Zelboraf for metastatic melanoma approved by FDA

Zelboraf may help metastatic melanoma patient to live longer

  Ordering Zelboraf   On Wednesday, August 17, the Food and Drug Administration approved Zelboraf, a drug for BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic melanoma. Along with skin cancer drug, FDA approved Companion Diagnostic, a mutation diagnostic test. “Today’s approval of Zelboraf and the (companion) test is a great example of how companion diagnostics can be developed… Continue reading Zelboraf for metastatic melanoma approved by FDA

Romania: the Italian divorces destination.

Romania has become the destination of choice for Italian "divorce tourism".

[googlead tip=”patrat_mediu” aliniat=”stanga”]Romania has become the destination of choice for the so-called “divorce tourism,” for Italians looking to end their marriages, owing to its faster and cheaper procedures.   An increasing number of Italian couples choose to end their marriage in other states of the European Union, where procedures are simpler and cheaper than in… Continue reading Romania: the Italian divorces destination.

Gerard Depardieu peed in front of an aircraft’s passengers.

Gerard Depardieu urinated on the plane's carpet in full view of the fellow passengers.

Gerard Depardieu remakes “oui” airplane role.   Gerard Depardieu apologized for his urinary performance.   [googlead tip=”patrat_mic” aliniat=”stanga”]Gerard Depardieu, the famous French actor gave quite the show on Tuesday in a CityJet flight from Paris to Dublin when he reacted to the news he would not be allowed to use a bathroom until the plane… Continue reading Gerard Depardieu peed in front of an aircraft’s passengers.

Seychelles: British Bridegroom Killed by A Shark

Australia: Surfer Torn In Half In A Deadly Shark Attack. Seychelles shark attack: victim’s widow heartfelt tribute at the funeral. A British honeymooner was killed in a suspected shark attack in the idyllic honeymoon island Seychelles yesterday – as the horrified bride he wed 11 days ago looked on. Ian Redmond, 30, was attacked in… Continue reading Seychelles: British Bridegroom Killed by A Shark

Abbey Road Studios 80th anniversary: Symphony at The Park

Abbey Road Studios, 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London

American Express celebrates Abbey Road Studios 80th anniversary with “Symphony at The Park” this weekend. [googlead tip=”patrat_mic” aliniat=”dreapta”] Two singularly themed symphonic concerts will honour and will emphasize the chronicle of the famous Abbey Road Studios. West London’s Chiswick House and Gardens with its idyllic surroundings hosts these majestic performances. New and classic rock, pop… Continue reading Abbey Road Studios 80th anniversary: Symphony at The Park

London riots 2011 updates. Police confirmed more than 1,000 charged.

Scotland Yard has charged more than 1,000 suspects over the last weeks London riots

[googlead tip=”patrat_mic” aliniat=”stanga”] Scotland Yard has charged more than 1,000 suspects over the last weeks London riots.   Tim Godwin, London Metropolitan Police acting commissioner hailed a “significant milestone” as he said a total of 1,005 suspects had been charged after 1,733arrests so far. [googlead tip=”lista_mica” aliniat=”stanga”] Tim Godwin, who said last weekend that the… Continue reading London riots 2011 updates. Police confirmed more than 1,000 charged.

“Real Housewives” star Taylor Armstrong’s husband found dead.

Russell Armstrong, 47, husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong, was found dead Monday night in what appears to be a suicide.

Russell Armstrong, 47, the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Taylor Armstrong, was found dead Monday night in what appears to be a suicide.   [googlead tip=”patrat_mediu” aliniat=”stanga”] Russell Armstrong, the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Taylor Armstrong, was found dead in Los Angeles of an apparent suicide,… Continue reading “Real Housewives” star Taylor Armstrong’s husband found dead.

Elvis Presley’s 34th commemoration held at Graceland

Elvis Presley in Las Vegas 1971

Jerry Leiber, Elvis Presley’s hits lyricist, has died   [googlead tip=”vertical_mic” aliniat=”drapta”] The previous week (from August 9 through August 16) was “Elvis Week” 2011, anevent that commemorates Elvis Presley’s death on August 16, 1977, at 42.[googlead tip=”lista_mica” aliniat=”dreapta”] This annual celebration has begun in 1982 when Graceland estate has been opened to visitors. Since… Continue reading Elvis Presley’s 34th commemoration held at Graceland

AC/DC releases the “AC/DC Wine Collection” in Australia

AC/DC rock band signed with liquor company Warburn Estate to lend their names and the titles of some of their biggest hits to a line of fine wines

AC/DC, the World’s Top Live Rock Band, has teamed up with one of Australia’s major wineries, Warburn Estate, and Australia’s leading retailer, Woolworths, to release their own range of wines in Australia – AC/DC: The Wine.   The rock band signed with liquor company Warburn Estate to lend their names and the titles of some… Continue reading AC/DC releases the “AC/DC Wine Collection” in Australia

Prostate cancer: a new treatment option from Swedish Lund University researchers.

