April, 2013

FBI appeals for help solving marathon bombings

Emma MacDonald, 21, center, cries during a vigil for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions at Boston Common, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Twin explosions near the marathon’s finish line Monday killed three people, wounded more than 170 and reawakened fears of terrorism. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)BOSTON (AP) — A bomber may have been seen amid the Boston Marathon revelers carrying an unusually heavy nylon bag, weighed down with shrapnel-packed explosives, the FBI has suggested. Or perhaps someone heard something beforehand as a culprit tested explosives or expressed an interest in attacking the race.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/fbi-appeals-help-solving-marathon-bombings-063647693.html

Bolt to compete in Anniversary Games

Olympic champion Usain Bolt will compete in the London Anniversary Games in July, along with 28 other medallists.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/22179557

4Music is Looking for the World’s Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century

1888PressRelease – 4music has announced his big forthcoming show, The World’s Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century. 4music is giving the British public the chance to vote for their three favourites videos out of their shortlist of 150 popular videos.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/music-channel/greatest-music-videos/4music-is-looking-for-the-world-s-greatest-music-videos-of-t-pr-466327.html

Shark Swimming Trunks Launch 2013

1888PressRelease – Shark, the swimwear designer and producer based in London, is pleased to announce it has officially begun trading.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/shark-swimming-trunks-launch-2013-pr-466287.html

Boston Fire Department Chooses Radiation Shield Technologies’ (RST) Demron To Improve Safety And Response

1888PressRelease – On May 3rd, 2012, The Boston Fire Department (BFD) had proactively acquired RST’s High Energy Anti-Nuclear Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Blankets. The Boston Fire Department (BFD) chose Radiation Shield Technologies’ Demron as part of its commitment to improve response team safety and prepare themselves for future threats such as the events that had unfolded this week.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/boston-fire-department-chooses-radiation-shield-technologies-pr-466438.html

NHL: Reimer inspires Toronto

A stunning 32-shot shut-out from James Reimer helped the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8643151/

FBI probes Boston ‘terror’ blasts

The FBI launches a “potential terrorist inquiry” after two explosions at the Boston Marathon leave three people dead and more than 100 injured.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22162884#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Boston Marathon bombing kills 3, injures over 140

Medical responders run an injured man past the finish line the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)BOSTON (AP) — Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring more than 140 in a bloody scene of shattered glass and severed limbs that raised alarms that terrorists might have struck again in the U.S.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/boston-marathon-bombing-kills-3-injures-over-140-022754753–spt.html

New antibiotic most effective against MRSA and Staph bacteria

1888PressRelease – Tetracycline-ABC is a new antibiotic that can kill a broad range of drug-resistant bacteria — most effective against MRSA and Staph bacteria.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/new-antibiotic-most-effective-against-mrsa-and-staph-bacteri-pr-466192.html

Al Habsi eyes on final

Ali Al Habsi is targeting a place in the FA Cup final after a strong performance in Wigan’s 2-0 semi-final win over Millwall.

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8640855/

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