Mafia II Escapes from Boring Driving; Threatens its Rivalries
This time, Mafia has made an attempt to get a bit of action from its competitor GTA. But for this, it did not take the latter's settings, however, it rather cut a slot in the market, and made itself perfect on the classic Sicilian crime families and those wheeling and also the death pacts.
Skype All Set to Support Video Calling with Ten People at a Time
Users of Skype are happy after finding out that Skype will soon launch video-calling, which can support 10 people at one time.
The news is more useful for the families, whose members are spread all across the UK or even across the globe.
Kinect Now Comes Across a Problem with Voice Command
Apart from the rather hefty cost, Microsoft has come across another hitch in Kinect. According to the reports of EuroGamer Spain, voice commands via its microphones will not be supported by the peripheral.
iPhone and Android Users Can Use New Stamps of the Royal Mail
To be at par with the latest technology in the 21st century, the Royal Mail has come up with a new intelligent stamp, which can be accessed with the help of iPhone or Android devices by using image recognition technology.
Nokia Corporation Ties up with the TV Show X-Factor
Nokia Corporation has entered into a tie-up with the reality TV show X-Factor and is due to release its latest application, titled X-Factor 2010 mobile phone app on September 3.
Lincolnshire Police Reveal their Own John Deere 6630 Tractor
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The farmers will soon start tagging their vehicles, following the thefts they have now been facing for some time. The National Farmers' Union is said to have paid for the cost involved when the livery was being changed on the John Deere tractor worth £50,000.
These tags would be made of some special element, which will be visible only under UV light.
The Bicycle Scheme to Open up in the Highly Populated Jersey
The London scheme put forth so that there can be a reduction in the traffic congestion, is being supported by as much as 70,000 people from the day of its launch in the month of July.
This bicycle scheme, namely 'Boris Bikes' is like the one which is currently operating in the UK and has been allocated for some highly populated areas of Jersey.
Electrical Glitch at Halifax Hospital Now Fixed
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The electrical glitch occurred at the Halifax hospital forced the doctors to postpone some surgeries and two restaurants of the hospital were also shut down temporarily, but now the problem has been fixed.
Operating rooms at the Halifax Infirmary building, which is situated at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, got affected by the electrical problem.
Needle-Sharing Surges; But Vancouver Faces the Lowest Rate
As revealed by a recent report released by the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research, there is a significant rise in the number of users who share injection needles. The centre monitored the use of the drug for three years.
Second Open House to be Held over Separated Bike Lane
On Wednesday, a second open house will be conducted by the City of Vancouver over the planned separated bike lane to be built at Hornby Street. The design of the lane and its details were unveiled by the city, on September 1.
CFIA Issues Warning against E. Coli Tainted Meat
People are being warned against eating raw beef, which they may have bought from North York store, by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, since the meat might be tainted with strains of E. Coli.
Canadian Study: Just a Snippet of Hair Could Reveal Heart Attack Risk in Advance
A study by Canadian researchers informs that a minute snippet of hair could possibly reveal whether a person is running a risk of witnessing heart attack, which is months in advance to suffering the attack.
Surgeon Asked to Give Up Medical Practice
A weight loss surgeon from Gold Coast, Australia has been asked to retire from medical practice after he was found guilty of medical negligence, following an investigation into the loss of life of two patients, who had been operated upon by the surgeon, Michael Russell Broadbent, 67.
Online Apology by Chinese Oil Manufacturer for Surpassing Chemical Limit: Tainted Oil Recalled
A Chinese cooking oils manufacturer, Jinhao Camellia Oil Corp., said that almost 42.5 tons of the products made by it, surpassed the limits of containing a chemical in its oil that can cause cancer.
Sunshine Coast Hospital’s Bed Shortage Trouble Could’ve Cost 25 Year Old His Arm: Father
A father from MINYAMA wishes to see the Sunshine Coast’s new hospital be built at the earliest, post the claims regarding shortage of beds, as this could almost cost his son his arm.
Daniel Watson, a 25 year old had to get treatment for severe infection as an outpatient at Caloundra Hospital.
George Patterson Y&R, NSW Health’s New Advertising Agency
After facing fierce competition for grabbing a major project, New South Wales Health has selected George Patterson Y&R, Sydney to be its chief creative agency.
‘Light the Night’: An Event to Boost Morale of Blood Cancer Patients
The Leukaemia Foundation's Light the Night scheduled to be held at Sturt Park will have a regional adolescent girl, who struggled out of blood cancer, as one of its balloon ambassadors. The event is going to take place on September 4, at night.
Influenza Cases on the Decline
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board announced that influenza type symptoms have been on the decline with General Practitioners reporting fewer patients, though it would be still too early to determine whether the spread of influenza is about to recede in the near future.
Rain Plays Spoilsport at Greerton Lions Fundraiser
The fundraising campaign organized by the Greerton Lions on Friday’s afternoon did not achieve the expected success; not because the donors were not generous enough, but because of the rain.
Labor: DHB’s Decision Concerning Cutting Home Help for Elderly a Failure Without Card
The Capital and Coast DHB’s decision, in relation to cutting home help for the elderly populace in the nation with no community services care, will be a total failure, as this is what Labor considers.
Winnie Laban, Aged Care spokesperson, said that the decision will cut help to almost 500 people in the Wellington region.