Abraxane plus gemcitabine achieved a median overall survival of 12.2 months in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, study reports. Patients with high-SPARC biomarker achieved significantly higher overall survival. Celgene International Sàrl announced on October 6 that results from a clinical study of Abraxane (paclitaxel albumin-bound particles for injectable suspension) in combination with gemcitabine in… Continue reading Abraxane for advanced pancreatic cancer
Year: 2011
Courtney Love: the Vanity Fair interview.
Courtney Love talked about the tragic death of her husband Kurt Cobain in an interview for the November issue of Vanity Fair. Courtney Love, 47, says she still carries anger that her husband, the Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain killed himself in 1994 by shooting himself in the head. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Courtney Love said… Continue reading Courtney Love: the Vanity Fair interview.
Jani Lane: official cause of death is alcohol poisoning.
Warrant singer Jani Lane died from alcohol poisoning, as officials have determined. According to TMZ, the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office has finished its investigation and has concluded Jani Lane had suffered from “acute ethanol poisoning” when he died in an L.A. motel room on August 11, 2011. At the moment of Jani Lane’s death, investigators… Continue reading Jani Lane: official cause of death is alcohol poisoning.
Male Squirrel Was the Star of Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off winner Joanne Wheatley’s moment of glory had to play second fiddle to a male squirrel. The male squirrel, loitering in the grounds of the mansion where the BBC2 show, Great British Bake Off was filmed, was the subject of a lingering camera shot. Viewers could not help noticing squirrel’s unmistakably… Continue reading Male Squirrel Was the Star of Great British Bake Off
Sarah Palin announces she will not run for President in 2012, as her “family comes first”.
Sarah Palin has announced yesterday, October 5, she will not run for presidential race in 2012. There has been much speculation about whether Sarah Palin, who famously became John McCain’s running mate in the 2008 election, would enter the race for the Republican presidential nomination. And after months of side-stepping questions Sarah Palin has finally… Continue reading Sarah Palin announces she will not run for President in 2012, as her “family comes first”.
Steve Jobs dies at 56, few weeks after quitting Apple.
Steve Jobs, Apple founder died today after a heavy and lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Tributes, led by President Barack Obama, began pouring in within minutes of the company confirming the death of Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind the iPhone, iPad and the iPod at the age of 56. “We are deeply saddened to announce… Continue reading Steve Jobs dies at 56, few weeks after quitting Apple.
Copywriting Mistakes You Should Never Make
Even though most people say they hate sales material, it’s funny because everything on the net is sold using sales copy and material. There are so many ways to produce ineffective copy, and that’s why it’s important to have some awareness of the different kinds of copywriting mistakes. Every well-trained copywriter knows that good copy… Continue reading Copywriting Mistakes You Should Never Make
Duchess of Alba, 85, marries toyboy Alfonso Diez, 60.
The 85-year-old Duchess of Alba’s latest romance with Alfonso Diez was crowned yesterday as she married for the third time. Duchess of Alba said few months ago she believed that “every great love story should end in marriage”. One of Spain’s richest and best-loved public figures, Duchess of Alba walked down the aisle with a… Continue reading Duchess of Alba, 85, marries toyboy Alfonso Diez, 60.
Raccoon dogs skinned alive to make fake Ugg in Australia.
Thousands of people may be buying imitation Ugg boots made from the pelts of animals skinned alive. The fur comes from raccoon dogs, a species related to domestic dogs, farmed in China. A shocking video of the skins being collected has led activists to demand a ban on the trade and call for clearer labeling.… Continue reading Raccoon dogs skinned alive to make fake Ugg in Australia.
World Cup 1966: three German players had used banned stimulant ephedrine.
Last night it emerged that three German football players were using drugs in the 1966 World Cup final. A newly-unearthed letter obtained from historians at Berlin’s Humboldt University revealed that three unnamed German football players had been tested positive for a banned stimulant at World Cup 1966 final. The letter is dated November 29, 1966… Continue reading World Cup 1966: three German players had used banned stimulant ephedrine.
Nobel Prize Physics:three U.S. physicists share the prize for work on how universe is expanding at ever-faster rate.
Three U.S. scientists have discovered that the expansion of the universe is actually accelerating, not slowing down as previously thought. The discovery, found by measuring the light from distant supernova explosions, turned the world of physics upside down – as well as the lives of the three American scientists who have been awarded a Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize Physics:three U.S. physicists share the prize for work on how universe is expanding at ever-faster rate.
William Ernst, QC Mart owner offered his employees $10 to guess next worker to be fired.
William Ernst, a grocery chain store owner has been slammed by a judge after offering his staff a $10 prize for correctly guessing which of them he was going to fire next. William Ernst, 57, was branded the “the boss from hell” after sending a memo offering the cash prize to workers at his QC… Continue reading William Ernst, QC Mart owner offered his employees $10 to guess next worker to be fired.
Helicopter crashes into New York’s East River. One British tourist dies.
Sonia Marra, a British tourist has died in a horrific helicopter crash when the aircraft she was flying in plummeted into New York’s East River seconds after take-off. Three other British persons were fighting for their lives after the chopper spun out of control and plunged into the river. The injured British passengers were Paul… Continue reading Helicopter crashes into New York’s East River. One British tourist dies.
