATO forces.
Gen. Henry Obering III made several remarks regarding the defense system stating that U.S. was always looking towards new ways of cooperation with the United Kingdom. He mentioned that the United States r... |
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China Denies the Accusations on its Military Build-up |
 ...tellite missiles does not represent a "peaceful rise". It is to remind that on January 11, China launched its ground-based ballistic system that destroyed a weather satellite, which was 865 km above Earth. This test caused serious concerns in several capitals, including Washington and Tokyo.
On a news conference held on Tuesday, Qin Gang, the spokesman of Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated that China continues walking on t... |
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Surgeons Who Play Video Games are More Skilled |
| ...ening. Every movement is thus viewed on the TV screen.
The study regarding the abilities of surgeons who played or play video games was made in Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. 33 surgeons participated in the test, which later showed interesting results: those who played video games with a frequency of not less than three hours per week made 37% less errors, the job they made was 27% faster. All in all these sur... |
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Google's New Purchase Called Adscape |
 ... Google, which currently holds one of the most experiences ad sales staff. Adscape has already received funding from Atlanta's HIG Ventures.
Several large players in the industry of video games starting gaining more interest in in-game advertising, however, they are still cautious about having high expectations. According to the data provided by Park Associates, in-game advertising in 2005 had revenue of $ 80 million ... |
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First Antarctic Educational Center to be Opened Soon |
 ...is because it's International Polar Year.
Each year the adventurer takes with him a group of teachers and students as well as the representatives of corporate sponsors to Antarctica. These trips started in 2003 and their goal is to create an educational base together with the government of Russia.
A team of 60 people gather from different countries will start its trip towards the ice continent on Saturday. The meeti... |
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Scientific contribution in Iraq war undermined |
 ...Britain's Armed Forces may no longer take part in operations countering Iraq's threat without considerable funds in essential technology advancements, where scientists make their greatest contribution, announced a committee of MPs.
As it was disclosed by the Commons Defense Committee report, scientists from Dstl (Defense Science and Technology Laboratory), an agency of the Ministry of Defence, have their final word for... |
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Only 13 % People Have Internet Access |
 ... was discussed at the Global Alliance on information technology for development meeting, which took place in the Silicon Valley, California. More than 100 heads of high-tech firms and companies took part at the meeting. The meeting also housed the representatives of non-government organizations, mass media and United Nations.
The aim of Global Alliance on information technology for development is to help integrate inform... |
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U.S. and Russia Found a Common Goal - Iraq |
| ...to settle the Iraq issue. The conference is to be held in Baghdad on March. Iraq and neighboring countries, as well as the representatives of the United Nations will be among the countries that will participate at the meeting.
The goal of the meeting, said Burns, is to boost the process of stabilization in Iraq. That is why there U.S. and Russia have much in common in their relation with the Middle East. The ambassador o... |
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Storm virus attacks blogs |
 ...tish computer security experts say Storm worm makes up more than 50 percent of all malicious computer software that infects another computer and can use personal data of the user sending it to third parties.
Storm virus presents a real danger as it interferes in social networks. A lot of people who visit blog journals are not aware of the threat that may come from the common discussion on related topics with the author... |
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IBM and Cisco: Attempt to Unite the Communication Software Developers |
 ...ble instant messaging to and from Cisco Unified IP phones. In addition to this service the companies will offer information on federated presence, a log with calls history and video telephony.
Adam Gartenberg, the offering manager for this software at the IBM Lotus Software Group, said that the UC2 platform will attract many application developers to create various plug-ins for a remote access.
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DNA research approaches the origins of human beings |
 ...edicine will reside in 10 world regions to find traces of human ancestry.
Aside from DNA information collected from indigenous people, other people can also have their genetic data tested and take part in the research on voluntary basis.
Scott Woodward, one of John Hopkins University researches emphasizes that a person's DNA holds an enormous amount of information to discover, including the origins of all human being... |
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Aggressive women - genes' fault |
 ...ed that variations in serotonin receptor gene are closely related to hostility and ill temper in women.
As it was previously showed by various researches, the hormone serotonin plays an important part in regulating aggressive behavior for animals and people. Thus the lower level of serotonin, the more are the chances that an individual will show hostility or act in aggressive and anxious manner. The high level of serot... |
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Iraq Asks for Help to Stop Violence |
| ...lp. He opened the conference with an address to back his efforts to stop violence in Iraq by refusing to finance attacks. Mr. Nouri al-Maliki mentioned that people who cross the country's boarder to participate in attacks whether as suicide bombers or militia members represent danger for the country and they must be stopped.
His address at the conference was heard by the representatives of 13 nations and three internatio... |
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Only Diplomatic Means Are Allowed to Solve the Iranian Nuclear Issue |
| ...ooperate in the UN Security Council, because many conflicts have not seen any solution yet.
Mr. Prodi said that the current Russian-Italian summit in Bari was probably the best proof of strategic partnership between the two countries.
The Italian Prime Miniter also added that there is a necessity to develop bilateral relationship between both EU and Russia. For this the partnership agreements should comprise as many... |
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Scientist's call upon policy makers on global warming |
 ...Scientists gathered at Arctic Science Summit Week, which started on Wednesday in New Hampshire to make up their mind on crucial changes in the North Pole that highlights global warming more than ever before.
Ross Virginia, one of the organizers of the Arctic Science Summit on global warming, pre-opened the summit with a speech that was to make everyone realize the problem of the environment. She asked everyone to join... |
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