Researchers from Lund University have identified a method that may attack and destroy prostate cancer stem cells

Potential breakthrough in cancer research: a new treatment for leukemia had amazing results.   Zelboraf for metastatic melanoma approved by FDA.   Hereditary cancer: future methods of diagnosis and treatment   [googlead tip=”patrat_mediu” aliniat=”stanga”]Swedish researchers from Lund University have identified a new treatment method for the advanced prostate cancer that may attack and destroy prostate… Continue reading Prostate cancer: a new treatment option from Swedish Lund University researchers.

Niagara Falls: young woman fell into the waterfalls!

Police warned tourists Monday not to climb a railing at the top of Niagara Falls after an international student from Japan fell off the edge and was swept over the falls on the weekend

[googlead tip=”lista_mare” aliniat=”stanga”]Authorities around Niagara Falls were searching for the body of a young woman presumed dead Monday after she fell into the water above the famous waterfall and vanished.   [googlead tip=”patrat_mic” aliniat=”stanga”]Police warned tourists Monday not to climb a railing at the top of Niagara Falls after an international student from Japan fell off… Continue reading Niagara Falls: young woman fell into the waterfalls!

Adriana Ferreyr: “George Soros bought me nothing for my birthday in the first 3 years.”

Adriana Ferreyr talked about her terror during a row over property with the 81 year old financier

George Soros sued by Brazilian ex-girlfriend.   Adriana Ferreyr, the woman who is suing billionaire George Soros for 50 million dollars spoke for the first time of the moment he “snapped” and allegedly throttled her while they were in bed.[googlead tip=”patrat_mic” aliniat=”dreapta”]   [googlead tip=”vertical_mic”]Brazilian soap opera star Adriana Ferreyr talked also about her terror during… Continue reading Adriana Ferreyr: “George Soros bought me nothing for my birthday in the first 3 years.”

Michele Bachmann won first poll of Republican contest for 2012 presidential race.

Michele Bachmann received 28 percent of the nearly 17000 votes cast

Rick Perry is running for the presidential race.   [googlead tip=”vertical_mic”]Republican Michele Bachmann, 55, won the Iowa Straw Poll Saturday, affirming her status as a top-tier candidate in the Republican race to challenge President Barak Obama in 2012.   Michele Bachmann received 28% of the nearly 17,000 votes cast. The Texas Republican, Ron Paul was… Continue reading Michele Bachmann won first poll of Republican contest for 2012 presidential race.

New Zealand’s Winter: Major Snowfall Covers Roads

New Zealand's winter: major snowfall has covered the roads

MetService’s website hit by a virus in New Zealand The Antarctic blast has moved north from South Island at the weekend and has turned New Zealand’s winter into one in more than half century occurrence. Roads have been closed, flights have been cancelled, mail deliveries have been interrupted, power has been shut off. People have… Continue reading New Zealand’s Winter: Major Snowfall Covers Roads

Mubarak’s trial has been adjourned until September 5.

Mubarak, who is charged with conspiring in killing of protesters and abusing his power to amass wealth

[googlead tip=”lista_mare” aliniat=”stanga”] Former Egyptian leader, Hosni Mubarak’s trial has been adjourned until next month, but judge says proceedings will no longer be televised.   Ahmed Rifaat, the Mubarak’s trial judge said the court would reconvene on September 5 to hear evidence, ruling that the trial, which was being broadcast live by many channels and on… Continue reading Mubarak’s trial has been adjourned until September 5.

Jessica Alba announced her second child birth

Jessica Alba

[googlead tip=”vertical_mic”]Jessica Alba, television and film actress, gave birth to a girl on Saturday, August 13 and this message appeared on her Facebook page on Sunday. “Hi Everyone, Hope you’re enjoying the weekend. Cash and I are so excited to announce the birth of our daughter, Haven Garner Warren. She was born on Saturday, weighed… Continue reading Jessica Alba announced her second child birth

Risk of autism recurrence in siblings is higher than thought.

Autism affects the ability to think, communicate and socially interact and affect one in 110 US children

Happiness can deter non violent crime and drug use in adolescents.   Bipolar disorder: new hope from stem cell research.   [googlead tip=”patrat_mic” aliniat=”dreapta”]New research findings show that the risk of autism in a child whose older sibling has been diagnosed with the disorder is higher than previously believed.   Autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent… Continue reading Risk of autism recurrence in siblings is higher than thought.

Man buried alive on Csepel Island, Hungary, gave his first TV interview. The news horrified the entire world.

Csepel Island Budapest where a Romanian was buried alived last week.

