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Poor hand grip linked to poor survival

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:50:01 +0000

London, Feb 9 (IANS) Poor or declining hand grip strength in old people is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, says a new study.

Lindsay beaten by girlfriend Samantha

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:20:03 +0000

London, Feb 9 (IANS) On-off girlfriend Samantha Ronson has allegedly beaten up Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan.

Megan Fox uses hand double to hide clubbed thumbs

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:20:02 +0000

London, Feb 9 (IANS) Hollywood actress Megan Fox used a hand double in a raunchy new advertisement as she has a genetic condition called brachydactyly that means she has clubbed thumbs.

Blues make people prefer greys

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:30:02 +0000

London, Feb 9 (IANS) People with anxiety and depression are most likely to use a shade of grey to represent their mental state.

Six suspected Taliban militants arrested with suicide vest, grenades in Pakistan

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:27:59 +0000

PAKISTAN — Authorities arrested six suspected Taliban militants Monday with a suicide vest and hand grenades allegedly on their way to attack a five-star hotel in Lahore, Pakistan's cultural capital,…

Fires strike 2 more east Texas churches – Star-Tribune

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:27:00 +0000

FILE – In this Feb. 4, 2010 file photo, investigators talk in front of the burned Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point, Texas. The seventh church fire this year in east Texas destroyed the sanctuary of the church. A federal official says a fire that destroyed a church last week …

Group makes deal to buy land near Hollywood sign – Houston Chronicle

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:27:00 +0000

LOS ANGELES — A nature conservation group said Monday it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land near the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury homes. Trust For Public Land president Will Rogers said the group secured an option to buy the rugged 138-acre …

World sugar supply to surpass 3% rise in demand

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:21:39 +0000

(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) World sugar consumption may expand by up to three per cent annually, while supply would pick up to post a surplus in the next fiscal year, industry experts and analysts said. …

Toyota recalling Prius in Japan – Boston Globe

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:20:00 +0000

TOKYO – Toyota is recalling about 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose its global plans for a fix as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety problems. Toyota’s president Akio Toyoda will hold a news conference at …

Michael Jackson’s Doctor, Conrad Murray, Charged in Singer’s Death – ABC News

Syndicated Source — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:13:00 +0000

Michael Jackson’s physician appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday where he pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer’s death, capping an eight-month investigation and kicking off what is expected to be a closely watched celebrity trial. Authorities step up …