Wednesday, September 21, 2011

30 News

'Space taxis' move one step closer to reality

By: Deborah Netburn

Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 5:22 PM

Now that NASA's space shuttle fleet has been retired, the space agency is looking to commercially built "space taxis" to help astronauts commute to the International Space Station and other destinations in low Earth orbit.

Los Angeles Times


Starbucks Sued for Spy Cam in Bathroom

By: Candace Smith

Published: Tue Sept. 20, 2011

A Norfolk, Va., man has sued Starbucks after his 5-year-old daughter found a "spy cam" in one of its bathrooms in Washington, D.C., making this at least the third such incident this year for the coffee chain.

ABC News


Sacramento march protests sex trafficking

By: Andy Furillo

Published: Mon Sep. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM

Of course, sex slavery is big business in Cambodia, and it's been well documented that desperate foreigners sometimes are forced to sell their flesh for somebody else's profit in the United States.

The Sacramento Bee


Disney to build ‘Avatar’ attraction in theme parks, starting with Animal Kingdom in Florida

By: Associated Press

Published: Mon Sep. 20, 2011

The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it has agreed on an exclusive deal to build attractions based on James Cameron’s “Avatar” at its theme parks, starting with Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla.

Washington Post


Bodies hanging from bridge in Mexico are warning to social media users

By Mariano Castillo

Published: Thu Sep. 15, 2011 9:37 AM

Social media users who denounce drug cartel activities along the Mexican border received a brutal warning this week: Two mangled bodies hanging like cuts of meat from a pedestrian bridge.

CNN


Making (Unlimited) Hydrogen From Salt Water And Wastewater

By: Nidhi Subbaraman

Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011

Hydrogen is a clean fuel, but making it usually takes fossil fuels, until now: A new discovery allows hungry bacteria to eat dirty water to make the fuel.

Fast Company


Predicting Sex Life After Prostate Cancer

By: Tara Parker-Pope

Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 4:06 PM

Treatments for prostate cancer take a significant toll on male potency, leaving a surprisingly high percentage of men unable to have a normal sex life, new research shows.

New York Times


Kershaw wins 20th as Dodgers best Giants

By: Sports Network

Published: Wed Sep. 21, 2011

If the Giants miss out on the postseason, they have Clayton Kershaw to blame, as they fell to the Dodgers' ace, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game series.

Los Angeles Times


2 pending CA bills would outlaw sale, distribution of designer drugs

By: Suzanne Phan

Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 11:35 PM

More teens and young adults are turning to "bath salts" and "incense", synthetic drugs, to get a high.

ABC News10


Typhoon Roke Makes Landfall in Japan After Three Killed

By: Stuart Biggs and Chisaki Watanabe

Published: Wed Sep. 21, 2011, 4:31 AM

Typhoon Roke made landfall in central Japan, causing floods, flight and train cancellations and cutting power supply to almost 36,000 homes.

Bloomberg Businessweek


Reaction to Midtown Attack on Gay Couple

By: Rowena Shaddox

Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011

Sacramento resident Jon Green, was surprised to find out that people are still doing “the whole gay bashing thing.”

FOX 40


'Two and a Half Men' ratings huge! Ashton Kutcher debut delivers series high

By: James Hibberd

Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 11:16 AM

The ninth season premiere, starring Ashton Kutcher taking over for Charlie Sheen, delivered 27.7 million viewers Monday night — that’s in the ballpark of an American Idol premiere.

Entertainment Weekly


Malaysian PM woos young voters with 'cool' campaign

Published: Wed Sep 21, 2011, 7:00 AM

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is attempting to win over young voters with a campaign designed to make him look cool.

The Telegraph


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