Horror scene near Budapest, Hungary. Man buried alive on Danube’s Csepel Island.   [googlead tip=”lista_medie” aliniat=”stanga”]The Romanian Hungarian ethnic who managed to escape after he was buried alive on Csepel Island in Budapest gave his first interview to Realitatea TV, one of the most important Romanian news channels.   “They tied my hands and legs… Continue reading Man buried alive on Csepel Island, Hungary, gave his first TV interview. The news horrified the entire world.

The Prodigy at Sziget Festival 2011. Festival latest news.

The Prodigy delivered a high-octane performance as they kicked off the last weekend line-up at the 2011 Sziget Festival in Budapest

Iggy Pop at Peninsula/Félsziget Festival 2011 in Romania.   Sziget Festival 2011, Budapest.   [googlead tip=”patrat_mediu” aliniat=”stanga”]The Prodigy delivered a high-octane performance as they kicked off the last weekend line-up at the 2011 Sziget Festival in Budapest.   [googlead tip=”lista_medie” aliniat=”stanga”]Headlining the main stage on Friday at Sziget Festival, the electronic group unleashed a career-spanning… Continue reading The Prodigy at Sziget Festival 2011. Festival latest news.

Locarno Film Festival 2011 Switzerland

"Abrir puertas y ventanas" won the Golden Leopard at Locarno Film Festival 2011

Argentina and Romania received the best prizes of Locarno Film Festival 2011   “Abrir puertas y ventanas” (Back to Stay) by Milagros Mumenthaler, co-production Argentina/Switzerland won Golden Leopard, FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics) prize, while María Canale took the Best Actress award.[googlead tip=”lista_medie” aliniat=”stanga”] “Abrir puertas y ventanas”  (To open doors and windows) is… Continue reading Locarno Film Festival 2011 Switzerland

Indianapolis Fair tragedy at Sugarland stage, latest updates. Total deaths grew to 5 this morning.

Today police and safety investigators inspected the Saturday night's tragedy site at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, where the stage collapsed

Pukkelpop Festival stages collapsed in Belgium. At least 3 deaths confirmed.   Indiana State Fair stage collapsed before Sugarland concert.    [googlead tip=”patrat_mediu” aliniat=”stanga”]Today, police and safety investigators inspected the Saturday night’s tragedy site at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, where the stage collapsed. Governor Mitch Daniels was among those who put the biggest blame on… Continue reading Indianapolis Fair tragedy at Sugarland stage, latest updates. Total deaths grew to 5 this morning.

Horror scene near Budapest, Hungary. Man buried alive on Danube’s Csepel Island.

Hungarian police unearthed four bodies of suspected murder victims in a wooded area of Csepel Island

Man buried alive on Csepel Island, Hungary, gave his first TV interview.   [googlead tip=”lista_mica” aliniat=”stanga”]Police unearthed four bodies of suspected murder victims in a wooded area of Budapest’s Csepel Island.   Budapest, Hungary. Police unearthed four bodies of suspected murder victims in a wooded area of Budapest’s Csepel Island, according to a Friday statement… Continue reading Horror scene near Budapest, Hungary. Man buried alive on Danube’s Csepel Island.

Indiana State Fair stage collapsed before Sugarland concert. 4 deaths and more than 40 people injured

Three deaths and more than 20 people injured after a stage collapsed Saturday night during a storm at the Indiana State Fair held in Indianapolis, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform

Pukkelpop Festival stages collapsed in Belgium. At least 3 deaths confirmed. Indianapolis Fair tragedy at Sugarland stage, latest updates. Four deaths and more than 40 people injured after a stage collapsed Saturday night during a storm at the Indiana State Fair held in Indianapolis, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform, were confirmed today… Continue reading Indiana State Fair stage collapsed before Sugarland concert. 4 deaths and more than 40 people injured

Hélène Rochas and her feminine touch

Héléne Rochas said the clothing have to match your age

Hélène Rochas, the French elegance icon, died at 84.   “After 30, you get the face you deserve.” Said Hélène Rochas paraphrasing George Orwell and Coco Chanel.[googlead tip=”lista_mica” aliniat=”dreapta”]   Madame, as she was called,  was determined to age with grace, to accept ageing process as natural. There was no sense in hiding, or fighting, those… Continue reading Hélène Rochas and her feminine touch

Angry Birds – will it bring 1.2 billion to its maker?

Angry Birds

Rovio Entertainment , the organization in the back of the “Angry Birds” mobile-phone game, is apparently in conversations to obtain financing that could price this company about $1.2 billion, Bloomberg states. In the “Angry Birds“, participants help a small grouping of slingshot-aided-birds get rid of pigs who stole their eggs. Two people having knowledge of… Continue reading Angry Birds – will it bring 1.2 billion to its maker?