Amanda Knox arrives in her home city of Seattle as a free woman. Her plans for the future.
Amanda Knox arrived in Seattle, her home city, as a free woman after serving four years in an Italian jail for the murder of English student Meredith Kercher. After dramatically being cleared of the murder in court on Monday, Amanda Knox touched down at Seattle-Tacoma airport to rapturous applause at just after 5:00 p.m. local… Continue reading Amanda Knox arrives in her home city of Seattle as a free woman. Her plans for the future.
New iPhone 4S: the voice-controlled gadget unveiled today looks just like iPhone 4.
Apple CEO, Tim Cook took to the stage at corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California to launch the company’s new iPhone range – iPhone 4S. “This is my first product launch since being made CEO. I’m sure you didn’t know that,” Tim Cook joked. iPhone 4S launch is Tim Cook’s first launch since he took over… Continue reading New iPhone 4S: the voice-controlled gadget unveiled today looks just like iPhone 4.
iPhone 5 could be iPhone 4S. Latest rumors ahead iPhone 5 launch today.
Bloggers at German sites such as iPhone fan site iFun caught a snapshot of Vodafone Germany’s site offering a menu of new “iPhone 4S” models today – but there was no sign of iPhone 5. Likewise, Apple Insider and 9 to 5 Mac reported several references to iPhone 4S – and images show the new… Continue reading iPhone 5 could be iPhone 4S. Latest rumors ahead iPhone 5 launch today.
Sara Leal: first pictures since Ashton Kutcher scandal broke.
Sara Leal is said to have been in hiding since news broke of her alleged sexual liaison with actor Ashton Kutcher on the weekend of the actor’s sixth wedding anniversary. Yesterday, Sara Leal was pictured stepping out for the first time since the scandal broke. Sara Leal, 23, looked in a sombre, serious mood as… Continue reading Sara Leal: first pictures since Ashton Kutcher scandal broke.
Amanda Knox is flying back to Seattle.
Amanda Knox is prepared to fly back to the U.S. today after being dramatically cleared of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox, 24, was taken to the airport police station to sign various forms – even anxiously calling her lawyer Carlo Dalla Vedova to check everything was fine for her to go… Continue reading Amanda Knox is flying back to Seattle.
Waxahachie: schools evacuated as Magnablend Chemical Plant is on fire.
A raging fire at Magnablend Chemical Plant in Waxahachie, south of Dallas, sent black smoke billowing into the sky and prompted area schools to evacuate students. Officials at the scene told WFAA-TV there are contaminates in the air that are dangerous to breathe in as a result of the fire. Huge orange flames and plumes… Continue reading Waxahachie: schools evacuated as Magnablend Chemical Plant is on fire.
Tesla Model S: electric car first official drive
The electric car fans saw and rode a prototype of Tesla Model S at the Tesla Motors factory in Fremont, California, on October 1. The persons who pre-ordered Tesla Model S electric car tried Tesla Motors’ first full-size electric sedan and had the tour of the factory. The 2012 production run of… Continue reading Tesla Model S: electric car first official drive
Amanda Knox is free, as murder conviction was overturned. Latest news.
Amanda Knox was released from prison this evening after an appeal court overturned her murder conviction. Amanda Knox, 24, burst into tears and hugged her parents Curt Knox and Edda Mellas – as just feet away the family of Meredith Kercher could only look on in amazement. Amanda Knox has served four years of a… Continue reading Amanda Knox is free, as murder conviction was overturned. Latest news.
Vision loss risk in seniors, related to aspirin
A person over 65, who takes aspirin daily, has twice the risk to develop an age-related vision loss (late stage macular degeneration) than a peer who almost never takes it, a recent study has shown. No directly association between aspirin and vision loss could be proved by the study, but the scientists are… Continue reading Vision loss risk in seniors, related to aspirin
Ralph Steinman died of cancer three days before he received the Nobel Prize for medicine.
Ralph Steinman, a New York scientist working on a cure for cancer today won the Nobel Prize for medicine, but he had tragically died of the disease just three days ago. Ralph Steinman, 68, had been treating himself with a groundbreaking therapy based on his own research into the body’s immune system but died on… Continue reading Ralph Steinman died of cancer three days before he received the Nobel Prize for medicine.
UK: PC passport application replaced mother and father with parent 1 and parent 2.
For many years, British passport applicants have been required to provide details of their mother and father; now, after pressure from the gay rights group lobby, the new PC passports will be given the option of naming “parent 1” and “parent 2”. The change, which is due to take place by December 2011, has been… Continue reading UK: PC passport application replaced mother and father with parent 1 and parent 2.
Amanda Knox: “I did not kill!”. Her last plea for freedom.
Amanda Knox made a dramatic plea for her freedom in a tearful way as she addressed the judge and jury today in her appeal trial and told them: “I did not kill, I did not rape, I did not steal.” Amanda Knox, 24, spoke for just over ten minutes and needed to pause frequently for… Continue reading Amanda Knox: “I did not kill!”. Her last plea for freedom.